MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5 Intel LGA1700 ATX Motherboard
SKU# AC73671, Model# Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI

MSI Gaming Plus WIFI Z790 LGA1700 ATX Motherboard - Chipset: Z790 - Socket: LGA 1700 - Memory: 4x DDR5 Slots, Max 256GB, up to 7200 MHz OC - Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 x1, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 x1 - Storage: 6x SATA, 4x M.2 PCIe 4.0 - I/O: USB-C 3.2 Gen2x2, USB-A 3.2 Gen2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen1, 4x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, 2.5G RJ45, Audio Jacks, Keyboard/Mouse - Network: Intel Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 - Form Factor: ATX - Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI

Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years Limited Warranty

Manufacturer Contact Info: http://au.msi.com, 1300 222 688

· Support Intel Core 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors for LGA 1700 socket

· Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7200+(OC) MHz

· Enhanced Power Design: 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with DrMOS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost

· Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience

· Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G

Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI

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

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES - STABILITY & DIY FRIENDLY

 

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CONNECTIVITY - HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION

 

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THERMAL SOLUTION - ENHANCED COOLING MODULE

 

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HARDWARE

COOLING

Cooling Overview

1 - Extended Heatsink - Extended Heatsink enlarges the heat dissipation surface and maintains the performance at heavy loads.

2 - M.2 Shield Frozr - Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.

3 - Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink - The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.

4 - 7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad - High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores run at high speed.

5 - Chipset Heatsink - The chipset heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and can maintain high PCH efficiency.

System Cooling

DIY 2.0 – Integrated with the system environment

Connect and synchronise with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations, including a dedicated pump-fan header.

Fully Fan Control

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 to adjust the fan speeds automatically.

Frozr AI Cooling - Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

Auto Detect your fan - MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal fan speeds and silence tuning. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

Water Cooling

Optimised for Water Cooling

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

 

POWER SOLUTION

Structure

14+1+1 POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a VRM design built with a total of 14 + 1 + 1 power design. Combining dual power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

- DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS: The 8-pin and 4-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.

- CORE BOOST: Premium layout supports the multi-core CPU and creates the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.

- DIGITAL POWER DESIGN: A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision.

 

PCB DESIGN

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

 

MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

1 Second Overclocking! MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.

Load-Line Calibration - What you set is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This significantly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.

Overvoltage Protection - Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.

 

DIY FRIENDLY

EZ M.2 Clip - Have trouble turning screws? MSI's innovative EZ M.2 clip assists you in installing an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly

Driver Utility Installer - Once connected to the internet, MSI Driver Utility Installer will automatically detect and present suitable drivers and utilities; you can download and install them with just a few clicks. Learn more

*Please ensure to connect to the internet, or the Driver Utility Installer won't launch automatically.
*MSI Driver Utility Installer will be ready in Windows 11 build 22H2.

Flash BIOS Button - Run into trouble when updating your BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don't worry; MSI motherboards offer multiple options to boot your system again successfully.

More for DIY Friendly:

Windows 11 Certified - With MSI, you benefit from excellent compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 11. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has ensured everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.

Pre-Installed I/O Shield - The design protects your ten ports and makes your installation process easier and safer.

XL Clip - The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you easily swap or remove your devices. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.

EZ Debug LED - Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.

Keep-Out Zone - MSI motherboard circuitry ensures the case standoff keep-out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.
* Please remove the unnecessary mounting stand-off when installing the motherboard into the case.

 

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PERFORMANCE

EXPANSION

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E WITH STEEL ARMOR

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E - Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of an x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT - The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminishes interference and electrical noise and fully supports 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.

 

Storage

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE - Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard supports 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.

4x Lightning Gen4 M.2, 64 Gbps

6x SATA3, 6 Gbps

 

USB

USB 3.2 Gen2 - DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 20G

Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboards offer various options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never-before-seen USB speeds of up to 20Gb/s when connecting the rear USB Type-C.

Front USB Type-C

MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C, allowing gamers to connect with the latest USB devices—built-in a system with an MSI PC case to provide the most convenient experience.

DDR5

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT - A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. With a dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is ready to deliver world-class memory performance.

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. With exclusive Memory Boost technology, MSI motherboards deliver a clean, high-frequency DDR5 signal.

XMP

 

BIOS & SOFTWARE

Click BIOS 5 - Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

XMP - Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

VMD (VOLUME MANAGEMENT DEVICE) - Enable direct control and management of NVMe SSDs from the PCIe bus without additional hardware adaptors.

M-FLASH - Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS from the CMOS Setup Utility in a few minutes.

HARDWARE MONITOR - Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real time, including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

MEMORY TRY IT - Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

SEARCH & FAVORITES - A permanent search & favourite option in the top right corner quickly moves you through the BIOS menus.

 

MSI Center

MSI's brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralised application. Take control of advanced motherboard features and unleash endless possibilities.

 

 

Resizeable Bar

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer simultaneously and improve performance.

 

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CONNECTIVITY

AUDIO BOOST

HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO PROCESSOR
HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
HIGH-QUALITY AUDIO JACKS
ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL
DE-POP PROTECTION

 

MYSTIC LIGHT

GLOW YOUR PC - Splash on some colour and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colours and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light provides you complete control of the RGB lighting of your PC in one software

 

Synchronise

EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE - Add more colour if you want! The Mystic Light Extension pin header intuitively controls additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system without needing a separate RGB controller.

 

NETWORKING

2.5G LAN & Wi-Fi 6E

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK - MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

 

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