MSI MEG Z790 ACE Motherboard - Intel Socket 1700

MEG Z790 ACE
Lustrous Aesthetics, Pure Performance
The MEG Z790 ACE exudes elite aesthetics with subtle variations in its black finishing and finely-detailed gold motifs.

Developed to unlock the full gaming potential of the Intel Z790 chipset and 13th gen processors by combining elite hardware system support and premium durability, the MEG Z790 ACE is an outstanding E-ATX platform for extreme settings in terms of overclocking the processor, memory, and graphics card at the highest level.

• Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors (LGA 1700)
• 24 Duet Rail Power System with 105A Smart Power Stage
• 4 x DDR5 DIMMs with Memory Boost: Dual Channel (128GB Max. / 7800MHz OC)
• 2 x PCI-e 5.0 x16, 1 x PCI-e 4.0 x16 slots (AMD Multi-GPU supported)
• Lightning Gen5 & Gen4 M.2 slots with double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr
• 7.1 HD Audio with Audio Boost 5 HD
• Dual front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 20Gbps ports (includes single 60W PD)
• Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2, and Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports

Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors
The MEG Z790 ACE motherboard supports 12th &13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors.
Form Factor: E-ATX
Socket Type: LGA 1700
Chipset: Intel Z790

24+1+2 Duet Rail Power System with 105A SPS
With its dual 8-pin power connectors and exclusive Core Boost technology, the MEG Z790 ACE is engineered to handle maximum CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:
1. Digital PWM IC
2. 24-Phase Duet-Rail CPU Power (Smart Power Stage / 105A)
3. 1-Phase GT Power
4. 2-Phase AUX Power

Extreme Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features stacked fin array heatsinks, MSI direct-touch cross heat pipes, 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads with extra choke thermal pads for improved thermal dissipation, and advanced Frozr AI software support.

PCB Cooling: Premium 8-layer server-grade printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper and aluminium improves heat dissipation & reliability.

SSD Cooling: Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr prevents thermal throttling and protects SSDs.

System Cooling: Connect and synchronize cooling with strategically placed pin-headers - including dual pump-fan headers.

Chipset Cooling: Includes an enlarged heatsink.

4 x DDR5 Dual Channel (7800 MHz OC)
Memory Boost: A fully-isolated DDR circuit delivers pure data signals for optimal gaming and overclocking performance.

XMP profiles in MSI BIOS are MSI OC LAB optimized and can be easily enabled with auto power settings for optimized memory speed and stability.

*1DPC 1R Max. overclocking frequency 7800+ MHz, supports Intel XMP.

2 x Fortified PCI-e 5.0 x16 Slots
MSI PCI Express Steel Armor slots are secured to the motherboard with extra solder points to support the weight of heavy graphics cards. When every advantage in games counts, Steel Armor also shields the point of contact from electromagnetic interference:

2 x PCI-e 5.0/4.0/3.0 x16 slots* (with Steel Armor**, AMD Multi-GPU supported)
1 x PCI-e 4.0/3.0 x16 slot*

*Supports x16/x0, x8/x8
**MSI Surface Mount Technology (SMT) solder welding improves signal clarity.

Gen5 & Gen4 M.2 Connectors
The MEG Z790 ACE motherboard features MSI's Gen5 & Gen5 M.2 slots:
1 x Gen5 x4 128Gb/s slot
4 x Gen4 x4 64Gb/s slots

DIY Friendly Design
MSI MEG Z790 ACE motherboards feature patented tool-free M.2 Shield Frozr covers as well as EZ M.2 clips for DIY friendly M.2 SSD installation & upgrades.

Magnetic M.2 RGB Cover: A magnetic M.2 cover (M_1 slot) makes installing storage easy, and features MSI-patented wireless RGB lighting.

EZ M.2 Clip: Install or replace M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly without ever having to hunt for a screwdriver.

Wi-Fi 6E & Thunderbolt 4 Ports
Dual 2.5G LAN: Dual Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controllers deliver a premium network gaming experience.

Wi-Fi 6E: Features the latest Wi-Fi 6E module (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.2 technology.

Dual Thunderbolt 4 Ports: Support true 40Gbps transfer rates and 8K display support.

HD Audio: 7.1-Channel USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 HD & S/PDIF output.

MEG Z790 ACE Motherboard - Data Sheet