MSI
MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 Intel motherboard
An Intel Z790 board for LGA 1700 CPUs with DDR4 support up to 128GB, 2.5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi and USB up to 20Gbps
- CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
- CPU TypeSupport Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel P
- ChipsetIntel Z790
- Memory StandardSupports dual-channel DDR4 5333/5200/5066/5000/4800/4600/453
- Maximum Memory Supported128GB
- PCI Slots3X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PC
- Supports Intel Core 12th 13th 14th Gen processors via LGA 1700 socket
- Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB with speeds to 5333MHz
- PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot for latest graphics cards
- Intel 2.5Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi antenna included
- Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel high-definition audio
Socket LGA 1700 ATX board
The MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 is an Intel Z790 motherboard built for LGA 1700 processors. It supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Core CPUs as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron chips. Dual-channel DDR4 memory runs up to 5333 MHz overclocked with a maximum capacity of 128 GB.
Three PCIe slots and six SATA ports
The board provides three PCIe x16 slots: the top slot is Gen 5.0 from the CPU, the second is Gen 3.0 x1 from the chipset, and the third is Gen 4.0 x4 from the chipset. One PCIe x1 slot is also present. Six SATA III ports and four M.2 interfaces handle storage expansion.
2.5 Gbps LAN and 7.1 audio under load
Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel audio stay active during extended sessions. Rear USB includes four 2.0 ports, two 5 Gbps Type-A and one 10 Gbps Type-A. Front headers add four 2.0, four 5 Gbps Type-A, one 10 Gbps Type-C and one 20 Gbps Type-C.
Highlights
- Supports Intel Core 12th 13th 14th Gen processors via LGA 1700 socket
- Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128GB with speeds to 5333MHz
- PCIe 5.0 x16 primary slot for latest graphics cards
- Intel 2.5Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi antenna included
- Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel high-definition audio
Specifications
| Brand | MSI |
|---|---|
| Series | MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 |
| Model | MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4 |
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
| CPU Type | Support Intel Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors LGA 1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Memory Standard | Supports dual-channel DDR4 5333/5200/5066/5000/4800/4600/4533/4400/4266/4000/3866/3733/3600/3466/3333 (O.C.)/3200/3000/2933/2800/2666/2400/2133MHz memory |
| Maximum Memory Supported | 128GB |
| PCI Slots | 3X PCI-E x16 slots (quantity) 1X PCI-E x1 slot (quantity) PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 4.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) |
| SATA RAID | 4XM.2 interface, 6xSATA III interface |
| Audio Chipset | Realtek ALC897 Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio |
| LAN Chipset | Intel 2.5Gbps LAN |
| Onboard USB | 4X USB 2.0 (rear) 4X USB 2.0 (front) 4X USB 2.0 interface (back) 4X USB 2.0 interface (front) 2x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear) 4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front) 1x USB 10Gbps Type A (Rear) 1x USB 10Gbps Type C (Front) 1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear) |
Questions about this item
What limits sustained performance on the Intel Z790 chipset?
The Intel Z790 chipset links to the CPU over PCIe 3.0 x1, so heavy multi-device I/O can saturate that upstream lane before the CPU becomes the bottleneck.
How loud or hot does the Realtek ALC897 audio section get during all-day operation?
The Realtek ALC897 codec is a low-power audio controller; it adds negligible heat and produces no audible noise under continuous 7.1-channel playback.
Which DDR4 memory speed must I already have to reach the board's top rated frequency?
You need DDR4 modules rated for 5333 MHz overclocked operation to hit the maximum memory standard listed for this motherboard.
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