Motherboards are one of the most important components of any computer and the companies dedicated to manufacturing them know this very well, which is why the technological offers of these devices that are available in the market are getting better and better. MSI’s MEG Z590 motherboards are a sample of this.
What is a baseboard?
If you are not sure what a motherboard is, you will not understand why MEG Z590 motherboards can be a great investment for those interested in having a computer adapted to the latest hardware requirements.
You should know that the motherboard is the most important part of every computer. This is because the motherboards are the ones that determine the compatible architecture of the internal components . Therefore, it is useless to acquire the best hardware for your computer if your motherboard is not compatible with it.
Each of the motherboards is designed to work with very specific types of components, since all components have different capacities and speeds .
On the other hand, the motherboard is the part of the computer where all the components are connected. You are also responsible for allowing everyone to interact with each other. This does not include only internal components such as RAM or graphics card, but also external components such as the keyboard, screen, and mouse .
Physically, the motherboard is easy to identify, since it is an electronic circuit of variable dimensions. In it you can find capacitors, connectors, chips and power lines. All these elements together establish the basic architecture of computers .
Four basic components need to be installed on most motherboards: processor, RAM, storage or hard drive, and power supply .
Types of motherboard formats
There are different motherboard formats and each of these is responsible for determining what the dimensions of the motherboard will be . These are as follows:
E-ATX
The largest format on the market is E-ATX. It has dimensions of 305 x 330 mm. It is characterized by having multiple slots for expansion cards. In addition, it is the type of motherboard that offers the most possibilities if you want to install graphics cards in crossfire or SLI .
ATX
It is an old format, since its creation dates back to 1995, the year in which Intel implemented them for the first time. It is also the most popular type of motherboard. It has dimensions of 305 x 244 mm, although there are some models that vary slightly in size . For its part, the location of the slots to insert in the chassis does not show variations.
Being the most common motherboard format, they are also used with any type of system, so it is common to find them in both office and gaming computers . In most cases they allow you to install four RAM memories and have seven expansion slots.
Micro ATX
Micro ATX motherboards have dimensions of 244 x 244 mm. They are approximately 25% more compact than the previous two formats. Due to their smaller dimensions, they are usually used only for office computers, since gaming computers require a greater number of expansion slots. They have the advantage that they need a smaller chassis.
They have a maximum of five expansion slots , but most models only have three. In addition, they allow you to install a maximum of four RAM memories. If investing in such a motherboard, it is important to verify that the chassis is compatible , as the screws are not positioned in the same place as on an ATX motherboard.
Mini ITX
Lastly, mention should be made of the most compact chassis type of all: mini ITX. Its dimensions are just 170 x 170 mm . The four holes of its installation coincide with those of the ATX boards.
Being such a small motherboard format, it only allows you to install two RAM memories and a graphics card . It is designed to be used in home computers that will not be used for very complex tasks.
MEG Z590 motherboard series
Now that the definition of motherboards has been clarified, it must be said that the MEG Z590 motherboards from MSI constitute a new series of three models that is not limited to offering only great performance, but also a very particular aesthetic appeal .
The three models in this new series are the MEG z590 ACE GOLD EDITION motherboard, the MEG Z590 UNIFY-X motherboard and the MEG Z590 UNIFY motherboard. Each of them is geared towards gamer computers.
Features of MEG Z590 motherboards
Each of the MEG Z590 motherboards has unique characteristics. Knowing them will allow you to know which may be a more convenient investment for you.
MEG Z590 ACE Gold Edition motherboard
This motherboard is not for all users, but for those who wish to have a fairly sophisticated design. It is an ATX motherboard aimed at getting the most out of the Intel Z590 chipset, which it manages to do very well thanks to its state- of-the-art hardware .
Allows you to overclock graphics cards, processor and RAM. However, the most impressive thing about this motherboard is not its excellent performance, but its heatsink with a 24-karat gold foil and its platinum-colored finish.
Specifically, its features include two Thunderbolt 4 ports with a range of up to 40 Gbps speed and four M.2 slots compatible with LAN Intel 2.5G, Optane, HDMI 2.0b and Wi-FI 6E.
MEG Z590 UNIFY motherboard
Not all users want a motherboard that dazzles with 24 karat gold, as some users place a premium on performance. MSI is well aware of this, which can be seen in the MEG Z590 UNIFY motherboard, which has a discreet and elegant black design and incorporates ideal features for the most demanding users.
It has a VRM Mirrored Power Arrangement that incorporates Titanium choke III , 90th Smart Power Stage and a total of 16 + 2 + 1 phases . In addition, it incorporates Core Boost technology that will allow you to take full advantage of the latest 11th generation Intel processors. It also has dual eight-pin power connectors.
On the other hand, as with all MSI 500 motherboards, it offers support for PCIe 40 M.2. This is great news considering that it also incorporates quadruple M.2 connectors with Shield Frozr , as this allows for improved storage performance to reach transfer speeds of up to 64 Gbps .
MEG Z590 UNIFY-X
The latest of the MEG Z590 motherboards is the UNIFY-X model. It is aimed at users who are comfortable with the aforementioned motherboard, but need a bit more power. Therefore , it incorporates two DIMM slots with internal overclocker .
It is a model that has given much to talk about, since it has broken records by reaching speeds of DDR4 to 7200MHz when used with Kingston HyperX Predator memory. In short, one of the most powerful motherboards available on the current market, which can satisfy the most demanding users.
