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MSI MEG Z590 Ace Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£420Avg. price in US:~$500CPU socket:LGA 1200Chipset:Intel Z590Form factor:ATX

MSI MEG Z590 Ace Review: Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

8.4

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

90%

8.4

Technical Score

10%

8.5

User score

â–²Better than 83% of motherboards
8.4

Technical Score

Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components

19%

7.1

Memory

16%

8.9

Platform & Features

16%

9.4

Storage

15%

9.4

Network

13%

7.7

Ports & USB

8%

5.8

Expansion

8%

9.2

Power & Cooling

5%

9.8

Audio

â–²Better than 83% of motherboards
8.5

User score

User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
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4.7
(88)
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4.5
(67)
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4.1
(43)
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4.0
(36)
United States
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4.6
(98)
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4.0
(45)
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(35)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–²Better than 75% of motherboards
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Verdict

The MSI MEG Z590 ACE is a premium ATX motherboard designed for 11th and 10th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1200 socket, featuring a robust 16+2+1 phase power delivery with 90A Smart Power Stages and an 8-layer PCB. It offers exceptional connectivity with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports supporting 40Gb/s speeds, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN, and quadruple M.2 connectors, including one PCIe Gen4 slot. High-end audio is powered by the ALC4082 processor and ESS Sabre DAC, while overclockers benefit from DDR4 support up to 5600MHz (OC). Main pros include its overkill VRM design, extensive thermal solutions like the aluminum backplate and M.2 Shield Frozr, and versatile I/O options. However, notable cons include its high price point, the lack of 5G or 10G Ethernet common in this tier, and potential lane-sharing limitations when multiple M.2 slots and PCIe devices are populated.

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI MEG Z590 Ace

Technical Score
Technical score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Motherboards category across these key areas: Platform & Features, Memory, Storage, Expansion, Ports & USB, Network, Audio, Power & Cooling.
When it matters
When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 83% of models
Score components:

19%

7.1

Memory

16%

8.9

Platform & Features

16%

9.4

Storage

15%

9.4

Network

13%

7.7

Ports & USB

8%

5.8

Expansion

8%

9.2

Power & Cooling

5%

9.8

Audio

8.4
MSI MEG Z590 Ace has a technical score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 82.7% of products in this category.
User score
User score
8.5/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

8.1

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.7
(88)
amazon
4.5
(67)
amazon
4.1
(43)
amazon
4.0
(36)
United States
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4.6
(98)
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4.0
(45)
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4.0
(35)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.5
MSI MEG Z590 Ace has a user score of 8.55 points, which is higher than that of 75% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters
When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 73% of models
Popularity:
MSI MEG Z590 Ace has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 73.2% of products in this category.
8.1
MSI MEG Z590 Ace has a popularity score of 8.1 points, which is higher than that of 73.2% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 77% of models
Score components:

60%

8.4

Overall score

40%

8.3

Price

8.4
MSI MEG Z590 Ace has a value-for-money score of 8.4 points, which is higher than that of 76.9% of products in this category.
Brand name
MSI
CPU socket
LGA 1200
CPU socket
LGA 1200
â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
This motherboard uses the LGA 1200 CPU socket, which is less advanced than that of 61.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.8% of motherboards.
CPU platform
Intel
CPU platform
Intel
â–² Better than 32% of models
This motherboard is built for the Intel CPU platform, which is more versatile than that of 31.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 68.4% of motherboards.
Chipset
Intel Z590
Chipset
Intel Z590
â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
This motherboard uses the Intel Z590 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 48.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.4% of motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Form factor
ATX
â–² Better than 48% of models
This motherboard has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
DDR4
DDR memory version
DDR4
â–¼ Worse than 36% of models
This motherboard uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 50.8% of motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Memory slots
4
â–² Better than 21% of models
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
Maximum memory capacity
128 GB
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 31.9% of motherboards.
Memory channels
2
Memory channels
2
â–¼ Worse than 7% of models
This motherboard supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.6% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
5,600 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
5,600 MT/s
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 5,600 MT/s, which is higher than that of 68.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.7% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
4
N. of M.2 sockets
4
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
â–² Better than 77% of models
This motherboard offers 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 77.3% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
6
N. of SATA 3 connectors
6
â–² Better than 53% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 6 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 52.6% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
some SATA ports disabled with certain M.2 use
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
â–² Better than 32% of models
This motherboard supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 32% of motherboards and equal to 68% of motherboards.
JBOD excluded from RAID-level set
NVMe RAID support
yes
NVMe RAID support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 31% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 31.5% of motherboards and equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
2
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
2
★ Better than 91% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 2 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 90.9% of motherboards and equal to 6.4% of motherboards.
requires 11th Gen Intel CPU
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
1
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
1
â–² Better than 40% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.5% of motherboards and equal to 26.8% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4, x4/x4
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4, x4/x4
â–² Better than 75% of models
This motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4, x4/x4 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is more flexible than that of 75.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% of motherboards.
Depends on CPU.
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
â–² Better than 40% of models
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.4% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8/x4, x16/x0/x4, x8/x4/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
10
â–² Better than 75% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 10 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 75.5% of motherboards and equal to 15.5% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
17
Total USB ports (including headers)
17
â–² Better than 71% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 17 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 71.3% of motherboards and equal to 10.4% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
2
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.2% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
3
â–² Better than 85% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
0
â–¼ Worse than 18% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is fewer than 18.3% of motherboards and equal to 81.7% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt excluded.
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LAN speed
2.5 Gbps
LAN speed
2.5 Gbps
â–² Better than 49% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.4% of motherboards.
LAN controller
?
N. of RJ45 ports
1
N. of RJ45 ports
1
â–¼ Worse than 14% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 1 RJ45 ports, which is fewer than 14.4% of motherboards and equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 50% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
â–² Better than 72% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 72.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.6% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC4082
Audio codec
Realtek ALC4082
★ Better than 97% of models
This motherboard uses the Realtek ALC4082 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 96.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.1% of motherboards.
with ESS DAC.
Audio channels
7.1
Audio channels
7.1
â–² Better than 5% of models
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Audio SNR
120 dB
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 56% of motherboards and equal to that of 40.5% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
yes
Headphone amp support
yes
â–² Better than 41% of models
This motherboard supports a headphone amp. 40.8% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on front panel.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
5
â–² Better than 50% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks, which is more than 49.6% of motherboards and equal to 37% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
16+2+1
VRM phases
16+2+1
â–² Better than 89% of models
This motherboard has 16+2+1 VRM phases, which is more than 89.1% of motherboards and equal to 0.7% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
2
N. of CPU power connectors
2
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.1% of motherboards.
Dual 8-pin CPU power.
N. of fan headers
8
N. of fan headers
8
â–² Better than 82% of models
Market range: <3 – >8
This motherboard has 8 fan headers, which is more than 82.2% of motherboards and equal to 15% of motherboards.
Pump header
yes
Pump header
yes
â–² Better than 22% of models
This motherboard has a pump header. 21.9% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
3 A
Pump header max current
3 A
â–² Better than 78% of models
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 77.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.1% of motherboards.
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MSI MEG Z590 Ace vs the average motherboard

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  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    4
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4082
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    with ESS DAC.
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    10
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 2 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
    2
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    requires 11th Gen Intel CPU
    2 vs 0
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    16+2+1
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16+2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    16+2+1 vs 10
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    2
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    Dual 8-pin CPU power.
    2 vs 1
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • 6.9% higher user score
    User score
    8.5/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.
    When it matters
    When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
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    MSI MEG Z590 Ace
    the average motherboard
    ★ Better than 92% of models
    MSI MEG Z590 Ace has a higher user score than the average motherboard (8.55 vs 8.000).
    8.55 vs 8
  • Integrated I/O shield
    Integrated I/O shield
    yes
    â–² Better than 54% of models
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    POST code display
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    This motherboard has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.7% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA 1200
    â–¼ Worse than 62% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1200 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 1,200 vs LGA 1,151
  • Includes onboard power button
    Onboard power button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    Onboard reset button
    yes
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 18.3% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    5,600 MT/s
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (5600 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    5,600 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    4
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 2 more SATA 3 connectors
    N. of SATA 3 connectors
    6
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <4 – >8
    This motherboard has more SATA 3 connectors than the average motherboard (6 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors.
    some SATA ports disabled with certain M.2 use
    6 vs 4
  • 2 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
    2
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    requires 11th Gen Intel CPU
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    10
    â–² Better than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (10 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    10 vs 8
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    2
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    2
    â–² Better than 63% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    3
    â–² Better than 85% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    3 vs 1
  • 2 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    17
    â–² Better than 71% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (17 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    17 vs 15
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
    1 vs 0
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
    â–² Better than 72% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Bluetooth connectivity
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 48.9% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
    Bluetooth 5.2.
  • Better audio codec
    Audio codec
    Realtek ALC4082
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    This motherboard has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC897 audio codec.
    with ESS DAC.
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    120 dB
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    16+2+1
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (16+2+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    16+2+1 vs 10
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    N. of CPU power connectors
    2
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    Dual 8-pin CPU power.
    2 vs 1
  • 2.5 more fan headers
    N. of fan headers
    8
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <3 – >8
    This motherboard has more fan headers than the average motherboard (8 vs 5.5). The average motherboard has 5.5 fan header/s.
    8 vs 5.5
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    N. of ARGB headers (3-pin)
    3
    â–² Better than 76% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    Pump header max current
    3 A
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    Market range: <0 A – >3 A
    This motherboard has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.
    3 A vs 2 A
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Z590
    â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
    This motherboard has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z590 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel Z590 vs Intel B860
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 2.63x more expensive
    MSI MEG Z590 Ace is more expensive than the average motherboard (£420 vs £160).
    £420 vs £160
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4x4, 2x PCIe 3x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 4.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    N. of PS/2 ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This motherboard has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5.2 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
    5.2 vs 5.4
  • 2.63x more expensive
    MSI MEG Z590 Ace is more expensive than the average motherboard (£420 vs £160).
    £420 vs £160
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Z590
    â–¼ Worse than 49% of models
    This motherboard has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z590 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel Z590 vs Intel B860
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 2x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This motherboard has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 4x4, 2x PCIe 3x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3x4 vs 1x PCIe 5x4, 2x PCIe 4x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    1x PCIe 4.0x4, 2x PCIe 3.0x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    N. of DisplayPort outputs
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    N. of PS/2 ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    0 vs 1
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.2
    â–² Better than 65% of models
    This motherboard has older Bluetooth version than the average motherboard (5.2 vs 5.4). The average motherboard supports Bluetooth 5.4.
    5.2 vs 5.4

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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about MSI MEG Z590 Ace?

  • Excellent build quality with a premium aluminum-heavy design
  • Strong 16-phase 90A power delivery ideal for heavy overclocking
  • Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports (40Gbps) with mini-DisplayPort pass-through
  • Generous storage options including four M.2 slots
  • Advanced networking with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G LAN
  • High-end audio solution featuring ESS Sabre DAC and ALC4082 codec
  • User-friendly troubleshooting tools like the Smart Button and Debug LED

What customers dislike about MSI MEG Z590 Ace?

  • High price point compared to previous generations and competitors
  • Limited USB connectivity; leans heavily on older USB 2.0/3.2 Gen 1 ports
  • Reported issues with the CPU fan occasionally running at full speed 24/7
  • Only the top M.2 slot supports PCIe 4.0 (requires 11th Gen CPU)
  • Lack of 5GbE or 10GbE networking common in other enthusiast boards
  • Potential stability/packet drop issues reported with the Intel i225-V 2.5G LAN controller

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