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Rectangular ATX motherboard, dark PCB with silver heatsinks and black slots

MSI

MSI Z590 PLUS Intel motherboard

SKU CH-AC3B-2FYR8

Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA 1200 with up to 128GB DDR4 and PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Cor
  • ChipsetIntel Z590
  • Memory StandardSupport dual channel DDR4 5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • PCI Slots2x PCIe x16 slots PCI_E1 slot (From CPU) Supports up to PCIe
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB with overclocked speeds to 5333
  • PCIe 4.0 on the primary x16 slot when paired with an 11th Gen CPU
  • Intel 2.5Gbps LAN plus USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C for fast I/O
  • Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output

Socket and chipset match

The MSI Z590 PLUS uses the Intel Z590 chipset and an LGA 1200 socket. It supports 10th and 11th generation Intel Core processors along with Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. The board follows the ATX form factor for standard chassis compatibility.

Installation notes

The board fits regular ATX mounting points and uses standard power connectors. Memory slots accept DDR4 modules up to 128 GB total capacity across four slots. Expansion includes two PCIe x16 slots and three PCIe x1 slots for add-in cards.

Sustained load behaviour

The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 with 11th generation CPUs and PCIe 3.0 with 10th generation CPUs. The 2.5 Gbps Intel LAN controller maintains throughput during long transfers. Realtek ALC897 audio delivers 7.1 channel output for extended sessions.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB with overclocked speeds to 5333
  • PCIe 4.0 on the primary x16 slot when paired with an 11th Gen CPU
  • Intel 2.5Gbps LAN plus USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C for fast I/O
  • Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output

Specifications

BrandMSI
SeriesMSI Z590 PLUS
ModelMSI Z590 PLUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeSupports 10th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, 11th Gen Intel Core™ Processors, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Processor socket LGA1200
ChipsetIntel Z590
Memory StandardSupport dual channel DDR4 5333 (OC)/5200 (OC)/5000 (OC)/4800 (OC)/4600 (OC)/4533 (OC)/4400 (OC)/4300 (OC)/4266 (OC)/4200 (OC)/4133 (OC)/4000 (OC)/3866 (OC)/3733 (OC)/3600 (OC)/3466 (OC)/3400 (OC)/3333 (OC)/3300 (OC)/3200 (OC)/3000 (OC)/2933 (JEDEC)/2666 (JEDEC)/2400 (JEDEC)/2133 (JEDEC) MHz memory
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
PCI Slots2x PCIe x16 slots
PCI_E1 slot (From CPU)
Supports up to PCIe 4.0 for 11th Gen Intel CPU
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 for 10th Gen Intel CPU
PCI_E3 slot (From Z590 chipset)
Supports up to PCIe 3.0 x4 speed
3x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (From Z590 Chipset)
1x M.2 slot with E key for WiFi module only (M2_3)
SATA RAID2XM.2 interface, 4xSATA III interface
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
LAN Chipset1x Intel KTI225V 2.5Gbps LAN controller
Onboard USBIntel Z590 Chipset
1x USB3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps port (Type-C port on the back panel)
7x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports (3 Type-A ports on the back panel, 4 Type-A ports available through the internal connector)
2x USB 2.0 ports on the back panel
Hub-ASM1074
2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps ports on the back panel
Hub-GL850G
4x USB 2.0 ports available through the internal connectors

Questions about this item

How can I verify the Z590 PLUS is operating correctly after installation?

Power on the system, enter the BIOS and confirm the CPU is recognised on the LGA 1200 socket, check that installed DDR4 modules show the expected capacity up to 128 GB and that the 2.5 Gbps Intel LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1 audio devices are listed.

What ships with the board and what must I source separately?

The box contains the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and the rear I/O shield; a Wi-Fi antenna is only included if the board has an onboard Wi-Fi module, so CPU, memory, storage, cooler and power supply must be purchased separately.

Which memory speed should I target for this Z590 PLUS build?

The board supports dual-channel DDR4 up to 5333 MHz when overclocked with an 11th Gen Intel Core processor, while 10th Gen CPUs officially top out at lower speeds, so choose a kit rated for the highest frequency your CPU generation can sustain.

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