MSI MPG Z390 Gaming Pro Carbon brings Z390 performance and stylish carbon-themed aesthetics to LGA 1151 builds, delivering gaming-ready features and broad compatibility for Intel processors.

This ATX motherboard is built around the Intel Z390 chipset and supports a wide range of 8th and 9th Gen Intel CPUs that fit the LGA 1151 (Socket H4), including Intel® Celeron®, Pentium®, Core™ i3, i5 and i7 models, giving you flexibility when choosing a processor for gaming or content creation.

Memory options are robust with four DIMM slots supporting up to 64 GB of DDR4 in dual-channel configuration and many clock speeds up to and beyond 4 400 MHz (with supported modules). The board accepts unbuffered Non-ECC DIMMs and supports 16 GB modules, letting you optimize capacity and speed for multitasking and demanding applications.

Storage and expansion are well covered: two M.2 slots and six SATA III ports allow fast NVMe drives together with bulk HDD/SSD capacity. RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 are supported for performance or redundancy, while three PCIe x16 and three PCIe x1 Gen3 slots enable multi-GPU setups with 2‑Way SLI and 3‑Way CrossFireX compatibility.

Connectivity features include multiple USB ports (two USB 2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen1, three USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C), Gigabit Ethernet driven by the Intel® I219‑V controller, integrated Wi‑Fi (802.11ac/ax‑compatible standards) and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless peripherals. Video outputs include HDMI and DisplayPort, while audio is handled as 7.1 channel output with S/PDIF out for home-theater style sound.

Cooling and front-panel support are comprehensive with a CPU fan connector, five chassis fan headers, an EPS 8‑pin and 24‑pin ATX power connector, TPM and Thunderbolt headers plus a serial header for legacy devices. The UEFI AMI BIOS offers tuning, Optane memory readiness and flexible configuration for enthusiasts and system builders.

Typical use cases include high-performance gaming rigs that benefit from multi-GPU and fast storage configurations, streaming and content creation stations that need high memory bandwidth and connectivity, and workstation builds requiring reliable networking and expandability.

Key selling points: Intel Z390 chipset, LGA 1151 compatibility, dual M.2 support, extensive USB 3.2 Gen2 connectivity including Type‑C, Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, 7.1 audio, and multi‑GPU support in an ATX form factor tailored for gamers and power users.

Chipset: Intel Z390, Form factor: ATX
CPU socket: LGA 1151; supports Intel Core/i5/i7/i3, Pentium, Celeron
Memory: 4× DIMM DDR4 up to 64 GB, up to 4400+ MHz
Storage: 2× M.2, 6× SATA III, RAID 0/1/5/10
Networking: Gigabit LAN (Intel I219‑V), Wi‑Fi, Bluetooth 5.0