MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WiFi Motherboard, LGA 1851, Intel Z890 Chipset, DDR5 256GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, 4x M.2, Wi‑Fi 7, 5G LAN, Thunderbolt 4, ATX

MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WiFi is a high-performance ATX motherboard for Intel LGA 1851 CPUs, powered by the Intel Z890 chipset. It supports DDR5 memory up to 256GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, 4x M.2 slots for fast NVMe storage, Wi‑Fi 7, 5G LAN, and Thunderbolt 4. Perfect for gamers and creators needing speed, stability, and next-gen connectivity.

Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI

1. Support Intel^® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) for LGA 1851 socket
2. Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 9200+ MT/s (OC)
3. Ultra Performance: 14+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System 55A DrMOS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost, 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server-grade level material
4. Frozr Guard: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II are built for high performance system and non-stop experience
5. EZ DIY: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ PCIe Clip II and EZ Antenna
6. Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2
7. Ultra Connect: Thunderbolt™ 4 port, Intel^® Killer™ 5G LAN & Intel^® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 Solution - the latest solution for professional and multimedia use, delivering secure, stable, and high-speed networking and data transmission
8. Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience

MSI motherboards are designed with advanced hardware and technology, well-supporting the demanding computing usage of gaming and AI. Moreover, we also introduce AI to MSI Center and BIOS, making everything more effortless than before.

AI Engine

provides several categories for you to sync the applications you want to perform and automatically optimizing them to create a comfortable environment.

AI LAN MANAGER

optimizes networking performance and minimizes latency, providing a seamless online experience.

Frozr AI Cooling

automatically adjusts fan duty to make sure the system stays in cool, stable and high performance.

AI Boost

is an MSI exclusive feature. It overclocks NPU to improve higher AI performance.

Cooling Overview

Extended Heatsink

1. Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.

Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr

1. Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps keep M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.

Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink

1. The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.

7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad

1. High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and a

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

Wi-Fi 7

EZ Antenna with Magnetic Stand

THE NEXT GEN WI-FI SOLUTION – WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.

*Windows 11 compatibility only

Upgrade to Wi-Fi 7

Data Transfer Rate

Channel Size

Higher Order Modulation

Multi-Link Operation

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduced higher speeds, wider channels, improved efficiency, and reduced latency over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also improved battery life and provided better performance in crowded environments.

Intel KiLLER Performance Suite

Equipped with Intel Killer LAN / Killer Wi-Fi, you can use the Intel Killer Performance Suite. It not only prioritizes frequently used applications but also provides recommendations to optimize network quality.

1. Application priority auto-detection
2. Autonomous bandwidth analysis and management
3. Smart AP selection with fast switching
4. AI Overclocking recommends CPU overclock settings based on characterization (Applicable only to K-skus)
5. STORAGE

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI GAMING PLUS series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

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1. LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
2. PCIe SUPPLEMENTAL POWER
3. TBT4 SUPPORT
4. TBT5 READY
5. FRONT USB TYPE-C

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E WITH STEEL ARMOR II

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E

Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

REINFORCED,

HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS

MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor shields the point of contact from e