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ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and black PCB

MSI

MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-AWKQ-1JW7W

An ATX board for LGA 1700 CPUs with DDR4 memory, PCIe 5.0, Wi‑fi 6E, 2.5 Gb LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 2×2

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeIntel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • DDR4 memory overclocking up to 5333 MHz for high-speed performance
  • PCIe 5.0 delivers up to 128 GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed
  • Wi-fi 6E with 6 GHz spectrum provides wireless speeds up to 2400 Mbps
  • 5G LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps port ensure fast wired connectivity

LGA 1700 DDR4 motherboard for 12th

This MSI MPG Z790 board targets builders who want current-generation Intel performance while reusing existing DDR4 modules. It supports 12th and 13th Gen Core processors plus Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs in the LGA 1700 socket. The board delivers PCIe 5.0 connectivity and 2.5 Gbps wired networking alongside Wi‑fi 6E wireless. Memory Boost and Core Boost aim to keep signals clean and power delivery stable.

Upgrade from older DDR4 platforms when PCIe 5.0

The jump is worthwhile if the current system lacks PCIe 5.0 bandwidth of up to 128 GB/s or the 6 GHz Wi‑fi 6E spectrum with speeds to 2400 Mbps. Builders staying on DDR4 avoid the cost of new memory kits while gaining Lightning USB 20G at 20 Gbps and a 2.5 Gbps LAN port. The board does not suit buyers who want more storage lanes than the chipset provides or builders who need a second graphics card.

Straightforward install with screwless M.2 shields

The package includes the motherboard, I/O shield and original box; other accessories are not guaranteed. Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks simplify drive fitting, and the board has been individually tested before shipping. First‑boot failures usually trace to loose power cables or memory not fully seated in the DDR4 slots. Wi‑fi 6E operation requires a 6 GHz capable router and an operating system with the necessary driver support.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • DDR4 memory overclocking up to 5333 MHz for high-speed performance
  • PCIe 5.0 delivers up to 128 GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed
  • Wi-fi 6E with 6 GHz spectrum provides wireless speeds up to 2400 Mbps
  • 5G LAN and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20 Gbps port ensure fast wired connectivity

Specifications

CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeIntel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)

Questions about this item

What case size and CPU cooler mounting does the MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 need?

The board uses the ATX form factor and an LGA 1700 socket; check your cooler’s spec sheet for LGA 1700 mounting hardware.

What is the trick to installing an M.2 drive in the screwless Shield Frozr slot?

Slide the drive in at an angle, press it flat, then flip the integrated latch down until it clicks — no tiny screw required.

Which component on this board will most likely need attention after a few years of heavy use?

The button-cell CMOS battery on the board will eventually run down and should be swapped when the system starts losing date or BIOS settings.

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