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MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI MAX DDR5 Gaming Motherboard Intel LGA1700

MSI  |  SKU 52977  |  MPN PRO Z790-A WIFI MAX
$599.00

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Warranty: 3 Years Return to Base Warranty

Returns: 14-day hassle-free exchanges and store credits, subject to terms and conditions outlined in our Returns Policy.

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Description

PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI

PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI offers a simple design with a harmonious silver color scheme that perfectly matches white and black PC builds. It is engineered with many exclusive features of MSI, a convenient Wi-Fi 7 solution, and DDR5 optimization for Intel® next Gen and 13th Gen Core processors.


LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E WITH STEEL ARMOR

Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.


SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT

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


REINFORCED,HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS

Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.


FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI MAG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G

Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! PRO Z790-A WIFI MAX series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.


LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT

A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, PRO Z790 MAX WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.


EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE

The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.


MSI CENTER

MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

COOLING OVERVIEW

  • Optimized For Water Cooling

    Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.
  • Extended Heatsink

    Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation, ensuring even high-end processors to run in full speed.
  • M.2 Shield Frozr

    Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.
  • Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink

    The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.
  • 7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad

    High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performcance.
  • Enlarged Chipset Heatsink

    HThe enlarged heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation.


CONTROL IN ONE CLICK

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans in BIOS and software with a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.


ANTI-CORROSIVE STAINLESS STEEL IO SHIELD

An extra layer of sponge materials along with corrosive resistance IO Shield to help improve static electricity and reduce electromagnetic radiation noise from the system as well as much more durable compare to traditional IO Shields.

16+1+1 POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a VRM design built with a total of 16+1+1 power design. Combining dual power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, MSI PRO Series motherboards are ready to sustain heavy daily work.


OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.


SOLID PIN DESIGN

The 4-pin, 8-pin, and 24-pin power connectors of MSI motherboards are all designed with solid pins. The solid pin design allows for a more stable transmission of 12V power to the CPU, even when handling high current loads.


THE GROUNDING STRUCTURE OF POWER PHASES

The grounding structure of power phases is the MSI's exclusive design. This patented design enables to suppress the electromagnetic interference (EMI) generated by the power phases and helps to efficiently conduct heat to the copper plane with grounding properties.

THE ISOLATED ANALOGY STRUCTURE FOR AUDIO CONNECTORS

To provide clear voice, MSI develops a unique structure – Isolated Analogy Structure. The external metal framework of the audio connectors is separated from the internal layout, which ensures the sound quality crisp.


EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE

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


AUDIO BOOST 5

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR

  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS

  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF

  • ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL

  • DE-POP PROTECTION

Specifications

ChipsetINTEL Z790
CPUSupport Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors LGA 1700
Memory4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB.
Memory Support 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 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.
Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz.
Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC, Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode, non-ECC, un-buffered memory
Onboard Graphics1x HDMI™: Supports HDMI™ 2.1 with HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz.
1x DisplayPort: Supports DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 8K 60Hz.
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics.
**Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Slot3x PCI-E x16 slots.
1x PCI-E x1 slot.
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU).
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset).
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset).
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset).
AudioRealtek® ALC4080 Codec, 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio.
Supports S/PDIF output
Storage4x M.2:
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices.
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices.
M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices.
M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices.
6x SATA 6G
RAIDSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices.
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
USB2x USB 2.0 (Rear).
4x USB 2.0 (Front).
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear).
2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front).
3x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear).
1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front).
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)
LANIntel® 2.5Gbps LAN
Internal IO1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR).
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR).
1x CPU Fan.
1x Pump Fan.
6x System Fan.
2x Front Panel (JFP).
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI).
1x Front Audio (JAUD).
1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH).
3x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2).
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB).
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0).
1x USB4 card connector (JTBT_U4_1, supports RTD3).
4x USB 2.0 ports.
2x USB 5Gbps Type A ports.
1x USB 10Gbps Type C port.
WIRELESS LAN & BLUETOOTHWi-Fi 7: The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot.
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps.
Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.
Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM.
*6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3.
**The Bluetooth version may be updated; please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor’s website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan.
LED Feature4x EZ Debug LED
Back Panel PortsDisplayPort.
USB 2.0.
2.5G LAN.
Wi-Fi / Bluetooth.
Audio Connectors.
HDMI™.
Flash BIOS Button.
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A).
USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A).
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps (Type-C).
S/PDIF-OUT
Operating SystemSupport for Windows® 11 64-bit