MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WIFI

The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WIFI, launched in October 2023, is a robust and feature-rich motherboard designed to support Intel CPUs with the Socket 1700 interface. Built on the Intel Z790 chipset, this ATX form factor board is tailored for high-performance desktop setups, offering a variety of advanced features for both enthusiasts and professionals.

Key features include a 16+1+1 power phase design, each capable of delivering 90A, ensuring stable power delivery to the CPU. The board supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 7800MHz (PC5-62400), and it accommodates up to 192GB across four DIMM slots, arranged in a dual-channel configuration. Enhanced memory performance is further supported by XMP 3.0 technology, which simplifies memory overclocking.

For expansion, the MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WIFI includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-end graphics cards, along with additional PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots. The storage interface is comprehensive, featuring four M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, and eight SATA3 (6Gb/s) ports. This setup provides extensive options for both NVMe and SATA storage devices, with RAID support for enhanced data performance and redundancy.

The motherboard offers versatile connectivity options. The rear I/O panel includes a mix of USB 3.x ports (20Gbps, 10Gbps, and 5Gbps) in both Type-A and Type-C formats, along with an RJ-45 Ethernet port supporting speeds up to 2.5Gbps, HDMI, and DisplayPort outputs. Audio is managed by the Realtek ALC4080 chipset, delivering high-fidelity 7.1-channel sound. Wireless connectivity is robust, featuring both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities.

For additional functionality and user convenience, the motherboard includes features like BIOS Flashback and Clear CMOS, multiple fan headers, RGB and ARGB headers for customizable lighting with Mystic Light technology, and dedicated headers for pumps and USB 3.1 Type-C.

The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WIFI is designed to meet the demands of modern high-performance systems, offering extensive connectivity, robust power delivery, and advanced features to ensure a reliable and versatile computing experience.