MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI Title

Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is designed with tons of connectivity, flexible tools, and convenient Wi-Fi solution with DDR5 memory version for gamers who want all.

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EXCLUSIVE FEATURES
CONNECTIVITY
THERMAL SOLUTION

STABILITY & DIY FRIENDLY

Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI Exclusive Features
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Digital PWM

Pre-installed I/O Shield

Pre-installed I/O Shield

8 layer PCB with 20Z icon creator 20z thickend icon

6-layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper

Dual Power Connectors

Dual Power Connectors

XL Clip

XL Clip

PCIE Steel Armor icon

PCIe Steel Armor

HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION

Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
2.5G Network Solution

2.5G Network Solution

Lightning USB 20G

Lightning USB 20G

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Latest Wi-Fi 6E

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Lightning Gen 5

memory boost icon Latest DDR5 Memory

DDR5 Support

4x PCI-E 4.0 M.2 Slots

4x PCI-E 4.0 M.2 Slots

ENHANCED COOLING MODULE

Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI
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Extended Heatsink

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M.2 Shield Frozr

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Pump Fan Support

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Heatsink with 7W/mK Thermal Pad

HARDWARE

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

Cooling Overview

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  1. Extended Heatsink

    Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation and maintain the performance at heavy loads.

  2. M.2 Shield Frozr

    Strengthened M.2 thermal solution helps M.2 SSD safe and ensures incredible performance.

  3. Heavy Plated VRM Heatsink

    The VRM heatsink covers the upper MOS and helps dissipate the heat.

  4. 7W/mK Thermal Pad & Additional Choke Pad

    High-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads ensure stable performance when all cores are running at high speed.

  5. Chipset Heatsink

    The chipset heatsink is designed to reduce dust and noise and also capable of maintaining high efficiency of PCH.

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

FOR CPU COOLER
FOR WATERBLOCK COOLER
FOR TOP SYSTEM FAN
FOR FRONT SYSTEM FAN
FOR REAR SYSTEM FAN
MSI Motherboard

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

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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  • STRUCTURE
  • PCB DESIGN
  • MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

14+1+1 Power Design

Unleash and sustain the maxium performance with a VRM design bult with a total of 14 + 1 + 1 power design. Combining dual power connectorsand exclusive Core Boost technology, Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

14PHASE
CORE POWERDRMOS / 55A
1PHASE
GT
POWER
1PHASE
AUX
POWER
DIGITALL POWER DESIGN

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

DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS

The 8-pin and 4-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.

CORE BOOST

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
  • 6 PCB layers
  • 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.
  • EZ M.2 CLIP
  • DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLER
  • FLASH BIOS BUTTON
  • MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY

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 animation

MSI DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLER

Once connected to the internet, MSI Driver Utility Installer will detect and present suitable drivers and utilities automatically, you can download and install with just a few clicks. Learn more

*Please ensure to connect the internet, or the Driver Utility Installer won’t launch automatically.
*MSI Driver Utility Installer will be ready in Windows 11 build 22H2.

MSI DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLER (DUI)

SYSTEM SAVER

Run into trouble when updating your BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don’t worry, MSI motherboards offer multiple options to successfully boot your system again.

SYSTEM SAVER Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required. Leam more

MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY

WINDOWS 11 CERTIFIED
PRE-INSTALLED I/O SHIELD
XL CLIP
EZ DEBUG LED
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.
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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.
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
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
  • Expansion
  • memory
  • Bios & software
  • LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
  • STORAGE
  • USB

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-e with Steel Armor

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E

Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

MSI STEEL ARMOR
REINFORCED,
HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS

Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboard supports all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

4x

lightening gen 4 m2
64 Gbps

6x

6 Gbps
storage overview
USB 3.2 GEN 2
FRONT USB TYPE-C

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G

Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G

USB FRONT TYPE-C

MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

  • 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, Z790 GAMING PLUS 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.

  • CLICK BIOS 5
  • MSI CENTER
  • AIDA64
  • NORTON 360
  • RESIZABLE BAR

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
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  • 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.

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.

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.

Opt-in to Cyber Safety with Norton 360 Deluxe

Multiple layers of protection for your devices, online privacy features including our Secure VPN, plus Dark Web Monitoring - all in a single solution. With MSI motherboards, you can enjoy a 60-day free trial of Norton 360 Deluxe.

  • Up to 50 GB PC cloud backup
  • Real time Threat protection and Smart Firewall
  • Password manager
  • PC SafeCam
Norton 360

The MSI trial offer is not available for existing Norton customers. If you have an active Norton subscription, you will need to opt-out of the existing subscription to be eligible for this offer. For Important Subscription, Pricing and Offer Details, please refer to NortonLifeLock License and Services Agreement. NortonLifeLock Product and Service Privacy Notices.

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

Audio boost

  • HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO PROCESSOR
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS
  • ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL
  • DE-POP PROTECTION
Audio boost
Msi Z790 high quality audio capacitors
audio high quality audio jacks
Msi x670 audio isolated audio signal
Msi x690 Audio Boost with AMP
  • 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.

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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.
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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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  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • 2.5G LAN

Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI

  • Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors for LGA 1700 socket
  • Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7200+(OC) MHz
  • Enhanced Power Design: 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with DrMOS, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
  • Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G
  • High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper
  • Audio Boost: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
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