MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 Title

MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 employs silver white color scheme to show off different personality and identity. Besides being stylish, it is also powerful.

MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 mainboard base image

AWARDS

MSI MPG z790 edge wifi ddr4 motherboard with MSI components

BE AHEAD, POP YOUR STYLE

The MPG series brings out fashionable products by showing extremely unique styles and expressing a conceited attitude towards the challenge of the gaming world. With extraordinary performance and style, the MPG series defines the future of gaming fashion.

THERMAL SOLUTION
CONNECTIVITY
DIY FRIENDLY

PREMIUM THERMAL SOLUTION

MSI Z790 edge wifi ddr4 cooling features
Extended Heatsink with Heat-pipe Extended Heatsink with Heat-pipe

Extended Heatsink with
Heat-pipe

M.2 Shield Frozr

M.2 Shield Frozr

7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads

7W/mK MOSFET Thermal Pads

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink

Enlarged Chipset Heatsink

HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION

Z790 edge wifi ddr4 High speed features
2.5G LAN

2.5G LAN

Lightning USB 20G

Lightning USB 20G

Latest Wi-Fi 6E

Latest Wi-Fi 6E

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-E

Latest DDR5 Memory

Memory Boost

5x PCI-E 4.0 M.2 Slots

5x PCI-E 4.0 M.2 Slots

EASY TO USE, STABLE AND DURABLE

msi Z790 edge wifi ddr4 stable features
Pre-installed I/O Shield

Pre-installed I/O Shield

Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr

Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr

Steel Armor

Steel Armor

16+1+1 Phases VRM Power 16+1+1 Phases VRM Power

16+1+1 Phases VRM Power

8-Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper

6-Layer Server Grade PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper

HARDWARE

Hardware
  • cooling
  • Power Solution
  • Diy Friendly
  • cooling overview
  • Fully Fan Control
  • System Cooling
  • Water Cooling

Cooling Overview

MSI Z790 edge wifi ddr4 Cooling Overview
  1. Extended Heatsink

    Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation, ensuring even high-end processors to run in full speed.

  2. Direct Touch Heat-pipe

    Connecting two MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.

  3. M.2 Shield Frozr

    Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

  4. 7W/mK Thermal Pad

    High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performance.

  5. Enhanced M.2 Thermal

    Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Enlarged heatsink desing keep PCIe 5.0 M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling.

  6. Enlarged PCH Heatsink

    The enlarged heatsink design to reduce dust and noise as well as maintain high heat dissipation efficiency.

Fully Fan Control

CONTROL IN ONE CLICK
FROZR AI COOLING
AUTO DETECT YOUR FAN

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans in BIOS and software with a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

msi fully control software

Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

msi ai cooling feature

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

msi auto detect your fan

DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT

Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.

icon fan

FOR CPU COOLER

icon fan

FOR WATERBLOCK COOLER

icon fan

FOR TOP SYSTEM FAN

icon fan

FOR FRONT SYSTEM FAN

icon fan

FOR REAR SYSTEM FAN

Z790 edge wifi ddr4 system cooling cpu
Z790 edge wifi ddr4 system cooling Pump
Sytem cooling SYSTEM-FAN TOP FAN
front system fan
Z790 edge wifi ddr4 rear fan
MSI Z790 Edge wifi ddr4 motherboard with MSI PC Case

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

msi x670 system cooling none atx
— TESTED TO WORK BEST WITH —
msi x670 system cooling none atx support branding icons
  • STRUCTURE
  • PCB DESIGN
  • MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

16 Phase Mirrored Power Arrangement

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a premium VRM design built with a total of 16 Phases Mirrored Power Arrangement with 90A SPS. Combining dual power connectors and Power Stage, MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4 is ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

16PHASE
VCPUSPS/90A
1PHASE
GT
POWER
1PHASE
AUX
POWER

DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS

Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.

DIGITALL POWER DESIGN

A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision.

CORE BOOST

Premium layout not only support the multi-core CPU, also create the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

MSI Z790 edge wifi ddr4 OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION
  • 6 PCB layers
  • IT-170 Server-grade PCB material
  • 2oz Thickened Copper

MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Clear CMOS
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
Flash BIOS Button
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
Dual BIOS
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
  • M.2 DESIGN
  • SYSTEM SAVER
  • MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY
SCREWLESS M.2
EZ M.2 CLIP

SCREWLESS M.2 INSTALLATION

The patented design allows you to set your M.2 and Shield Frozr without the annoying screws, provides the easiest way for M.2 installation.

EZ M.2 CLIP

Have trouble turning screws? MSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.

EZ M.2 CLIP EZ M.2 CLIP

BOOT UP GUARANTEED

Run into trouble when updating your BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don’t worry, MSI motherboards offer multiple options to successfully boot your system again.

Clear CMOS
Flash BIOS Button
Clear CMOS
Restore the BIOS to the default settings – helpful in 99% of the cases to successfully boot again.
Flash BIOS Button
Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required. Leam more

MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY

WINDOWS 11 CERTIFIED
PRE-INSTALLED IO
XL CLIP
EZ DEBUG LED
EZ LED CONTROL
keep out zone
WINDOWS 11 CERTIFIED
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 11. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.
MSI Z790 Edge wifi ddr4 pre-installed io
PRE-INSTALLED IO background

The patent-pending design protect your IO ports and makes your installation process easier and safer.

MSI Z790 Edge Wifi ddr4 XL Clip
The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
A built-in LED button on the motherboard to control your light effect. Turn on/off your light in a second!
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.

* Please ensure to remove the unnecessary mounting stand-off when installing the motherboard into the case.

PERFORMANCE

Performance
  • Expansion
  • memory
  • Bios & software
  • LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
  • STORAGE
  • USB

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-e with Steel Armor

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E

Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

MSI Z790 Edge wifi DDR4 PCIE Gen5
MSI STEEL ARMOR
REINFORCED,
HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS

Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI MPG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.a

5x

lightening gen 4 m2
64 Gbps

7x

6 Gbps
MPG Z790 edge wifi ddr4 storage overview
lightning usb 20G
FRONT USB 20G type-c

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G

Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! MPG Z790 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.

MSI Z790 edge wifi ddr4 lighting usb

USB FRONT TYPE-C

MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

z790 edge wifi ddr4 type c
MSI z790 edge wifi ddr4 type-c
  • DDR4
  • XMP

a HUGE STEP OF DDR PERFORMANCE

MSI OC LAB does not merely work hard on extreme oerclocking. The XMP memory profile has great improvement on performance and efficiency for Z790. Easy to enable XMP profile with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability

MSI mpg Z790 edge wifi DDR4 LATEST DDR4 Memory

EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE

The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

  • MSI CENTER
  • CLICK BIOS 5
  • AIDA64
  • MORE FOR OPERABILITY

MSI CENTER

MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

Mystic Light
True Color
User Scenario
Hardware Monitoring
Profile Setting
Fan Center
System Diagnosis
Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!
True Color
Optimized monitor’s brightness and color in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.
User Scenario
One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.
Hardware Monitoring
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.
Profile Setting
Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.
Fan Center
Assume complete control of your fans with Fan Center. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.
System Diagnosis
Restore and backup your MSI storage devices in one click to provide stable system usage, you can even monitor the storage status to prevent system crash or data missing.

CLICK BIOS 5

Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

EZ-mode
Advanced mode
MSI EZ Mode Pro Series MSI Advanced Mode Pro series
  • XMP

    Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

  • VMD (Volume Management Device)

    Enable direct control and management of NVMe SSDs from the PCIe bus without additional hardware adaptors.

  • M-FLASH

    Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

  • HARDWARE MONITOR

    Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

  • MEMORY TRY IT

    Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

  • SEARCH & FAVORITES

    A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

Exclusive UI of AIDA64 Extreme

MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme - MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.

resizable bar
find with tile

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

Intel's Wi-Fi solution integrated with Tile's tracking technology will help you locate your PC device in no time.

Connectivity

Connectivity
  • audio
  • mystic light
  • networking
  • Audio Boost 5

audio boost 5

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF
  • DEDICATED HEADPHONE AMPLIFIER
  • ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL
  • DE-POP PROTECTION
Msi X670 Audio Boost with AMP
Msi Z790 high quality audio capacitors
Msi x670 audio high quality audio jacks
Msi x670 audio dedicated headphone ammlifier
Msi x670 audio isolated audio signal
Msi x690 Audio Boost DE-POP
  • Mystic Light

glow your pc

Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light provides you complete control of RGB lighting of your PC in one software.

msi x670 mystic light
  • 2.5G LAN & WI-FI 6E

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

msi lan 2.5g icon mai 6E wifi icon
msi z790 edge wifi lan 2.5g wifi low-latency network with natenna
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • 2.5G LAN
  • Exclusive magnetic antenna
Msi wifi low latency

MPG Z790 EDGE WIFI DDR4

  • Supports 13th /12th Gen Intel® Core™ / Pentium® / Celeron® processors for LGA 1700 socket
  • Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 5333+(OC) MHz
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Enhanced Power Design: 16+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
  • Premium Thermal Solution: Enlarged heatsink with heat-pipe, 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
  • 2.5G LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6E Solution: Upgraded network solution for professional and multimedia use. Delivers a secure, stable and fast network connection
  • AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
  • High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by server grade level material
  • Pre-installed I/O Shield: Better EMI protection and more convenience for installation
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