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MSI MEG Z790 Ace

Z790 · LGA1700 · E-ATX, 12"x10.9" (304.8x276.9mm)
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General

ChipsetZ790
SocketLGA1700
Form FactorE-ATX, 12"x10.9" (304.8x276.9mm)
Supported CPU FamiliesCeleron G6000, Pentium Gold G7000, Core i-12000, Core i-13000, Core i-14000

Highlights

Memory4× DDR5 · max 256 GB · 7800 MT/s
M.2 Slots5×
GPU Slots3× x16 · PCIe 5.0
Fastest USBUSB4 (40 Gbps) · Thunderbolt 4
NetworkLAN 2.5 Gbps · Wi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.3
Power Stages24+1 phases · 105 A

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Memory

Memory TypeDDR5
Max RAM Speed7800 MT/s
Max RAM256 GB
DIMM Slots4
RAM Form FactorDIMM
ECC SupportNo

Expansion and Storage

PCIe Version5.0
PCIe x16 Slots3
PCIe x1 Slots0
PCIe Slot Modes
2× PCIe 5.0 x16 · electrical: 1× x16 + 1× x8
1× PCIe 4.0 x16 · electrical: x4
M.2 Slots
M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4 · SATA supported
M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 · SATA supported
M.2_5: PCIe 4.0 x4 · SATA supported
SATA Ports4
Highest USBUSB4 (40 Gbps)
RAID0/1/5/10

Power Delivery (VRM)

Phase Layout24+1
CPU Phases12
SoC Phases1
Amps per Phase105 A
PWM ControllerRAA229131 (max. 20 phases)
MOSFET24x 105A RAA220105 (SPS)

Connectivity and Audio

Audio CodecRealtek ALC4082, DAC (ESS ES9280AQ)
LAN ChipIntel I226-V (2.5Gb/s) x2
WirelessWi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.3
Rear I/O
7× USB 10Gbps Type-A
2× Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C)
3× DisplayPort
2× 2.5 Gbps LAN
2× Wi-Fi antenna connector
5× Audio jacks (3.5 mm)
1× S/PDIF optical out
Front Panel Headers
4× USB 2.0
4× USB-A 5Gbps
2× USB-C 20Gbps
HD Audio (front audio)
Case Fan Headers
6× 4-pin PWM fan
2× Pump (liquid cooling)
RGB Header
3× ARGB (5V 3-pin)
1× RGB (12V 4-pin)
RGB Zones
RGB
2 zones (chipset heatsink, I/O cover)
TPM HeaderYes
BIOS Chip32 MB
Dual BIOSYes
Special Features
Audio+solid capacitors
Diagnostic LED (LED indicators)
Diagnostic LED (segment display)
I/O shield integrated
Backplate
voltage measurement points
5x M.2 passive heatsink
supports AMD 2-Way-CrossFireX (x8/x8)