MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI 13th And 12th Gen ATX Motherboard

MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI 13th And 12th Gen ATX Motherboard

The MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI motherboard is a high-performance ATX motherboard designed for 13th and 12th generation Intel Core processors, as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. With its advanced features and robust design, it offers an excellent foundation for building a powerful gaming or content creation system.

The motherboard features the Intel Z790 chipset, providing enhanced performance and connectivity options. It supports up to 192GB of DDR5 memory, allowing for smooth multitasking and seamless operation of memory-intensive applications. The memory speeds can be overclocked up to 7600+ MHz using Intel XMP3.0 OC profiles, ensuring optimal performance for demanding tasks.

In terms of expansion slots, the MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI offers two PCI-E x16 slots, perfect for running multiple graphics cards in SLI or CrossFire configurations for enhanced gaming performance. It also provides ample connectivity options with USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 2x2 ports, allowing for fast data transfer rates.

The motherboard features a comprehensive set of back panel ports, including USB, LAN, HDMI, and audio connectors. It also includes a 2.5G LAN port for high-speed internet connectivity and a Wi-Fi 6E module with support for MU-MIMO and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring fast and reliable wireless connectivity.

Storage options on the MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI are plentiful, with five M.2 slots and six SATA 6G ports. The M.2 slots support PCIe 4.0 and 5.0, enabling high-speed NVMe storage solutions. The motherboard also supports RAID configurations for both SATA and M.2 storage devices, offering data redundancy and improved performance.

The audio capabilities of the MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI are impressive, thanks to the Realtek ALC4080 audio codec. It provides 7.1-channel USB high-performance audio with support for up to 32-bit/384 kHz playback on the front panel, delivering immersive sound quality for gaming and multimedia experiences.

Features

• Chipset and Form Factor: The motherboard utilizes the INTEL Z790 chipset and follows the ATX form factor, measuring 243.84mmx304.8mm. This form factor ensures compatibility with a wide range of ATX cases.
• Audio Performance: It features the Realtek ALC4080 Codec, delivering high-quality 7.1-channel USB audio. It supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on the front panel, ensuring immersive and crystal-clear sound.
• Back Panel Ports: The back panel of the motherboard provides various ports for convenience, including Clear CMOS / Flash, USB 3.2 Gen 1 5 Gbps (Type-A), 2.5G LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A), audio connectors, a Smart Button, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-A), USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps (Type-C), USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps (Type-C), Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, and an Optical S/PDIF Out.
• CPU and Expansion Slots: The motherboard supports 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors with the LGA 1700 socket. It offers two PCI-E x16 slots for graphics cards, one PCI-E x1 slot, and multiple expansion options.
• Internal I/O: The motherboard provides various internal connectors, including power connectors (ATX_PWR and CPU_PWR), fan connectors for CPU, pump, and system fans, front panel connectors (JFP), chassis intrusion connector (JCI), front audio connector (JAUD), TBT connector (JTBT), tuning controller connector (JDASH), RGB LED connectors (JARGB_V2 and JRGB), TPM pin header (supporting TPM 2.0), and multiple USB ports.
• LAN and Wireless Connectivity: It features Intel 2.5Gbps LAN for high-speed wired networking. Additionally, it comes with Intel Wi-Fi 6E, which supports MU-MIMO TX/RX and operates on 2.4GHz/5GHz/6GHz* (160MHz) frequencies. The motherboard also supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax standards and Bluetooth 5.3.
• Memory and Storage: The motherboard supports up to four DDR5 memory modules with a maximum capacity of 192GB. It also supports memory speeds up to 7600+ MHz (OC) and features Intel XMP3.0 OC for easy overclocking. In terms of storage, it offers five M.2 slots and six SATA 6G ports, providing versatile options for high-speed storage devices.
• Onboard Graphics and RAID: The motherboard includes onboard graphics with an HDMI port that supports HDMI 2.1 with HDR and a maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz. It supports RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for both SATA and M.2 NVMe storage devices, allowing for data redundancy and improved performance.

Overall, the MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI motherboard combines powerful performance, advanced features, and reliable connectivity options, making it an excellent choice for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts looking to build a high-end system. With its expandability, overclocking capabilities, and robust build quality, it offers a solid foundation for a cutting-edge PC setup.