{"product_id":"msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi-lga1851-atx-motherboard","title":"MSI Z890 Gaming Plus WiFi LGA1851 ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe accessible entry into Intel's LGA1851 platform, with Wi-Fi 7 and Gen 5 storage\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel Z890 chipset, Socket LGA1851 — Intel Core Ultra Series 2 desktop processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, XMP support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi 7, 2.5G LAN and Thunderbolt 4 class USB-C connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATX layout with multiple heatsinked M.2 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA current-generation Intel build without the flagship price\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Z890 Gaming Plus WiFi is MSI's most affordable route onto LGA1851, and it does not cut the things that matter. You still get PCIe 5.0 for both graphics and the primary M.2, four DDR5 slots, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G LAN and a power stage sized for the Core Ultra 7 and Ultra 9 parts. Because Core Ultra runs considerably cooler and draws less power than the 14th Gen chips it replaced, the board's VRM is comfortably ahead of what the CPU asks of it — which translates into quiet, stable operation in a typical local build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBeing straight about the trade-offs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCore Ultra Series 2 is excellent at productivity and power efficiency but does not lead 14th Gen by much in pure gaming frame rates, so if gaming is your only workload, a discounted Z790 or an AMD X3D build may be better value today. The Gaming Plus is the entry model in MSI's Z890 range: fewer USB ports than the Tomahawk or Carbon, simpler audio, minimal RGB and no post-code display. Some M.2 slots share lanes with SATA ports or expansion slots. Buyers wanting the fuller I\/O, better audio or diagnostics should step up to the MAG or MPG Z890 boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot with steel armour reinforcement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 M.2 slot plus additional Gen 4 M.2 slots with Frozr heatsinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth and 2.5G wired LAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear Thunderbolt 4 class USB Type-C with display output support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI EZ M.2 Clip II, EZ DIY layout and Flash BIOS button for tool-free building\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: MSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: Intel Z890\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: Intel Socket LGA1851\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: ATX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 256GB depending on module availability, XMP support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, additional PCIe x16 and x1 slots\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Multiple M.2 NVMe slots including PCIe 5.0 capable, 4 x SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth, 2.5G wired LAN\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: 7.1 channel HD audio codec with dedicated audio circuitry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O Highlights: HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, Wi-Fi antenna connectors, 2.5G LAN, audio jacks, Flash BIOS button\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: Thunderbolt 4 class USB Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A rear ports, USB 2.0 ports, front panel USB Type-C header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMSI Z890 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWi-Fi antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA 6Gb\/s cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 mounting screws and EZ clips\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick start guide and documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy MSI?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMSI was among the first with mature Z890 firmware and its tool-free M.2 and BIOS flashing features make a new-platform build considerably less painful. Every MSI motherboard from AZonline is genuine stock carrying a 3 Year warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MSI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48765239230658,"sku":"Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI","price":6099.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0766\/9055\/5074\/files\/Z890GAMINGPLUSWIFI_wr_01.jpg?v=1788938456","url":"https:\/\/azonline.co.za\/products\/msi-z890-gaming-plus-wifi-lga1851-atx-motherboard","provider":"AZOnline ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}