MSI - MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black
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Specifications
- ChipsetIntel Z790Form FactorATXProcessor SocketSocket LGA 1700Number of PCI-E Slots3Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 7Number Of Memory Slots4
- Key Specs
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Number of PCI-E Slots: 3 (How many peripheral component interconnect express slots are available.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Maximum Memory Supported: 192 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5
- General
- Brand: MSI
- Model Number: MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
- Product Name: MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2023
- Compatibility
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Chipset Compatibility: Intel
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Processor Compatibility: Intel Core i9 14th Generation, Intel Core i7 14th Generation, Intel Core i5 14th Generation, Intel 13th Generation Core i9, Intel 13th Generation Core i7, Intel 13th Generation Core i5, Intel 12th Generation Core i9, Intel 12th Generation Core i7
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 11 Home, Windows 11 Pro
- Slot
- Number of M.2 Slots: 4 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
- Number of PCI-E Slots: 3 (How many peripheral component interconnect express slots are available.)
- Number Of PCI-E x16 Slots: 2
- Number Of PCI-E x1 Slots: 1
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Connectivity
- SATA Connector: 8x SATA 6G (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer power supply unit to a SATA-based drive.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 7 (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Wireless Standard: BE (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Ports
- USB Ports: 4 x USB-A 2.0, 6 x USB-A 3.2, 3 x USB-C 3.2, 4 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of Audio Channels: 8 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Dimensions
- Product Length: 304.8 millimeters (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 243.84 millimeters (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 55.84 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported: 192 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5
- Memory Format Supported: UDIMM (Memory module size that will fit with the device.)
- Memory Speeds Supported: 4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 192GB (The RAM's bandwidth rating supported by the device. The number refers to transfer speed. For example, 12800 would indicate that the memory has a theoretical bandwidth of 12,800 megabytes per second (MBs). The higher the number, the faster the speed.)
- Memory Slot Type: 288-pin DIMM
- Features
- RAID Support: RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0) (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
- Other
- UPC: 824142336250
MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is designed for gamers, providing a stable, solid, and durable foundation for their PC builds. Coming up with Wi-Fi 7 solution, 2.5G LAN, DDR5, PCIe 5.0 solutions, and exclusive M.2 Shield Frozr, it's ready for Intel 14 Gen and 13th Gen Core processors.
- Processor compatibility: Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron Processor and Intel Processor 300(T) for LGA 1700 socket
- Speed (memory speed supported): 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 192GB. Memory Support 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 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) MHz
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics Processor
- DDR5 memory: 4 DIMMs, Duel Channel DDR5 7800+MHZ (OC)
- Audio boost 5: Isolated audio with a high-quality audio processor for the most immersive gaming experience
- Wi-Fi 7: The latest wireless solution with a new 320MHz channel, achieving a maximum transmission speed of 5.8Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E.
- Screwless M.2 shield frozr: The patent-pending design provides the easiest way of M.2 installation. Install or uninstall your M.2 and Shield Frozr without tools and screws.
- Processor compatibility: Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron Processor and Intel Processor 300(T) for LGA 1700 socket
- Speed (memory speed supported): 4x DDR5 UDIMM, Maximum Memory Capacity 192GB. Memory Support 7800+(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7400(OC)/ 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) MHz
- Graphics: Integrated Graphics Processor
- DDR5 memory: 4 DIMMs, Duel Channel DDR5 7800+MHZ (OC)
- Audio boost 5: Isolated audio with a high-quality audio processor for the most immersive gaming experience
- Wi-Fi 7: The latest wireless solution with a new 320MHz channel, achieving a maximum transmission speed of 5.8Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E.
- Screwless M.2 shield frozr: The patent-pending design provides the easiest way of M.2 installation. Install or uninstall your M.2 and Shield Frozr without tools and screws.
Product Manuals
Q: What processors are compatible with this motherboard?
A: This motherboard supports Intel Core 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron Processor and Intel Processor 300(T) for LGA 1700 socket.
Q: What is the Audio Boost 5 feature?
A: Audio Boost 5 provides isolated audio with a high-quality audio processor for a more immersive gaming experience.
Q: Does this motherboard have built-in Wi-Fi?
A: Yes, the MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI motherboard comes equipped with Wi-Fi 7.
Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports DDR5 memory.
Q: What is the maximum memory capacity supported by this motherboard?
A: The maximum memory capacity supported is 192GB.
Q: How many M.2 slots does this motherboard have?
A: This motherboard has 4 M.2 slots.
Q: They sent my package to the wrong location
A: undefined
Q: Is this Motherboard compatible with Amd Processors?
A: No. Best Buy does carry MSI Motherboards that are compatible with AMD processors. You will need to find Motherboards that are compatible with the AM4 or AM5 socket type depending on the AMD processor you have.
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| Pros for MSI - MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black | |||
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| Performance, Ease of use, BIOS, Connectivity, Price | Overall Performance, BIOS, Connectivity, M.2 SSD, Compatibility | Overall Performance, Ease of use, BIOS, Design, M.2 Slots | Performance, BIOS, Price, Build Quality, DDR5 |
| Cons for MSI - MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard - Black | |||
| M.2 Slot Access | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers are saying
Customers consistently note the MAG Z790 Tomahawk Max WIFI motherboard's excellent performance and ease of use, praising its straightforward installation and user-friendly BIOS. Positive feedback also highlights the motherboard's connectivity options and competitive price point. However, some users mention challenges accessing the M.2 slots, particularly with larger graphics cards installed.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
High quality, couldn’t be happier
I got this for $140 in a bundle deal with an i7-14700k, which is nearly 50% off. That’s crazy. If I hadn’t gotten that discount, I’d still give this 5 stars though. It’s super straightforward to build with and, for what it’s worth, looks cool. It’s a perfectly good gen 5 board, the wifi 7 is whatever/a nice little bonus, but the biggest thing is it has similar connectivity hardware as similarly priced boards from competitors
Posted by Artem
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Good high end motherboard
I felt that this motherboard was simple to use. Has a lot of strong features. I like the wifi 7 and the BIOS is simple. Highly recommend.
Posted by CorsairFail
- Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Solid Motherboard That Almost Reaches Perfection
First off, I've used MSI for sometime. As always, I find their BIOS screen to be fairly easy to navigate and configure, although the lack of a board explorer this time around was somewhat of a bummer. The other ding against is is the fact that the PCI-E port is shared with the main NVME drive, so if you want to take advantage of the 5.0 speeds, you'll have to make a sacrifice between one or the other. The GOOD news, however, is that there's still 3 other 4.0 drives (which are decidedly more common and find to work with) which will have no impact on this. The fact that they have solid heatsinks to keep them cool is also a bonus. In general, the board has a good strong and sturdy feel, and you can feel the heft. Despite the annoyance of the shared pci 5.0 slot, I have to give extra props to having top of the line features between WI-FI 7, PCI-E 5.0, and a 2.5Gbps ethernet port.
Posted by GrantC
