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MSI Z790 CARBON WIFI II Gaming Motherboard Intel 14th Gen

4.4 (47 reviews)
USB 3.2

Unleash Next-Gen Performance for Gaming Dominance The MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WiFi II Gaming Motherboard supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core processors. With Wi-Fi 7, optimized DDR5 support, and PCIe 5.0, this ATX motherboard is designed for high-performance gaming. Its unique carbon black design ...

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Overview

Unleash Next-Gen Performance for Gaming Dominance

The MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WiFi II Gaming Motherboard supports 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core processors. With Wi-Fi 7, optimized DDR5 support, and PCIe 5.0, this ATX motherboard is designed for high-performance gaming. Its unique carbon black design with Mystic Light RGB enhances your gaming setup.

  • CPU Support: 12th/13th/14th Gen Intel Core Processors
  • Socket: LGA 1700
  • Memory: DDR5 up to 7800+(OC) MHz
  • Expansion Slots: PCIe 5.0
  • M.2 Slots: Lightning Gen 5 x4
  • LAN: 2.5G LAN
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Key Features

Support Intel Core 14th/13th/12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors for LGA 1700 socket

Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7800+(OC) MHz

Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2

Enhanced Power Design: Direct 19+1+1 phases power, Core Boost, Memory Boost

2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection

Specifications

Processor Socket
LGA 1700
Supported Processors
Intel Core 14th/13th/12th Gen, Intel Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors
Memory Type
DDR5
Max Memory Speed
7800+(OC) MHz
PCIe Slot
PCIe 5.0
M.2 Slot
Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2
USB Connectivity
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Power Design
Direct 19+1+1 phases power, Core Boost, Memory Boost
Wired Network
2.5G LAN
Wireless Network
Wi-Fi 7 Solution

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers broad processor compatibility, supporting Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Processors, including Pentium Gold and Celeron for LGA 1700 socket.
  • Supports high-speed DDR5 Memory up to 7800+(OC) MHz, enabling faster data access and improved system responsiveness for demanding applications.
  • Features Lightning Fast Game experience with a PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 for rapid data transfer and reduced loading times.
  • Incorporates an Enhanced Power Design with Direct 19+1+1 phases power, Core Boost, and Memory Boost, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery for overclocking.
  • Equipped with a 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 Solution, providing an upgraded, secure, stable, and fast network connection for professional use and multimedia streaming.

👎 Cons

  • Requires an LGA 1700 socket CPU, limiting compatibility to specific generations of Intel processors.
  • The high-speed DDR5 memory support up to 7800+(OC) MHz relies on overclocking, which may require specific knowledge and compatible RAM.
  • While featuring Wi-Fi 7, users without a compatible Wi-Fi 7 router will not fully benefit from its maximum network speeds.
  • The "Enhanced Power Design" with 19+1+1 phases power is advanced, but some users may not utilize its full potential for extreme overclocking.
  • Specific details on the number of M.2 slots, SATA ports, or other expansion slots beyond PCIe 5.0 are not provided.

Frequently Asked Questions

This motherboard supports Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Processors, as well as Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors, all for the LGA 1700 socket.
The MSI Z790 CARBON WIFI II supports DDR5 Memory with overclocking speeds up to 7800+(OC) MHz.
It offers a PCIe 5.0 slot, a Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2 slot, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectivity for high-speed performance and rapid data transfer.
The motherboard features an Enhanced Power Design with Direct 19+1+1 phases power, along with Core Boost and Memory Boost technologies, to deliver stable and efficient power.
It comes with a 2.5G LAN and an advanced Wi-Fi 7 Solution, providing a secure, stable, and fast network connection for both professional and multimedia applications.