Really top class!
Very complete and very well finished, it's excellent value for money and I can't recommend MSI highly enough - it's always top quality!
Designed to accommodate 12th, 13th and 14th generation Intel Core hybrid processors on Intel LGA 1700 sockets, the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI motherboard will provide a solid foundation for a configuration focused on Gaming, Streaming, intensive multitasking or multimedia creation.
ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z790 Express Motherboard - 4x DDR5 - M.2 PCIe 5.0 - USB 3.2 - PCI-Express 5.0 16x - LAN 2.5 GbE - Wi-Fi 7/Bluetooth 5.4
Designed to host 12th, 13th and 14th generation Intel Core hybrid processors on Intel LGA 1700 sockets, the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI motherboard will serve as a solid foundation for a Gaming, Streaming, intensive multitasking or creative configuration.The MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI motherboard will provide a solid foundation for a configuration focused on gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking or multimedia creation. It's the ideal solution for designing a high-performance, high-end PC.
General information |
Product name |
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI |
Brand |
MSI | |
Model |
MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI | |
Processor |
Processor support |
Intel 1700 |
Number of CPUs supported |
1 | |
Chipset |
Chipset |
Intel Z790 Express |
Memory |
Memory format |
4 X DIMM 288 pins (DDR5) |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR5 7800 MHz | |
DDR5 7600 MHz | ||
DDR5 7400 MHz | ||
DDR5 7200 MHz | ||
DDR5 7000 MHz | ||
DDR5 6800 MHz | ||
DDR5 6600 MHz | ||
DDR5 4800 MHz | ||
DDR5 5000 MHz | ||
DDR5 5200 MHz | ||
DDR5 5400 MHz | ||
DDR5 5600 MHz | ||
DDR5 5800 MHz | ||
DDR5 6000 MHz | ||
DDR5 6200 MHz | ||
DDR5 6400 MHz | ||
Memory type |
DDR5 | |
Memory technology |
Dual Channel | |
Maximum RAM capacity per slot |
48 GB | |
Maximum RAM capacity |
192 GB | |
Graphic |
Integrated graphics controller |
No |
Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU |
Yes | |
Graphics chipset |
None | |
Expansion slots |
Graphic connector(s) |
1 X PCI Express 4.0 x16 (x4) |
1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16 | ||
Number and Type of slots |
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x1 | |
Multi-GPU type |
None | |
Audio |
Audio Chipset |
Realtek ALC4080 |
Number of audio channels |
8 | |
Network |
Number of ports/Ethernet controler |
1 X Integrated Intel - 2.5 GbE |
Network standard(s) |
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE) | |
Bluetooth 5.4 | ||
Wi-Fi 7 | ||
Wi-Fi |
Yes | |
Storage |
RAID supported |
Yes |
Hard drives connectors |
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 5.0 x4 | |
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s | ||
8 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3) | ||
2 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 | ||
Number of M.2 slot(s) |
4 | |
Supported RAID Modes |
10 | |
5 | ||
1 | ||
0 | ||
Connectivity |
Motherboard connector location |
Standard connectors (on the motherboard) |
Rear panel connectors |
1 X HDMI Female | |
1 X DisplayPort Female | ||
1 X USB 3.2 Type C | ||
1 X USB 3.1 Type C | ||
4 X USB 3.1 | ||
4 X USB 3.0 | ||
1 X RJ45 Female | ||
BIOS Flash Update | ||
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical | ||
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo | ||
2 X SMA | ||
Additional connectors |
1 X LED RGB connector(s) | |
3 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s) | ||
Front panel audio | ||
Chassis intrusion | ||
2 X +12V (Power supply P8) | ||
1 X ATX 24 Pin | ||
4 X Internal USB 2.0 | ||
2 X Internal USB 3.0 | ||
1 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C | ||
1 X Thunderbolt 3 | ||
Physical characteristics |
Motherboard format |
ATX |
Length |
304.8 mm | |
Width |
243.84 mm | |
Equipment |
Advanced overclocking features |
Yes |
Use |
Gamer | |
Multimedia | ||
Office | ||
LED |
No | |
Warranties |
Commercial warranty |
Seller 3 years
|
Legal warranty |
See terms & conditions
|
|
Safety Information |
Responsible person |
MSI Computer Europe B.V |
Postal address |
Science Park Eindhoven 5706 5692 ER Son, the Netherlands | |
Electronic Address |
gpsr@msi.com |
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Product referenced on 17 Oct 2023
Very complete and very well finished, it's excellent value for money and I can't recommend MSI highly enough - it's always top quality!
I had a little trouble installing Windows 11 because the network card drivers were not recognised. However, the problem was quickly solved thanks to a small line of code in the Windows command prompt. Since then, the motherboard has been running smoothly and I'm happy with it.
Frankly, the MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI motherboard was a great surprise! What I liked best was the ease of installation and the connectivity options. The built-in WiFi is super-fast and stable, which meant I could say goodbye to bulky cables. It really enhanced my experience, especially when I wanted to keep my setup clean and organised.
I chose this model because I was looking for a reliable motherboard that was compatible with the latest generations of Intel processors, and that offered a good balance between performance and functionality. And honestly, it far exceeds my expectations. The numerous port options, the M.2 slots for SSDs, and the easy BIOS settings really made my life easier.
The strong points? Clearly, the build quality, the ultra-complete connectivity (WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2), and the impeccable thermal management. What's more, the RGB lighting is a nice little bonus that adds style to my tower. The only minor weak points are perhaps the price, which remains a little high, and the documentation, which could be a little more detailed. But all in all, I'm really pleased with my choice!
A sober and efficient motherboard that performs so well.
At first I was going to use an Asus, but now I've decided to go with an rtx 4070 12GB founder edition for my top-of-the-range configuration.
+ More than satisfied for gaming
This motherboard has all the functions you need for a powerful configuration:
+ accommodates my i14900K
+ accepts 48GB DDR5 slots
+ 4 M2 slots, including 1 PCIe 5 slot
The aesthetics are spot on.
It's easy to fit, and there's no problem mounting the WaterBlock on it.
+ I'm happy with my purchase
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