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MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard Review

Today, we’ll be taking a look at the MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard. It uses Intel’s Z890 chipset and supports all the latest Intel Core Ultra processors on the LGA1851 socket.

It uses a 6-layer PCB made with 2oz copper and server-grade materials, and features a 16+1+1+1 Duet Rail Power System and 90A SPS. It’s cooled by MSI’s Frozr Guard, which includes an Extended Heatsink, and thermal pads for MOSFETs and additional chokes.

Expansion slots include 1 x PCIE 5.0 x16 slot and 2 x PCIE 4.0 x16 slot. It also comes with an exclusive Supplemental PCIe Power connector, which provides dedicated power for GPUs used in AI computing and gaming.

It also comes with 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots with Memory Boost, and supports XMP memory modules with speeds of up to DDR5-9200+ OC. For storage you get a total of 4 SATA ports, 1 x PCIE Gen5 M.2 slot and 3 x PCIE Gen4 M.2 slots, which is cooled by large heatsinks.

EZ DIY features include the EZ PCIe Release for easy removal of GPUs, EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II and EZ M.2 Clip II for SSD installation, as well as EZ Antenna for WiFi 7.

The motherboard supports a total of 22 USB ports, which includes the rear I/O panel with 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (Type-C), 3 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 4 x USB 3.0, Intel Killer 5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 support.

Other features include the 7.1 HD audio with Audio Boost 4, Bluetooth 5.4, EZ Debug LEDs, MSI’s Mystic Light, clear CMOS and BIOS Flashback buttons.


 

Intel Z890 Chipset

Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors (Series 2)
are the foundation of the AI PC, and Intel® Z890
chipsets are designed to enable their intelligent
performance and next-gen connectivity. For
everything from elite gaming rigs to enthusiast
creator PCs, the Intel® Z890 chipset maximizes the
peripheral and connectivity experience.


 

I would like to thank MSI for providing the review sample. This is a snippet from what MSI has to say about themselves on their website:

As a world leading gaming brand, MSI is the most trusted name in gaming and eSports. We’ve dedicated countless hours and numerous resources to the eSports community to support the world’s most aspiring gamers and leverage their gaming expertise to optimize our product design. MSI has integrated all gamers’ coveted functions into its gaming rigs, eliminating the tedious trial and error by themselves and pushing the performance beyond limits. The determination to surpass past achievements has made MSI a ‘True Gaming’ brand throughout the industry!

 

Adding to its unanimous acclaim in the gaming field is MSI’s reputation as a trailblazer and top brand in digital content creation. Built around MSI’s decade-long pioneering tech in gaming, the Content Creation Series packs stunning color accuracy, long-lasting battery life, high fidelity audio and excellent performance into an ultra-portable, stylish chassis for photographers, graphic designers, 3D animators, video editors and other professionals around the world.

Amazingly portable and powerful, the MSI Business & Productivity Series packs unprecedented performance, enterprise-grade security and outstand battery life into its clean-cut, modern chassis to compliment the extraordinary tastes of business professionals.

 

MSI’s customer-centric mindset steers the direction of its R&D resource deployment and makes the globally acclaimed MSI Gaming Series, Content Creation Series and AIoT solutions possible. Ranked highest on gamers’ wish lists, the Gaming Series features top-notch laptops, graphics cards, monitors, motherboards, desktops and gaming gear. The Content Creation Series is specifically tailored for digital content creators. Recognized for its aesthetic design and performance, the Content Creation Series is now a market leader in its field. Moreover, MSI pioneers critical developments in AI, enterprise computing and IoT. Cloud servers, customizable Industrial PCs, smart robotic appliances, and vehicle infotainment and telematics systems are MSI’s fields of expertise where the most comprehensive AIoT solutions are built.

We’ll be testing the MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WiFi Motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor, along with 48GB of V-Color Manta XFinity DDR5-8000, Crucial T700 PCIE Gen5 SSD, and a MSI GeForce RTX 5080 Vanguard graphics card.

OK, let’s not waste any more time and start by taking a look at the specifications and features in our next page.

You can buy the MSI MAG Z890 TOMAHAWK WiFi motherboard from Amazon for around USD $299 –https://amzn.to/3Tzvmi1 (CAD $329 – https://amzn.to/4laSJu8)

 

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