MSI Z890-S WIFI Motherboard - LGA 1851 ATX WiFi

MSI Z890-S WIFI Motherboard - LGA 1851 ATX WiFi delivers a modern platform built for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors on the LGA 1851 socket, combining high-speed connectivity and robust expandability for demanding desktop builds.

This ATX motherboard is based on the Intel Z890 chipset and supports LGA 1851 (Socket V1) processors, enabling compatibility with the latest Intel Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs while providing support for up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration.

Memory support includes DDR5-SDRAM at speeds up to 8600 MHz, allowing enthusiasts and content creators to push performance with high-frequency modules. The board supports non-ECC memory and a variety of standard speeds including 4800, 6400 and 8600 MHz.

Storage options are plentiful with three M.2 slots and four SATA III connectors, allowing a mix of NVMe SSDs and HDDs. RAID arrays are supported (0, 1, 5, 10), and the board can host up to four storage drives and seven HDDs overall when configured appropriately.

Connectivity is a highlight: onboard Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4 provide cutting-edge wireless performance, while a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ-45 port ensures fast wired networking. The rear I/O also includes HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 for discrete GPU video outputs, a Thunderbolt port, multiple USB ports (including six Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 and one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C), plus additional USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 headers.

Audio and system monitoring are well catered for with a Realtek ALC897 audio codec supporting 7.1 channels and comprehensive PC health monitoring for fan speeds, temperatures and voltages. Expansion is generous with four PCI Express x16 slots for multi-GPU or additional cards.

This black ATX board measures 243.8 x 304.8 mm and is optimized for Windows 11 x64. Typical use cases include high-performance gaming rigs, content creation workstations, software development machines, and enthusiast overclocking platforms where fast memory, plentiful I/O and modern wireless standards matter.

Key selling points are modern LGA 1851 CPU support, DDR5 up to 8600 MHz, Wi‑Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5 GbE wired networking, three M.2 slots with RAID capability, and a comprehensive selection of USB and display outputs to support demanding PC builds.

• Socket: LGA 1851 for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
• Memory: 4x DIMM DDR5 up to 256 GB, 8600 MHz
• Networking: Wi‑Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.5 GbE
• Storage: 3x M.2, 4x SATA III, RAID 0/1/5/10
• Video I/O: HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Thunderbolt