MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II w/ 4x DDR5 Slots, 5x M.2 Slots, 7.1 Audio, 5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 7
Product Info
MSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II Motherboard
Perform in Style
The MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II is a gaming oriented ATX motherboard constructed around the latest Intel Z790 chipset that delivers both performance and style.
Features
Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors
The MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II motherboard supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
- Form Factor: ATX
- Socket Type: LGA 1700
- 7 Chipset: Intel Z790
Direct 19+1+1 phase VRM Power with 105A Smart Power Stage
With exclusive Core Boost technology, the MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
- Digital PWM IC
- 19-Phase direct CPU power (105A)
- 1-Phase GT Power
- 1-Phase AUX Power
Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: 7W/mK thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation.
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.
PCB Cooling: Premium 8-layer printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper improves heat dissipation & reliability.
4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (7800+ 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 7800+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.
Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16 Slot
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slot 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 PCI-e 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot* (with Steel Armor**)
1 x PCI-e 4.0/3.0 x16 slot
**Supports x16/x4
**MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.
Gen5 M.2 Connector
The MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II motherboard features MSI's M.2 slots:
1 x Gen5 x4 128Gbps slot (with double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr)
4 x Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots (with double-sided 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.
Tool-Free M.2 Shield Frozr: MSI patented Shield Frozr cover features a tool-free design so users don't have to worry about lost screws or overtightening.
Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4
5G LAN: A Realtek 5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Wi-Fi 7: Features the latest Wi-Fi 7 solution (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.4 technology.
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 20Gb/s.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output.
Specifications
| Make and Model | MSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II Motherboard |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II |
| Color | Black |
| CPU | Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors LGA 1700 |
| Chipset | INTEL Z790 |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB Memory Support 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz Max. overclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7800+ MHz • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz Supports Intel® XMP3.0 OC Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory |
| Onboard Graphics | 1x HDMI™ Support HDMI™ 2.1, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz* *Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. |
| Storage | 5x M.2 M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_2 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices M.2_3 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_4 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_5 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices 6x SATA 6G *PCI_E1 slot will be Gen5x8 when installing M.2 SSD in the M2_2 slot. |
| Slot | 2 x PCI-E x16 slot 1 x PCI-E x1 slot PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel |
| LAN | Realtek 5Gbps LAN |
| RAID | Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices * SATA_A1~A2 do not support RAID function. |
| USB | 4 x USB 2.0 (Front) 2 x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 2 x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 6 x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1 x USB 10Gbps Type C (Rear) 1 x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear) 1 x USB 20Gbps Type C (Front) |
| Wireless LAN & Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 7 Solution The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax Supports Bluetooth® 5.4**, MLO, 4KQAM * 6GHz band support may depend on every country’s regulations and Wi-Fi 7 will be ready in Windows 11 SV3. ** The Bluetooth version may be updated, please refer to the Wi-Fi chipset vendor's website for details. Bluetooth 5.4 support schedule depends on MSFT Windows 11 plan. |
| Internal I/O | 1 x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2 x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1 x CPU Fan 1 x Pump Fan 5 x System Fan 2 x Front Panel (JFP) 1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1 x Front Audio (JAUD) 1 x TBT connector (JTBT, supports RTD3) 3 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1 x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1 x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 1 x ARGB+FAN Header (JAF_1) 1 x USB4 card connector (JTBT_U4_1, supports RTD3) 4 x USB 2.0 ports 2 x USB 5Gbps Type A ports 1 x USB 20Gbps Type C ports |
| LED Feature | 4 x EZ Debug LED 1 x 2-Digit Debug Code LED 1 x EZ LED Control switch |
| Operating System | Support for Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX 243.84 x 304.8 mm |
| Weight | N/A |
