MSI

MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi ProSeries Motherboard

Name: MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi ProSeries Motherboard (Supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Processors, LGA 1700, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, M.2, 2.5Gbps LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2
Brand: MSI
SKU: B0CJGQMZCY

Bottom line: The MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi ProSeries Motherboard: LGA 1700 socket runs 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core CPUs; main trade-off: DDR5 only, so no reuse of existing DDR4 kits.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

✓ LGA 1700 socket runs 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core CPUs
✓ Dual-channel DDR5 up to 6600+MHz via overclocking
✓ PCIe 5.0 slot plus M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink cooling
✓ 12+1+1 Duet Rail VRM with dual 8-pin CPU power
✓ Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5Gbps LAN onboard

Cons

✗ DDR5 only, so no reuse of existing DDR4 kits
✗ ATX size needs a full mid-tower or larger case
✗ Dual 8-pin CPU power expects a higher-wattage PSU
✗ 2.5Gbps LAN only, no onboard 5GbE or 10GbE

Manufacturer description

Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel Core Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 6600+MHz (OC) Enhanced Power Design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost

SpecPicks Verdict

SpecPicks scored MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi ProSeries Motherboard using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro motherboards category. MSI's retro motherboards lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

Supports 12th/13th Gen Intel Core Pentium Gold and Celeron processors for LGA 1700 socket
Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 6600+MHz (OC)
Enhanced Power Design: 12+1+1 Duet Rail Power System with P-PAK, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink, MOSFET thermal pads rated for 7W/mK, additional choke thermal pads and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop gaming experience
High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material

Full Specifications

Size	ATX
Brand	msi
Model	PRO Z790-S WIFI
Warranty	3 Years
UnitCount	1
ReleaseDate	2023-09-25T00:00:01Z
Manufacturer	MSI
ItemPartNumber	PRO Z790-S WIFI
Full listing title	MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi ProSeries Motherboard (Supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Processors, LGA 1700, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, M.2, 2.5Gbps LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2, HDMI/DP, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, ATX)

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MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi ProSeries Motherboard (Supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Processors, LGA 1700, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, M.2, 2.5Gbps LAN, USB 3.2 Gen2, HDMI/DP, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, ATX) is vintage hardware; the used and vintage market on eBay carries most of the live inventory. Prices and condition vary by seller and move in real time, so we link the live listing rather than quote a cached price. It also has an Amazon listing — check it for current price and availability. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.

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