# MSI MPG Z490 CARBON EK X Gaming Motherboard (ATX, 10th Gen Intel Core, LGA 1200 Socket, DDR4, SLI, CFX, Dual M.2 Slots, USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2.5G LAN, DP/HDMI, Mystic Light RGB)

- Category: Motherboard
- Brand: MSI
- Model: MPG Z490 CARBON EK X
- Part number: MPG Z490 CARBON EK X
- Price (US): currently unavailable
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.4/5 from 28 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/motherboard/msi-mpg-z490-carbon-ek-x/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | MSI |
| Model | MPG Z490 CARBON EK X |
| Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | 4 x DDR4 |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB |

## Key Features

- Supports 10th Gen Intel Core / Pentium Celeron processors for LGA 1200 socket
- Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5000(OC) MHz
- Ready 4 the Future: Support Lightning Gen 4 Solution for the future
- CPU + VRM Water Cooling: A custom-designed EK monoblock that offers pristine cooling for both the CPU and VRM power delivery section
- Mystic Light: 16.8 million colors / 29 effects controlled in one click. Mystic Light Extension supports both RGB and Rainbow LED strip

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