MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI

The MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI is a premium motherboard crafted by MSI, launched in October 2023, designed for Intel CPUs. It features the Intel Z790 chipset and supports the Intel socket 1700, ensuring compatibility with the latest processors.

This ATX form factor motherboard is built with a robust 16+1+1 power phase design, with each phase delivering 90A, offering stable and efficient power management. It supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 7800MHz, and has four DIMM slots capable of dual-channel configuration, accommodating up to 192GB of memory. Additionally, it supports XMP 3.0 for easy memory overclocking.

For expansion, the motherboard includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-performance graphics cards, along with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 compatibility. There are also multiple M.2 slots (four in total) and eight SATA3 ports, supporting both PCIe and NVMe interfaces for versatile storage solutions. RAID configurations are supported for both NVMe and SATA.

The board provides extensive connectivity options, featuring HDMI and DP for graphics output, a variety of USB ports (including USB 3.x 20Gbps and 10Gbps), and a 2.5Gbps Intel Ethernet LAN port. Wireless connectivity is also robust with integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC4080 chipset, offering 7.1 channel support.

Additional features include BIOS Flashback, Clear CMOS button, TPM header, debug LED, and comprehensive support for RGB and ARGB lighting systems through Mystic Light. This motherboard is designed for high performance, expandability, and customization, making it a top choice for gamers and enthusiasts.