MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI w/ DDR5 , PCIe 5.0 Slot, 5x M.2 Slots, 7.1 Audio, 2.5Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, BT 5.2
Product Info
Perform in Style
The MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI is a gaming oriented ATX motherboard constructed around the latest Intel Z790 chipset that delivers both performance and style.
Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors
The MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI motherboard supports 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
Form Factor: ATX
Socket Type: LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z790
Direct 19+1+1 phase VRM Power with 105A Smart Power Stage
With exclusive Core Boost technology, the MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
1. Digital PWM IC
2. 19-Phase direct CPU power (105A)
3. 1-Phase GT Power
4. 1-Phase AUX Power
Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features an Extended Heatsink design, MSI direct-touch heat pipe, extra choke thermal pads and 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation.
SSD Cooling: Double-sided 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.
Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16 Slot
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with SMT solder welding to improves signal clarity. 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
1 x PCI-e 3.0 x1 slot
*MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.
4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (7600+ MHz OC)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
Memory OC profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB checked and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.
*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 7600 MHz, supports Intel XMP.
Gen5 M.2 Connector
The MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI motherboard features MSI's latest M.2 slots:
1 x Gen5 x4 128Gb/s slot
4 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world's fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.
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 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
2.5G LAN: An Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 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.
Features
- Supports 13th /12th Gen Intel® Core™/ Pentium® / Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7600+(OC) MHz
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Enhanced Power Design: Direct 19+1+1 phases power, Core Boost, Memory Boost
- Premium Thermal Solution: Enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
- 2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
- AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
- High Quality PCB: 8-layer PCB made by server grade level material
- Pre-installed I/O Shield: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation
Additional Information:
Specifications
| Make and Model | MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WIFI ATX Motherboard |
|---|---|
| Part Number | MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI |
| Color | Black |
| CPU | • Supports 12th/ 13th Gen Intel® Core™Processors, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors* • Processor socket LGA1700 * Please go to msi.com to get the newest support status as new processors are released. |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Chipset |
| Memory | ∙∙4x DDR5 memory slots, supporting up to 128GB* ∙∙Supports 1R 4800 MHz (by JEDEC & POR) ∙∙Maxoverclocking frequency: • 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6666+ MHz • 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz • 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz • 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 4000+ MHz ∙∙Supports Intel® XMP3.0 OC ∙∙Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory * Please refer to www.msi.com for more information on compatible memory. |
| Onboard Graphics | ∙∙1x HDMI 2.1 with HDR port, supports a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*/ ** * Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. ** Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed. |
| Expansion Slots | ∙∙2x PCIe x16 slots • PCI_E1 slot (From CPU) • Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16 • PCI_E3 slot (From Z790 chipset) • PCI_E3 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 ∙∙1x PCIe x1 slot • PCI_E2 slot (From Z790 chipset) • PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Storage | 5x M.2 slot M.2_1 (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_2 (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 5.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260 devices M.2_3 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_4 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 2280/2260 devices M.2_5 (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices 6x SATA 6G port |
| 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 | 4x USB 2.0 (Front) 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A (Rear) 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A (Front) 6x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type A (Rear) 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C (Rear) 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type C (Rear) 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type C (Front) |
| LAN | Intel® 2.5Gbps LAN |
| Wireless & Bluetooth | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax Supports Bluetooth® 5.2**, FIPS, FISMA * Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country's regulations and will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11. ** Bluetooth 5.2 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11." |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC4080 Codec 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel |
| Internal I/O Connectors | 1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR) 2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR) 1x CPU Fan 1x Pump Fan 5x System Fan 2x Front Panel (JFP) 1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI) 1x Front Audio (JAUD) 1x TBT connector (JTBT, supports RTD3) 1x Tuning Controller connector(JDASH) 2x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2) 1x RGB LED connector(JRGB) 1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0) 4x USB 2.0 2x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type C |
| LED Feature | 1x EZ LED Control switch 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED 4x EZ Debug LED |
| Special Features | MSI Center • Gaming Mode • Smart Priority • Game Highlights • Mystic Light • Ambient Devices • Frozr AI Cooling • User Scenario • True Color • Live Update • Hardware Monitoring • Super Charger • Devices Speed Up • Smart Image Finder • MSI Companion Thermal Features • M.2 Shield Frozr • K7 MOSFET thermal pad / Extra choke pad • Fan headers (CPU + PUMP + SYSTEM) Performance • Core Boost • VRM Power Design (VCPU / VGT / AUX) • Dual CPU Power • Memory Boost • Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E / M.2 Slot • Lightning Gen 4 PCI-E / M.2 Slot • Front USB Type-C • Server Grade PCB • 2oz Copper thickened PCB DIY Friendly • PCI-E Steel Armor • Pre-installed I/O Shield • Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr • EZ M.2 Clips • EZ DEBUG LED • EZ LED Control • Smart Button • Flash BIOS Button Audio • Audio Boost 5 RGB Support • Mystic Light • Mystic Light Extension (RGB) • Mystic Light Extension (A-RAINBOW V2) • Ambient Devices Support BIOS • Click BIOS 5 Exclusive Software • AID64 Extreme - MSI Edition • App player • Tile |
| Software Features | Drivers ∙∙MSI Center ∙∙Intel Extreme Tuning Utility ∙∙MSI APP Player (BlueStacks) ∙∙CPU-Z MSI GAMING ∙∙Norton 360 for Gamers ∙∙AIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition ∙∙Tile |
| BIOS | 1x 256 Mb flash UEFI AMI BIOS ACPI 6.4, SMBIOS 3.5 Multi-language Software |
| Operating System | Windows®10 64-bit, Windows®11 64-bit |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 12 in. x 9.6 in. (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
