MSI MPG Z790 Edge Ti Max Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MPG Z790 Edge Ti Max WiFi is a full-size ATX motherboard (243.84 mm x 304.8 mm) built on the Intel Z790 chipset for LGA 1700 processors. It is compatible with Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron models on the same socket, giving builders a wide range of CPU choices without needing a platform upgrade. Memory support is handled by four DDR5 UDIMM slots with a combined maximum capacity of 192 GB. JEDEC-rated speeds start at 4800 MHz, and the board supports overclocked profiles up to 7800+ MHz in single-rank, single-DIMM-per-channel configurations via Intel XMP 3.0. Dual-controller dual-channel mode is supported for maximum memory bandwidth. Storage connectivity is generous: five M.2 slots are provided, with the primary M.2_1 slot drawing lanes directly from the CPU and supporting PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds for next-generation NVMe drives. The remaining four M.2 slots connect through the chipset at PCIe 4.0 x4, and one of those (M.2_3) additionally supports SATA-mode drives. Eight SATA 6 Gbps ports round out storage options, and RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported for both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices. The primary PCIe x16 slot (PCI_E1) operates at PCIe 5.0 x16 directly from the CPU for discrete graphics cards. A second x16-length slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, and a third slot operates at PCIe 3.0 x1. Networking is handled by an Intel 2.5 Gbps wired LAN controller alongside a pre-installed Wi-Fi 7 wireless module. The wireless solution covers 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands (up to 320 MHz channel width) with throughput up to 5.8 Gbps, MU-MIMO TX/RX, MLO, and Bluetooth 5.4. USB connectivity includes, at the rear panel, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20 Gbps) port, plus HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 video outputs for processors with integrated graphics. Internal headers add four USB 2.0, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, and a USB4 card connector. Audio is powered by the Realtek ALC4080 codec delivering 7.1-channel USB high-performance audio with up to 32-bit/384 kHz playback on the front-panel connector. RGB lighting is supported via three Addressable V2 RGB (JARGB_V2) headers and one standard RGB header, controlled through MSI Mystic Light software. The power delivery stage is rated at 16+1+1 phases with dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, targeting stable operation under sustained high-end processor loads. The thermal solution incorporates enlarged VRM heatsinks with a heat pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated at 7 W/mk, and M.2 Shield Frozr covers for the storage slots. The 6-layer PCB uses server-grade materials. A pre-installed I/O shield, EZ Debug LEDs, Flash BIOS button, and Clear CMOS button are included. Warranty: 3 years. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel Z790 - Socket: LGA 1700 - CPU Support: Intel Core 14th / 13th / 12th Gen; Pentium Gold; Celeron - Form Factor: ATX (243.84 mm x 304.8 mm) - Memory: 4x DDR5 UDIMM, max 192 GB, up to 7800+ MHz (OC), XMP 3.0 - M.2 Slots: 5x (1x PCIe 5.0 x4 from CPU; 4x PCIe 4.0 x4 from chipset) - SATA: 8x SATA 6 Gbps - PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 - LAN: Intel 2.5 Gbps - Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11ax, 2.4/5/6 GHz, up to 5.8 Gbps), Bluetooth 5.4 - Audio: Realtek ALC4080, 7.1-channel, 32-bit/384 kHz - Rear USB: 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 - Video Out: HDMI 2.1 (4K 60Hz), DisplayPort 1.4 (8K 60Hz) — requires iGPU - VRM: 16+1+1 phases, dual 8-pin CPU power - Warranty: 3 Years