SeekerMSI MEG Z490 Unify
MSI’s MEG Z490 Unify is a plain-looking, but premium, motherboard for Intel-PC upgraders and builders who prefer to shun LEDs, or are building into a zero-visibility chassis.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Supports 10th Generation Intel Core / Pentium Gold / Celeron Processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB total (4800MHz)
- Frozr Heatsink designed with active cooling, Double Ball Bearings, and Zero Frozr Technology for high-performance heat dissipation
- Triple Turbo M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr delivers transfer speeds of up to 32 GB/s for ultra-fast SSDs
- On-board 2.5G LAN plus Gigabit LAN with with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax).Pre-installed I/O Shielding for convenience and protection from electrostatic discharge
PROS
+ Minimalist, dark PCB design (for those who prefer that)
+ Sturdy build
+ Actively cooled VRMs and beefy power-phase design
+ Well-rounded feature set, including onboard Wi-Fi 6
+ Separate front and rear audio chips
CONS
- Lack of RGB LEDs may dissuade some builders
- With test cooler, fans run at full blast with current firmware
- Ports at the top of the board can be tricky to access
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By PCMag on January 06, 2021
MSI’s MEG Z490 Unify is a plain-looking, but premium, motherboard for Intel-PC upgraders and builders who prefer to shun LEDs, or are building into a zero-visibility chassis.
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