The MSI Z790 GAMING WIFI motherboard is designed for users seeking an advanced solution for Intel 13th and 12th generation processors. It offers an Intel® LGA 1700 socket, DDR5 memory support up to 7200+ (OC) MHz, PCIe 4.0, 2.5G LAN, and Wi-Fi 6E.
Additionally, it includes versatile tools for adjusting every aspect of your system, allowing you to customize performance according to your work style. It is ideal for users looking for a motherboard with top-tier features for building an advanced system or for system upgrades.
Supports Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® 12th/ 13th generation processors for LGA 1700 socket
Supports DDR5 memory, up to 7200+(OC) MHz
Enhanced power design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail power system with DrMOS, 8-pin + 4-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
Top-notch thermal solution: Extended heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads are built for high-performance system and uninterrupted gaming experience
Lightning-fast gaming experience: PCIe 4.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, Turbo USB 3.2 Gen 2 10G
High-quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made of 2oz thick copper
Audio boost: Reward your ears with studio-grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Cooling
Extended Heatsink
The extended heatsink enlarges the heat dissipation surface and maintains performance under heavy loads.
M.2 Shield Frozr
The reinforced M.2 thermal solution helps keep the M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.
Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink
The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate heat.
7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad
The high-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are running at high speed.
Chipset Thermal Guard
The chipset heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and is also capable of maintaining high PCH performance.
EZ M.2 clip
The innovative MSI EZ M.2 clip helps you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.
Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E
Doubling compared to the previous generation, the bandwidth of an x16 interface can reach 64GB/s.
Secures to the motherboard with additional solder points and supports the weight of heavy graphics cards.
Storage
The Z790 GAMING WIFI motherboard supports all the latest storage standards, allowing users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels quicker, and gain a real advantage over your opponents.
Lightning 10G USB
The use of USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! The Z790 GAMING WIFI motherboards offer a wide variety of options for connecting and enhancing USB devices, providing unprecedented USB speeds of up to 10Gb/s when connecting the rear USB Type-C.
Easy Overclocking with XMP Profile
Select from a predefined XMP profile and automatically overclock the compatible DDR memory.
MSI Center
The MSI Center consolidates a suite of MSI software utilities into a single central application. Take control of the motherboard's advanced features and unlock unlimited possibilities.
Mystic Light
True Color
User Scenario
Hardware Monitoring
Profile Setting
Fan Center
System Diagnosis
Mystic Light
Add color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light gives you full control of your computer's RGB lighting in one software.
2.5G LAN & Wi-Fi 6E
MSI's top network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.
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Guarantee MSI, I don't know who is to blame, but for whatever reason, the Windows did not recognize the Ethernet and WiFi during installation, and we had to struggle to find a solution. However, everything else is good, low temperatures, stable, and compatible with everything. Plenty of ports and options, easy BIOS. In short, MSI is great!
First of all, I have to say that although the above motherboard was listed in the order, I received the (Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI) version, which is theoretically superior, but essentially the same motherboard. On the positive side, it has a decent construction with plenty of slots for m.2 and heatsinks, and it also came 14th gen ready, so I didn't have to go through the process of flashing the latest BIOS. Now, onto the negatives, which is why I gave it three stars. When I installed Windows, I couldn't connect to the internet. It didn't display any networks, neither wired nor from the motherboard's WiFi. Luckily, I had a second PC available, so I started trying to find a solution, but I struggled for quite some time because the obvious solution of downloading drivers and manually installing them didn't work. It would show an error at the end of the installation. I had to format Windows 10 again and with a lot of effort, I managed to figure out the WiFi drivers and connect wirelessly, after which the rest of the drivers automatically downloaded and I was able to have a wired connection as well. Overall, the motherboard drivers, including sound and Bluetooth, still have some bugs and freeze when opening and closing devices, among other minor issues that can be solved with some searching, but it's still a hassle. In the end, I don't know if it was just my piece that had these problems, but I consider it tragic for someone to have to go through so much trouble.