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MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X Review
Fan Control »Board Software
The primary utility bundled with the MSI MPG Z490 Carbon EK X is Dragon Center, MSI's hardware monitor, in-OS overclocking, and fan-control software.
Mar 19th, 2025 19:31 EDT
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