MSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II – Ultimate DDR5 Motherboard for Intel 14th Gen

The MSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II is a high-end ATX motherboard designed for Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors. Featuring LGA 1700 compatibility, PCIe 5.0 support, and DDR5 memory speeds up to 7800+ MHz (OC), this motherboard is built for extreme gaming, overclocking, and high-performance computing.

With five M.2 slots, six SATA 6G ports, and support for RAID across both SATA and NVMe storage devices, users can experience ultra-fast data transfer speeds. Realtek® ALC4080 7.1-Channel High-Performance Audio with Optical S/PDIF Output ensures immersive sound quality, while Realtek® 5Gbps LAN and Wi-Fi 7 deliver cutting-edge networking for high-speed, low-latency gaming.

The motherboard features advanced expansion options, including two PCIe x16 slots, one PCIe x1 slot, and USB4 compatibility, providing maximum flexibility for GPUs, NVMe SSDs, and high-speed peripherals. For graphics, it includes one HDMI 2.1 port, supporting 4K@60Hz (integrated graphics required).

A premium internal I/O layout includes ARGB & RGB connectors, multiple fan headers, and USB ports, while EZ Debug LEDs and a 2-Digit Debug Code LED simplify troubleshooting. With Windows 11 and Windows 10 support, the MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI II is a future-proof motherboard for enthusiasts and professionals alike.

Specifications:

• Chipset: Intel Z790
• CPU Support: Intel® Core™ 14th/13th/12th Gen, Intel® Pentium® Gold & Celeron® Processors
• Socket: LGA 1700

Memory:

• Slots: 4x DDR5 UDIMM
• Max Capacity: 256GB
• Speed Support: Up to 7800+ MHz (OC)
• Dual-Controller Dual-Channel Mode: Supported
• Intel® XMP 3.0 OC Support: Yes
• Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory: Supported

Graphics & Expansion Slots:

• Onboard Graphics:
  • 1x HDMI™ 2.1 (4K@60Hz)
• PCIe Slots:
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU)
  • PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset)
  • PCIe 3.0 x1 (Chipset)

Storage:

• M.2 Slots:
  • M.2_1 (CPU): PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices
  • M.2_2 (CPU): PCIe 5.0 x4, supports 22110/2280/2260 devices
  • M.2_3 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices
  • M.2_4 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4, supports 2280/2260 devices
  • M.2_5 (Chipset): PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260 devices
• SATA Ports: 6x SATA 6G
• RAID Support:
  • RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (SATA storage devices)
  • RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (M.2 NVMe storage devices)

Audio:

• Codec: Realtek® ALC4080
• Channels: 7.1-Channel USB High-Performance Audio
• Playback Quality: Up to 32-bit/384kHz (front panel)
• Optical Output: S/PDIF

LAN & Networking:

• Ethernet: Realtek 5Gbps LAN
• Wireless LAN & Bluetooth:
  • Wi-Fi 7 (2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz) – Up to 5.8Gbps
  • MU-MIMO TX/RX
  • Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
  • Bluetooth® 5.4, MLO, 4KQAM

USB Connectivity:

• Rear I/O Ports:
  • 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A
  • 6x USB 10Gbps Type-A
  • 1x USB 10Gbps Type-C
  • 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C
• Front I/O Headers:
  • 4x USB 2.0
  • 2x USB 5Gbps Type-A
  • 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C

Internal I/O & Features:

• Power Connectors:
  • 1x ATX 24-pin
  • 2x CPU 8-pin
• Cooling & Fans:
  • 1x CPU Fan Header
  • 1x Pump Fan Header
  • 5x System Fan Headers
• RGB & LED:
  • 3x Addressable RGB (JARGB_V2)
  • 1x Standard RGB (JRGB)
• Debug Features:
  • 4x EZ Debug LED
  • 1x 2-Digit Debug Code LED
  • 1x EZ LED Control Switch

Back Panel Ports:

• Flash BIOS / Clear CMOS
• USB 5Gbps Type-A Ports
• USB 10Gbps Type-A Ports
• USB 10Gbps Type-C Port
• USB 20Gbps Type-C Port
• 5G LAN Port
• Wi-Fi 7 / Bluetooth Antenna
• HDMI™ 2.1 Port
• Smart Button
• Optical S/PDIF OUT
• HD Audio Connectors

Operating System Support:

• Windows® 11 64-bit
• Windows® 10 64-bit