Get your next gaming build off on the right foot with the MSI MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard. Offering robust connectivity and customization options, the MPG sets a solid foundation for your next system.
With the Intel Z790 chipset and LGA 1700 socket, you can install a range of 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors, giving you full access to a wide range of performance enhancements. Four DDR5 RAM slots allow you to install up to 128GB of memory with speeds up to 7200 MHz when overclocked, giving you enhanced render and multitasking capabilities. Amass an array of storage drives for your media and games with seven SATA III ports as well as five M.2 interfaces. Install a variety of graphics and utility cards with one PCIe 5.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 (in x4 mode), and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Between the back panel and internal headers, you get access to USB 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 ports, allowing you to use resource-demanding peripherals such as external storage drives, audio interfaces, and more. Bluetooth 5.2 technology allows you to use wireless devices such as mice and headsets for a cable-free experience. Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN allow you to use either wireless or wired networking solutions so you can download your games, access your cloud storage, and enjoy your favorite streaming media.
Hardware Design
The MPG leverages a 16+1+1 duet rail system to ensure proper electrical layout and throughput for your system. Six PCB layers with 2oz thickened copper materials and sever-grade materials add reliability, ensuring optimized circuit transmission.
Cooling Solution
Ensure your system is properly cooled to maintain optimal performance with an extended VRM heatsink, direct-touch heat pipe, 7W/mK thermal pad, and enlarged PCH heatsink. Enhanced M.2 Thermal layout with M.2 Shield Frozr technology prevents performance throttling by dissipating heat quickly.
DIY Friendly
A variety of user-friendly enhancements allow seasoned and new builders to get their system off the ground easier, streamlining the installation processes. Screwless M.2 storage removes screws and allows quick storage installation. Clear CMOS and Flash BIOS buttons allow you to update the motherboard to keep your hardware up to date. Additionally, you get a variety of improvements including a pre-installed I/O shield, EZ Debug LEDs, EZ LED Control, Keep Out Zone, and XL Clip.
Expansion Design
A single PCIe 5.0 x16 expansion slot offers enhanced data transfer speeds suitable for powerful graphics cards and uses MSI's Steel Armor covering which reinforces the slot to handle larger and heavier cards.
Audio Enhancements
Incorporating an isolated audio signal that is separated at the PCB level to prevent audio crosstalk, the MPG ensures deep and immersive audio for your games and streaming media. High quality audio capacitors empower the audio jacks and S/PDIF connectors with improved sound for your headsets and speakers. You also get De-pop protection, dedicated headphone amplifier, and a high-performance ALC4080 audio processor for greater audio quality.
Mystic Light
Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light provides you complete control of RGB lighting of your PC in one software.
BIOS & Software
The MPG includes a wide range of BIOS and software programs that offer various enhancements with MSI Center. You get access to Mystic Light, True Color, User Scenario, Hardware Monitoring, Profile Setting, Fan Center, and System Diagnosis so you can fine-tune your entire system from a single interface.
Here are the features of the product.
ATX Form Factor
Intel Z790 Chipset - Good For ALL Intel 12th, 13th and 14th Gen CPUS
1x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port) 1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port) 2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
Air Cooling
1x 4-Pin CPU 6x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling
1x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1x 24-Pin Mainboard 2x 8-Pin ATX
Security
TPM Header
LED Header
4x RGB
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
AAFP, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC4080 (7.1-Channel)
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Bluetooth
5.3
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 to 11
Physical
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
12.0 x 9.60" / 304.8 x 243.84 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.8 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14 x 11.4 x 2.8"
This motherboard is compatible with all Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Generations processors
These are the technical specifications.
These are the technical specifications.
There have been over 20+ user reviews for this item! Check This one out.
Solid build quality with stable power delivery and great compatibility. Booted up on the first try with no issues. Plenty of ports, easy-to-use BIOS, and smooth tuning/overclocking. WiFi is stable and overall performance is excellent. Definitely a reliable, high-quality board.
You honestly can't get anything better than the MSI MPG Z790 Edge Wifi motherboard. As someone invested in MSI products, it's safe to say I'm a little bit biased, but this motherboard has all of the bells and whistles you could possibly need. I bought it due to it supporting 12th and 13th gen intel CPUs as well as DDR5. I intend to keep this PC build, and hence the motherboard for a long time, so I wanted to future proof a bit.
The BIOS was a little lackluster - as I couldn't find a way to manually select booting from my 2TB M.2 SSD, although it was recognized. Unplugging the 2.5" SSD rectified the issue and allowed me to install windows directly to the M.2 (although it still didn't show clearly in the boot order). Other than this the BIOS is intuitive and user-friendly.
The build quality of the board is very nice, overall I have no complaints and it holds up well so far - (I admit to a minor unintentional drop and it sounded rough, but nothing broke and there's no issues.) The labeling is intuitive, and you have many, many plugs and ports. (you'll never realistically be able to use all of the M.2's and SATAs, but you have options for many drives if you have an extensive game library.)
My two chief complaints with this motherboard are the instructions in the box and the price. The instructions are vague, uninformative and have no words - only pictures and QR codes that link you to videos (which are somewhat helpful but just give me a description!). I highly recommend going to MSI's website and downloading the full user manual for your motherboard, as it will answer all your questions. Regarding price: you can buy other, less flashy motherboards for significantly less than I paid. Even more so if you stick to DDR4 motherboards. My desire to future proof and use MSI however, convinced me to pay the price I did.
Overall, great motherboard. It's sleek, has an RGB gaming dragon logo integrated into it, has an ez debugging LED system (very useful), and a pretty easy to use BIOS. I will come back to update this in the future if anything arises.
Edit: I came back just to say I still haven't had any issues with this motherboard. Absolutely solid purchase and I stand by it almost 3 years later.
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