Refurbished - MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI

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Refurbished - MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI

The MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard, featuring the Intel Z790 chipset and an Intel 1700 socket, provides a high-performance solution for builds with 14th, 13th and 12th generation Intel Core processors in an ATX format. The board has four slots for DDR5 memory with overclocking support up to 7200MHz, and expansion options including two PCIe x16 slots with PCIe 5.0 support and four M.2 connectors with Lightning Gen 4 x4. The board is equipped with a premium 16+1+1 phase power delivery with a 90A Smart Power Stage and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, guaranteeing stable operation even under heavy loads.

Chipset

Intel Z790

Chipset
Socket

Intel 1700

Socket
Format

ATX

Format
Memory type

DDR5

Memory type
RAM slots

4×

Number of RAM slots

Key features of the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard

  • Support for 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel Core processors with advanced 16+1+1 phase power delivery with 90A SPS and dual 8-pin connectors with Core Boost and Memory Boost technologies
  • DDR5 memory up to 7200MHz with SMT technology, 4 slots with a maximum capacity of 256GB, Intel XMP 3.0 support
  • PCIe 5.0 slot with Steel Armor and SMT technology, 4 Lightning Gen 4 M.2 slots with speeds up to 64Gbps, and 7 SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Advanced cooling with an extended aluminium VRM heatsink, M.2 Shield Frozr, 7W/mK thermal pads, and a dedicated connector for water cooling
  • Intel Wi-Fi 6E with speeds up to 2.4Gbps, Bluetooth 5.3, and low-latency Intel 2.5G LAN
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard

Power and cooling for maximum performance

The Mirrored Power Arrangement, with a total of 16 phases supplying the processor core, uses 90A Smart Power Stage components which, together with dual 8-pin CPU connectors, ensure sufficient power for even the most demanding processors. The extended VRM heatsink covers the upper MOSFETs and uses high-quality 7W/mK thermal pads, including additional pads on the chokes. The board is optimised for water cooling with a dedicated water pump pin header supporting up to 3A, which gives you full control over the pump speed. Strategically placed fan connectors, including a separate pump header, make integration with MSI cooling systems easy.

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard

Next-generation memory support and storage

Four DDR5 slots with SMT technology minimise electromagnetic interference and support overclocking up to 7200MHz, thanks to Memory Boost technology and Intel XMP 3.0 profiles. The maximum system memory capacity reaches 256GB with support for dual-controller dual-channel mode. For data storage, the board offers four M.2 slots with Lightning Gen 4 x4 support, with one M.2 slot connected directly to the processor and the others to the chipset, all capable of using the PCIe 4.0 x4 interface. Seven SATA III ports with a speed of 6Gb/s complement the storage options with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for both SATA and NVMe devices.

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard

Expansion slots and graphics support

Two PCIe x16 slots with an x16/x4 configuration include a primary slot with full PCIe 5.0 support connected to the processor, which uses SMT technology for a clean signal and features a reinforced Steel Armor construction with additional solder points to securely hold heavy graphics cards. The secondary PCIe x16 slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset. A single PCIe x1 slot with PCIe 3.0 expands the options for connecting peripherals. The processor's integrated graphics can be used via the HDMI 2.1 port.

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard

Ports

Storage

  • Number of SATA III: 7
  • Number of M.2: 4
  • 4× M.2 Slot 1: M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
  • Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10

USB ports

  • Internal USB 2.0: 4
  • Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2
  • Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
  • Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
  • Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 4
  • Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2: 1
  • Rear USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1

Graphics

  • HDMI 2.1
  • DisplayPort 1.4
  • Graphics outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort

Audio

  • Number of channels: 7.1
  • Rear connectors: 5× 3.5mm Jack, Optical S/PDIF

Other

  • Rear: Clear CMOS button, Flash BIOS button, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gbps, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth antenna
  • Power: 1× 24-pin, 2× 8-pin
  • Cooling: 1× CPU Fan, 1× Pump Fan, 6× System Fan (PWM)
  • Internal: Chassis Intrusion Sensor, RGB LED, TPM 2.0
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Choosing a motherboard

When choosing a motherboard (also known as a mainboard), it's important to pay close attention to the motherboard's socket type, form factor, and chipset. These are the most crucial parameters, ensuring the board is compatible with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of processor, while the other connectors will dictate which components you'll need for your future PC build.

Specifications

Socket and chipset

Socket Intel 1700
Chipset Intel Z790

Format & functions

Basic functions Bluetooth, Integrated network card, Integrated sound card, PCI Express 3.0, PCI Express 4.0, PCI Express 5.0, For CPU with integrated GPU, Wi-Fi

Memory

Design DIMM
Connection Mode dual-channel

Advanced parameters

Advanced features RAID controller
Sound card type Realtek ALC4080
WiFi version WiFi 6E
WiFi WiFi 802.11ac, WiFi 802.11n, WiFi 802.11g, WiFi 802.11b, WiFi 802.11a, WiFi 802.11ax
Bluetooth version 5.3

Connectors

External Jack, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gbps, S/PDIF, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4
Internal RGB LED Header, TPM header, USB 2.0 header, USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 header, PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16, M.2 PCIe 4.0 + SATA, Serial ATA III
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB 3.0) 4×
USB 3.1 (3.1 gen2) 5×
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 1×
M.2 slots 4×
Serial ATA III 7×

Series

Series MSI MAG Tomahawk

Compatibility

Compatible processor generation 12th generation Intel, 13th generation Intel, 14th generation Intel

Colour

Colour Black
Code:  AAz790mtwR
Warranty: 12 months
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