What RAM works with the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI?
DDR5 only. DDR4 sticks won't fit.
- Slots
- 4 (DDR5)
- Max capacity
- 256 GB
- Slots to use
- A2 and B2
- Overclock
- up to 9200 MT/s
Memory speed
- This board. Rated 9200+ MT/s with two single-rank sticks; with four sticks MSI lists 6400 (single-rank) or 5600 (dual-rank). Slots have latches on one side only, and CUDIMM modules are supported.
- XMP and EXPO. Up to 6400 MT/s is guaranteed by the CPU. Anything up to 9200 MT/s is an overclock most CPUs handle.
- Two sticks. Use A2 and B2, the second and fourth slots from the CPU, for dual-channel mode.
Good picks for this board
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- G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL36Runs at 6000 MT/s, has XMP and EXPO profiles, CL36 timings.Search on Amazon
- G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-7200 CL34Runs at 7200 MT/s, native XMP profile, CL34 timings.Search on Amazon
- G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30Runs at 6000 MT/s, has XMP and EXPO profiles, CL30 timings.Search on Amazon
RAM kits we've checked
Verdicts assume a Core Ultra 200S CPU. Check with your CPU
| Kit | Speed | Profile | Verdict | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.Skill Trident Z5 RGBF5-7200J3445G16GX2-TZ5RK | DDR5-7200 CL34 | XMP | Compatible7200 MT/s | Details |
| Corsair VengeanceCMK32GX5M2B6000Z30 | DDR5-6000 CL30 | XMP and EXPO | Compatible6000 MT/s | Details |
| G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGBF5-6000J3038F16GX2-TZ5NR | DDR5-6000 CL30 | XMP and EXPO | Compatible6000 MT/s | Details |
| Corsair VengeanceCMK32GX5M2B6000C36 | DDR5-6000 CL36 | XMP | Compatible6000 MT/s | Details |
| G.Skill Flare X5F5-6000J3636F16GX2-FX5 | DDR5-6000 CL36 | XMP and EXPO | Compatible6000 MT/s | Details |
| Kingston FURY BeastKF556C40BBK2-32 | DDR5-5600 CL40 | XMP | Compatible5600 MT/s | Details |
| Corsair VengeanceCMK64GX5M4B5600C36 | DDR5-5600 CL36 | XMP | Compatible, with caveats5600 MT/s | Details |
Questions
Does the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI support DDR4?
No. It only takes DDR5. DDR4 sticks have the notch in a different place and won't fit.
What RAM should I buy for the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI?
From the kits we've checked, the G.Skill Flare X5 DDR5-6000 CL36 (2x16 GB) is the best match. Runs at 6000 MT/s, has XMP and EXPO profiles, CL36 timings. G.Skill lists it as tested on this board. A good alternative is the G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB DDR5-7200 CL34. The board is rated up to 9200 MT/s, so a kit at or below that speed can reach its rating. Buy the capacity you want as one two-stick kit rather than mixing kits.
What is the fastest RAM the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI supports?
MSI rates it up to 9200 MT/s with overclocking. Core Ultra 200S officially supports 6400 MT/s.
How much RAM can the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI take?
Up to 256 GB across 4 slots.
Which slots should I use for two sticks on the MSI PRO Z890-A WIFI?
A2 and B2, the second and fourth slots counting from the CPU.
Specs checked 2026-10-13 against the manufacturer's page. Source. Report a correction