The MSI MPG Z390I GAMING EDGE AC is an Intel Z390 (LGA1151) Mini-ITX gaming motherboard designed for 8th/9th Gen Intel Core processors. This compact powerhouse features an 8+1 phase digital PWM design with military-grade components for stable overclocking, supporting Dual Channel DDR4 memory up to 4500MHz(OC) across 2 DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 32GB. The board includes 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot with steel armor reinforcement and 2x M.2 slots (one with M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink) supporting NVMe SSDs. Networking capabilities include Intel WiFi 5 802.11ac (2.4/5GHz) with MU-MIMO support and Intel Gigabit LAN. Integrated audio features the premium ALC1220-VB codec with Nahimic 3 enhancement. Graphics output options consist of HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 supporting 4K resolution. Additional features include USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C, Mystic Light RGB lighting with 16.8 million colors, pre-mounted I/O shield, and a dedicated pump header for liquid cooling systems. The motherboard also features Core Boost technology with optimized circuit design and double CPU power conNECtors for enhanced performance.