Price: £399.99 - £349.99
Last Updated: Dec 26, 2023 03:24:00 UTC
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MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI
Perform in Style
The MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI is a gaming oriented ATX motherboard constructed around the latest Intel Z790 chipset that delivers both performance and style.
Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors (LGA 1700) 16 phases Duet Rail Power System CPU power with 90A SPS 1 x PCI-e 5.0 x16, 2 x PCI-e 4.0 x16 4 x DDR5 DIMMs with Memory Boost: Dual Channel (128GB Max. / 7200+MHz OC) 5 x Lightning Gen4 M.2 slots with Shield Frozr 8-Channel (7.1) USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps) Intel 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors
The MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI 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 Smart Power Stage
With exclusive Core Boost technology, the MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI is able to sustain heavy CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
Digital PWM IC16-Phase Duet-Rail CPU Power (90A)1-Phase GT Power1-Phase AUX Power
Integrated Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: VRM Cooling: Features an Extended Heatsink design, MSI direct-touch heat pipe, extra choke thermal pads and 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation.
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.
PCB Cooling: Premium 6-layer printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper improves heat dissipation & reliability.
Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI motherboard features MSI’s Gen4 M.2 slots:
5 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.
Tool-Free M.2 Shield Frozr: MSI patented Shield Frozr cover features a tool-free design so users don’t have to worry about lost screws or overtightening.
Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2
2.5G LAN: An Intel 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 USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 & S/PDIF output.
Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16 Slot
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with SMT solder welding to improves signal clarity. 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*
1 x PCI-e 3.0 x1 slot
*Support x16/x4
**MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.
4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (7200+ MHz OC*)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.
Memory OC profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB checked and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.
*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 7200 MHz, supports Intel XMP.
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Form Factor
Mini-ITX ATX ATX ATX
VRM
10 phases direct CPU power / 105A SPS 16 Duet Rail Power System / 90A SPS 16 Duet Rail Power System / 90A SPS 19 Direct Out / 105A SPS
DIMM Slots
4 x DDR5 (8000+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 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
2 x Gen4 x4 / 1 x Gen3 x4 5 x Gen4 x4 5 x Gen4 x4 1 x Gen5 x4 / 4 x Gen4 x4
M.2 Shield Frozr
Single-sided 1 x Double-sided / 4 x Single-sided Single-sided Single-sided
Audio
8-Channel (7.1) USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 8-Channel (7.1) USB High Performance 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 2.5G LAN Intel 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
12TH & 13TH GEN CORE, HIGH PERFORMANCE – The MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI employs a 16 Phase Mirrored Power Arrangement (90A, SPS) VRM for the Intel Z790 chipset (LGA 1700, 12th & 13th Gen Core) with Core Boost architecture for high CPU core count power demands
INTEGRATED COOLING – VRM cooling features 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and an extended heatsink with heat-pipe; Includes chipset heatsink, Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, a dedicated pump-fan cooling header & 6-layer server grade PCB with 2 oz. thickened copper
DDR5 MEMORY, PCIe 5.0 & 4.0 x16 SLOTS – 4 x DDR5 DIMM SMT slots enable extreme memory overclocking speeds (1DPC 1R, 7200+ MHz); A PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor slot supports the primary graphics card (secondary PCIe 4.0 x16 slot)
QUINTIPLE M.2 CONNECTORS – Storage options include 5 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots with Shield Frozr to prevent thermal throttling during hyper-fast SSD access
WI-FI 6E CONNECTIVITY – Network hardware includes an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module with Bluetooth 5.2 & 2.5Gbps LAN; Rear ports include USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (20Gbps), HDMI 2.1 & DisplayPort 1.4, and 7.1 USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 (supports S/PDIF output)
