MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II Motherboard
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Manufacturer description
PRO Z790-A WIFI II: Business Elegance Designed for value-oriented creative businesses employing the Intel Z790 chipset (14th, 13th or 12th Gen Intel Core supported, LGA 1700), the MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II motherboard includes a primary PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics card slot (with Steel Armor), improved DDR5 memory module support (7800+MT/s / OC), and quadruple M.2 Gen4 storage options (3 with Shield Frozr). To ensure reliable power delivery to 14th, 13th or 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors, the MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI II is equipped with a 16 duet rail power system (80A, SPS), dual 8-pin CPU power…
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Key Features
- Intel Core 14th Gen - The PRO Z790-A WIFI II (ATX) employs a 16 Duet Rail Power System (80A, SPS) VRM for the Intel Z790 chipset (LGA 1700, Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen); The VRM features MSI Core Boost technology for improved performance
- INTEGRATED COOLING - VRM cooling features 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and an extended heatsink; Includes chipset heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr, a dedicated pump-fan cooling header & 6-layer server grade PCB with 2 oz. thickened copper
- DDR5 MEMORY, PCIe 5.0 SLOT - 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots with Memory Boost isolated circuitry for overclocking (1DPC 1R, 7800+ MT/s); Primary PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 5.0 (128GB/s) and includes Steel Armor
- QUADRUPLE M.2 CONNECTORS - Storage options include 4 x M.2 Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots with Shield Frozr to prevent thermal throttling during hyper-fast SSD access
- WI-FI 6E CONNECTIVITY - Network hardware includes a Wi-Fi 6E module with BT 5.3 & 2.5Gbps LAN controller; Rear ports include USB 20Gbps Type-C, HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, and 7.1 USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 (supports S/PDIF output)
Full Specifications
| Brand | msi |
|---|---|
| Weight | 2 oz |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| CPU Model | Core i3 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Model Name | PRO |
| Chipset Type | Intel Z790 |
| Connectivity | USB, WiFi |
| Model Number | MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II |
| Chipset Family | Intel |
| Mfr Part Number | PROZ790AWIIFII |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 8 |
| Total Usb Ports | 10 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 4 |
| Total SATA Ports | 6 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Memory Clock Speed | 7800 MHz |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years |
| Full listing title | MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors, LGA 1700-80A SPS VRM, DDR5 Memory Boost 7800+MT/s/OC, PCIe 5.0 x16, 4 x M.2 Gen4, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN |
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MSI PRO Z790-A WiFi II Motherboard, ATX - Supports Intel Core 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Processors, LGA 1700-80A SPS VRM, DDR5 Memory Boost 7800+MT/s/OC, PCIe 5.0 x16, 4 x M.2 Gen4, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN is listed on Amazon. Price, availability, shipping and returns are set by Amazon and its sellers — check the listing for current terms. SpecPicks earns a small commission on qualifying purchases — thank you for supporting independent review work.
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