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Last Updated: Jan 08, 2023 17:53:42 UTC
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MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
Unite as One
The MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 is a gaming oriented ATX motherboard constructed around the latest Intel Z790 chipset that balances value with premium hardware.
Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors (LGA 1700) 16 Duet Rail Power System with 90A Power Stage 4 x DDR4 DIMMs with Memory Boost: Dual Channel (128GB Max. / 5333MHz OC) 1 x PCI-e 5.0 x16, 1 x PCI-e 4.0 x16 slot Lightning Gen4 M.2 slots with Shield Frozr 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost 5 Intel 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
Z790 Chipset, 16 Duet Rail Power System, Smart Cooling, DDR4 Memory Boost
Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors
The MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 motherboard supports 12th &13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
Form Factor: ATX
Socket Type: LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z790
16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with 90A SPS
With its dual 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
1. Digital PWM IC
2. 16-Phase Duet-Rail CPU Power (Smart Power Stage / 90A)
3. 1-Phase GT Power
4. 1-Phase AUX Power
Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features an extended heatsink and 7W/mK thermal pads.
PCB Cooling: Premium 6-layer server-grade printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper improves heat dissipation & reliability.
SSD Cooling: M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling.
System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers – including a dedicated pump-fan header.
4 x DDR4 Dual Channel (5333 MHz OC)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.
*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 5333+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.
PCI-e 5.0 x16 Slot, Premium Storage Performance, Wi-Fi 6E Connectivity
Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:
1 x PCI-e 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slot (with Steel Armor**)1 x PCI-e 4.0/3.0 x16 slot*
*Supports x16/x4
**MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.
Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 motherboard features MSI’s Gen4 M.2 slots:
4 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots
M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.
M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI’s most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.
Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
2.5G LAN: An Intel I225-V 2.5Gbps LAN controller delivers a premium network gaming experience.
Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.
USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C: Connect to devices and transfer files at high bandwidth rates: 20Gb/s.
HD Audio: 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output.
MSI Gaming Series
MAG MAG MPG MPG
Form Factor
ATX ATX ATX ATX
VRM
16 Duet Rail Power System / 90A SPS 16 Duet Rail Power System / 90A SPS 16 Duet Rail Power System / 90A SPS 19 Direct Out / 105A SPS
DIMM Slots
4 x DDR4 (5333+MHz/OC) 4 x DDR5 (7200+MHz/OC) 4 x DDR4 (5333+MHz/OC) 4 x DDR5 (7600+MHz/OC)
PCI-e x16 Slots
1 x 5.0 / 1 x 4.0 1 x 5.0 / 1 x 4.0 1 x 5.0 / 1 x 4.0 1 x 5.0 / 1 x 4.0
M.2 Slots
4 x Gen4 x4 4 x Gen4 x4 5 x Gen4 x4 1 x Gen5 x4 / 4 x Gen4 x4
M.2 Shield Frozr
Single-sided Single-sided Single-sided Single-sided
Audio
8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5 8-Channel (7.1) HD Audio with Audio Boost 5
LAN
Intel I225V 2.5G LAN Intel I225V 2.5G LAN Intel I225V 2.5G LAN Intel I225V 2.5G LAN
WiFi & Bluetooth
Intel Wi-Fi 6E module, Bluetooth 5.2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E module, Bluetooth 5.2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E module, Bluetooth 5.2 Intel Wi-Fi 6E module, Bluetooth 5.2
Lightning Gen 5 – The latest PCIe 5 0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed
Quadruple M 2 Connectors – Onboard quadruple M 2 connectors for the maximum storage performance
Wi-Fi 6E The latest wireless solution supports 6GHz spectrum, MU-MIMO and BSS color technology, delivering speeds up to 2400Mbps
2 5G Network Solution – Featuring premium 2 5G LAN to deliver better network experience
Lightning USB 20G – Built-in USB 3 2 Gen 2×2 port, offers 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3 2 Gen 1
M 2 Shield FROZR – M 2 thermal accessory keeps M 2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster