| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Category | Performance Gaming (MPG) ATX Motherboard |
| Model | MPG Z790 EDGE TI 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+(OC) MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, with Steel Armor) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | Total 5 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 22110/2280/2260 (from CPU, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) 4 x M.2 2280/2260/2242 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, one also supports SATA mode) 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA storage |
| 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 with 90A Smart Power Stage (SPS) Dual 8-pin CPU power connectors 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper (Server-Grade PCB Material) |
| Cooling Features | Extended Heatsink Design, Direct Touch Heat-pipe, 7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads, Choke Thermal Pads M.2 Shield Frozr on all 5 M.2 slots (double-sided for PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot) Enlarged PCH Heatsink, Multiple fan headers with comprehensive control (Frozr AI) |
| Special Features | Lightning Gen 5 PCIe & M.2 support Pre-installed I/O Shield, Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ M.2 Clips EZ Debug LED, Flash BIOS Button, Clear CMOS Button, Smart Button Mystic Light RGB (multiple headers) MSI Core Boost, Memory Boost, Game Boost Optimized for Water Cooling (dedicated pump header) |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports HDMI™ 2.1, max. resolution 4K@60Hz) 1 x DisplayPort (Supports DP 1.4, max. resolution 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), RGB extension cables, Front panel connector, Documentation. |
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The **MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI** is a meticulously crafted ATX motherboard that blends a striking silver-white aesthetic with top-tier performance for Intel’s latest processors. Designed to be the foundation of a high-end gaming PC or workstation, it boasts an impressive array of features to ensure extreme stability and speed.
At its core, the board features a robust **16+1+1 Mirrored Power Arrangement** with 90A Smart Power Stages (SPS) and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, delivering unwavering power to even the most demanding CPUs under heavy loads or overclocking. The **6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper** ensures excellent signal integrity and thermal efficiency.
Connectivity is cutting-edge, with a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** ready for the next generation of graphics cards and a **PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot** for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs. All five M.2 slots are equipped with **M.2 Shield Frozr** heatsinks (including double-sided cooling for the PCIe 5.0 slot) to prevent thermal throttling. Networking is powered by **Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet** and the standout feature, **Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)**, offering unparalleled wireless speeds and low latency. Extensive USB connectivity includes a **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)** port.
Memory performance is boosted with support for **DDR5 modules up to an impressive 7800+ MHz (OC)**, and the board features user-friendly QoL improvements like a **pre-installed I/O shield**, **screwless M.2 Shield Frozr**, and MSI’s **EZ Debug LED**. With its strong performance, sophisticated cooling, and next-gen features, the MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI is an ideal choice for white-themed builds and high-performance systems.















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