MSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

Featuring expansive connectivity, the MSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard takes your gaming and content-creation experiences to new levels. Supporting Intel desktop processors with the LGA 1700 socket, gamers, professionals, and enthusiasts can outfit this motherboard to smoothly handle demanding applications and video editing workloads. Designed to help simplify builds, MSI's EZ technology makes it easy to install one M.2 PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 SSDs to store your games library, applications, and important files. There are also six SATA III connectors available. The four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256GB, reaching up to 7800 MT/s overclocked speeds. With one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, one PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) slot, and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot, you can install powerful graphics cards and other compatible expansions. The rear panel features a USB-C port that can transfer up to 20 Gb/s with compatible devices. There is also one USB-C and six USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 ports for 10 Gb/s compatible devices alongside four 5 Gb/s USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 ports. An internal header allows you to connect a front panel 20 Gb/s USB-C port. Additionally, installing the included MSI USB4 PD100W expansion card provides two 40 Gb/s compatible USB4 ports and two DisplayPort 1.4 video inputs. Built-in Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) support and a 5 Gb/s Ethernet port provide you with connections to compatible network devices for smooth 8K video streaming and low-latency online games. Windows 10 or 11 64-bit is required to take advantage of all the motherboard's features. Performance

Enhanced Power

Unleash maximum performance with a VRM design built with a total of direct 19+1+1 digital power phases and 105A Smart Power Stage.

DDR5 Memory Support

High-performance DDR5 memory works with a dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology to deliver exceptional performance.

DIY Friendly

EZ M.2 Clip II

MSI's EZ M.2 CLIP II makes SSD installation seamless. Insert the SSD into the M.2 slot and press it down to lock it in place with the clip. Flicking the clip outward lets you remove the SSD. Use the EZ M.2 Clip II remover tool to detach or reposition the clip on the motherboard.

EZ Antenna

Quickly and easily attach the antenna connectors.

Preinstalled IO Shield

The convenient I/O shield provides stability and easy installation into your chassis.

XL Clip

An enlarged clip helps to simplify the removal of expansion cards.

Flash BIOS

Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply and a flash drive. No CPU or memory required.

Clear CMOS

Restore the BIOS to its default settings with the push of a button.

Connectivity

MSI USB4 PD100W Expansion Card

The included USB4 PD100W expansion card installs into a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot to provide two USB4 slots, each capable of transferring up to 40 Gb/s. One provides up to 100W power delivery to compatible laptops while the other supports 27W charging. It also provides two DisplayPort 1.4 inputs.

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduces higher speeds, wider channels, improved efficiency, and reduced latency over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), with maximum speeds of up to 5.8 Gb/s. Utilizing 320 MHz on the 6 GHz band ensures reliability during simultaneous transmissions at max speeds and the 4096 QAM boosts peak transmission rates and network capacity. Multi-Link Operation enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across several frequency bands and channels to meet traffic demands and the growing number of wireless devices.

Audio Boost 5

Enjoy studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming experiences.

Mystic Light

Customize RGB lighting with a variety of effects and sync them with Mystic Light compatible peripherals.