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MSI Project Zero Z790 Wi-Fi Motherboard ATX with Intel 1700 Socket
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MSI Project Zero Z790 Wi-Fi Motherboard ATX with Intel 1700 Socket

Key features:

  • 4 DDR5 RAM slots up to 7200(O.C.)
  • For Intel processors
  • Support for PCI Express 5.0 x16
  • DisplayPort
  • HDMI
  • Slots for 6x SATA III and 4x M.2
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  • Socket

    The processor socket type.

    The processor we choose should have the same socket in order to fit into the motherboard.

    In addition to the socket, the motherboard chipset must also be supported by the processor.

  • Size

    The size of the motherboard is expressed with a code name (standard).
    2. We make sure that the computer case in which the motherboard will be installed supports the corresponding standard in order to fit it.

    ATX

    Classic size with full feature support and many expansion slots.

  • Usage

    Desktop

    Motherboards designed for use in desktop computers.

  • Chipset

    The motherboard chip that manages connections with motherboard components (e.g. CPU, RAM memory, hard disk, USB ports).

    The processor we choose must support the motherboard chipset in order to be 100% compatible with each other and to fully utilize the motherboard connections.

    If the motherboard chipset is supported by the processor, then the socket will also be compatible.

     

  • Memory

    Memory Type and RAM Slots

    Indicates the type of RAM memory supported by the motherboard (e.g., DDR4, DDR5) and the number of slots (DIMM slots) for the modules, which determines how much memory can be installed in total.
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Description

Description

The Z790 PROJECT ZERO features a unique rear connection design that reduces the complexity of cable management, resulting in a tidier and more aesthetically pleasing system appearance. It is compatible with Intel 14th/13th/12th processors, supports DDR5, and is equipped with a 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 solution. This makes it an excellent choice among ATX motherboards.

Optimized for water cooling

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One water cooling solutions and custom water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amps, giving you full control over the water pump speed. A clearly marked "protection zone" allows for easy and safe installation and perfect fit.

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E with Steel Armor

Doubling compared to the previous generation, the bandwidth of an x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT

The advanced PCIE SMT (Surface Mount Technology) slot reduces interference and electrical noise, fully supporting the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

Fast and Future-Proof Storage

The MSI PROJECT ZERO series motherboards support 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 enemies.

Dual Bandwidth with LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G

The use of USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! The Z790 PROJECT ZERO motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and enhance USB devices, providing unprecedented USB speeds of up to 20Gb/s when connecting the rear USB Type-C.

Mystic Light

Add more color if you want! The Mystic Light Extension header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without requiring a separate RGB controller.

High Bandwidth and Low Latency Network

MSI's top network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

  • Wi-Fi 7
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • 2.5G LAN

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information
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Specifications

Specifications

Product Details

Size
ATX

Size

The size of the motherboard is expressed with a code name (standard).
2. We make sure that the computer case in which the motherboard will be installed supports the corresponding standard in order to fit it.

ATX
Classic size with full feature support and many expansion slots.
Type
Desktop

Type

Desktop

Motherboards designed for use in desktop computers.

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

Socket

The processor socket type.

The processor we choose should have the same socket in order to fit into the motherboard.

In addition to the socket, the motherboard chipset must also be supported by the processor.

Chipset

Model
Intel Z790

Model

The motherboard chip that manages connections with motherboard components (e.g. CPU, RAM memory, hard disk, USB ports).

The processor we choose must support the motherboard chipset in order to be 100% compatible with each other and to fully utilize the motherboard connections.

If the motherboard chipset is supported by the processor, then the socket will also be compatible.

 

Memory

Memory type
DDR5

Memory type

The type of RAM memory that is compatible with the motherboard.

DDR5

The latest memory type, with speed starting from 4000 MT/s.
Quantity
4 DIMM Slots
Memory Speeds
4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800OC, 6000OC, 6200OC, 6400OC, 6600OC, 6800OC, 7000OC, 7200OC

Memory Speeds

The supported RAM memory speeds.

The RAM and processor that will be installed in the computer should be able to reach these speeds, while special settings may be required to reach maximum speeds.

Internal Connectors

PCI Express x16 5.0
1 Slot

PCI Express x16 5.0

The available PCI Express x16 5.0 expansion card slots of the motherboard.
SATA III 6Gb/s
6 Port

SATA III 6Gb/s

Modern hard drive connection standard.

Most SSD hard drives require this standard to perform at their maximum potential.
M.2 Type
4 PCIe 4.0 Ports

M.2 Type

The number and type of available slots for installing M.2 SSD units.
M.2 Slots
0

External Connectors

Rear USB-A outputs
1 USB 3.1 Port, 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 USB 3.0 Ports
Rear USB-C outputs
1 USB 3.2 Port
Ethernet (LAN)
1

Ethernet (LAN)

The number of ethernet ports for wired connection to a network that the motherboard has on its back panel.
Screen Connections
DisplayPort, HDMI

Specifications

RGB Lighting
Yes
WiFi/Bluetooth
Yes
Extra
Bios Flashback, RGB Header

Extra

Bios Flashback

Ability to update the BIOS without requiring a CPU and RAM installed on the motherboard. This advanced feature is intended for experienced users and is useful for supporting newer processors on older motherboards. Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the process, as it may vary between manufacturers.

For example, if you want to install a Ryzen 5000 series processor on a chipset that only supports it after a BIOS upgrade, BIOS Flashback can be used without having an older processor on the motherboard.

RGB Header
Special connector for connecting LED strips or connecting other parts with RGB that require separate power supply.

Sound

Sound Card Channels
7.1

Top Specs

Memory
4x DDR5

Memory

Memory Type and RAM Slots

Indicates the type of RAM memory supported by the motherboard (e.g., DDR4, DDR5) and the number of slots (DIMM slots) for the modules, which determines how much memory can be installed in total.

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.

See all specifications

Description & Specifications

Product Details

Size
ATX

Size

The size of the motherboard is expressed with a code name (standard).
2. We make sure that the computer case in which the motherboard will be installed supports the corresponding standard in order to fit it.

ATX
Classic size with full feature support and many expansion slots.
Type
Desktop

Type

Desktop

Motherboards designed for use in desktop computers.

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

Socket

The processor socket type.

The processor we choose should have the same socket in order to fit into the motherboard.

In addition to the socket, the motherboard chipset must also be supported by the processor.

Chipset

Model
Intel Z790

Model

The motherboard chip that manages connections with motherboard components (e.g. CPU, RAM memory, hard disk, USB ports).

The processor we choose must support the motherboard chipset in order to be 100% compatible with each other and to fully utilize the motherboard connections.

If the motherboard chipset is supported by the processor, then the socket will also be compatible.

 

Memory

Memory type
DDR5

Memory type

The type of RAM memory that is compatible with the motherboard.

DDR5

The latest memory type, with speed starting from 4000 MT/s.
Quantity
4 DIMM Slots
Memory Speeds
4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800OC, 6000OC, 6200OC, 6400OC, 6600OC, 6800OC, 7000OC, 7200OC

Memory Speeds

The supported RAM memory speeds.

The RAM and processor that will be installed in the computer should be able to reach these speeds, while special settings may be required to reach maximum speeds.

Internal Connectors

PCI Express x16 5.0
1 Slot

PCI Express x16 5.0

The available PCI Express x16 5.0 expansion card slots of the motherboard.
SATA III 6Gb/s
6 Port

SATA III 6Gb/s

Modern hard drive connection standard.

Most SSD hard drives require this standard to perform at their maximum potential.
M.2 Type
4 PCIe 4.0 Ports

M.2 Type

The number and type of available slots for installing M.2 SSD units.
M.2 Slots
0

External Connectors

Rear USB-A outputs
1 USB 3.1 Port, 2 USB 2.0 Ports, 2 USB 3.0 Ports
Rear USB-C outputs
1 USB 3.2 Port
Ethernet (LAN)
1

Ethernet (LAN)

The number of ethernet ports for wired connection to a network that the motherboard has on its back panel.
Screen Connections
DisplayPort, HDMI

Specifications

RGB Lighting
Yes
WiFi/Bluetooth
Yes
Extra
Bios Flashback, RGB Header

Extra

Bios Flashback

Ability to update the BIOS without requiring a CPU and RAM installed on the motherboard. This advanced feature is intended for experienced users and is useful for supporting newer processors on older motherboards. Please refer to the manufacturer's instructions for the process, as it may vary between manufacturers.

For example, if you want to install a Ryzen 5000 series processor on a chipset that only supports it after a BIOS upgrade, BIOS Flashback can be used without having an older processor on the motherboard.

RGB Header
Special connector for connecting LED strips or connecting other parts with RGB that require separate power supply.

Sound

Sound Card Channels
7.1

Top Specs

Memory
4x DDR5

Memory

Memory Type and RAM Slots

Indicates the type of RAM memory supported by the motherboard (e.g., DDR4, DDR5) and the number of slots (DIMM slots) for the modules, which determines how much memory can be installed in total.

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 Z790 PROJECT ZERO features a unique rear connection design that reduces the complexity of cable management, resulting in a tidier and more aesthetically pleasing system appearance. It is compatible with Intel 14th/13th/12th processors, supports DDR5, and is equipped with a 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 solution. This makes it an excellent choice among ATX motherboards.

Optimized for water cooling

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One water cooling solutions and custom water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amps, giving you full control over the water pump speed. A clearly marked "protection zone" allows for easy and safe installation and perfect fit.

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E with Steel Armor

Doubling compared to the previous generation, the bandwidth of an x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT

The advanced PCIE SMT (Surface Mount Technology) slot reduces interference and electrical noise, fully supporting the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

Fast and Future-Proof Storage

The MSI PROJECT ZERO series motherboards support 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 enemies.

Dual Bandwidth with LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G

The use of USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! The Z790 PROJECT ZERO motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and enhance USB devices, providing unprecedented USB speeds of up to 20Gb/s when connecting the rear USB Type-C.

Mystic Light

Add more color if you want! The Mystic Light Extension header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without requiring a separate RGB controller.

High Bandwidth and Low Latency Network

MSI's top network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

  • Wi-Fi 7
  • Bluetooth 5.4
  • 2.5G LAN

Manufacturer

Manufacturer Details

Warnings & Safety Information