MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI DDR5 ATX Motherboard

🔧 The MSI PRO Z790‑P WIFI is a full‑feature ATX motherboard crafted for professionals, creators, and productivity users. Built upon the robust Intel® Z790 chipset and LGA 1700 socket, it supports 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors—as well as Pentium® Gold and Celeron® CPUs—making it a versatile solution for workstations or high-performance setups.

⚙️ Power Design & Cooling

Equipped with MSI’s 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System featuring 55 A DrMOS and dual 8‑pin CPU power connectors, the board provides stable power delivery and superior Core Boost performance. Surrounding the VRM is an extended heatsink with high‑end thermal pads (7 W/mK) and integrated M.2 Shield Frozr to control temperatures under heavy loads.

🧠 Memory & Overclocking

Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 192 GB of memory, with overclocked speeds exceeding DDR5‑7000 MHz (1DPC, single-rank) and strong performance at lower configurations (e.g., DDR5‑5600+ at 2DPC). Features include Intel® XMP 3.0 and MSI Memory Boost to ensure efficient, high-frequency operation.

📦 Expansion & Storage

• PCIe Slots:

  • 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU lane)

  • 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (chipset)

  • 1 × PCIe 3.0 x16 (chipset)

  • 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1 (chipset)

• M.2 + SATA:

  • Four M.2 slots:

    • M.2_1 (CPU): PCIe 4.0 x4

    • M.2_2/3/4 (chipset): three support PCIe 4.0 x4; two also support SATA

  • Six SATA III ports with support for RAID 0/1/5/10 on both SATA and M.2 devices

🌐 Networking & Connectivity

• LAN: Intel® i225-V 2.5 GbE provides fast, reliable wired networking.

• Wireless: Integrated Intel® Wi‑Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 offers multi‑band wireless connectivity and robust peripheral support.

• USB Ports:

  • Rear: 4 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type‑A, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type‑C.

  • Front-panel headers for additional expansion (USB 2.0, USB 3.x, USB Type‑C)

🎨 Display & Audio

Supports onboard video via HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 (dependent on CPU GPU) for up to 4K@60 Hz output . Audio handled by Realtek ALC897 7.1‑channel codec with PCB isolation and high-quality caps.

🛠 Build Features & BIOS

• PCB: 6‑layer, 2 oz thickened copper board ensures signal integrity and power stability.

• MSI UEFI BIOS: Comprehensive control with tools like Core Boost, Memory Boost, and support for MSI Center and Intel® Extreme Tuning Utility.

• Convenience: EZ Debug LEDs, flash BIOS button, multiple fan headers (CPU, pump, system), TPM header, RGB/ARGB headers, and standard front-panel connections.

🔍 Why Choose It?

• Productivity power: Robust performance with multi-core CPUs for multitasking and professional workloads.

• Future‑proofing: PCIe 5.0 graphics support and DDR5 memory headroom for upcoming upgrades.

• Networking versatility: 2.5 GbE and Wi‑Fi 6E for high-speed connectivity.

• Thermal and power reliability: High-end VRMs and cooling systems ensure stability even under sustained loads.