Description
Intel LGA1851 ATX Gaming Motherboard | PCIe 5.0 & DDR5 | Wi-Fi 6E & 2.5G LAN | Triple M.2 | USB 20Gbps
Quick Specs
- Dominate with Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) support on the LGA1851 socket, built for next-generation gaming and AI workloads.
- Achieve blistering memory speeds with DDR5 support across 4 slots, up to 256 GB and overclocking up to 8800+ MT/s with XMP 3.0.
- Connect at full speed with Wi-Fi 6E (up to 2.4 Gbps), 2.5G LAN, and a rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port for the fastest peripherals.
- Experience lightning-fast storage with a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot and two additional PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots — three in total.
- Build with confidence thanks to MSI's EZ PCIe Clip II, pre-installed I/O shield, M.2 Shield Frozr, and Extended Heatsink design.
Built for the Serious Builder, Ready for Anything
The MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI6E is an Intel Z890 ATX motherboard designed for those who refuse to compromise. Supporting Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA1851 socket, it lays a foundation capable of handling the most demanding gaming sessions, creative workloads, and AI-accelerated tasks — all without breaking a sweat. Whether you're pushing frames in a competitive title or stress-testing a new build, this board is engineered for non-stop, 24/7 performance.
Power Delivery That Goes the Distance
Tired of VRM throttling undermining your overclock? The Z890 GAMING WIFI6E features a 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, MSI Core Boost technology, and a 6-layer server-grade PCB. The Extended Heatsink and 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads ensure sustained power delivery without heat becoming a bottleneck, so your CPU can run at its best under sustained load.
Connectivity That Keeps Up with Your Build
With Wi-Fi 6E delivering up to 2.4 Gbps across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, combined with Bluetooth 5.3 and a Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN port, you're covered for both wired and wireless at the top of the range. The rear panel includes six USB 5Gbps Type-A ports and a USB 20Gbps Type-C port, while a front USB 20Gbps Type-C header ensures your case's front panel keeps pace. MSI's AI LAN Manager intelligently prioritises gaming traffic for the lowest possible latency online.
Storage and Expansion Ready for Tomorrow
Three M.2 slots give you room to build a genuinely fast storage array: the first M.2 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 directly from the CPU (up to 128 Gbps), while the remaining two run at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset — each protected by M.2 Shield Frozr thermal covers. Four SATA 6G ports add further flexibility, with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 across SATA drives. The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 and is reinforced with Steel Armor and a dedicated Supplemental PCIe Power connector to support even the most power-hungry graphics cards.
Features
- Supports Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA1851 socket via the Intel Z890 chipset.
- Four DDR5 UDIMM slots support up to 256 GB, with overclocking up to 8800+ MT/s and Intel XMP 3.0 compatibility.
- 12+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with dual 8-pin CPU connectors, Core Boost, and 6-layer server-grade PCB for sustained overclocking headroom.
- PCIe 5.0 primary x16 slot with Steel Armor reinforcement and dedicated Supplemental PCIe Power connector.
- Three M.2 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU) and two PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), all with M.2 Shield Frozr thermal covers; plus four SATA 6G ports.
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) at up to 2.4 Gbps across 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz, with Bluetooth 5.3 and Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN.
- Rear USB 20Gbps Type-C and six USB 5Gbps Type-A ports; front headers include USB 20Gbps Type-C and USB 5Gbps Type-A.
- Onboard video output via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4, both supporting up to 4K 60Hz (requires CPU with integrated graphics).
- Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel HD audio with Isolated Analogy Structure for clean signal separation.
- MSI EZ DIY features: EZ PCIe Clip II, pre-installed I/O shield, EZ Antenna with magnetic stand, and EZ Debug LED indicators.
- Mystic Light RGB support with three ARGB V2 headers and one RGB header for full ecosystem lighting synchronisation.
- MSI Click BIOS X with Game Boost, AI Boost NPU overclocking, XMP one-click profiles, and M-Flash BIOS update utility.
Specifications
- Socket: LGA1851
- Chipset: Intel Z890
- Form Factor: ATX
- CPU
- Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
- LGA 1851
- Memory
- Memory Type: DDR5 UDIMM
- Memory Slots: 4
- Max Memory: 256GB
- Memory Support DDR5 8800 - 6400 (OC) MT/s / 6400 - 4800 (JEDEC) MT/s
- Max. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 8800+ MT/s
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 7200+ MT/s
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MT/s
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MT/s
- Onboard Graphics
- 1x HDMI™
- Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
- 1x DisplayPort
- Support DisplayPort 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
- *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
- Slot 4x PCI-E x16 slot
- PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
- PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
- PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
- PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From CPU)
- Audio
- Realtek® ALC897 Codec
- 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
- Storage
- 3x M.2
- M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
- M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
- M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
- 4x SATA 6G
- *Please refer to the manual for M.2 SSD heatsink restrictions.
- RAID
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
- Supports RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 5 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
- USB
- 4x USB 2.0 (Front)
- 6x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
- 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
- 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)
- 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front)
- LAN
- Realtek® 8125D 2.5Gbps LAN
- Internal IO
- 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
- 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
- 1x Power Connector(PCIE_PWR 8pin)
- 1x CPU Fan
- 1x Combo Fan (Pump_Sys Fan)
- 4x System Fan
- 1x EZ Conn-header (JAF_1)
- 2x Front Panel (JFP)
- 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
- 1x Front Audio (JAUD)
- 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH)
- 3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
- 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
- 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
- 4x USB 2.0 ports
- 2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports
- 1x USB 20Gbps Type C ports
- Wireless LAN & Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 6E Solution
- The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
- Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz/ 5GHz/ 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
- Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
- Supports Bluetooth® 5.3**, FIPS, FISMA
- * 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 6E will be ready in Windows 11 version SV3.
- ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.3 support depends on Windows 11 plan.
- LED Feature
- 4x EZ Debug LED
- Colour: Black
- Product Dimensions: 30.4 x 24.3 cm
What's in the Box
- MSI Z890 GAMING WIFI6E Motherboard - Black x1
- EZ Wi-Fi Antenna x1
- SATA Cables x2
- M.2 Screw and Standoff Sets x3
- 1 to 2 EZ Conn-Cable (V1) x1
- Quick Installation Guide x1
Why MSI
MSI has built its reputation by pushing the boundaries of PC hardware for gamers, creators, and builders worldwide. Every motherboard in the Gaming series is engineered to sustain peak performance under real-world loads — not just benchmarks — backed by rigorous testing in MSI's OC Lab. For South African builders who demand reliability and cutting-edge features, MSI delivers.
