MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5 LGA1700 ATX Motherboard
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Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Detailed Specification |
| Product Full Name | MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5 LGA1700 ATX Motherboard |
| Product Model / SKU | Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI |
| Brand / Manufacturer | MSI (Micro-Star International) |
| Product Series | MSI Performance Gaming Series |
| Form Factor | Full ATX Form Factor (304.8 mm × 243.84 mm / 12.0" × 9.6") |
| CPU Socket | Intel LGA1700 |
| Supported Processors | Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Desktop Processors |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 Express Chipset |
| Power Delivery Architecture | 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System (DRPS) with 55A DrMOS & Dual 8-Pin CPU Power Connectors |
| Memory Architecture | Dual-Channel DDR5 Memory Architecture |
| Memory Slots (DIMM) | 4 × DDR5 DIMM Sockets |
| Maximum Memory Capacity | Up to 192 GB (Supports 24GB / 48GB Non-Binary Modules) |
| Memory Clock Speeds | Supports DDR5 7200+(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) to 4800(JEDEC) MHz; Intel XMP 3.0 Ready |
| PCIe Expansion Slots | 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (PCI_E1, from CPU, Steel Armor) 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (PCI_E3, runs at x4, from Chipset) 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot (PCI_E4, runs at x1, from Chipset) 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot (PCI_E2, from Chipset) |
| On-Board Graphics Interfaces | 1 × HDMI 2.1 Port (Supports up to 4K @ 60Hz) 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 Port (Supports up to 4K @ 60Hz) |
| M.2 Storage Interfaces | 4 × M.2 Slots (All PCIe 4.0 x4 Mode): • M.2_1 (From CPU): Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4 • M.2_2 (From Chipset): Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110 PCIe 4.0 x4 • M.2_3 (From Chipset): Supports 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 • M.2_4 (From Chipset): Supports 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA 6Gb/s |
| M.2 Thermal Management | M.2 Shield Frozr (Single & Extended Heatsink Coverage on Primary and Secondary Slots) |
| SATA Storage Interfaces | 6 × SATA 6Gb/s Ports (Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for SATA & NVMe Storage) |
| Audio Chipset & Channels | Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Dedicated Audio Boost Circuitry & Isolated PCB Layer |
| Wired Network (LAN) | Intel 2.5 Gbps (2.5G) High-Speed Ethernet LAN Controller |
| Wireless & Bluetooth | Intel Wi-Fi 6E Wireless Module (Supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz Bands; MU-MIMO) + Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Rear I/O Ports | 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A 4 × USB 2.0 Type-A 1 × HDMI 2.1 1 × DisplayPort 1.4 1 × Flash BIOS Button 1 × RJ-45 2.5G LAN Port 2 × Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna Connectors 5 × Gold-Plated Audio Jacks 1 × Optical S/PDIF Out Connector |
| Internal Headers & Connectors | 1 × 24-Pin ATX Main Power Connector 2 × 8-Pin ATX 12V CPU Power Connectors 1 × 4-Pin CPU Fan Header 1 × 4-Pin Water Pump Fan Header 6 × 4-Pin System Fan Headers 1 × Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C Header 1 × Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Header (Supports 2 Ports) 2 × USB 2.0 Headers (Supports 4 Ports) 2 × 4-Pin RGB LED Headers 2 × 3-Pin ARGB (Addressable V2) LED Headers 1 × Front Panel Audio Header 1 × TPM 2.0 Header |
| Diagnostic Utilities | EZ Debug LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT Indicators) |
| Cooling & VRM Features | Extended Heatsink Design with 7W/mK Thermal Pads, Heavy Plated VRM Heat Dissipation |
| BIOS Type & Features | 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS, Click BIOS 5, Resizable BAR (Re-BAR) Support |
| Operating System Support | Windows 11 64-Bit / Windows 10 64-Bit |
| Warranty Policy | 3 Years Official Manufacturer / Distributor Replacement & Service Warranty |
Product Description
The MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5 LGA1700 ATX Motherboard is a feature-rich, high-performance desktop platform designed for competitive gamers, hardware enthusiasts, PC builders, and creative professionals who seek to unleash the full computing power of Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Core processors. Built on the full-sized ATX form factor and cloaked in an understated matte-black circuit board accented by sleek brushed-metal heatsinks, the motherboard delivers a durable and clean foundation for enthusiast custom PC rigs, easily coordinating with modern gaming chassis aesthetics and customizable ARGB lighting setups.
Compute delivery is anchored by the Intel Z790 chipset and an advanced 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System (DRPS) featuring 55A DrMOS stages and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors. This VRM topology ensures smooth, uninterrupted electrical current distribution during intense gaming marathons and sustained multi-core rendering tasks. The motherboard supports high-bandwidth dual-channel DDR5 memory across 4 DIMM slots, accommodating capacities up to 192GB and overclocking profiles exceeding 7200+ MHz through Intel XMP 3.0 profiles and MSI Memory Boost technology with isolated traces.
For storage and graphics bandwidth, the board features a primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot equipped with MSI Steel Armor reinforcement to prevent heavy modern graphics card sag and eliminate electromagnetic interference. Storage capabilities are expansive, boasting 4 high-speed PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 NVMe slots paired with M.2 Shield Frozr thermal pads to prevent thermal throttling under sustained drive operations, alongside 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID array flexibility. Connectivity is powered by an Intel 2.5Gbps high-speed Ethernet controller and an integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E module operating across the ultra-fast 6GHz band with Bluetooth 5.3. Complete with a 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C interface, Flash BIOS recovery, and an official 3-year warranty, the MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI provides an expansive, future-proof desktop gaming solution.
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