MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI
MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI

AWARDS

MSI MAG Case with MIS Products

unite as one

The MAG series fights alongside gamers in pursuit of honor.
With added military-inspired elements in these gaming products, they were reborn as the symbol of sturdiness and durability.

EXCLUSIVE FEATURE
THERMAL SOLUTION
CONNECTIVITY

EXCLUSIVE FEATURES

Core Bost Technology

Core Boost Technology

Sever Grade PCB

Sever Grade PCB

Direct 16+1+_1 Power Phases with 90A SPS

16 Phases Mirrored Power Arrangement with 90A SPS

Steel Armor

Steel Armor

premium thermal solution

Extended Heatsink

Extended Heatsink

M.2 Shield Frozr

M.2 Shield Frozr

Pump Fan Support

Pump Fan Support

Heatsink  with 7W/mK Thermal Pad

Heatsink with 7W/mK Thermal Pad

HIGH-SPEED TRANSMISSION

2.5G Network Solution

2.5G Network Solution

Wi-Fi 6E

Wi-Fi 6E

Memory Boost

Memory Boost

Lightning Gen 5

Lightning Gen 5

HARDWARE

Hardware
  • cooling
  • Power Solution
  • Diy Friendly
  • cooling overview
  • Fully Fan Control
  • Water Cooling
  • System Cooling

Cooling Overview

msi MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4
 cooling overview mobile
  1. Extended Heatsink

    Extended Heatsink enlarges the surface of heat dissipation, ensuring even high-end processors to run in full speed.

  2. M.2 Shield Frozr

    Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.

  3. Heavy Plated VRM HeatsinkThe VRM heatsink covers the upperMOS and helps dissipate the heat.
  4. 7W/mK Thermal Pad &Additional Choke Pad

    High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performance.

Fully Fan Control

CONTROL IN ONE CLICK
FROZR AI COOLING
AUTO DETECT YOUR FAN

MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans in BIOS and software with a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.

msi fully control software

Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.

msi ai cooling feature

MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.

msi auto detect your fan

OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.

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— TESTED TO WORK BEST WITH —
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DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT

Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.

icon fan

FOR CPU COOLER

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FOR WATERBLOCK COOLER

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FOR TOP SYSTEM FAN

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FOR FRONT SYSTEM FAN

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FOR REAR SYSTEM FAN

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front system fan
MSI Motherboard
  • STRUCTURE
  • PCB DESIGN
  • MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

16 PHASES MIRRORED POWER ARRANGEMENT WITH 90A SPS

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a premium VRM design built with a total of 16 Phases Mirrored Power Arrangement with 90A SPS. Combining dual power connectors and Power Stage, MAG Z790 Series are ready for the challenge of high-end processors.

16PHASE
CORE POWERSPS / 90A
1PHASE
GT
POWER
1PHASE
AUX
POWER

DIGITALL POWER DESIGN

A fully digital power design allows for faster and undistorted current delivery to the CPU at pin-point precision.

DOUBLE POWER CONNECTORS

Two 8-pin connectors deliver adequate power even for an overclocked multi-core CPU.

CORE BOOST

Premium layout not only support the multi-core CPU, also create the perfect conditions for your CPU overclocking.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION
  • 6 PCB layers
  • IT-170 Server-grade PCB material
  • 2oz Thickened Copper

MORE FOR PERFORMANCE

1-SECOND OVERCLOCKING!
LOAD-LINE CALIBRATION
OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION
Clear CMOS
MSI Game Boost enables one-second overclocking, giving you the performance boost you need to get more FPS.
Flash BIOS Button
What you set, is what you get. LLC makes sure your CPU voltage remains 100% stable under any load. This greatly improves stability when demanding more CPU performance.
Dual BIOS
Prevents potential short-circuit damage to the CPU and other critical components.
  • EZ M.2 CLIP
  • DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLER
  • FLASH BIOS BUTTON
  • MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY

EZ M.2 CLIP

Have trouble turning screws? MSI innovative EZ M.2 clip assist you install an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly.

EZ M.2 CLIP EZ M.2 CLIP

MSI DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLER

Once connected to the internet, MSI Driver Utility Installer will detect and present suitable drivers and utilities automatically, you can download and install with just a few clicks. Learn more

*Please ensure to connect the internet, or the Driver Utility Installer won’t launch automatically.
*MSI Driver Utility Installer will be ready in Windows 11 build 22H2.

MSI DRIVER UTILITY INSTALLER (DUI)

SYSTEM SAVER

Run into trouble when updating your BIOS or somehow corrupted it? Don’t worry, MSI motherboards offer multiple options to successfully boot your system again.

SYSTEM SAVER Flash the BIOS with only a connected power supply by following a few steps. CPU and memory not required. Leam more

MORE FOR DIY FRIENDLY

WINDOWS 11 CERTIFIED
PRE-INSTALLED I/O SHIELD
XL CLIP
EZ DEBUG LED
keep out zone
WINDOWS 11 CERTIFIED
With MSI you benefit from great compatibility and a worry-free user experience when using Microsoft Windows 11. With a true dedication to performance, our R&D team has made sure everything works as intended when using the latest version of Microsoft Windows on any MSI product.
MSI MB
PRE-INSTALLED IO background

The design protect your IO ports and makes your installation process easier and safer.

The enlarged PCI-E clip helps you swap or remove your devices easier. Keep the PCI-E slot stronger and safer.
Onboard LEDs will indicate the source of the problem so you know exactly where to look to get up and running again.
MSI motherboards circuitry ensure the case standoff keep out zones are pure and clean. Moreover, the protective paint is printed around each screw hole to prevent parts from being scratched or damaged to the motherboard.

* Please ensure to remove the unnecessary mounting stand-off when installing the motherboard into the case.

PERFORMANCE

Performance
  • Expansion
  • memory
  • Bios & software
  • LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
  • STORAGE
  • USB

Lightning Gen 5 PCI-e with Steel Armor

LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E

Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.

SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.

MSI STEEL ARMOR
REINFORCED,
HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS

Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI MPG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.

4x

lightening gen 4 m2
64 Gbps

7x

6 Gbps
MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR4 storage overview
lightning usb 20G
FRONT USB TYPE-C

DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2x2 20G

Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! MAG Z790 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.

USB FRONT TYPE-C

MSI gaming motherboards support USB Front Type-C that allows gamers to connect with the latest USB devices. Built up a system with MSI PC case to have the most convenient experience.

  • DDR5
  • XMP

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT

A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) welding process reduces the defect rate of slot solder joints, electromagnetism, and interference. Combining with exclusive Memory Boost technology allows MSI motherboards to deliver the clean and pure high-frequency DDR5 signal.

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT
LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT

EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE

The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

  • MSI CENTER
  • CLICK BIOS 5
  • AIDA64
  • RESIZABLE BAR

MSI CENTER

MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

Mystic Light
True Color
User Scenario
Hardware Monitoring
Profile Setting
Fan Center
System Diagnosis
Mystic Light
Create your own colorful masterpiece with ease. Splash any color you want with just a few clicks!
True Color
Optimized monitor’s brightness and color in several modes for different situation, you can also customize by yourself.
User Scenario
One click for setting your computer, even customize own profile as your preference.
Hardware Monitoring
Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time.
Profile Setting
Tune select motherboard settings in the OC Setting menu, where options to boost core performance and optimize system cooling are presented in an intuitive interface.
Fan Center
Assume complete control of your fans with Fan Center. Set up to four CPU temperature targets and the motherboard will adjust fan speeds automatically.
System Diagnosis
Restore and backup your MSI storage devices in one click to provide stable system usage, you can even monitor the storage status to prevent system crash or data missing.

CLICK BIOS 5

Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

EZ-mode
Advanced mode
MSI EZ Mode Pro Series MSI Advanced Mode Pro series
  • XMP

    Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

  • VMD (Volume Management Device)

    Enable direct control and management of NVMe SSDs from the PCIe bus without additional hardware adaptors.

  • M-FLASH

    Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

  • HARDWARE MONITOR

    Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

  • MEMORY TRY IT

    Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

  • SEARCH & FAVORITES

    A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

Exclusive UI of AIDA64 Extreme

MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme - MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.

RESIZABLE BAR

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

Connectivity

Connectivity
  • audio
  • mystic light
  • networking
  • Audio Boost 5

audio boost 5

  • HIGH PERFORMANCE ALC4080 AUDIO PROCESSOR
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO CAPACITORS
  • HIGH QUALITY AUDIO JACKS WITH S/PDIF
  • ISOLATED AUDIO SIGNAL
  • DE-POP PROTECTION
Msi X670 Audio Boost with AMP
Msi Z790 high quality audio capacitors
Msi x670 audio high quality audio jacks
Msi x670 audio isolated audio signal
Msi x690 Audio Boost DE-POP
  • Synchronize

EXTEND YOUR RGB EXPERIENCE WITH EASE

Add more color if you want! Mystic Light Extension pin header provides an intuitive way to control additional RGB strips and other RGB peripherals added to a system, without needing a separate RGB controller.

  • A-RAINBOW V2
  • RGB
  • AMBIENT LINK
Msi X670 motherboard with a-rainbow v2
Supports 5V Addressable RGB devices. Compatible with ARGB Gen2 / Gen1 devices.
*Gen2 device only supports 7 RGB themes
Msi X670 RGB
Supports 12V RGB devices.
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Synchronize lighting theme with compatible lighting devices.
  • 2.5G LAN & WI-FI 6E

HIGH-BANDWIDTH AND LOW-LATENCY NETWORK

MSI's premium network solution provides incredible data transfer speed for demanding users.

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msi x670 lan 2.5g wifi low-latency network
  • Wi-Fi 6E
  • Bluetooth 5.3
  • 2.5G LAN

MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI

  • Support Intel® Core™ 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors for LGA 1700 socket
  • Supports DDR5 Memory, up to 7200+(OC) MHz
  • Enhanced Power Design: 16+1+1 Mirrored Power Arrangement, dual 8-pin CPU power connectors, Core Boost, Memory Boost
  • Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slot, Lightning Gen 4 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
  • Premium Thermal Solution: Extended Heatsink Design and M.2 Shield Frozr are built for high performance system and non-stop works
  • AUDIO BOOST 5: Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
  • High Quality PCB: 6-layer PCB made by 2oz thickened copper and server grade level material
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