The MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI is a feature-rich ATX motherboard designed for Intel processors and built around the Intel Z790 chipset. It fits the LGA 1700 socket and is compatible with Intel Celeron and Intel Pentium Gold processor series. The board supports up to 128GB of DDR5 memory across four slots, with clock speeds ranging from 4800 up to 7000 MHz, making it a solid foundation for a modern and capable system build.
Connectivity and Expansion
The MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI offers extensive connectivity options to meet a wide range of user demands. It includes four M.2 slots and six SATA III connectors for flexible storage configuration. For display output, the board features one HDMI 2.1 port and one DisplayPort 1.4 output. USB connectivity is well covered with USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, along with multiple internal headers for front panel expansion.
Networking and Audio
Staying connected is straightforward with the built-in 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port alongside Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) wireless support and Bluetooth 5.3. These options together provide fast and reliable wired and wireless network performance. On the audio side, the board uses a Realtek ALC897 chip delivering 7.1 channel audio output, complemented by a front panel audio connector and S/PDIF output. The board also comes bundled with software including MSI Center, Intel Extreme Tuning Utility, CPU-Z MSI GAMING, Norton 360 Deluxe and AIDA64 Extreme MSI Edition.
Product number manufacturer:
PRO Z790-P WIFI
Audio
BIOS
Connectivity
USB 3.2 (Gen 1) type A ports:
2
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type A ports:
1
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) type C ports:
1
Graphics
Parallel processing technology support:
Not supported
Internal I/O
Front panel audio connector:
USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors:
1
USB 3.1 (Gen 1) header(s):
4
Memory
Supported memory clock speeds:
4800,5000,5200,5400,5800,6000,6400,6600,6800,7000 MHz
Networking
Network technology (wired):
802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Packaging content
DriversMSI CenterIntel Extreme Tuning UtilityCPU-Z MSI GAMINGNorton 360 DeluxeAIDA64 Extreme - MSI Edition
Physical characteristics
Processor
Compatible processor series:
Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® Gold
Technical details
Solid MOBO with size concern
Solid MOBO but can cause fitment issue with its top heatsink in smaller cases
Csaba Adam Csosz | Reviewed on: 03-06-2025 | via Trusted Shops
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