MSI PRO series motherboards feature plenty possibility for prosumer's need. CONNECTIVITY The most important thing of a DIY is expandability. A clearly marked keep-out-zone allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 2 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets for CPU and motherboard, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically. Total Fan Control allows you check your primary system characteristics in a simplified graphical interface. FULLY CONTROLLABLE IN BIOS AND SOFTWARE MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans. Part of the motherboards heatsink design, M.2 SHIELD FROZR is the next generation M.2 thermal solution to avoid this by offering the best thermal protection to make sure that SSD maintains maximum performance. M.2 SHIELD FROZR Worlds fastest SSDs can start to lower performance when getting hot.

MSI extended PWM heatsink with 7W/mK thermal pad ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed with MSI motherboards.

THERMAL SOLUTION FOR MORE CORES AND HIGHER PERFORMANCE With more cores processors, thermal and power design is more important to make sure the temperature keeps lower. Makes it so easy to install your own motherboard without any issue. USER FRIENDLY DESIGN MSI Motherboards feature tons of convenient and smart design for DIY users, countless system tuning and troubleshooting tool are at your disposal to push your system to new heights and satisfy even the most demanding tweaker. Featuring stable functionality and high-quality assembly, PRO series motherboards provide not only optimized professional workflows but also less troubleshooting and longevity. Z490-A PRO PRO series helps users work smarter by delivering an efficient and productive experience.

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