What it is?
Lay the foundation to your next gaming rig with the MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Gaming Motherboard. Providing ample connectivity options and the ability to leverage powerful components, gaming enthusiasts gain massive utility suitable for supporting a wide range of titles. Sporting an LGA 1700 socket, you can install a wide range of Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th gen processors, gaining the advantages of the Z790 socket. Four dual-channel DDR5 slots can support up to four 7800 MHz modules for a total of 192GB of memory, enhancing multitasking and render speeds. Create a large digital library for your games and assets with eight SATA and four M.2 SSD interfaces. Connect various graphics and utility cards with PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode), and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Between the back panel and internal headers, you get access to USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 Ports. You can also use Bluetooth 5.4 technology to connect wireless devices such as controllers, headsets, and more. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and 2.5 GbE LAN give you wireless and wired network connectivity, allowing you to quickly download your favorite games, watch media, and more. User-Friendly Design Whether you are a first time or seasoned builder, the EDGE TI MAX WIFI is designed to promote easy assembly and reduce the guesswork in your system. Tool-free M.2 installation uses magnetic support for the Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr and EZ M.2 Clip for easy storage support. You also get a pre-installed I/O shield, keep out zone, and XL PCIe clip which help with component installation while Flash BIOS button, clear CMOS, and EZ debug LEDs offer support for your software. Cooling You get a variety of cooling enhancements designed to keep your components safe even under heavy loads. Extended and heavy-plated VRM heatsinks, M.2 Shield Frozr, direct-touch heat pipe, and 7W/mK thermal padding with additional choke protection all work together to keep the onboard hardware safe. Dedicated headers for CPU coolers, water-block coolers, and system fans assist with installation and ensuring your cooling solution runs perfectly to your adjustments when teamed with various integrated programs. BIOS settings offer comprehensive cooling performance options allowing you to make easy adjustments, manage fan profiles, auto-detect fans, and monitor temperatures with just one click. Power Solution Utilizing a 16 Phase mirrored power arrangement with 90A SPS, you experience enhanced digital power design that can handle large loads while optimizing efficiency, giving you enhanced performance ready to take on high-powered components. A six-layer 2oz thickened copper PCB design and IT-170 server-grade materials support high-bandwidth for faster transfer speeds. Protection An array of protections is built into the EDGE TI MAX WIFI including reinforced power connectors, stainless steel I/O panels, solidified grounding structure, OCP protection, and TVS technologies, all working together to prevent electrical damage. Expansion Capabilities MSI's Lightning Gen 5 PCIe bandwidth supports up to 128 GB/s data transfer speeds and sports a Steel Armor covering that offers a reinforced casing to help support heavy, large graphics cards. You also get enhanced storage speeds, USB-C speeds, and more. Memory Layout Quad DDR5 RAM slots utilize XMP technology to boost the speed of your memory to greater levels, optimizing render and multitasking speeds. Memory Extension Mode optimizes memory parameters to achieve lower latency and higher performance. BIOS & Software Explore greater possibilities with various BIOS and software programs confined into a centralized application called MSI Center, giving you access to Mystic Light, True Color, User Scenario, Hardware Monitoring, Profile sharing, Fan Center, and System Diagnosis. Click BIOS 5 allows you to easily navigate the internal settings of your system with EZ-Mode and ADVANCED modes. Resizable Bar configures your system for greater GPU speeds. A free trial period for AIDA64 is also included. Audio Support Audio Boost 5 leverages high-performance ALC4080 codec and audio processor to deliver clear audio, accompanied high-quality audio capacitors, audio jacks with S/PDIF, an isolated signal, and De-POP protection. Mystic Light Utilize RGB peripherals and strips with built-in colorization backed by A-RAINBOW V2, standard RGB colorization, and Ambient Link technology that synchronizes exterior systems like lighting panels.
What else you need to know
Key Specs
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Memory Slots | 4x 288-Pin |
| Memory Support | DDR5 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600, 7800 MHz |
| M.2 | 2x M Key 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M Key 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA (Unspecified))
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) Show More |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16
1x PCIe 4.0 x4
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support |
| Form Factor | ATX |
CPU
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
Back Panel I/O
| USB | 4x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
4x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) |
| Thunderbolt | No |
| Display | 1x DisplayPort Output
1x HDMI Output |
| Audio | 4x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
1x S/PDIF |
| Ethernet / Controller | 1x 2.5Gigabit |
| Wi-Fi Antenna | 2x Connector |
| Buttons | BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS |
Memory
| Memory Slots | 4x 288-Pin |
| Memory Support | DDR5 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600, 7800 MHz |
| Maximum Capacity | 192 GB |
| Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
| ECC Support | Non-ECC Unbuffered |
Storage Expansion
| SATA | 8x SATA III |
| M.2 | 2x M Key 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M Key 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA (Unspecified))
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (M.2) |
Internal I/O
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16
1x PCIe 4.0 x4
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| USB | 2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
1x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port) |
| Air Cooling | 1x 4-Pin CPU
6x 4-Pin System |
| Liquid Cooling | 1x 4-Pin Pump |
| Power Connectors | 1x 24-Pin Mainboard
2x 8-Pin CPU |
| Security | Chassis Intrusion, TPM Header |
| LED Header | 4x RGB |
| Add-On | 1x USB4 Expansion Card Header |
Audio
| Audio Codec | Realtek ALC4080 (7.1-Channel) |
| DAC | No |
Wireless
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Software
| OS Compatibility | Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only) |
Physical
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Dimensions | 9.6 x 12.0" / 243.8 x 304.8 mm |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 4.945 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.4 x 10.7 x 2.9" |
