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MSI MEG Z890 Ace Review | 107 Data compared

Avg. price in UK:~£620Avg. price in US:~$660CPU socket:LGA 1851Chipset:Intel Z890Form factor:ATX

MSI MEG Z890 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.

9.3

Overall score

Score
9.3/ 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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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

90%

9.4

Technical Score

10%

7.9

User score

★Better than 99% of motherboards
9.4

Technical Score

Technical score
9.4/ 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
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

9.8

Platform & Features

16%

9.7

Storage

15%

9.9

Network

13%

8.7

Ports & USB

8%

8.3

Expansion

8%

9.8

Power & Cooling

5%

7.4

Audio

★Better than 99% of motherboards
7.9

User score

User score
7.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

5.7

Popularity

User score:
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4.4
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4.4
(36)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

â–¼Worse than 68% of motherboards
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Verdict

The MSI MEG Z890 ACE is a high-end ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors (LGA 1851), featuring a robust 24+2+1+1 phase 110A VRM and support for DDR5 memory speeds exceeding 9200+ MT/s (OC). Its primary characteristics include exceptional connectivity with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, 10Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and five M.2 slots (including one PCIe 5.0). Main pros include its extensive 'EZ DIY' features like tool-free M.2 heatsinks, a quick-release PCIe slot button, and a front-panel USB-C header supporting 60W Power Delivery. However, cons include a premium price point that faces stiff competition from similarly specced boards and potential lane-sharing limitations when multiple M.2 drives and GPUs are used simultaneously.

Technical Specifications of motherboard MSI MEG Z890 Ace

Technical Score
Technical score
9.4/ 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
★ Better than 100% of models
Score components:

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

9.8

Platform & Features

16%

9.7

Storage

15%

9.9

Network

13%

8.7

Ports & USB

8%

8.3

Expansion

8%

9.8

Power & Cooling

5%

7.4

Audio

9.4
MSI MEG Z890 Ace has a technical score of 9.4 points, which is higher than that of 99.6% of products in this category.
User score
User score
7.9/ 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–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Score components

70%

8.8

User reviews

30%

5.7

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.4
(37)
United States
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4.4
(36)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

7.9
MSI MEG Z890 Ace has a user score of 7.86 points, which is lower than that of 68.4% of products in this category.
Popularity
Popularity
5.7/ 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–¼ Worse than 57% of models
Popularity:
MSI MEG Z890 Ace has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than that of 55.6% of products in this category.
5.7
MSI MEG Z890 Ace has a popularity score of 5.7 points, which is lower than that of 55.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
8.7/ 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 86% of models
Score components:

60%

9.3

Overall score

40%

7.2

Price

8.7
MSI MEG Z890 Ace has a value-for-money score of 8.7 points, which is higher than that of 85.6% of products in this category.
Brand name
MSI
CPU socket
LGA 1851
CPU socket
LGA 1851
â–² Better than 78% of models
This motherboard uses the LGA 1851 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 77.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.1% 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 Z890
Chipset
Intel Z890
★ Better than 95% of models
This motherboard uses the Intel Z890 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 94.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.8% 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
DDR5
DDR memory version
DDR5
â–² Better than 64% of models
This motherboard uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.7% 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
256 GB
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
â–² Better than 83% of models
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.9% of motherboards and equal to 16.4% 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
9,200 MT/s
Maximum RAM speed
9,200 MT/s
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 9,200 MT/s, which is higher than that of 97.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.2% of motherboards.
top speed with 1DPC 1R memory
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N. of M.2 sockets
5
N. of M.2 sockets
5
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 5 M.2 sockets, which is more than 94.8% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 4x PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2 slot interface per slot
1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 4x PCIe 4.0 x4
★ Better than 98% of models
This motherboard offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 4x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 97.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.9% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
â–¼ Worse than 48% of models
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.2% of motherboards.
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.
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
2
N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
2
★ Better than 95% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 2 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 95.2% of motherboards and equal to 4.3% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
1
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
1
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.5% of motherboards and equal to 35.4% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
0
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.6% of motherboards and equal to 40.4% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16
PCIe slot electrical configuration
x16
â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
This motherboard uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 81% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.1% of motherboards.
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.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
15
Total USB ports (rear I/O)
15
★ Better than 100% of models
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 15 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 99.9% of motherboards and equal to 0.1% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
24
Total USB ports (including headers)
24
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 24 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 99.5% of motherboards and equal to 0.3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
4
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
4
★ Better than 99% of models
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 4 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 99.3% of motherboards and equal to 0.6% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
5
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
5
★ Better than 98% of models
Market range: <0 – >3
This motherboard has 5 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 98.4% of motherboards and equal to 1.2% 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.
header only excluded.
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LAN speed
10 Gbps
LAN speed
10 Gbps
★ Better than 96% of models
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 10 Gbps, which is higher than that of 95.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 4.2% of motherboards.
LAN controller
Marvell AQC113CS
LAN controller
Marvell AQC113CS
★ Better than 99% of models
This motherboard uses the Marvell AQC113CS LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 98.7% of motherboards.
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 7.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
â–² Better than 89% of models
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than that of 88.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.3% 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.
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.
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
Audio SNR
0 dB
Audio SNR
0 dB
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 0 dB, which is lower than that of 98.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.5% 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.
supports up to 600Ω.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
24+2+1+1
VRM phases
24+2+1+1
★ Better than 100% of models
This motherboard has 24+2+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 99.7% 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.
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 Z890 Ace vs the average motherboard

246810TotalPlatform & FeaturesMemoryStorageExpansionPorts & USBNetworkAudioPower & Cooling
  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    5
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    5 vs 2
  • 7 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    15
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (15 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    15 vs 8
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 10 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    11
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    11 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA 1851
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Marvell AQC113CS
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQC113CS vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Marvell AQC113CS vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 17% better value for money
    MSI MEG Z890 Ace has better value for money than the average motherboard (8.67 vs 7.4).
    8.67 vs 7.41
  • Newer CPU socket
    CPU socket
    LGA 1851
    â–² Better than 78% of models
    This motherboard has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1151 CPU socket.
    LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151
  • 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.
  • Includes dual BIOS
    Dual BIOS
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This motherboard has dual BIOS, while the average motherboard does not. 23% of motherboards include dual BIOS.
  • 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.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    Chipset
    Intel Z890
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    This motherboard has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z890 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    Intel Z890 vs Intel B860
  • 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.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maximum memory capacity
    256 GB
    â–² Better than 83% of models
    Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    DDR memory version
    DDR5
    â–² Better than 64% of models
    This motherboard has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 94.4% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maximum RAM speed
    9,200 MT/s
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (9200 MT/s vs 4733 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4733 MT/s.
    top speed with 1DPC 1R memory
    9,200 MT/s vs 4,733 MT/s
  • 86.5% higher overclocked RAM speed
    Maximum overclocked RAM speed
    9,200 MT/s
    ★ Better than 97% of models
    Market range: <2.7k MT/s – >8.2k MT/s
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (9200 MT/s vs 4933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4933 MT/s.
    9,200 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s
  • 3 more M.2 sockets
    N. of M.2 sockets
    5
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (5 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    5 vs 2
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    M.2 slot interface per slot
    1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 4x PCIe 4.0 x4
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    This motherboard has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5x4, 4x PCIe 4x4 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 5.0x4, 4x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
    2
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    runs at x4 mode
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe x4 slots
    N. of PCIe x4 slots
    1
    â–² Better than 73% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
    1 vs 0
  • 7 more rear USB ports
    Total USB ports (rear I/O)
    15
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <6 – >10
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (15 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    15 vs 8
  • 10 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-A)
    11
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    11 vs 1
  • 3 more rear USB-C ports
    Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
    4
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <0 – >2
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    4 vs 1
  • 9 more total USB connections
    Total USB ports (including headers)
    24
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    Market range: <11 – >19
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (24 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    24 vs 15
  • 2 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2 ports (USB-C)
    2
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 4 more total USB-C connections
    Total USB-C ports (including headers)
    5
    ★ Better than 98% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (5 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
    5 vs 1
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 headers (USB-A)
    2
    â–² Better than 68% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
    two internal headers
    2 vs 1
  • 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.
    20Gbps Type-C header
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers (USB-C)
    1
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    Market range: <0 – >1
    This motherboard has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
    1 vs 0
  • More advanced LAN controller
    LAN controller
    Marvell AQC113CS
    ★ Better than 99% of models
    This motherboard has better LAN controller than the average motherboard (Marvell AQC113CS vs Killer + Intel + Realtek). The average motherboard uses Killer + Intel + Realtek LAN controller.
    Marvell AQC113CS vs Killer + Intel + Realtek
  • Newer Wi-Fi standard
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    â–² Better than 89% of models
    This motherboard has newer Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)). The average motherboard supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi.
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 4x higher LAN speed
    LAN speed
    10 Gbps
    ★ Better than 96% of models
    Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    10 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • 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.
  • 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.
    Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC897
  • More VRM phases
    VRM phases
    24+2+1+1
    ★ Better than 100% of models
    This motherboard has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (24+2+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    24+2+1+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.
    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.
    includes 1 hybrid ARGB/fan header
    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
  • 115 dB lower audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    0 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    This motherboard has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (0 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    0 dB vs 115 dB
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    0 vs 4
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 5
  • 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
  • 3.88x more expensive
    MSI MEG Z890 Ace is more expensive than the average motherboard (£620 vs £160).
    £620 vs £160
  • 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
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 3.88x more expensive
    MSI MEG Z890 Ace is more expensive than the average motherboard (£620 vs £160).
    £620 vs £160
  • Narrower Windows support
    Supported Windows versions
    Windows 11
    â–¼ Worse than 78% of models
    This motherboard has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
    Windows 11 vs Windows 11, Windows 10
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    PCIe slot electrical configuration
    x16
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This motherboard has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4). The average motherboard uses x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4 PCIe slot lane configuration.
    x16 vs x16/x0/x4, x8/x8/x4
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    N. of PCIe x1 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 69% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <0 – >3
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    N. of USB 3.2 Gen1 ports (USB-A)
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <0 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    0 vs 4
  • 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
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    N. of USB 2.0 ports
    0
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <0 – >4
    This motherboard has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
    0 vs 2
  • 115 dB lower audio SNR
    Audio SNR
    0 dB
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
    This motherboard has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (0 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    0 dB vs 115 dB
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
    2
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <2 – >6
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 5
  • No rear microphone input
    Dedicated microphone input (rear, 3.5mm)
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This motherboard does not have a dedicated rear microphone input, while the average motherboard does. 96.7% of motherboards include a dedicated rear microphone input.

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What customers like about MSI MEG Z890 Ace?

  • Exceptional connectivity including 10Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • Extensive USB support with 11 Type-A 10Gbps ports and multiple Type-C options
  • Robust 24-phase power delivery (VRM) well-suited for heavy overclocking
  • User-friendly 'EZ DIY' features like tool-free M.2 heatsinks and a PCIe release button
  • Support for high-speed DDR5 memory up to 9200+ MT/s
  • Premium aesthetic with a clean black finish and subtle gold accents
  • Redesigned 'Click BIOS X' interface that is more modern and intuitive

What customers dislike about MSI MEG Z890 Ace?

  • High price tag, often positioned as an expensive enthusiast-tier product
  • Disappointing thermal performance for some M.2 slots and VRMs compared to peers
  • Complex PCIe lane sharing; using a second Gen 5 SSD can reduce GPU bandwidth
  • The lower M.2 heatsink can be tricky to install and is blocked by the graphics card
  • MSI Center software design is noted by some as feeling dated
  • Lacks an onboard LCD screen, which is becoming more common at this price point

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