MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

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MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
Key Features
  • ATX Form Factor
  • Intel Z790 Chipset
  • LGA 1700 Socket
  • 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5
Lay the foundation to your next gaming rig with the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard. Providing ample connectivity options and the ability to leverage powerful components, gaming enthusiasts gain massive utility suitable for supporting a wide range of titles.
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MSI Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2User-Friendly Design
  • 3Cooling
  • 4Power Solution
  • 5Protection
  • 6Expansion Capabilities
  • 7Memory Layout
  • 8BIOS & Software
  • 9Audio Support
  • 10Mystic Light

Lay the foundation to your next gaming rig with the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard. Providing ample connectivity options and the ability to leverage powerful components, gaming enthusiasts gain massive utility suitable for supporting a wide range of titles.

Sporting an LGA 1700 socket, you can install a wide range of Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th gen processors, gaining the advantages of the Z790 socket. Four dual-channel DDR5 slots can support up to four 7800 MHz modules for a total of 192GB of memory, enhancing multitasking and render speeds. Create a large digital library for your games and assets with eight SATA and four M.2 SSD interfaces. Connect various graphics and utility cards with PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode), and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Between the back panel and internal headers, you get access to USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, and Gen 2x2 Ports. You can also use Bluetooth 5.4 technology to connect wireless devices such as controllers, headsets, and more. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and 2.5 GbE LAN give you wireless and wired network connectivity, allowing you to quickly download your favorite games, watch media, and more.

User-Friendly Design
Whether you are a first time or seasoned builder, the TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is designed to promote easy assembly and reduce the guesswork in your system. Tool-free M.2 installation uses magnetic support for the Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr and EZ M.2 Clip for easy storage support. You also get a pre-installed I/O shield, keep out zone, and XL PCIe clip which help with component installation while Flash BIOS button, clear CMOS, and EZ debug LEDs offer support for your software.
Cooling
You get a variety of cooling enhancements designed to keep your components safe even under heavy loads. Extended and heavy-plated VRM heatsinks, M.2 Shield Frozr, and 7W/mK thermal padding with additional choke protection all work together to keep the onboard hardware safe. Dedicated headers for CPU coolers, water-block coolers, and system fans assist with installation and ensure your cooling solution runs perfectly when teamed with your adjustments to various integrated programs. BIOS settings offer comprehensive cooling performance options allowing you to make easy adjustments, manage fan profiles, auto-detect fans, and monitor temperatures with just one click.
Power Solution
Utilizing a 16 Phase mirrored power arrangement with 90A SPS, you experience enhanced digital power design that can handle large loads while optimizing efficiency, giving you enhanced performance ready to take on high-powered components. Six-layer 2oz thickened copper PCB design and IT-170 server-grade materials support high-bandwidth for faster transfer speeds.
Protection
An array of protections is built into the TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI including reinforced power connectors, stainless steel I/O panels, solidified grounding structure, OCP protection, and TVS technologies, all working together to prevent electrical damage.
Expansion Capabilities
MSI's Lightning Gen 5 PCIe bandwidth supports up to 128 GB/s data transfer speeds and sports a Steel Armor covering that offers a reinforced casing to help support heavy, large graphics cards. You also get enhanced storage speeds, USB-C speeds, and more.
Memory Layout
Quad DDR5 RAM slots utilize XMP technology to boost the speed of your memory to greater levels, optimizing render and multitasking speeds. Memory Extension Mode optimizes memory parameters to achieve lower latency and higher performance.
BIOS & Software
Explore greater possibilities with various BIOS and software programs confined into a centralized application called MSI Center, giving you access to Mystic Light, True Color, User Scenario, Hardware Monitoring, Profile sharing, Fan Center, and System Diagnosis. Click BIOS 5 allows you to easily navigate the internal settings of your system with EZ-Mode and ADVANCED modes. Resizable Bar configures your system for greater GPU speeds. A free trial period for AIDA64 is also included.
Audio Support
Audio Boost 5 leverages high-performance ALC4080 codec and audio processor to deliver clear audio, accompanied high-quality audio capacitors, audio jacks with S/PDIF, an isolated signal, and De-POP protection.
Mystic Light
Utilize RGB peripherals and strips with built-in colorization backed by A-RAINBOW V2, standard RGB colorization, and Ambient Link technology that synchronizes exterior systems like lighting panels.
UPC: 824142336250

MSI Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Specs

Key Specs
Chipset
Intel Z790
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR5 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600, 7800 MHz
M.2
1x M Key 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
1x M Key 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA III)
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 5.0 x16
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x1
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support
Form Factor
ATX
CPU
Chipset
Intel Z790
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Back Panel I/O
USB
4x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1)
4x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
Thunderbolt
No
Display
1x DisplayPort
1x HDMI
Audio
5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
1x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller
1x Intel 2.5Gigabit
Wi-Fi Antenna
2x Connector
Buttons
BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS
Memory
Memory Slots
4x 288-Pin
Memory Support
DDR5 4800, 5000, 5200, 5400, 5600, 5800, 6000, 6200, 6400, 6600, 6800, 7000, 7200, 7400, 7600, 7800 MHz
Maximum Capacity
192 GB
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
ECC Support
Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA
8x SATA III
M.2
1x M Key 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4)
1x M Key 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA III)
RAID Support
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA)
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (M.2)
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 5.0 x16
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode)
1x PCIe 3.0 x1
USB
1x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port)
1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port)
2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
Air Cooling
1x 4-Pin CPU
6x 4-Pin System
Liquid Cooling
1x 4-Pin Pump
Power Connectors
1x 24-Pin Mainboard
2x 8-Pin ATX
Security
Chassis Intrusion, TPM Header
LED Header
4x RGB
Audio
No
Diagnostics
2-Digit Debug LED, Clear CMOS
Add-On
1x Thunderbolt Header
1x Tuning Controller
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
AAFP, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC4080 (7.1-Channel)
DAC
No
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
5.4
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only)
Physical
Form Factor
ATX
Dimensions
9.6 x 12.0" / 243 x 304 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.435 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
13.4 x 10.6 x 2.9"

MSI Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI Reviews

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Will a Geforce RTX 4080 triple slot card work on ...

Will a Geforce RTX 4080 triple slot card work on this board? In a corsair 5000D case?
Asked by: William
Yes, you can use a triple slot Geforce RTX 4080 GPU with the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard in the Corsair 5000D AIRFLOW Mid Tower Desktop Case (Black), B&H # COCC9011210W.
Answered by: Kenneth C
Date published: 2024-03-10
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