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MSI

MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II Intel motherboard

SKU CH-7PWG-VHMZH MPN PRO Z790-A WIFI II

ATX board for LGA 1700 Intel 12th, 13th and 14th Gen CPUs with DDR5 7800 support, PCIe 5.0 x16, Wi‑Fi 6E and 20 Gbps USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

  • ProcessorIntel Core 14th/13th/12th Gen, Intel Pentium Gold, and Celer
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • South bridgeINTEL Z790
  • Onboard video chipIntel UHD Graphics

Model PRO Z790-A WIFI II

  • Supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot delivers up to 128 GB/s bandwidth for next-gen GPUs
  • DDR5 memory up to 7800 MT/s with XMP 3.0 and 256 GB capacity
  • Wi-Fi 6E on 6 GHz band with MU-MIMO reaches 2400 Mbps wireless speed
  • 16-duet-rail 80 A power stages and extended VRM heatsink sustain heavy CPU loads

LGA 1700 ATX platform for Intel Core 12 13 14 Gen

The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset and LGA 1700 socket. It accepts 12th 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors along with Pentium Gold and Celeron models. Four 288-pin slots support dual-channel DDR5 up to 256 GB.

Creative professionals and high-load workstations

This board suits users who need sustained CPU power delivery through a 16-duet-rail design with 80 A smart power stages and dual 8-pin connectors. Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps port handle modern connectivity. Builders who require ECC memory or legacy PCIe 3.0 x16 slots should consider other chipsets.

PCIe 5.0 x16 and DDR5 7800 define the ceiling

The single PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot provides up to 128 GB/s bandwidth for current-generation graphics cards or accelerators. Memory tops out at DDR5 7800 via Intel XMP 3.0. These two specifications determine whether the platform matches your performance targets.

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Price $163.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product linePRO
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 14th/13th/12th Gen, Intel Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors (LGA 1700)
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 7800
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
ECC supportNo
BufferingNo
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6 Gb/s
M.2 slots4 x M.2 (Support PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA)
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipIntel UHD Graphics
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4080
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWiFi IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots0 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots0 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x16 slots3 x PCI Express x16
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x4
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express x1
PCI slots0 x PCI Slots
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort, 1 x USB 2.0, 1 × 2.5G LAN, 1 x HDMI, 1 x USB 5 Gbit/s Type-A, 1 x USB 10 Gbit/s Type-A, 1 x USB 20 Gbit/s Type-C, 1 x S/PDIF-OUT, 1 x Audio Connectors
PS/2 ports0 PS/2 port(s)
Video connectorsHDMI, DisplayPort
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort, 0 x Mini DisplayPort
Thunderbolt ports0 x Thunderbolt Port
USB 3.0 ports4 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports0 x USB 1.1, 6 x USB 2.0
USB-C ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support and 1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 4.0 Gen 2 support
S/PDIF output1 x Coaxial
Game/midi portsNo
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 2.0 + 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A + 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A + 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C
LVDS connectorNo
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length9.6 in × 12 in
Shipping weight2.02 kg
Package size343 × 269 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportYes
More details
South bridgeINTEL Z790
PCI express x80 x PCI Express x8
LPTNo
S-videoNo
IEEE 13940 x IEEE 1394a + 0 x IEEE 1394b
LightingNone

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Questions about this item

What case size and socket does the PRO Z790-A WIFI II require?

The motherboard follows the ATX form factor and uses an LGA 1700 socket, so the chassis must support ATX boards and the processor must fit LGA 1700.

What is the correct order for mounting the Wi-Fi antenna on this board?

The EZ Antenna design lets you snap the fasteners onto the rear I/O panel first, then attach the antenna body without twisting — reversing the steps can leave a loose connection.

Which components on this board will need thermal-pad replacement over time?

The VRM area uses 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads; these pads degrade with heat cycles and should be inspected or replaced during major service intervals.

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