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The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI is a robust and feature-rich ATX motherboard designed for Intel CPUs with the LGA 1700 socket, released in October 2022. It leverages the advanced capabilities of the Intel Z790 chipset, making it a solid choice for professional use, gaming, and high-performance computing.
Key features of the MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI include:
- Power and Performance:
- Equipped with an 18-phase power delivery system, ensuring stable and efficient power distribution for demanding tasks.
- Supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 7200MHz (PC5-57600) and a maximum capacity of 192GB across four slots, utilizing dual-channel architecture and XMP 3.0 for enhanced performance.
- Expansion Slots:
- Offers a variety of PCIe slots for expansion:
- One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-performance graphics cards.
- One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (running at x4), one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (running at x1), and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for additional expansion cards.
- Offers a variety of PCIe slots for expansion:
- Storage Options:
- Includes four M.2 slots supporting PCIe 4.0 and NVMe, providing fast storage solutions.
- Six SATA 3.0 ports for additional storage options.
- Supports both NVMe and SATA RAID configurations, allowing for flexible and high-performance storage setups.
- Connectivity:
- Rich selection of USB ports:
- One rear USB 3.x 20Gbps Type-C
- Three rear USB 3.x 10Gbps Type-A
- Two rear USB 3.x 5Gbps Type-A
- Two rear USB 2.0 Type-A
- Additional headers for front panel USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 3.1 Type-C.
- HDMI and DisplayPort for integrated graphics output.
- Rich selection of USB ports:
- Networking:
- Features Intel 2.5Gb LAN for high-speed wired connections.
- Integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth using Intel-based wireless solutions for versatile connectivity options.
- Audio:
- Powered by the Realtek ALC4080 chipset, providing high-definition 7.1 channel audio for an immersive sound experience.
- Cooling and Customization:
- Equipped with numerous headers for cooling and RGB lighting:
- Six system fan headers
- One 12V RGB header and three 5V ARGB headers
- Includes M.2 heatsinks and comprehensive power heatsinks for optimal thermal performance.
- Supports customizable RGB lighting.
- Equipped with numerous headers for cooling and RGB lighting:
- Additional Features:
- Enhanced with UEFI BIOS for easy system management and configuration.
- Includes TPM header for added security.
- DrMOS and substantial power heatsinks for better stability and cooling efficiency.
The MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI is designed to cater to the needs of power users, offering extensive expansion capabilities, robust power delivery, and advanced connectivity options, making it an excellent choice for building high-performance systems.