MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI (Wi-Fi 6E), LGA 1700/DDR5/PCIe 5.0/4xM.2 – ATX Gaming MotherBoard

12th, 13th & 14th Gen Intel Support with Z790 Platform Foundation

The MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI (Wi-Fi 6E), Intel 14th 13th 12th Series, LGA 1700/DDR5/PCIe 5.0/4xM.2 – ATX Gaming MotherBoard is engineered to accommodate the latest and previous-generation Intel processors on the LGA 1700 socket. Supporting Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen CPUs alongside Pentium Gold and Celeron variants, this board provides exceptional compatibility and upgrade headroom for gaming enthusiasts and content creators. The Intel Z790 Express chipset delivers premium feature set and overclocking potential for users seeking maximum performance from their systems.

DDR5 Memory Overclocking Up to 7200+ MHz for Peak Bandwidth

This Z790 motherboard supports up to 192GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots with impressive overclocking frequencies. Users can achieve speeds of 7200+ MHz in single-channel dual-rank configurations, 6600+ MHz in single-channel quad-rank setups, and up to 6400+ MHz in dual-channel single-rank arrays. JEDEC standard profiles include 5600, 5400, 5200, 5000, and 4800 MHz options for stable baseline operation. The flexible memory architecture allows builders to scale performance from stock configurations to aggressive overclocking scenarios, making the MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI ideal for enthusiasts pushing DDR5 performance boundaries.

PCIe 5.0 x16 Direct CPU Connection & Multi-Slot GPU Flexibility

The primary PCIe slot delivers full PCIe 5.0 x16 bandwidth directly from the CPU, ensuring maximum GPU throughput for next-generation graphics cards and compute devices. Three PCI-E x16 physical slots provide multiple high-bandwidth expansion options, with the primary slot supporting PCIe 5.0 while secondary slots offer PCIe 4.0 (x4 from chipset) and PCIe 3.0 connectivity. An additional PCIe x1 slot rounds out the expansion ecosystem. This multi-slot configuration supports dual-GPU setups, capture cards, and specialized expansion hardware, making the MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI exceptionally versatile for advanced gaming and professional workflows.

Wi-Fi 6E Networking & 2.5G Ethernet for Competitive Gaming

Integrated Wi-Fi 6E connectivity delivers next-generation wireless performance with 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz band support, combined with Bluetooth capability for seamless peripheral connectivity. A dedicated 2.5G LAN port provides wired networking for latency-sensitive gaming and streaming applications. Dual antenna connectors ensure robust signal coverage throughout any space. Whether wireless or wired, this motherboard supports both modern networking standards, letting users choose optimal connectivity based on their environment and performance requirements.

4x M.2 NVMe Slots & Rapid USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 I/O

Four M.2 NVMe slots enable massive storage expansion with PCIe gen support for ultra-fast SSD arrays, supporting game libraries, virtual machines, and large project files simultaneously. The motherboard features USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C connectivity delivering up to 20 Gbps bandwidth for external storage and peripherals, complemented by USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Gen 1 Type-A ports for backward compatibility. HDMI 2.1 display output and integrated audio connectors complete the I/O specification. A convenient Flash BIOS button allows firmware updates without installing a CPU, streamlining overclocking and stability tuning workflows for the MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI platform.