The MSI MEG Z490 UNIFY is a high-performance Intel Z490 (LGA 1200) ATX motherboard designed for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors, featuring robust power delivery with 16-phase VRM and 90A power stages for extreme overclocking. It supports dual-channel DDR4 memory across 4 DIMM slots with speeds up to 5000+ MHz (OC) and a maximum capacity of 128GB, including Intel XMP profiles. Storage options include 6x SATA 6Gb/s ports and 3x M.2 slots (supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 with 11th Gen CPUs), with RAID 0/1/5/10 support. Expansion is handled by 3x PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (2-way SLI/3-way CrossFire support) and 2x PCIe x1 slots. Networking features a Realtek 2.5G LAN controller and Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (2.4Gbps, Bluetooth 5.1). The board includes USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), Thunderbolt 4 support via add-in card, and premium audio with Realtek ALC1220 + ESS SABRE9018Q2C DAC. Additional highlights include Mystic Light RGB synchronization, BIOS Flashback, and reinforced PCIe slots with steel armor. Back panel I/O offers 2.5G LAN, WiFi antenna ports, multiple USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1 ports, and optical S/PDIF out. The blacked-out design omits RGB for a stealth aesthetic, catering to enthusiasts seeking uncompromising performance.