MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI Motherboard, ATX – Supports Intel 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core Processors, LGA 1700 – DDR5 Memory Boost 7200+MHz/OC, 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 4 x M.2 Gen4, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E

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MSI: For Gamers & Creators

MSI is one of the most trusted names in gaming and esports with countless hours and significant resources invested into premier esports leagues and tier-1 gaming teams. By supporting and working with the best of the best, MSI is able to integrate competitive gaming knowledge and aspirations with technological innovation to create new products that shatter today’s performance limits.

Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Defeat the Competition

The Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is designed with tons of connectivity, flexible tools, a convenient Wi-Fi solution and DDR5 memory support for gamers who want it all.

Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors (LGA 1700) 14 Duet Rail Power System with 55A DrMOS 4 x DDR5 DIMMs with Memory Boost: Dual Channel (128GB Max. / 7200MHz+ OC) 1 x PCI-e 5.0 x16 slot Lightning Gen4 M.2 & M.2 Shield Frozr USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps) 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost Intel 2.5G LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors

The Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard supports 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.

Form Factor: ATX Socket Type: LGA 1700 Chipset: Intel Z790

14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System

With its dual 8 pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding work settings:

Digital PWM IC 14 Duet Rail Power System with 55A DrMOS 1-Phase AUX Power 1-Phase GT Power

Integrated Cooling Features

VRM Cooling: Features an extended heatsink, 7W/mK thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation.

PCB Cooling: Premium 6-layer printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper improves heat dissipation & reliability.

SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.

System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers – including a dedicated pump-fan header.

4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (7200+ MHz OC)*

Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.

XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.

*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 7200+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.

1 x Fortified PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot

MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference.

1 x PCIe 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot* (with Steel Armor) 1 x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16 slot** 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots

*Supports x16 only

**Supports x4 only

Gen4 M.2 Connectors

The Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard features MSI’s Gen4 M.2 slots:

4 x Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots*

*4 with M.2 Shield Frozr

M.2 Shield Frozr

Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.

M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI’s most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.

Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3

2.5G LAN: An Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.

USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 20Gbps.

Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Intel Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.3 technology.

HD Audio: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost.

14TH, 13TH & 12TH GEN CORE – The Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is an ATX motherboard outfitted with the latest Intel Z790 chipset (LGA 1700, 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core); The VRM features MSI Core Boost technology for improved stability & performance
INTEGRATED & AI COOLING – VRM cooling features 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads. Additional cooling includes chipset heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr; Frozr AI cooling automatically adjusts system fan settings based on CPU & GPU temperatures
DDR5 MEMORY, PCIe 5.0 x16 SLOT – 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots with Memory Boost isolated circuitry for overclocking (1DPC 1R, 7200+ MHz); 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (128GB/s) supports graphics cards and includes Steel Armor
QUAD M.2 CONNECTORS – Storage options include 4 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots with Shield Frozr on the primary slot to prevent thermal throttling during hyper-fast SSD access
WI-FI 6E CONNECTIVITY – Network hardware includes an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module with Bluetooth 5.3 & Intel 2.5Gbps LAN; Rear ports include USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps), HDMI 2.1 and 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost