MSI

MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI — 14+1+1 power phases, quad M.2 slots and 20Gbps Type-C

A full-size ATX gaming motherboard on the Intel Z790 chipset engineered for unlocked CPU overclocking. Equipped with a 14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System, four DDR5 slots reaching 7200+ MHz (O.C.), PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor, four M.2 Gen4 NVMe slots, and integrated Wi-Fi 6E plus 2.5G LAN.

MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5 retail box and ATX motherboard with Wi-Fi 6E, LGA 1700 and quad DDR5 badges
SocketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
MemoryDDR5 · 4 DIMM
Form FactorATX
WirelessWi-Fi 6E
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Board Map

Every connector, located before you unbox
MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5 top-down layout showing LGA 1700 socket, 14+1+1 VRM heatsinks, PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor and four M.2 slots
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LGA 1700 CPU Socket — Centre

Supports 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core desktop processors with unlocked K-series multiplier control.

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14+1+1 Duet Rail VRM Heatsinks — Top & Left

Heavy extended heatsinks with 7W/mK thermal pads cover the power stages for sustained turbo boost clock stability.

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4 × DDR5 DIMM Slots with Memory Boost — Right

Isolated memory circuitry supporting dual-channel DDR5 up to 256 GB and high-speed XMP profiles exceeding 7200 MT/s.

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PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor Slot — Centre

Reinforced with extra solder points to support heavy modern graphics cards with full PCIe 5.0 bandwidth.

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4 × Lightning Gen4 M.2 Slots — Across Board

Four high-speed M.2 sockets running at PCIe 4.0 x4 speed. The primary slot includes an M.2 Shield Frozr thermal heatsink.

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6 × SATA 6Gb/s Ports — Lower Right

Right-angled storage ports for large capacity SATA drives and arrays.

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Power Delivery & Thermals

What feeds the socket, and what keeps it steady
14+1+1Duet Rail Power System
Dual 8-pinCPU power connectors
Shield FrozrM.2 thermal heatsink
Wi-Fi 6ETri-band 6 GHz wireless

14+1+1 Duet Rail Power System

A robust power delivery layout that keeps 14th Gen Intel Core i7 and i9 processors running at maximum boost frequencies without throttling.

Extended Heatsink & 7W/mK Pads

Substantial aluminum heatsinks maximize heat transfer away from the MOSFETs to ensure low component temperatures during prolonged gaming.

USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)

Blazing 20 Gbps data transfers through the rear Type-C port for external NVMe drives and high-speed accessories.

Intel Wi-Fi 6E & 2.5G LAN

Tri-band wireless connectivity across 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz paired with a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet port for ultra-reliable low latency networking.

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Lane Map

Interface speed rating & capability relative to modern motherboard standards
PCIe 5.0 x16 SlotGraphics card · Steel Armor
~128 GB/s
M.2 PCIe 4.0 × 4Four NVMe drives at Gen4 speed
~64 Gb/s each
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-CRear 20Gbps reversible port
20 Gb/s
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-ARear red 10Gbps port
10 Gb/s
SATA 6 Gb/s × 6Six storage ports for SSDs/HDDs
6 Gb/s each
Intel 2.5 GbE LANHigh-speed wired networking
2.5 Gb/s
Wi-Fi 6E WirelessTri-band 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz
802.11ax
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Rear I/O Bay

Exactly what appears on the back of your case
MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI rear I/O: Flash BIOS, USB-C 20Gbps, USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and 6 audio jacks
Port inventoryEverything on the panel, counted — not in physical order
1×Flash BIOS ButtonUpdate BIOS with only a USB drive and PSU connected
1×PS/2 Combo PortKeyboard or mouse legacy input
4×USB 2.0 Type-ALow-latency connections for peripherals
1×DisplayPort 1.4Up to 4K 60Hz display output
1×HDMI 2.1Up to 4K 60Hz output with HDR
2×USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps)High-speed USB Type-A ports
1×USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)Ultra-fast red Type-A port
1×USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)Blazing 20 Gbps reversible data port
1×2.5G LAN PortIntel 2.5Gbps gaming Ethernet
2×Wi-Fi 6E Antenna SMATri-band Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.3 connectors
6×Audio Jacks7.1-channel HD Audio outputs with Audio Boost
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Will It Fit Your Build?

Check these before you add to cart
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Processor

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

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Memory

DDR5 only — 4 DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB and speeds exceeding 7200+ MHz (O.C.).

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Overclocking

Intel Z790 chipset enables multiplier overclocking for all K-series processors.

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Storage

4 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe sockets (top socket includes Shield Frozr heatsink) plus 6 SATA ports.

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Networking

Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E wireless and 2.5G LAN wired Ethernet.

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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 Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI DDR5
CPU Socket Intel LGA 1700
CPU Support 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron
Chipset Intel Z790 Express
Form Factor ATX (30.48 cm x 24.38 cm)
Power Design 14+1+1 phase Duet Rail Power System with heatsinks
Memory Slots 4 × DDR5 DIMM, dual channel
Max Memory 256 GB (up to DDR5-7200+ O.C.)
Primary Graphics Slot 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 Steel Armor
Secondary PCIe Slots 1 × PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 2 × PCIe 3.0 x1
M.2 Storage Sockets 4 × M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (M.2_1 with Shield Frozr)
SATA Ports 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s
Wireless Networking Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet LAN Intel 2.5 Gbps LAN
Audio Realtek ALC897 7.1-Channel HD Audio with Audio Boost
Rear USB Ports 1x USB-C 20Gbps, 1x USB 3.2 10Gbps, 2x USB 3.2 5Gbps, 4x USB 2.0
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Technical & Policy Q&A

Common questions about this motherboard
Can I overclock Intel K-series CPUs on the MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI?+
Yes, because this motherboard is built on the Intel Z790 chipset, CPU multiplier overclocking is fully unlocked for all Intel K and KF series processors (such as i5-14600K, i7-14700K, and i9-14900K).
How many M.2 NVMe SSDs can I install on this motherboard?+
You can install up to four M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSDs simultaneously. The primary slot includes MSI's M.2 Shield Frozr heatsink to prevent high thermal throttling under load.
What Wi-Fi standard is included on this board?+
It includes an Intel Wi-Fi 6E module operating across the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands for low latency wireless connectivity and high throughput, paired with Bluetooth 5.3.
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 ↗.
What payment and installment plans are available in Egypt?+
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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 ↗.