MSI MPG Z790 Edge Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The MSI MPG Z790 Edge WiFi DDR5 is an ATX-form-factor Intel motherboard designed for 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors, all using the LGA1700 socket. Paired with the Intel Z790 chipset, it provides a capable platform for enthusiast PC builds that demand high memory bandwidth, fast storage, and robust connectivity. At the heart of this board's power delivery is a 16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System. Dual CPU power connectors (2x CPU_PWR) feed the VRM, and 90A Smart Power Stage components are used throughout, making it well-suited to handling demanding multi-core Intel processors under sustained loads. Memory support covers four DDR5 DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, accommodating up to 128 GB of non-ECC, unbuffered DDR5 memory. Speeds range from the JEDEC standard DDR5-4800 all the way up to DDR5-7200+ under XMP/OC profiles, giving builders flexibility whether they prioritise stability or peak throughput. Storage connectivity is a strong point: a primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from the CPU) caters to the latest discrete graphics cards, while two additional PCIe slots — PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x1 from the chipset — handle expansion cards. Seven SATA 6 Gb/s ports serve traditional drives, and the screwless M.2 Shield Frozr design simplifies M.2 SSD installation without the need for loose screws. Networking is handled by an Intel 2.5 Gbps wired LAN controller alongside the built-in Wi-Fi module (per product name and tags). Audio comes via a Realtek ALC4080 codec supporting 7.1-channel output, with an optical S/PDIF output on the rear panel for external DAC or home-theatre connections. The rear I/O features a full complement of USB ports — USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps) Type-C, and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 (20 Gbps) Type-C — alongside DisplayPort and HDMI video outputs for systems using Intel integrated graphics. MSI Mystic Light RGB support and MSI Center software round out the platform, unifying lighting control and system tuning in a single application. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX (243.84 × 304.8 mm) - CPU Socket: LGA1700 - Chipset: Intel Z790 - Supported CPUs: 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128 GB, DDR5-4800 to DDR5-7200+(OC) - PCIe Slots: PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset), PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset) - Storage: 7× SATA 6 Gb/s - LAN: Intel 2.5 Gbps - Audio: Realtek ALC4080, 7.1-channel, optical S/PDIF out - USB (rear): Gen 1 Type-A, Gen 2 Type-A, Gen 2 Type-C, Gen 2×2 Type-C - Video Out: 1× DisplayPort, 1× HDMI - Power: 1× 24-pin ATX, 2× 8-pin CPU