MSI

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI — 16+1+1 90A SPS power, Wi-Fi 7 and full M.2 Shield Frozr

The flagship Intel Z790 gaming motherboard engineered for extreme 14th Gen Intel Core i9 overclocking. Equipped with a 16+1+1 phase 90A Smart Power Stage VRM, next-gen Wi-Fi 7, PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor, four M.2 Gen4/Gen5 sockets completely encased in Shield Frozr heatsinks, and dual USB Type-C (20Gbps + 10Gbps).

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI retail box and ATX motherboard with Wi-Fi 7 and quad DDR5 badges
SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
MemoryDDR5 · 4 DIMM
Form FactorATX
WirelessWi-Fi 7
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Board Map

Every connector, located before you unbox
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI top-down layout showing 16+1+1 90A VRM, PCIe 5.0 slot and full M.2 Shield Frozr heatsinks
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LGA 1700 CPU Socket — Centre

Supports 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors with unlocked extreme multiplier overclocking.

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16+1+1 90A SPS VRM Heatsinks — Top & Left

Heavy extended heatsinks with direct heatpipe and 7W/mK thermal pads maintain ice-cold VRMs under 300W+ CPU power draw.

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4 × DDR5 DIMM Slots with Memory Boost — Right

Supports dual-channel DDR5 up to 256 GB and extreme overclocking speeds exceeding 7800+ MT/s (O.C.).

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PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor Slot — Centre

Reinforced with extra solder points to anchor heavy flagship graphics cards with 128 GB/s bandwidth.

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4 × M.2 Sockets under Full Shield Frozr — Across PCB

Four high-speed M.2 NVMe slots (including Gen5 ready) protected by double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr thermal armor.

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8 × SATA 6Gb/s Ports — Lower Right

Expanded storage connectivity supporting mass RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 arrays.

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Power Delivery & Thermals

What feeds the socket, and what keeps it steady
16+1+190A Smart Power Stages
Dual 8-pinSolid EPS CPU inputs
Wi-Fi 7Next-Gen 320MHz wireless
Double FrozrFull M.2 heatsink coverage

16+1+1 90A SPS Power System

High-tier 90A Smart Power Stages deliver effortless current to Intel Core i9-14900K processors under maximum all-core synthetic workloads.

Next-Gen Wi-Fi 7 Wireless

Operates across 320 MHz channels on the 6 GHz band delivering up to 5.8 Gbps wireless speeds and ultra-low latency.

Full M.2 Shield Frozr Armor

Every single M.2 socket is covered with heavy aluminum heatsinks to keep Gen4 and Gen5 SSDs running at peak transfer speeds.

Dual USB Type-C (20Gbps + 10Gbps)

Features a 20 Gbps Lightning USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port and an additional 10 Gbps Type-C port on the rear panel.

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Lane Map

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot (Steel Armor)Graphics card slot
~128 GB/s
M.2 PCIe 4.0 × 4 SocketsFour NVMe slots under Shield Frozr
~64 Gb/s each
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-CRear 20Gbps reversible port
20 Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) × 5Four red Type-A + one Type-C
10 Gb/s each
SATA 6 Gb/s × 8Eight storage drive ports
6 Gb/s each
Intel 2.5 GbE LANHigh-speed wired network
2.5 Gb/s
Wi-Fi 7 WirelessUltra-fast 320MHz wireless
5.8 Gb/s
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Rear I/O Bay

Exactly what appears on the back of your case
MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI rear I/O: Dual USB-C (20G/10G), Wi-Fi 7, 2.5G LAN, Clear CMOS and audio jacks
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
Clear CMOS ButtonInstantly reset BIOS settings from rear panel
Flash BIOS ButtonFlash BIOS easily with only USB drive and PSU
DisplayPort 1.4Up to 4K 60Hz display output
HDMI 2.1Up to 4K 60Hz output with HDR
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (Blue)5 Gbps high-speed peripheral ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (Red)10 Gbps ultra-fast peripheral ports
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C10 Gbps reversible port
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)Blazing 20 Gbps reversible connection
2.5G LAN PortIntel 2.5Gbps gaming Ethernet
Wi-Fi 7 Antenna ConnectorsNext-gen Wi-Fi 7 & Bluetooth 5.4 connectors
Optical S/PDIF Out + 5 Audio Jacks7.1-channel HD Audio with digital optical out
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Will It Fit Your Build?

Check these before you add to cart

Processor

Supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core desktop processors on LGA 1700 with unlocked K-series overclocking.

Memory

DDR5 only — 4 DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB and speeds exceeding 7800+ MT/s (O.C.).

Power Stages

16+1+1 90A SPS VRM designed for heavy Intel Core i9 workloads.

Storage

4 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe sockets (all protected by Shield Frozr heatsinks) plus 8 SATA ports.

Wireless

Next-generation Wi-Fi 7 with ultra-low ping and Bluetooth 5.4.

Case

Full-size ATX form factor (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) — requires standard ATX chassis.

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Full Specification Sheet

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
CPU Socket Intel LGA 1700
CPU Support 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron
Chipset Intel Z790 Express
Form Factor ATX (30.48 cm x 24.38 cm)
Power Design 16+1+1 phase with 90A Smart Power Stages
Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual channel
Max Memory 256 GB (up to DDR5-7800+ MHz OC)
Primary Graphics Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor
Secondary PCIe Slots 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1 × PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 Storage Sockets 4 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (all with Shield Frozr heatsinks)
SATA Ports 8 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Wireless Networking Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4
Ethernet LAN Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN
Audio Realtek ALC4080 7.1-Channel USB Audio + Optical S/PDIF
Rear USB Ports 1x USB-C 20Gbps, 1x USB-C 10Gbps, 4x USB 3.2 10Gbps, 4x USB 3.2 5Gbps
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
What makes the TOMAHAWK MAX different from the standard Z790 TOMAHAWK?+
The MAX edition upgrades the wireless module to next-generation Wi-Fi 7 (up to 5.8 Gbps), enhances memory trace routing for higher DDR5 frequencies (7800+ MHz), and expands BIOS ROM capacity for future feature support.
Can this motherboard power an Intel Core i9-14900K at full load?+
Yes, with a 16+1+1 phase VRM utilizing 90A Smart Power Stages and dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, this board provides ample stable current for unlocked 14th Gen i9 processors without VRM thermal throttling.
Are all M.2 slots covered by heatsinks?+
Yes, all four M.2 NVMe slots are equipped with MSI's double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr aluminum heatsinks and premium thermal pads.
Does AHW Store update the BIOS before shipping?+
Every motherboard ships sealed in its original retail packaging with the factory BIOS. Our engineers can flash the latest vendor BIOS free of charge on request when you order a CPU with the board, which guarantees first-boot compatibility with the newest supported CPU generation.
What warranty coverage is included?+
All motherboards sold at AHW Store carry the official authorized distributor warranty with local technical support and replacement. Full terms in our Warranty Policy ↗.
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Can AHW Store build the complete PC around this motherboard?+
Yes. Our certified engineers assemble, cable-manage, flash BIOS, stress-test and tune the finished system before it ships. Start with our Custom PC Builder ↗.