MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX LGA 1700 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard

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MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX LGA 1700 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard
Key Features
  • E-ATX Form Factor
  • Z790 Chipset
  • LGA 1700 Socket
  • 4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots
Set the foundation of your next PC build with the robust MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX LGA 1700 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard. Designed to leverage the power of Intel CPUs, the MEG Z790 ACE MAX sports a layout designed to give gaming enthusiasts essential connectivity options ideal for starter builds.
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MSI Z790 ACE MAX Overview

Set the foundation of your next PC build with the robust MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX LGA 1700 E-ATX Gaming Motherboard. Designed to leverage the power of Intel CPUs, the MEG Z790 ACE MAX sports a layout designed to give gaming enthusiasts essential connectivity options ideal for starter builds.

Intel's LGA 1700 socket rests at the heart of the MEG Z790 ACE MAX, allowing you to install a variety of 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors to match your needs. Four DDR5 RAM slots allow you to install up to 192GB of memory to enhance multitasking and render speeds. Four SATA III and five M.2 PCIe SSD interfaces can support a wide range of storage drives that allow quicker data transfer speeds. Connect an array of graphics and utility cards with PCIe 5.0 x16, 5.0 x16 (in x8 mode), and 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode) expansion slots. Between back-panel connections and internal headers, you get several USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, and 3.2 Gen 2 ports, designed for devices such as keyboards, mice, and thumb drives. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports provide you with up to 40 Gb/s data transfer speeds and video-out capabilities, allowing you to connect resource-demanding devices such as storage drives, interfaces, and more. You also get Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity for wireless peripheral support, giving you a true cable-free experience. Connect to your network with a wired or wireless connection with built-in dual 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) options, respectively.

Enhanced Design
Providing you with enhanced performance, the MEG Z790 ACE MAX utilizes several features and electrical designs to optimize your gaming experience with the 24+1+2 Dual Rail Power System across the 8 PCB layers which utilize IT-170 server-grade materials with 2 oz. thickened copper.
Cooling Performance
Stacked fin array design, aluminum covering, direct-touch cross heat pipes, double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr, aluminum backplate, enlarged PCH heat sink, and 7W/mK thermal pad all work together to ensure your system remains cool under heavy loads. You also get dedicated internal cooling headers designed for fan and liquid coolers.
Built for Performance
The GAMING PLUS' PCIe 5.0 x16 slot is backed by proprietary Lightning Gen 4 technology, giving you up to 128 GB/s bandwidth, driving up graphical performance. Integrated Xtreme Memory Profile (XMP) overclocks your memory and ensures proper electrical throughput for greater RAM speeds.
DIY Friendly
Whether you are a seasoned or a brand-new builder, the MEG Z790 ACE MAX offers several enhancements that are useful to everyone. EZ M.2 Clip makes securing your SSDs quick, easy, and screw-free. Driver Utility Installer keeps your firmware up to date, preventing potential software issues. You also have several other conveniences such as the EZ debug LEDs, Keep Out Zone, XL Clip, and a Pre-installed I/O shield.
Software Enhancements
Various ingrained systems allow you to fully optimize your gaming experience. MSI Center is a one-stop-shop platform for most of your needs. You can customize your settings with Profile Setting, Fan Center, System Diagnosis, Hardware Monitoring, User Scenario, and True Color settings. You also have various BIOS settings that can be adjusted with EZ-Mode or Advanced Mode along with Resizable Bar, adding even more optimization options for your system.
Reliable Design
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference. The advanced Surface Mount Technology (SMT) 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
Enhanced Audio
Ensure your audio is top-notch with an array of high-definition processors, audio capacitors, and jacks designed to deliver immersive audio suitable for your games and media. Isolated audio signal splits channels to prevent crosstalk for an even clearer sound. Protect your ears as you plug and unplug your headset with De-Pop Protection.
Mystic Light
Mystic Light allows you to customize your lighting colors and effects to add personality to your system thought the A-RAINBOW V2 header. Ambient Link allows you to synchronize lighting themes with compatible lighting devices outside the case such as wall-mounted lighting panels.

MSI Z790 ACE MAX 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 MT/s
Expansion Slots
1x PCIe 5.0 x16
1x PCIe 5.0 x8
1x PCIe 4.0 x4
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support
Form Factor
E-ATX
CPU
Chipset
Intel Z790
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Back Panel I/O
USB I/O
1x USB-C (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
7x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2)
Thunderbolt I/O
2x Thunderbolt 4
Display
2x Mini DisplayPort Output
Audio I/O
5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm
1x S/PDIF
Ethernet / Controller
2x 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 MT/s
Maximum Capacity
192 GB
Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
ECC Support
Non-ECC Unbuffered
Storage Expansion
SATA
6x SATA III
Optane Memory Support
No
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 5.0 x8
1x PCIe 4.0 x4
USB
2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
2x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port)
2x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Header (Supports 2 USB-C Port)
Air Cooling
1x 4-Pin CPU
5x 4-Pin System
Power Connectors
1x 24-Pin Mainboard
2x 4-Pin CPU
Security
Chassis Intrusion, TPM Header
LED Header
5x RGB
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O
AAFP, USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Audio
Audio Codec
Realtek ALC4082 (7.1-Channel)
DAC
ESS ES9280AQ
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.4
Software
OS Compatibility
Windows 11
Physical
Form Factor
E-ATX
Dimensions
10.9 x 12.0" / 277 x 304.8 mm
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.82 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.8 x 12.5 x 3.5"

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