- Supports Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® 12th/ 13th generation processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 memory, up to 7200+(OC) MHz
- Enhanced power design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail power system with DrMOS, 8-pin + 4-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
- Top-notch thermal solution: Extended heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads are built for high-performance system and uninterrupted gaming experience
- Lightning-fast gaming experience: PCIe 4.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G
- High-quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made of 2oz thick copper
- Audio boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Product Details
- Size
- ATX
- Type
- Desktop
Processor
- Supported Processors
- Intel
- Models
- Celeron Dual Core, Core i3, Core i5, Core i7, Core i9, Pentium Dual Core
- Supported CPU Generation
- Alder Lake, Raptor Lake
- Socket
- 1700
Chipset
- Model
- Intel Z790
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Quantity
- 4 DIMM Slots
- Memory Speeds
- 5600, 5200, 5000, 4800, 5400
- Memory Channels
- Dual Channel
Internal Connectors
- PCI Express x16 4.0
- 1 Slot
- SATA III 6Gb/s
- 4 Port
- M.2 Type
- 3 PCIe 4.0 Ports
- M.2 Slots
- 0
External Connectors
- Rear USB-A outputs
- 3 USB 3.2 Ports, 4 USB 2.0 Ports
- Rear USB-C outputs
- 1 USB 3.2 Port
- Ethernet (LAN)
- 1
- Screen Connections
- HDMI
Specifications
- RGB Lighting
- Yes
- WiFi/Bluetooth
- Yes
- Extra
- Bios Flashback
Sound
- Sound Card Channels
- 7.1
- Additional Audio Connections
- -
Top Specs
- Memory
- 4x DDR5
Important information
Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.
Description
The MSI Z790 GAMING WIFI motherboard is designed for users seeking an advanced solution for Intel 13th and 12th generation processors. It offers an Intel® LGA 1700 socket, DDR5 memory support up to 7200+ (OC) MHz, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 6E.
Additionally, it includes versatile tools for adjusting every aspect of your system, allowing you to customize performance according to your work style. It is ideal for users looking for a motherboard with top-tier features for building an advanced system or for system upgrades.
- Supports Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® 12th/ 13th generation processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 memory, up to 7200+(OC) MHz
- Enhanced power design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail power system with DrMOS, 8-pin + 4-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
- Top-notch thermal solution: Extended heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads are built for high-performance system and uninterrupted gaming experience
- Lightning-fast gaming experience: PCIe 4.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G
- High-quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made of 2oz thick copper
- Audio boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Cooling
- Extended Heatsink
The extended heatsink enlarges the heat dissipation surface and maintains performance under heavy loads.
- M.2 Shield Frozr
The reinforced M.2 thermal solution helps keep the M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.
- Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink
The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate heat.
- 7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad
The high-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are running at high speed.
- Chipset Thermal Guard
The chipset heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and is also capable of maintaining high PCH performance.
EZ M.2 clip
The innovative MSI EZ M.2 clip helps you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.
Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E
- Doubling compared to the previous generation, the bandwidth of an x16 interface can reach 64GB/s.
- Secures to the motherboard with additional solder points and supports the weight of heavy graphics cards.
Storage
The Z790 GAMING WIFI motherboard supports all the latest storage standards, allowing users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels quicker, and gain a real advantage over your opponents.
Lightning 10G USB
The use of USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! The Z790 GAMING WIFI motherboards offer a wide variety of options for connecting and enhancing USB devices, providing unprecedented USB speeds of up to 10Gb/s when connecting the rear USB Type-C.
Easy Overclocking with XMP Profile
Select from a predefined XMP profile and automatically overclock the compatible DDR memory.
MSI Center
The MSI Center consolidates a suite of MSI software utilities into a single central application. Take control of the motherboard's advanced features and unlock unlimited possibilities.
- Mystic Light
- True Color
- User Scenario
- Hardware Monitoring
- Profile Setting
- Fan Center
- System Diagnosis
Mystic Light
Add color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light gives you full control of your computer's RGB lighting in one software.
2.5G LAN & Wi-Fi 6E
MSI's top network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.
- Wi-Fi 6E
- Bluetooth 5.3
- 2.5G LAN