MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WIFI Motherboard

The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WIFI is a full-size ATX motherboard engineered for Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Core processors, as well as Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron processors, all using the LGA 1700 socket. Built on the Intel Z790 chipset, it delivers a robust platform for both high-performance gaming rigs and demanding workstation builds. At the heart of its power delivery is a 16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System paired with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, designed to provide stable and clean power to even the most power-hungry modern processors. The extended heatsink design helps manage thermals under sustained workloads, while M.2 Shield Frozr covers keep NVMe drives cool during extended use. Memory support is handled by four DDR5 slots capable of accommodating up to 256 GB total capacity. Speeds begin at 4800 MHz (JEDEC) and can be pushed via Intel XMP 3.0 profiles all the way to 7200+ MHz in a single-channel, single-rank configuration. Dual-channel memory operation is supported natively. Storage expandability is a strong suit: four M.2 slots (all PCIe 4.0 x4, one additionally supporting SATA mode) are complemented by seven SATA 6 Gbps ports, with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 supported across both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices. The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 from the CPU, ensuring full bandwidth for next-generation graphics cards. Connectivity is comprehensive. Intel Wi-Fi 6E (pre-installed in the M.2 Key-E slot) supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands at up to 2.4 Gbps with MU-MIMO, alongside Bluetooth 5.3. Wired networking is handled by an Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN controller. The rear I/O panel includes HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz with HDR) and DisplayPort 1.4 (8K 60 Hz), USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C at 20 Gbps, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and optical S/PDIF output. Audio is driven by the Realtek ALC4080 codec, supporting 7.1-channel output and up to 32-bit/384 kHz playback. RGB customization is catered for with three Addressable V2 RGB headers and one standard RGB header. Four EZ Debug LEDs assist with rapid diagnosis during POST. The board carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel Z790 - Socket: LGA 1700 - Form Factor: ATX (243.84 mm x 304.8 mm) - Memory: 4x DDR5 slots, max 256 GB, up to 7200+ MHz (OC), XMP 3.0 - PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset) - Storage: 4x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4), 7x SATA 6 Gbps, RAID 0/1/5/10 - USB (Rear): 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C - LAN: Intel 2.5 Gbps - Wireless: Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3 - Audio: Realtek ALC4080, 7.1-channel, 32-bit/384 kHz - Video Output: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (8K 60 Hz) - Power: 16+1+1 Duet Rail, dual 8-pin CPU connectors - OS Support: Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit - Warranty: 3 Years