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MSI

MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI 256GB Intel motherboard

SKU CH-B3VF-GJJN8

ATX board for Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen CPUs with DDR5 up to 7800 MHz, 2.5 Gbps LAN and 256 GB max memory

  • ProcessorSupport Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel P
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Supported memorySupport dual channel DDR5 7800 + (OC)/7600 (OC)/7400 (OC)/72
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • PCI slots3X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PC
  • Supports up to 256GB DDR5 memory for heavy multitasking
  • Intel Z790 chipset enables 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core processors
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot ready for latest graphics cards
  • Intel 2.5Gbps LAN plus WiFi module for fast networking
  • Realtek ALC897 codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio

Z790 Gaming Plus WIFI motherboard

This Intel Z790 board fits LGA 1700 processors from the 12th, 13th and 14th generations. It supports dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 256GB and runs at speeds from 4800 to 7800 MHz. The ATX layout provides three PCIe x16 slots and one x1 slot for expansion cards.

Suits builders who need high memory capacity

The rear I/O includes a 20Gbps USB Type-C port, a 10Gbps Type-A port and two 5Gbps Type-A ports, plus four USB 2.0 ports. Front-panel headers add four more USB 2.0 ports, four 5Gbps Type-A ports and one 10Gbps Type-C port. Networking uses Intel 2.5Gbps LAN and the board includes Wi-Fi. Buyers needing more than 256GB of RAM should look elsewhere.

Maximum memory 256GB DDR5

Four DIMM slots accept dual-channel kits up to 256GB total capacity. Supported JEDEC speeds are 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400 and 5600 MHz; higher frequencies up to 7800 MHz are available through overclocking. This limit is the key figure when planning a memory upgrade.

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Price $283.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
Model nameMSI Z790 GAMING PLUS 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 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 memory
Max supported RAM256 GB
Storage
SATA and RAID support4XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel 2.5 Gbit/s LAN

Questions about this item

Should I populate all four DDR5 slots to reach the 256GB maximum or can I use two high-capacity modules?

The board supports up to 256GB across its four DDR5 slots, so you can reach the limit with either four modules or two higher-capacity modules depending on what is available.

What does the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot actually deliver for a graphics card once the CPU is installed?

The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 speeds directly from the CPU, giving a modern graphics card the full x16 bandwidth that the processor provides.

How fast can the rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port move data in everyday use?

The rear USB 20Gbps Type-C port is rated for 20Gbps, so compatible drives and peripherals can transfer at up to that speed when connected directly.

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