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MSI Z490-A PRO ProSeries ATX Motherboard (10th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1200 Socket, DDR4, Dual M.2 Slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2.5G LAN, DP/HDMI)

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  • Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket
  • Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB (4800MHz)
  • Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr delivers transfer speeds of up to 32 GB/s for ultra-fast SSDs
  • Core Boost technology combines optimized power circuit layouts, double CPU power connectors, and a digital power design which allows for precise and steady current delivery to the CPU
  • On-board 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

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Price$113.34-5% $209.99
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Customer Ratings
Value for money
4.1
3.8
3.7
5.0
4.4
4.0
For gaming
4.0
4.0
4.1
3.9
3.9
4.4
Tech Support
3.6
3.5
3.8
3.6
3.8
3.4
Easy to install
4.2
4.0
3.9
4.3
Stability
4.0
4.0
4.2
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platform
windows 10
windows 10
windows 10, windows 11
windows 10
windows, windows, windows
windows 10
cpu socket
LGA 1200
LGA 1700
LGA 1200
LGA 1200
LGA 1200
LGA 1200
memory slots
4
4
2
4
4
4
memory capacity
128 GB
1760 MB
64 GB
1 GB
1 GB
128 GB
compatible processors
Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Gold
Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron
Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron
10th Generation Intel Core
10th Generation Intel Core
10th Generation Intel Core
card interface
pci e
pci e
pci e
pci e
pci e

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MSI GAMING

MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We’ve dedicated countless hours and committed numerous resources to support the world’s most aspiring and best gamers and use their knowledge and expertise in our products in return. MSI integrated all gamer’s aspirational functions in its gaming rigs and pushing the performance beyond limits.

Z490-A PRO

Release True Power

Powered by Intel 10th Gen Core processors, the MSI Z490-A PRO combines stable functionality and high-quality assembly to solve professional workflows. Extended Heatsink Design and Core boost keep critical components operating reliably. M.2 Shield Frozr and 2.5G LAN provide the latest in connectivity.

  • Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket
  • Twin Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr
  • 2.5G Ethernet LAN
  • Audio Boost

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EXTENDED HEATSINK DESIGN

An extended heatsink enlarges the heat dissipation surface allowing the CPU power system to reliably drive even high-end processors.

USB TYPE-C READY - REAR IO & FRONT CASE PANEL SUPPORT

Effortlessly plug in devices with reversible USB Type-C.

TWIN TURBO M.2 AND M.2 SHIELD FROZR

Sustain maximum M.2 SSD data transfer with M.2 SHIELD FROZR. Prevent SSD thermal throttling with a heatsink that extends across the motherboard.

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MAXIMIUM DATA TRANSFER WITH 2.5G LAN

Z490-A PRO features onboard 2.5Gbps Ethernet LAN for workflows that depend on high-bandwidth and low-latency network connectivity.

EASY TO ARRANGE YOUR CABLES

Tuck away SATA and USB cables neatly with MSI Atypical PCB edge.

DUAL POWER CONNECTORS

8+4 pin connectors deliver adequate power for multi-core CPUs even when overclocking.

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Chipset / Socket Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200 Intel Z490 / LGA 1200
Memory 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz 4 x DIMM; Max. 128GB DDR4; 4800 MHz
PCIe Slots 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x0 or x8/x8); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (x16/x0 or x8/x8); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x16); 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (x4); 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
Display Output DisplayPort, HDMI n/a DisplayPort, HDMI DisplayPort, HDMI DisplayPort, HDMI DisplayPort, HDMI
Audio Audio Boost Audio Boost HD Audio Boost 4 Audio Boost Audio Boost Audio Boost
M.2 2x M.2 3x M.2 2x M.2 2x M.2 2x M.2 2x M.2
Wireless n/a 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2x2 Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax n/a n/a
Ethernet LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN & Gigabit LAN
Mystic Light RGB n/a n/a 16.8 million colors 16.8 million colors 16.8 million colors 16.8 million colors
Form Factor ATX ATX ATX ATX ATX ATX

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Product Description

Powered by Intel 10th Gen Core processors, the MSI Z490-A PRO combines stable functionality and high-quality assembly to solve professional workflows. Extended Heatsink Design and Core boost keep critical components operating reliably. M.2 Shield Frozr and 2.5G LAN provide the latest in connectivity.

Customer reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
4,709 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the ease of installation and value of the motherboard. For example, they mention it's easy to build with, has no surprises during install, and has no problems booting up. That said, opinions are mixed on quality, performance, ease of use, and USB ports.

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88 customers mention68 positive20 negative

Customers find the installation of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that it is super easy to build with, has a very smooth install, and has no surprises during install. They also say that the BIOS is pretty easy to navigate and that the first boot into Windows went smooth as silk.

"...The first boot into Windows went smooth as silk. My M.2 Intel SSD boot drive and the existing install were immediately recognized...." Read more

"...As far as the motherboard goes, it was a very smooth install...." Read more

"...Installation of Win-10 Pro was easy, as was the installation of MSI's drivers and utilities...." Read more

"...That made upgrading super easy.There were no surprises during install...." Read more

80 customers mention76 positive4 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the motherboard. They say it is easy to install, great value for the money, and works perfectly. Some mention that it is cheap and configurable. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...And I haven't touched the CPU base clock yet.Price was great. Install smooth. Performance excellent...." Read more

"...It is affordable and allows you to spend that money on some of the pricier components such as graphics cards or processors." Read more

"...considered, this appears to be another solid board from MSI at a decent price-point...." Read more

"Great Motherboard for the price. It has a solid build and good features / functionality. It is by no means cheap, but it is affordable...." Read more

183 customers mention123 positive60 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the motherboard. Some mention it's a good quality motherboard and very trusted brand, while others say it'll fail and be made of cheap plastic.

"...And I am only running 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4. But the benchmark scores are fantastic. And I haven't touched the CPU base clock yet...." Read more

"...As the MSI web site says, this is a well-constructed board. I could tell just by taking it out of the box...." Read more

"...When it was built, it wouldn't work! This part had bent prongs on the motherboard! I was sent/bought a defective part! I will not purchase again!..." Read more

"Great Motherboard for the price. It has a solid build and good features / functionality. It is by no means cheap, but it is affordable...." Read more

160 customers mention111 positive49 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the motherboard. Some mention that it works well, while others say that it doesn't work with a single DIMM in the 3rd slot, and that the SATA port #2 will not work.

"...Tons of features for beginners and expertsLightning fastUSB C 3.1 port in the back plus headersBuiltin POST Speaker..." Read more

"...No problems out of it so far." Read more

"...That is about the most worthless piece of junk software I have ever seen. But I have turbo boost set to 4.8 GHz on my i5-8600K CPU...." Read more

"...I did not. It still works with an i9 processor, and though it won't work with the latest PCIe SSD cards, it does work with some...." Read more

51 customers mention27 positive24 negative

Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the motherboard. Some mention that the BIOS is very easy to use and allows them to save overclocking profiles. They say the instructions are clear and easy to understand. However, other customers say that it didn't come with a full instruction book or manual. They complain that they had to download the full manual.

"...The user guide is pretty decent for being a foreign-based company - i.e. English instructions are pretty good...." Read more

"...My only issues were that I only got the quick install guide but no users manual which meant I had to download the pdf on my laptop just so I could..." Read more

"...did - come off of some cheap Dell motherboard but the interface on this BIOS is awesome...." Read more

"...The installation was quick and easy. It did not come with a manual however any information you need can be downloaded from the company's website...." Read more

28 customers mention12 positive16 negative

Customers are mixed about the usb ports on the motherboard. Some mention that it has multiple SATA ports, while others say that only one DRAM slot works and the number of USB ports is tiny.

"...old case takes the room for 3 pins, but this motherboard only provides space for 2 pins...." Read more

"...Also has 2 USB 3.0 connections and one 12v RGB port. It has 2 PCIE x16 slots and 4 PCI 1x slots...." Read more

"...not have a component plugged in, but for some reason the HMDI ports don't work for jack...." Read more

"...All connections went well, two available M2 slots (once way down on the board away from heat sources), and plenty of system fan connectors..." Read more

Smoothest upgrade ever in 40 years of bulding computers
5 Stars
Smoothest upgrade ever in 40 years of bulding computers
Upgraded from an early model Z370 series motherboard that didn't support series 9000 processors or ram faster than 2666 MHz. I was a little leery since I am running Windows 11 developer's preview version and didn't want to do a full clean install. But as it turned out, I had no reason to be concerned. The first boot into Windows went smooth as silk. My M.2 Intel SSD boot drive and the existing install were immediately recognized. Windows 11 found and installed all drivers without a hitch. I did have to update a couple of them but otherwise no issues.The next step was to see how easy it is to overclock. The documentation that comes in the box is limited to a graphic Quick Start sheet that is pretty much useless. But I located the manual on the website and gained enough info to get the job done. Novice builders beware. If you are new to building systems I would recommend a different board with better documentation. Also don't waste your time with Dragon Center, the manufacturer's Windows utility. That is about the most worthless piece of junk software I have ever seen. But I have turbo boost set to 4.8 GHz on my i5-8600K CPU. And I am only running 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4. But the benchmark scores are fantastic. And I haven't touched the CPU base clock yet.Price was great. Install smooth. Performance excellent. Next step, upgrade to 3200 MHz ram and eventually an i7-9700K.Update 3-7-2022 - Well, the prices on an i7-9700K are totally ridiculous but I found a sweet deal on a 9700KF so I grabbed it up. The only difference between the two CPUs is the KF doesn't have integrated graphics. I have a discrete card so that wasn't an issue. I am currently running OC'd at 5.0 GHz and my Passmark benchmarked over 35% higher than with the 8600K. Also have my memory running at 3060 Mhz instead of 2667. Temps don't exceed the mid 60s C running CPU-Z stress test. Not bad on an air cooler.Final note - I did switch back to Windows 10 Pro 64 bit. Still the way to go with Windows period.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Smoothest upgrade ever in 40 years of bulding computers
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2021
Upgraded from an early model Z370 series motherboard that didn't support series 9000 processors or ram faster than 2666 MHz. I was a little leery since I am running Windows 11 developer's preview version and didn't want to do a full clean install. But as it turned out, I had no reason to be concerned. The first boot into Windows went smooth as silk. My M.2 Intel SSD boot drive and the existing install were immediately recognized. Windows 11 found and installed all drivers without a hitch. I did have to update a couple of them but otherwise no issues.

The next step was to see how easy it is to overclock. The documentation that comes in the box is limited to a graphic Quick Start sheet that is pretty much useless. But I located the manual on the website and gained enough info to get the job done. Novice builders beware. If you are new to building systems I would recommend a different board with better documentation. Also don't waste your time with Dragon Center, the manufacturer's Windows utility. That is about the most worthless piece of junk software I have ever seen. But I have turbo boost set to 4.8 GHz on my i5-8600K CPU. And I am only running 16 GB of 2666 MHz DDR4. But the benchmark scores are fantastic. And I haven't touched the CPU base clock yet.

Price was great. Install smooth. Performance excellent. Next step, upgrade to 3200 MHz ram and eventually an i7-9700K.

Update 3-7-2022 - Well, the prices on an i7-9700K are totally ridiculous but I found a sweet deal on a 9700KF so I grabbed it up. The only difference between the two CPUs is the KF doesn't have integrated graphics. I have a discrete card so that wasn't an issue. I am currently running OC'd at 5.0 GHz and my Passmark benchmarked over 35% higher than with the 8600K. Also have my memory running at 3060 Mhz instead of 2667. Temps don't exceed the mid 60s C running CPU-Z stress test. Not bad on an air cooler.

Final note - I did switch back to Windows 10 Pro 64 bit. Still the way to go with Windows period.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2019
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5.0 out of 5 stars Pretty good!
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2023
Had this motherboard for 3 years and it has done amazing since! No problems out of it so far.
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Alex Peebles
5.0 out of 5 stars Best MSI board I've used in a long time.
Reviewed in Canada on October 10, 2021
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Cocotito
5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena
Reviewed in Mexico on February 22, 2021
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5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena
Reviewed in Mexico on February 22, 2021
Todo está muy bien y si acaso estaría bien tener un poco de rgb en el chipset o un pequeño ventilador pero de allí en fuera es muy buena la calidad .
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Wanderley de S. Alencar
5.0 out of 5 stars Excelente.
Reviewed in Brazil on February 11, 2021
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John E
5.0 out of 5 stars Does what it says on the Tin
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 1, 2022
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Pasquale
5.0 out of 5 stars Ottima motherboard, io la uso per giocare in coppia con un i5 9600k e non ho avuto problemi.
Reviewed in Italy on August 30, 2021
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