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ATX motherboard in matte black with silver heatsinks and LGA 1700 socket

MSI

MSI Z790 PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-FVDC-C0SJ0

Supports Intel 12, 13 and 14 Gen CPUs with DDR5 memory up to 256 GB, 2.5 Gbps LAN and USB 20 Gbps Type-C

  • 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 Intel Core 12, 13, 14 Gen processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 256 GB at speeds up to 7800 MHz
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for latest graphics cards and PCIe 4.0 x4 slot for high-speed storage
  • Realtek ALC4080 codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio with S/PDIF output
  • Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN plus USB 20 Gbps Type-C and multiple USB 10 Gbps ports for fast connectivity

Socket and generation support

This LGA 1700 motherboard accepts Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th generation processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. The Intel Z790 chipset enables overclocking features for unlocked chips. Builders targeting any of those CPU generations can use this board.

Memory capacity and speed range

Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB total capacity with a wide JEDEC and overclocked frequency range from 4800 MHz to 7800 MHz. Dual-channel operation is supported across the full speed spectrum. The maximum capacity figure is the key limit for memory-heavy workloads.

Included hardware for assembly

The package supplies the motherboard, a CMOS battery, one SATA cable and a chassis I/O back panel. A Wi-Fi antenna is included because the board has a built-in Wi-Fi module. No additional brackets, cables or software media are provided.

How it compares

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Price $318.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Product lineMSI Z790 PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI
Model nameMSI Z790 PRO Z790-A MAX 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 ALC4080 Codec
7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio
Supports S/PDIF output
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel 2.5 Gbit/s LAN

Questions about this item

What does the 256 GB maximum memory mean for my build?

You can install up to 256 GB of DDR5 across the board's four slots, giving ample capacity for heavy multitasking or content-creation workloads.

How fast can the primary PCIe x16 slot actually run?

The top PCIe x16 slot is wired for PCIe 5.0 x16 from the CPU, so a compatible graphics card or accelerator can use the full 5.0 bandwidth.

What clearance do I need in my case for this ATX board?

The board follows the standard ATX form factor, so any case that supports ATX motherboards will provide the required mounting points and I/O shield cut-out.

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