MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WiFi 6E LGA1851 ATX Motherboard
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MSI

MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WiFi 6E LGA1851 ATX Motherboard

In stock SKU Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI6E
R 6 399,00

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  • Free courier delivery over R2 500 Anywhere in South Africa. R180 on orders under R2 500
  • Official warranty Local South African warranty and support
  • Expert help Talk to a builder before you buy
Full description and specifications

Full-size Z890 for Intel Core Ultra, with Gen 5 graphics and storage as standard

Quick Specs

  • Intel Z890 chipset, Socket LGA1851 — Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, XMP support
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage
  • Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth plus 2.5G wired LAN
  • ATX layout with multiple heatsinked M.2 slots and rear USB Type-C

A straightforward Core Ultra gaming platform

This variant of the Z890 Gaming Plus swaps in a Wi-Fi 6E module while keeping everything else that makes the board worth buying: PCIe 5.0 to the graphics slot and the primary M.2, four DDR5 slots, 2.5G LAN and a power stage with real headroom for the Core Ultra 9. For most South African homes Wi-Fi 6E is more than adequate — the 6GHz band is still lightly used here and few routers in circulation do Wi-Fi 7 anyway. If your desk has a network cable running to it, the distinction is academic and the board is the better-value pick.

What you should weigh up first

Core Ultra Series 2 is a strong productivity and efficiency platform but is not a decisive gaming win over the previous generation, so pure gamers should compare it honestly against discounted 14th Gen or AMD X3D options. The Gaming Plus sits at the entry of the Z890 range: simpler audio, fewer rear USB ports and no post-code diagnostics compared with the Tomahawk and Carbon models. As with all Z890 boards, populating every M.2 slot will disable some SATA ports or reduce a PCIe slot's lanes. If you need Wi-Fi 7 specifically, buy the Wi-Fi 7 model instead.

FEATURES:

  • PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot with steel armour reinforcement
  • PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot plus additional Gen 4 M.2 slots under Frozr heatsinks
  • Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth and 2.5G wired LAN
  • Rear USB Type-C with display output support
  • MSI EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ DIY layout and Flash BIOS button for tool-free builds

SPECIFICATIONS:

  • Model: MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Socket: Intel Socket LGA1851
  • Form Factor: ATX
  • Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 256GB depending on module availability, XMP support
  • Expansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, additional PCIe x16 and x1 slots
  • Storage: Multiple M.2 NVMe slots including PCIe 5.0 capable, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Networking: Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth, 2.5G wired LAN
  • Audio: 7.1 channel HD audio codec with dedicated audio circuitry
  • Rear I/O Highlights: HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 2.5G LAN, audio jacks, Flash BIOS button
  • USB: USB Type-C with display output, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A rear ports, USB 2.0 ports, front panel USB Type-C header
  • Warranty: 3 Year

WHAT'S IN THE BOX:

  • MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E motherboard
  • Wi-Fi antenna
  • SATA 6Gb/s cables
  • M.2 mounting screws and EZ clips
  • Quick start guide and documentation

Why MSI?

MSI's Z890 firmware and tool-free build features take the friction out of assembling on a new Intel socket, and the PCIe 5.0 layout means the board will not be the limiting part of your system. Every MSI motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.

Key details

SocketLGA1851
ChipsetZ890
Form factorATX
Memory typeDDR5
DIMM slots4
Maximum memory256 GB
CategoryMotherboards
BrandMSI
Warranty3 Years
Questions

Before you buy

Which processors fit this board?
It takes LGA1851 processors on the Z890 chipset. Socket and chipset together decide what will run: the socket has to match physically, and the chipset decides which generations on that socket are supported. For a chip released after the board, check the manufacturer’s CPU support list to see whether a BIOS update is needed first.
Which cases will this board fit?
It is ATX. A case supports its own size and anything smaller - an ATX case takes ATX, Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX boards, a Micro-ATX case takes Micro-ATX and Mini-ITX. Each case we sell lists the board sizes it accepts under Specifications.
What memory does it take?
DDR5 across 4 slots, up to 256GB in total. DDR4 and DDR5 are not interchangeable - the notch in the module is in a different place, so the wrong type will not seat. Buy the memory as a matched kit rather than as single sticks wherever you can.
Is it in stock, and when will it ship?
Yes - this one is in stock. Order before 12:00 on a working day and it ships the same day; after that it goes out the next working day. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday, so an order placed over a weekend or a public holiday ships on the next working day.
What does delivery cost, and how long does it take?
We deliver by courier anywhere in South Africa, and delivery is R180 on orders under R2 500 and free on orders of R2 500 or more. It takes 1-3 working days to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban and areas within 100km of them, and 2-4 working days to areas more than 100km from a major centre, counted from the day the order is dispatched. Need it sooner? Express delivery is 1-2 working days for R210, or R150 on orders of R2 500 or more - choose it at checkout. We do not ship outside South Africa.
Can I collect instead of having it delivered?
Yes. Collection is from 11 Voortrekker Avenue, Edenvale, Gauteng, by arrangement - message us first so we can have the order picked and waiting. We are open 09:00 to 16:30, Monday to Friday.
What warranty does it carry, and how do I claim?
The warranty period for this product is listed at the end of the Specifications section above. Claims go through us, not the manufacturer - contact us with your order number and a description of the fault and we will handle it from there. Separately from any warranty, the Consumer Protection Act gives you six months from delivery to return goods that are defective, unsafe or not fit for their intended purpose.
What if I change my mind?
You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind - longer than the seven days the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act requires. The item needs to be unused and in its original packaging, and we pay the return shipping. Refunds go back to the payment method you used, within 30 days of the return reaching us.
How can I pay?
Payments are processed by Stitch. At the last step of checkout you are taken to Stitch’s secure page to pay, and brought back here once it is done. Your card details are entered on Stitch’s secure, PCI-compliant page and never touch our systems.

Something not covered here? Read the full FAQ, or WhatsApp us on 079 491 0181.

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