| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Category | Performance Gaming (MPG) ATX Motherboard |
| Model | MPG Z790 EDGE 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 7200+(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 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x M.2 2280/2260/2242 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, one also supports SATA mode) 7 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 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz bands, 160MHz bandwidth) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
| 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 |
| 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 primary M.2 slot) Enlarged PCH Heatsink, Multiple fan headers with comprehensive control (Frozr AI) |
| Special Features | Lightning Gen 5 PCIe 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 |
| 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 WIFI** is a meticulously crafted ATX motherboard that balances a sleek silver-white aesthetic with solid performance for Intel’s latest processors. Designed to be a reliable foundation for gaming and general computing, it offers a strong set of features to ensure stability and efficiency.
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 stable power to demanding CPUs. The **6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper** further enhances signal integrity and thermal efficiency.
Connectivity is comprehensive, with a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** for current and future graphics cards and a primary PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot. All five M.2 slots are equipped with **M.2 Shield Frozr** heatsinks to prevent thermal throttling. Networking is powered by **Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet** and **Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)**, providing high-speed wired and wireless internet. Extensive USB connectivity includes a **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)** port for rapid data transfers.
Memory performance is strong with support for **DDR5 modules up to 7200+ MHz (OC)**. The board also features user-friendly quality-of-life improvements like a **pre-installed I/O shield**, **screwless M.2 Shield Frozr**, and MSI’s **EZ Debug LED**. With its blend of performance, aesthetics, and essential features, the MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI is an excellent choice for a powerful and reliable PC build.



















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