MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WiFi

MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WiFi is a feature-rich motherboard built for modern AMD or Intel platforms. It provides robust power delivery for overclocking, multiple M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 support, and comprehensive connectivity including USB 3.2, onboard Wi-Fi, and 2.5G LAN. A reliable foundation for any high-performance desktop build.

Specifications

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Expert Review

MSI MPG Z790 Carbon WiFi remains one of the best-selling Z790 boards. 19+1+1 phase VRM with 90A power stages handles i9-14900K with ease. DDR5 support to 7600MHz or DDR4 support. PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and M.2 support. WiFi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3. 2.5Gb Ethernet. Premium audio with Audio Boost 5. EZ M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks. Carbon fiber aesthetic with customizable RGB. MSI Center software suite. EZ Debug LEDs. Pre-mounted I/O shield. Excellent thermal design. Great for 13th and 14th gen Intel builds. Proven reliability.