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ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and four DDR5 slots

MSI

MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI Intel motherboard

SKU CH-K0A7-P942X MPN Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI

ATX board for LGA 1700 Intel 12th and 13th Gen CPUs with DDR5 up to 7200 MHz, PCIe 5.0 x16, four M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5 Gbps LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th G
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 7200+(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200
  • Maximum Memory Supported192GB

Option Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI

  • MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
  • MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
  • MEG Z790 ACE
  • MEG Z790 ACE MAX
  • MEG Z790 GODLIKE
  • MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI
  • MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II
  • MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI
  • MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI
  • MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4
  • PRO Z790-P WIFI
  • PRO Z790-A WIFI
  • PRO Z790-A WIFI DDR4
  • PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR4
  • Z790 GAMING PRO WIFI
  • PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI
  • Z790-S WIFI
  • Z790 PROJECT ZERO
  • Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
  • PRO Z790-VC WIFI
  • PRO Z790-A WIFI II

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 7200 MHz overclocked via Intel XMP 3.0
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot delivers 128 GB/s bandwidth for graphics cards
  • Four M.2 connectors with PCIe 4.0 x4 and dedicated thermal shields
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E for high-speed wired and wireless networking

Z790 ATX for 12th and 13th Gen Intel

This motherboard uses the Intel Z790 chipset and an LGA 1700 socket to support 12th and 13th Gen Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. It is built for DDR5 memory in a standard ATX form factor and includes Wi-Fi 6E with 2.5 Gbps LAN for modern connectivity.

Installation notes and common issues

The board fits any ATX case and uses a 288-pin DDR5 layout with four slots. Check that the CPU 8-pin power cable is fully seated and that the M.2 screws match the standoffs for the four slots. Memory kits must be installed in the correct pair of slots for dual-channel operation and XMP 3.0 profiles need to be enabled in the BIOS.

DDR5 capacity and speed ceiling

The maximum supported memory is 192 GB across four slots. Overclocked speeds reach 7200+ MHz with one single-rank DIMM per channel, 6600+ MHz with one dual-rank DIMM per channel, 6400+ MHz with two single-rank DIMMs per channel and 5600+ MHz with two dual-rank DIMMs per channel.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1700 socket
  • DDR5 memory up to 7200 MHz overclocked via Intel XMP 3.0
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot delivers 128 GB/s bandwidth for graphics cards
  • Four M.2 connectors with PCIe 4.0 x4 and dedicated thermal shields
  • 5 Gbps LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E for high-speed wired and wireless networking

Specifications

BrandMSI
ModelZ790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Pentium Gold
ChipsetIntel Z790
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 7200+(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC)
Maximum Memory Supported192GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileIntel XMP 3.0
Memory FeatureMax. overclocking frequency:
- 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 7200+ MHz
- 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz
- 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
- 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz
Supports Intel XMP3.0 OC
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory
PCI Express 5.0 x16PCI_E1 slot (From CPU) Supports up to PCIe 5.0 x16
PCI Express 4.0 x16PCI_E3 supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4
PCI Express 3.0 x16PCI_E4 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1
PCI Express x1PCI_E2 supports up to PCIe 3.0 x1
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.22 x M.2 (Support PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) / 2 x M.2 (Support PCIe 4.0 x4)
SATA RAIDSupports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for SATA storage devices
Supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 and RAID 10 for M.2 NVMe storage devices
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC897
Audio Channels7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Max LAN Speed2.5Gbps
Wireless LANIntel Wi-Fi 6E
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
Back I/O Ports1 x Keyboard / Mouse
1 x DisplayPort
3 x USB 2.0
1 x 2.5G LAN Port
1 x Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Antenna
6 x Audio Connectors
1 x Flash BIOS Button
1 x HDMI 2.1 Port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps Type-A
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A
Onboard USB4 x USB 2.0 ports
4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type A ports
1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type C ports
Other Connectors1 x CPU Fan
1 x Pump Fan
6 x System Fan
2 x Front Panel (JFP)
1 x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1 x Front Audio (JAUD)
1 x Tuning Controller connector (JDASH)
2 x Addressable V2 RGB LED connector (JARGB_V2)
2 x RGB LED connector (JRGB)
1 x TPM pin header (Support TPM 2.0)
1 x USB4 card connector (JTBT_U4_1, supports RTD3)
Windows 11Supported
Form FactorATX
LED Lighting4 x EZ Debug LED
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x Power Connector (ATX_PWR)
2 x Power Connector (CPU_PWR)
Shipping weight1.75 kg
Package size342 × 271 × 70 mm

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Questions about this item

How do I confirm the board is working correctly after I install it?

Watch the EZ Debug LED indicators during power-on; they cycle through CPU, memory, VGA and boot phases and stay off when each check passes.

What comes in the box and what must I purchase separately?

The motherboard, I/O shield, SATA cables, M.2 screws and documentation are included; you must buy a LGA 1700 CPU, DDR5 memory modules, storage drives and a graphics card separately.

Which DDR5 speed should I choose for this Z790 board?

For a single rank kit in one slot you can run up to 7200+ MHz; dual-rank or two-slot configurations top out at 6600+ MHz and 6400+ MHz respectively, while four populated slots are limited to 5600+ MHz.

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