MSI announced its lineup of six models within the "Z790 MAX" series of LGA1700 motherboards, designed to accommodate forthcoming CPUs. Specific domestic release dates and estimated market prices are currently pending.
In the "Z790 MAX" series, all models are uniformly equipped with "Wi-Fi 7," boasting a 320MHz bandwidth and a maximum communication speed of 5.8Gbps. Additionally, they feature robust power supply circuits, comprising 16 phases or more, screwless M.2 Shield Frozr technology, and PCI Express 5.0 compatibility, complete with an M.2 slot for x4 connectivity. Furthermore, the MEG/MPG series includes a JAF1 header that serves as a dual-purpose ARGB and fan header, utilizing the provided branch cable.
MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX The "MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX" represents the flagship model, furnished with a 26+2 phase power supply circuit featuring a 105A SPS rating. This product incorporates a 4.5-inch display called "M-Vision Dashboard," supporting touch-based operations for system information display and customization.
Key Specifications: DDR5-7800+ x 4 memory slots (maximum 192GB), PCI Express 5.0 (x16 shape) x 2 expansion slots, M.2 x 7 storage slots, SATA 3.0 x 6, 10 Gigabit LAN x1, 2.5 Gigabit LAN x1, audio chips comprising Realtek ALC4082 and ESS ES9280AQ.
MEG Z790 ACE MAX The "MEG Z790 ACE MAX" is an E-ATX motherboard belonging to the MEG series. It features a 24+1+2 phase power supply circuit with a 105A SPS rating, DDR5-7800+ x 4 memory slots (maximum 192GB), PCI Express 5.0 (x16 shape) x 2 expansion slots, PCI Express 4.0 (x16 shape) x 1, M.2 x 5 storage slots, SATA 3.0 x 6, 2.5 Gigabit LAN x 2 for wired networking, and Realtek ALC4082 and ESS ES9280AQ audio chips.
MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI The "MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI" is an ATX motherboard within the MPG series, equipped with a 19+1+1 phase power supply circuit rated at 105A SPS. It includes DDR5-7800+ x 4 memory slots (maximum 192GB), PCI Express 5.0 (x16) x 1 expansion slot, PCI Express 4.0 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI Express 3.0 (x1) x 1, M.2 x 5 storage slots, SATA 3.0 x 6, and a 2.5 Gigabit LAN port, with Realtek ALC4082 for audio.
MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI The "MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI" is another ATX motherboard in the MPG series, featuring a 16+1+1 phase power supply circuit rated at 90A SPS. It houses DDR5-7800+ x 4 memory slots (maximum 192GB), PCI Express 5.0 (x16) x 1 expansion slot, PCI Express 4.0 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI Express 3.0 (x1) x 1, M.2 x 5 storage slots, SATA 3.0 x 8, and 2.5 Gigabit LAN connectivity. Realtek ALC4082 handles the audio.
MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI The "MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI" is an ATX motherboard within the MAG series, equipped with a 16+1+1 phase power supply circuit rated at 90A SPS. It features DDR5-7800+ x 4 memory slots (maximum 192GB), PCI Express 5.0 (x16) x 1 expansion slot, PCI Express 4.0 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI Express 3.0 (x1) x 1, M.2 x 4 storage slots, SATA 3.0 x 8, and 2.5 Gigabit LAN connectivity, with Realtek ALC4082 for audio.
PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI The "PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI" is an ATX motherboard in the PRO series, offering a 16+1+1 phase power supply circuit rated at 80A SPS. It provides DDR5-7800+ x 4 memory slots (maximum 192GB), PCI Express 5.0 (x16) x 1 expansion slot, PCI Express 4.0 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI Express 3.0 (x16 shape) x 1, PCI Express 3.0 (x1) x 1, M.2 x 4 storage slots, SATA 3.0 x 6, 2.5 Gigabit LAN connectivity, and utilizes Realtek ALC4082 for audio.
For more details and specifications, you can visit the official MSI motherboard product pages:
- MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX: MSI MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX
- MEG Z790 ACE MAX: MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX
- MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI: MSI MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI
- MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI: MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI
- MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI: MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
- PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI: MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI
The release dates and prices for these motherboards are not currently available.
