| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Category | Gaming / Enthusiast ATX Motherboard |
| Model | Z790 GAMING PRO 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 (some sources indicate 256GB with future BIOS updates/specific DIMMs) DDR5 7200+(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from CPU, with Steel Armor) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (from Chipset) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (from Chipset) 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots (from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | Total 3 x M.2 slots: - M.2_1 (from CPU): PCIe 4.0 x4 - M.2_2 (from Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 - M.2_3 (from Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode All M.2 slots support 2242/2260/2280/22110 (M.2_1) or 2242/2260/2280 (M.2_2, M.2_3) devices. 4 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) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C® connector (10Gbps) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN 1 x Realtek® RTL8111H 1Gbps LAN Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz bands) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF output, Audio Boost |
| Power Delivery | 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with DrMOS (likely 55A stages) 2 x 8-pin CPU power connectors 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper |
| Cooling Features | Extended Heatsink Design, Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink M.2 Shield Frozr on all M.2 slots 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads Multiple fan headers (CPU, Pump, System) with Frozr AI Cooling |
| Special Features | Lightning Gen 4 PCIe support with Steel Armor Pre-installed I/O Shield, EZ Debug LED, Flash BIOS Button MSI Core Boost, Memory Boost, Game Boost, Load-Line Calibration Optimized for Water Cooling (dedicated pump header) Surface Mount Technology (SMT) for PCIe and DDR5 slots EZ M.2 Clip for tool-less M.2 installation, XL Clip for PCIe slot release Mystic Light RGB support (Addressable V2 RGB, RGB headers) |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports HDMI™ 1.4 with HDR, max. resolution 4K@30Hz) 1 x DisplayPort (Supports DP 1.4, max. resolution 4K@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, M.2 clips/screws, Documentation, Driver CD/USB (contents may vary). |
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The **MSI Z790 GAMING PRO WIFI** motherboard stands as a compelling option for gamers and performance enthusiasts seeking a high-value platform for Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. It delivers a robust foundation with a powerful **14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System** designed to handle demanding CPUs and overclocking, supported by a 6-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper for enhanced stability and signal integrity.
This ATX board features **DDR5 memory support** with impressive overclocking capabilities up to 7200+ MHz, ensuring optimal performance for modern gaming and productivity tasks. For storage, it provides **three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots**, all protected by MSI’s **M.2 Shield Frozr** heatsinks to prevent thermal throttling and maintain peak SSD speeds, alongside four SATA 6Gb/s ports for traditional drives.
Connectivity is a key highlight, boasting **dual LAN ports (2.5Gbps and 1Gbps)** for versatile wired networking, along with **Intel Wi-Fi 6E** and Bluetooth 5.3 for cutting-edge wireless performance. It also includes a high-speed **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps)** port for rapid data transfers. While its primary PCIe x16 slot supports **PCIe 4.0** rather than 5.0, it still provides ample bandwidth for current high-end graphics cards, making it a cost-effective yet powerful choice for a high-performance gaming PC.
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