MSI Z790 Gaming Plus WIFI Motherboard

The MSI Z790 Gaming Plus WIFI is an ATX form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z790 chipset and designed for the LGA 1700 socket. It is compatible with Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation processors, as well as Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron, and Intel Processor 300(T) CPUs, giving builders long-term platform flexibility across three processor families. Power delivery is handled by a 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System using DrMOS components, backed by dual 8-pin CPU power connectors. This robust VRM configuration supports MSI's Core Boost and Memory Boost technologies for stable operation under sustained workloads and overclocking sessions. Memory support spans four DDR5 DIMM slots with a maximum installed capacity of 192 GB. The board supports JEDEC speeds from 4800 MHz up to 5600 MHz and XMP 3.0 overclocking profiles reaching 7200+ MHz in single-rank, single-DIMM-per-channel configurations. Dual-channel operation is supported in a Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode with non-ECC, unbuffered memory. Storage options are extensive: four M.2 slots (all supporting PCIe 4.0 x4; M.2_1 also accepts 22110-length drives) and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 are supported for both SATA and M.2 NVMe arrays. The primary PCIe slot (PCI_E1) runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 directly from the CPU, ensuring full-bandwidth connectivity for current and next-generation discrete graphics cards. Connectivity is a highlight of this board. Wireless networking is provided by an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module (pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot) supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands at up to 2.4 Gbps with MU-MIMO. Wired networking uses an Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN controller. Bluetooth 5.3 is also included. The rear I/O panel delivers a broad USB selection: USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C at 20 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A at 10 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and USB 2.0 ports, plus display outputs (HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4) for processors with integrated graphics. Audio is managed by a Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD Audio with S/PDIF output. The board includes four EZ Debug LEDs for rapid POST-issue diagnosis, two ARGB V2 headers, and two standard RGB headers for lighting customisation. A Flash BIOS button on the rear panel enables CPU-free firmware updates. Key Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX (243.84 mm × 304.8 mm) - Chipset: Intel Z790 - Socket: LGA 1700 - CPU Support: Intel Core 12th / 13th / 14th Gen, Pentium Gold, Celeron, Processor 300(T) - Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, max 192 GB, up to 7200+ MHz (OC), XMP 3.0 - Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) - M.2 Slots: 4× PCIe 4.0 x4 - SATA Ports: 6× SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 - LAN: Intel 2.5 Gbps - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1-ch HD Audio, S/PDIF - Rear USB: 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4× USB 2.0 - Display Out: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (4K 60 Hz) — iGPU only - Warranty: 3 Years