MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI

MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI employs carbon black color scheme and RGB lighting to show off different personality and identity. Besides being stylish, it is also powerful.

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MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI
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BE AHEAD, POP YOUR STYLE

The MPG series brings out fashionable products by showing extremely unique styles and expressing a conceited attitude towards the challenge of the gaming world. With extraordinary performance and style, the MPG series defines the future of gaming fashion.

Thermal Design
CONNECTIVITY
DIY FRIENDLY

PREMIUM THERMAL SOLUTION

Extended Heatsink with Direct Touch Heat-pipe Extended Heatsink with Direct Touch Heat-pipe

Extended Heatsink with Heat-pipe

Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr

M.2 Shield Frozr

7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads

7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink

HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION

2.5G LAN

2.5G LAN

Lightning USB 20G

Lightning USB 20G

Latest Wi-Fi 6E

Latest Wi-Fi 6E

PCI-E 5.0 M.2 Slots

1x PCI-E 5.0 M.2 Slot

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E

Latest DDR5 Memory

Latest DDR5 Memory

PCI-E 4.0 M.2 Slots

4x PCI-E 4.0 M.2 Slots

easy to use, stable and durable

Pre-installed I/O Shield

Pre-installed I/O Shield

Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr

Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr

Steel Armor

Steel Armor

19+1+1 Phases VRM Power

19+1+1 Phases VRM Power

8-Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper 8-Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper

8-Layer Server Grade PCB
with 2oz Thickened Copper

HARDWARE

Hardware
  • cooling
  • Power Solution
  • Diy Friendly
  • Water Cooling
  • Fully Fan Control
  • System Cooling

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

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— TESTED TO WORK BEST WITH —
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Fully Fan Control

CONTROL IN ONE CLICK
FROZR AI COOLING
AUTO DETECT YOUR FAN

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans in BIOS and software with a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

msi fully control software

Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

msi ai cooling feature

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

msi auto detect your fan

DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT

Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.

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FOR CPU COOLER

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FOR WATERBLOCK COOLER

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FOR TOP SYSTEM FAN

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FOR FRONT SYSTEM FAN

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FOR REAR SYSTEM FAN

top SYSTEM-FAN
front system fan
MSI Motherboard
  • STRUCTURE
  • PCB DESIGN
  • MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

DIRECT 19+1+1 PHASES POWER DESIGN

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of Direct 19+1+1 Power Phases. Combining dual power connectors and 105A Smart Power Stage, MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

19PHASE
VCPU Power SPS 105A
1PHASE
GT
POWER
1PHASE
AUX
POWER

DIGITALL POWER DESIGN

A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision.

DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS

Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.

CORE BOOST

Premium layout not only support the multi-core CPU, also create the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION
  • 8 PCB layers
  • IT-170 Server-grade PCB material
  • 2oz Thickened Copper

MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Clear CMOS
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
Flash BIOS Button
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
Dual BIOS
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
  • M.2 DESIGN
  • SMART BUTTON
  • MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY
SCREWLESS M.2
EZ M.2 CLIP

SCREWLESS M.2 INSTALLATION

The patented design allows you to set your M.2 and Shield Frozr without the annoying screws, provides the easiest way for M.2 installation.

EZ M.2 CLIP

Have trouble turning screws? MSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.

EZ M.2 CLIP EZ M.2 CLIP

EASY PC BUILDING

One button with multiple hardware control. You can set up the different functions in the BIOS. Reset Computer, Safe Boot, Turbo Fan and EZ LED control with just one click.

EASY PC BUILDING
Smart Button from Rear IO / Reset Button from Cases
EASY PC BUILDING
Setting Two Different Functions in the BIOS

MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY

WINDOWS 11 CERTIFIED
PRE-INSTALLED I/O SHIELD
XL CLIP
DEBUG LED
EZ DEBUG LED
EZ LED CONTROL
keep out zone
WINDOWS 11 CERTIFIED
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 11. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.
MSI MB
PRE-INSTALLED IO background

The design protect your IO ports and makes your installation process easier and safer.

The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.
Displays the error code for troubleshooting. Also functions as temperature monitor!
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
A built-in LED switch on the motherboard to control your light effect. Turn on/off your light in a second!
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.

* Please ensure to remove the unnecessary mounting stand-off when installing the motherboard into the case.

PERFORMANCE

Performance
  • memory
  • Bios & software
  • DDR5
  • XMP

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT

A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal.

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT
LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT

EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE

The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

  • MSI CENTER
  • CLICK BIOS 5
  • AIDA64
  • RESIZABLE BAR

MSI CENTER

MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

Mystic Light
True Color
User Scenario
Hardware Monitoring
Profile Setting
Fan Center
System Diagnosis
Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!
True Color
Optimized monitor’s brightness and color in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.
User Scenario
One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.
Hardware Monitoring
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.
Profile Setting
Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.
Fan Center
Assume complete control of your fans with Fan Center. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.
System Diagnosis
Restore and backup your MSI storage devices in one click to provide stable system usage, you can even monitor the storage status to prevent system crash or data missing.

CLICK BIOS 5

Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

EZ-mode
Advanced mode
MSI EZ Mode Pro Series MSI Advanced Mode Pro series
  • XMP

    Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

  • VMD (Volume Management Device)

    Enable direct control and management of NVMe SSDs from the PCIe bus without additional hardware adaptors.

  • M-FLASH

    Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

  • HARDWARE MONITOR

    Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

  • MEMORY TRY IT

    Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

  • SEARCH & FAVORITES

    A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

Exclusive UI of AIDA64 Extreme

MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme - MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.

RESIZABLE BAR

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

Connectivity

Connectivity
  • audio
  • mystic light
  • networking
  • Audio Boost 5

audio boost 5

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF
  • DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
  • ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL
  • DE-POP PROTECTION
Msi X670 Audio Boost with AMP
Msi Z790 high quality audio capacitors
Msi x670 audio high quality audio jacks
Msi x670 audio dedicated headphone ammlifier
Msi x670 audio isolated audio signal
Msi x690 Audio Boost DE-POP
  • Mystic Light
  • Synchronize

glow your pc

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.

msi x670 mystic light

EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE

Add more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.

  • A-RAINBOW V2
  • RGB
  • AMBIENT LINK
Msi X670 motherboard with a-rainbow v2
Supports 5V Addressable RGB devices. Compatible with ARGB Gen2 / Gen1 devices.
*Gen2 device only supports 7 RGB themes
Msi X670 RGB
Supports 12V RGB devices.
Msi x670 rgbsync ambient device image
Synchronize lighting theme with compatible lighting devices.
  • 2.5G Lan & Wi-Fi 6E

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

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msi z790 lan 2.5g wifi low-latency network with natenna
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • 2.5G LAN
  • Exclusive magnetic antenna
Msi wifi low latency

MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI

  • Supports 13th /12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
  • Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7600+(OC) MHz
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Enhanced Power Design: Direct 19+1+1 phases power, Core Boost, Memory Boost
  • Premium Thermal Solution: Enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mk, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
  • 2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
  • AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
  • High Quality PCB: 8-layer PCB made by server grade level material
  • Pre-installed I/O Shield: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation
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