MSI MEG Z890 ACE LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard

The MSI Z890ACE is a motherboard created for builders who want to extract every bit of performance from Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors that rely on the LGA 1851 socket. It belongs to the MEG line, placing emphasis on stable power delivery and a feature set that matches gaming systems, workstations that process AI workloads, and studios that edit video at high resolution. Install DDR5 modules up to 9200 MT/s and you secure the memory bandwidth required for competitive play, 3D rendering, or data-heavy simulation.

Graphics cards and other add-in cards connect through two PCIe 5.0 slots that provide x16 and x8 lanes. A third slot that uses PCIe 4.0 x4 handles additional peripherals such as capture devices. For storage, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 connector joins four PCIe 4.0 M.2 connectors, so you can mix blisteringly fast system drives with spacious media libraries. RAID across M.2 or the onboard SATA III ports lets you balance outright speed and data protection.

Networking and external connectivity keep pace with the internal hardware. A built-in 10 GbE port moves large project files across a network without delay, and Wi-Fi 7 maintains high throughput when a cable is not practical. Two Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40 Gb per second for external drives and high-resolution displays, while an internal USB-C header gives modern cases a front panel connector that runs at 20 Gb per second. Audio Boost 5 HD teams with an ESS9219Q DAC, so creators and streamers hear accurate detail during monitoring or mixing.

MSI also includes hardware buttons for Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS, making it simple to update firmware or recover from aggressive overclocking attempts. Together these conveniences let enthusiasts focus on building and using their systems instead of troubleshooting them.

• LGA 1851 socket on Intel Z890 chipset works with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
• DDR5 support up to 9200 MT/s across four DIMM slots
• Expansion through one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 5.0 x8 slot, and one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
• Storage options include one PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, and SATA III with RAID
• Networking features Wi-Fi 7 and a wired 10 Gb Ethernet port
• Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports deliver 40 Gb per second bandwidth and DisplayPort passthrough
• Audio Boost 5 HD with ESS9219Q DAC provides clear, detailed sound
• Front panel USB-C through an internal 20 Gb per second header
• Flash BIOS and Clear CMOS buttons streamline updates and recovery