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Black ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and a rear I/O shield

MSI

MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI Intel motherboard LGA 1700 DDR5 256GB ATX

SKU CH-YK8W-5K9YD

Supports Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th Gen processors with DDR5 memory up to 256GB and 7.1-channel audio

  • ProcessorSupport Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel P
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR5 7200 + (OC)/7000 (OC)/6800 (OC)/66
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • PCI slots2X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PC
  • Supports Intel Core 12th 13th 14th Gen processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 7200 MHz OC and 256 GB capacity
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Realtek ALC4080 7.1-channel audio up to 32-bit 384 kHz playback
  • Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN with extensive USB 5 10 20 Gbps Type A and Type C ports

Z790 motherboard for 12th to 14th Gen Intel

The MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI uses the LGA 1700 socket and Intel Z790 chipset to support Core 12th, 13th and 14th Gen processors plus Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Dual-channel DDR5 scales from JEDEC 4800 up to 7200 OC with a 256GB maximum. ATX layout provides three PCIe slots and seven SATA ports for storage expansion.

Build quality and daily connectivity

Reinforced PCIe slots and extended heatsinks protect the primary x16 Gen 5.0 lane and the chipset-driven x4 Gen 4.0 and x1 Gen 3.0 slots. Rear I/O supplies four USB 5Gbps Type A, four USB 10Gbps Type A, one USB 10Gbps Type C and one USB 20Gbps Type C. Front-panel headers add two USB 5Gbps Type A, one USB 10Gbps Type C and four USB 2.0 ports. Realtek ALC4080 delivers 7.1-channel audio at 32-bit 384 kHz. Intel 2.5Gbps LAN handles wired networking.

Compatibility checks before ordering

Verify that your CPU cooler clears the VRM heatsink height and that the case accepts ATX dimensions. Confirm the power supply provides an 8-pin plus 4-pin EPS connector for the 16+1+1 phase VRM. Ensure DDR5 modules match the supported frequency list up to 7200 OC. Check M.2 keying and length against the five onboard slots..validate SATA device count against the seven ports.

How it compares

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Price $379.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI
Model nameMSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI
Processor
ProcessorSupport Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
LGA 1700
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Supported memorySupport dual-channel DDR5 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 memory
Max supported RAM256 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support5XM.2 interface, 7xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080 Codec
7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio
Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel 2.5 Gbit/s LAN

Questions about this item

What PCIe generation does the primary x16 slot run at, and what bandwidth ceiling does that impose on a graphics card?

The primary PCIe x16 slot is wired to the CPU at PCIe 5.0, capping a graphics card at 5.0 x16 bandwidth.

What physical clearance and mounting standard does the board require inside a chassis?

The board follows the ATX form factor and mounts via the standard ATX screw pattern, so it needs an ATX-compatible case with matching standoffs.

How is the Wi-Fi antenna connected during installation, and what step is often missed?

The external Wi-Fi antenna screws onto the rear I/O panel connectors; the step often missed is attaching the antenna before securing the board in the case.

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