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MSI Z790MPOWER motherboard with black extended heatsinks and dual eight-pin CPU power connectors

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MSI Z790MPOWER Intel motherboard

SKU CH-E4R2-RKJW0

Z790 chipset board for 12th to 14th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR5 up to 8000 MHz, 12+1+1 phase power, PCIe 5.0 slot and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G

  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Memory channelsDual Channel
  • Windows 11 supportSupported
  • Supports 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors for broad CPU compatibility
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000 MHz overclocked for high-speed performance
  • 12+1+1-phase power delivery with dual 8-pin CPU connectors for stable overclocking
  • PCIe 5.0 slot and Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 interface for fast storage and graphics
  • Extended heatsink design with M.2 Frost Armor for improved thermal management

Z790 Overclocking Platform

The MSI Z790MPOWER is built for enthusiasts pushing 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA1700 socket. A 12+1+1-phase intelligent power design with dual 8-pin CPU connectors feeds the OC Engine for sustained frequency headroom.

Dual Channel DDR5 Ceiling

The two-slot layout targets signal integrity over density, letting DDR5 kits scale to 8000+ (OC) MHz. Dual Channel architecture caps total capacity at two modules, so population is limited to a matched pair rather than four sticks.

Connectivity and Thermal Envelope

A PCIe 5.0 slot and Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 interface handle current GPUs and the fastest SSDs, while USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 adds 20G external bandwidth. Extended heatsinks and M.2 Frost Armor manage thermals, but the 6-layer PCB and 2-ounce copper set the practical ceiling for sustained loads.

How it compares

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Price $304.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMSI
Model nameZ790MPOWER
Processor
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Memory channelsDual Channel
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

Which Intel processors are compatible with this board?

It supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs that use the LGA 1700 socket.

What DDR5 memory speeds can I expect?

The board is validated for DDR5 up to 8000+ MHz when overclocked, using its two DIMM slots for optimal signal integrity.

What power connectors does the CPU need?

The 12+1+1 phase VRM is fed by dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, giving stable delivery for heavy overclocking.

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