Imagine building a PC that never slows down, even when you push it to the limit. The MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard is the foundation you need for high-performance gaming and demanding work. It fits the latest Intel 12th and 13th generation CPUs and gives you fast DDR5 memory, solid Wi-Fi, and reliable power delivery. If you have ever faced crashes or lag because your board could not keep up, this motherboard solves that problem.
MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA1700 Motherboard
Many builders struggle with heat, unstable power, and limited connectivity, which leads to lower frame rates and lost productivity. Those issues matter because they affect every game, video edit, or simulation you run. This board tackles the heat with extended heatsinks, steadies power with a heavy plated VRM, and adds Wi-Fi 6 plus a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port for fast, reliable networking. The result is a smooth, quiet system that stays fast even under heavy load.
Benefits
- Stable performance during long gaming sessions thanks to advanced cooling.
- Fast data transfer with PCI-E 5.0 and Lightning Gen 5 slots.
- Seamless wireless connection with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Easy upgrades using four DDR5 slots and four M.2 slots.
- Quiet operation with dust-reducing chipset heatsink.
Usages
This motherboard works perfectly for high-end gaming rigs, content-creation workstations, and home office PCs that need fast networking. Build a PC for 4K gaming, VR, or video rendering and enjoy reliable power and heat control. It also fits small-to-medium servers that require multiple storage drives and RAID support. Whether you are a streamer, a designer, or a student, the board gives you the speed and connectivity you need.
Key Features
- Extended heatsink for better heat dissipation.
- M.2 Shield Frozr thermal solution for SSD safety.
- Heavy plated VRM heatsink covering upper MOS.
- 7W/mK thermal pads on MOSFETs and choke pads.
- Chipset heatsink that reduces dust and noise.
- Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E x16 delivering up to 128 GB/s.
- SMT PCIE 5.0 slot with reduced electrical interference.
- Reinforced heavy-soldered connections for heavy graphics cards.
- Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 built-in.
- 2.5 Gb Ethernet for ultra-fast wired networking.
- Realtek ALC897 audio delivering 7.1-channel sound.
- Four DDR5 slots supporting up to 7200 MHz memory.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Supported processor sockets |
LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series |
Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® Gold |
| Processor socket |
LGA 1700 |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Memory |
| Maximum internal memory |
192 GB |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) |
7200 MHz |
| Supported memory clock speeds |
7200, 7000, 6800, 6600, 6400, 6200, 6000, 5800, 5600, 5400, 5200, 5000, 4800 MHz |
| ECC сompatibility |
Non-ECC |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Supported memory types |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, PCI Express |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Parallel processing technology support |
Not supported |
| Internal I/O |
| RGB LED pin header |
Yes |
| TPM connector |
Yes |
| Front panel connector |
Yes |
| Front panel audio connector |
Yes |
| Number of SATA connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
6 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
4 |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
4 |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
| S/PDIF out port |
Yes |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI version |
2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
4 |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards |
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Ethernet interface type |
2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Features |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC897 |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel Z790 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Expansion slots |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
4 |
| PCI slots |
4 |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Depth |
304.8 mm |
| Width |
243.8 mm |
| Packaging content |
| Cables included |
SATA |
| Other features |
| Maximum internal memory |
192 GB |
