Conclusion

I am sure many of you are as eager as I am to see just how well this new generation of Intel Core Processors stacks up to the Red competition. 10 months is a long wait to see the Blue team's counter to Ryzen 3000 and unfortunately, the wait isn't quite over yet. While the independent benchmark and performance embargo remains in place, keep an eye on our feed for the latest news and more board previews coming soon!

The MSI MEG Z490 Unify caters to the enthusiast crowd that is more interested in performance than in bling. The all black colors and dedicated RGB switch will appeal those in the community who do not go for the modern RGB LED trends. Paired with a top of the line VRM, the Unify is shaping up to be a very competitive option.

I look forward to putting the Unify's monstrous VRM solution to the test! How far can the Unify drive Intel's new flagship, the Intel Core i9-10900K? Stay tuned for performance testing, overclocking, and VRM torture tests in my full review of the MSI MEG Z490 Unify.