MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI Motherboard (Intel LGA1700, DDR5, PCIe 5.0)

Description

The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi has earned a reputation as the default recommendation for Intel 13th and 14th Gen gaming builds, striking an exceptional balance between feature set, power delivery capability, and price that positions it as the best value in the Z790 lineup. Supporting all Intel Core processors from the Core i5-12400 through the Core i9-14900KS on the LGA1700 socket, the Tomahawk WiFi provides a stable, capable platform for any Intel gaming build across multiple budget tiers. The 16+1+1 power stage VRM with 105A stages delivers the current headroom required by the power-hungry i9-14900K without thermal throttling during sustained overclocked workloads. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 192GB with XMP 3.0 profiles up to DDR5-7200+, enabling memory speeds that push the limits of current consumer DRAM capability. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot accommodates current and next-generation graphics cards, while three M.2 slots — including one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 — provide comprehensive fast storage options. Intel’s 2.5G Ethernet controller provides low-latency network connectivity, and the Wi-Fi 6E module with Bluetooth 5.3 covers wireless networking requirements. The rear I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C at 20Gbps, multiple USB-A ports, and full audio I/O with optical output. MSI’s Click BIOS 5 interface is intuitive and comprehensive, making overclocking and system tuning accessible to builders of all experience levels. EZ Mode provides simplified setup for first-time builders, while Advanced Mode exposes the full depth of tuning options.