| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Category | High-Performance Gaming ATX Motherboard |
| Model | MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.48 cm x 24.38 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 Supports up to 7800+ MT/s (OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (from Chipset) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | Total 4 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (from CPU, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) 3 x M.2 2242/2260/2280 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode; one also supports SATA) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® port (10Gbps) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector (10Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz bands, 320MHz bandwidth) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel Optical S/PDIF out |
| Power Delivery | 16 + 1 + 1 Mirrored Power Arrangement (each rated up to 90A) Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors (ProCool II) Extended Heatsink Design, M.2 Shield Frozr (for all M.2 slots), Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink, 7W/mK Thermal Pads, Server-grade PCB with 2oz thickened copper |
| Special Features | MSI Core Boost, Memory Boost Lightning Gen 5 (PCIe 5.0, M.2 Gen 5) M.2 Shield Frozr (all M.2 slots) Pre-installed I/O Shield, EZ Debug LED, Flash BIOS Button, Clear CMOS Button Mystic Light RGB (1x RGB header, 3x Addressable Gen 2 headers) Game Boost, LLC (Load-Line Calibration) |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (HDMI 2.1, max 4K 60Hz) 1 x DisplayPort™ (DP 1.4, max 8K 60Hz) *Only available on processors with integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi antenna, SATA cables, EZ M.2 clips, USB Drive (with drivers), Front panel connector, Cable stickers, Documentation. |
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The **MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI** stands out as a robust and feature-rich ATX motherboard, designed to cater to high-performance gaming systems utilizing Intel’s 12th, 13th, or 14th Gen Core processors. The “MAX” designation indicates an enhanced version, notably incorporating the latest **Wi-Fi 7** standard for cutting-edge wireless connectivity.
This motherboard features a **16+1+1 Mirrored Power Arrangement**, utilizing 90A Smart Power Stages and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors to deliver highly stable and efficient power, crucial for demanding CPUs and overclocking. Comprehensive thermal solutions, including an **Extended Heatsink Design** and **M.2 Shield Frozr** on all M.2 slots, ensure components remain cool under load. The **6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper** further enhances signal integrity and heat dissipation.
For memory, it supports **DDR5 RAM up to 7800+ MT/s (OC)**, leveraging MSI’s Memory Boost technology for optimal performance. Storage options are plentiful with a primary **PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot** for the fastest SSDs, complemented by three additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots and eight SATA 6Gb/s ports.
Connectivity is a major strong point, featuring **Intel Wi-Fi 7** for next-generation wireless speeds (up to 5.8 Gbps with 320MHz bandwidth) and **Bluetooth 5.4**. A **2.5Gb Intel Ethernet** port provides high-speed wired networking. The rear I/O is well-equipped with a **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)** port and multiple other USB 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1 ports, along with HDMI™ and DisplayPort™ outputs for integrated graphics.
The MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI also includes various user-friendly features like **Pre-installed I/O Shield**, **EZ Debug LED** for quick troubleshooting, and **Flash BIOS Button** for easy BIOS updates without a CPU installed. MSI’s Mystic Light RGB lighting allows for system personalization, making this motherboard a strong contender for a powerful and visually appealing gaming PC.













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