MSI MSI Z390-A PRO VS Asus P5QL-VM DO/CSM

Side-by-side specs comparison, performance benchmarks, TDP power consumption and price in Bangladesh.

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Motherboard MSI
MSI MSI Z390-A PRO

MSI MSI Z390-A PRO

MSI Z390-A PRO Motherboard

৳9,500 ($85)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
50/100
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🏆 Overall Winner (সেরা পছন্দ)
Motherboard Asus
Asus P5QL-VM DO/CSM

Asus P5QL-VM DO/CSM

ASUS P5QL-VM DO/CSM Motherboard

৳2,200 ($28)
Pixahunt Rating Editorial & Specs Score
60/100
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Pixahunt Recommendation & Verdict Expert Assessment

Overall, the Asus P5QL-VM DO/CSM takes the lead with an overall rating score of 7.5/10. It outshines the MSI Z390-A PRO in core metrics and value proposition. Choose P5QL-VM DO/CSM if you want higher performance per Taka; choose MSI Z390-A PRO if you specifically prioritize its specific feature set or local availability.

সামগ্রিক বিশ্লেষণে Asus P5QL-VM DO/CSM এগিয়ে রয়েছে। এটি বেঞ্চমার্ক এবং মূল পারফরম্যান্সের ক্ষেত্রে MSI Z390-A PRO-এর চেয়ে উন্নত মান প্রদান করে। বাজেটের সেরা পারফরম্যান্স পেতে P5QL-VM DO/CSM নির্বাচন করা উত্তম।

Key Advantages & Trade-offs Head-to-Head

কোনটি কোন ক্ষেত্রে এগিয়ে এবং কোনটিতে কী সীমাবদ্ধতা রয়েছে তা নিচে বিশ্লেষণ করা হলো

✓ Reasons to choose MSI Z390-A PRO

No distinct spec advantage detected over competitor in primary criteria.

⚠️ Considerations & Trade-offs for MSI Z390-A PRO:
Higher Price Tag: Costs ৳7,300 more compared to the alternative option.
✓ Reasons to choose P5QL-VM DO/CSM
💰 More Budget Friendly (কম দাম)
-৳7,300

Retails ৳7,300 (76.8%) cheaper in Bangladesh market (৳2,200 vs ৳9,500).

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Full Specifications Matrix Side-by-Side

Aligned attribute breakdown across both products. Differences are highlighted automatically.

Specification Attribute
MSI Z390-A PRO
P5QL-VM DO/CSM
Form Factor & Platform
Form Factor
ATX (30.5 x 24.4 cm)
Micro-ATX (24.4 x 24.4 cm)
CPU Socket
LGA 1151
LGA 775
Chipset
Intel Z390
Intel Q43 / ICH10DO
VRM Power Design
9 Power Phases with Core Boost and Extended Heatsink
4-Phase Power Design with 100% Solid Capacitors
Memory & RAM
Memory Slots
4x DDR4 DIMM Slots
4x DDR2 DIMM Slots
Max Memory Capacity
Up to 128 GB
Up to 16 GB
Supported Speeds
DDR4 4400(OC) / 4300(OC) / 4266(OC) / 4200(OC) / 4133(OC) / 4000(OC) / 3866(OC) / 3733(OC) / 3600(OC) / 3466(OC) / 3400(OC) / 3333(OC) / 3300(OC) / 3200(OC) / 3000(OC) / 2800(OC) / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz
DDR2 1066(O.C.) / 800 / 667 MHz
Memory Architecture
Dual Channel Architecture
Dual Channel Architecture
Overclocking Profiles
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
ASUS AI Overclocking
Expansion Slots
Primary PCIe Slot
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (PCIe Steel Armor)
1x PCIe 2.0 x16
Secondary PCIe Slots
1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (supports x4 mode) 4x PCIe 3.0 x1
1x PCIe x1 2x PCI
Storage & M.2
M.2 NVMe Slots
1x M.2 (Key M, supports PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s, 2242/2260/2280/22110)
None
M.2 Heatsinks
None
None
SATA Ports
6x SATA 6Gb/s ports
6x SATA 3Gb/s ports 1x UltraDMA 133/100/66 IDE connector
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA storage devices
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (Intel Matrix Storage Technology)
Networking & Connectivity
Ethernet LAN
Intel I219-V 1 GbE Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Intel 82567LM Gigabit Ethernet Controller (10/100/1000 Mbps)
Wireless & Bluetooth
No onboard Wi-Fi / Bluetooth (1x M.2 Key E slot for optional Intel CNVi module)
None
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC892 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost
Realtek ALC887 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
Rear & Internal I/O
USB Ports (Rear)
1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C (10 Gbps) 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps) 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps) 2x USB 2.0
6x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
Display Outputs
1x DisplayPort 1.2 1x DVI-D 1x VGA
1x DisplayPort 1x DVI-D 1x D-Sub (VGA)
Special Buttons
None
None
Internal Headers
1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C front panel connector 2x USB 3.1 Gen 1 headers (supports additional 4 USB ports) 2x USB 2.0 headers (supports additional 4 USB ports) 1x 4-pin CPU fan header 1x 4-pin Water Pump fan header 5x 4-pin System fan headers 1x Front panel audio header 1x TPM module header 1x Serial port header 1x Clear CMOS jumper
3x USB 2.0 connectors (supports additional 6 ports) 1x COM (Serial) port header 1x LPT (Parallel) port header 1x CPU Fan connector 1x Chassis Fan connector 1x Front Panel Audio connector 1x S/PDIF Out header 1x Chassis Intrusion connector 1x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector
Warranty
Warranty Duration
3 Years Brand Warranty
3 Years Brand Warranty

Frequently Asked Questions Common Queries

Answers to top questions searched regarding this comparison.

Which one is better for gaming and multitasking: MSI Z390-A PRO or P5QL-VM DO/CSM? ▼

Overall, the Asus P5QL-VM DO/CSM takes the lead with an overall rating score of 7.5/10. It outshines the MSI Z390-A PRO in core metrics and value proposition. Choose P5QL-VM DO/CSM if you want higher performance per Taka; choose MSI Z390-A PRO if you specifically prioritize its specific feature set or local availability.

What are the approximate street prices in Bangladesh? ▼

MSI Z390-A PRO is currently retailing around ৳9,500 BDT while P5QL-VM DO/CSM is priced around ৳2,200 BDT across computer retail shops in Bangladesh.

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