MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX Motherboard - Intel Socket 1700

MEG Z790 ACE MAX
Lustrous Aesthetics, Pure Performance
The MEG Z790 ACE MAX boasts premium aesthetics with its sleek black finish and silver embellishments. Developed to unleash maximum power, this E-ATX gaming motherboard features exceptional hardware support and durability, it thrives in extreme settings, pushing boundaries in processor overclocking, DDR5 memory, and graphics card (GPU) performance. Elevate your gaming experience with MEG Z790 ACE MAX.

• 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 (192GB Max. / 7800MHz OC)
• 2 x PCI-e 5.0 x16, 1 x PCI-e 4.0 x16 slots
• Lightning Gen5 & Gen4 M.2 slots with double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr
• Dual front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C 20Gbps (one with 60W PD)
• Dual 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 7 Solution with Bluetooth 5.4 & Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports
• 8-Channel (7.1) USB High Performance Audio with Audio Boost 5 HD

Supports Intel Core 12th & 13th Gen Processors
The MEG Z790 ACE MAX 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 MAX is able to release maximum CPU power loads to support system-demanding game settings:

• Digital PWM IC
• 24-Phase Duet Rail CPU Power (Smart Power Stage / 105A)
• 1-Phase GT Power
• 2-Phase AUX Power

Extreme Cooling Features
VRM Cooling: Features Stacked Fin Array, Direct-touch Cross Heat-pipe, Aluminum Backplate and Frozr AI software for improved thermal dissipation.

PCB Cooling: Premium 8-layer server-grade printed circuit design with 2 oz. thickened copper 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.

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**)
• 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 MAX motherboard features MSI's latest M.2 slots:

• 1 x Gen5 x4 128Gbps slot (with double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr)
• 4 x Gen4 x4 64Gbps slots (with double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr)

M.2 Shield Frozr
Even the world’s fastest SSDs will automatically slow if thermal throttling firmware detects excessively high temperatures.

M.2 Shield Frozr is MSI's most advanced thermal solution, offering the best possible protection to ensure maximum SSD transfer speed performance.

Magnetic Tool-Free M.2 Design: This patented design enables true “wire-less” RGB function, while the screwless design provides the easiest way for M.2 installation.

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

Wi-Fi 7 & Thunderbolt 4 Ports
Dual 2.5G LAN: Dual Intel 2.5Gbps LAN controllers deliver a premium network gaming experience.

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

Wi-Fi 7: Features the latest Wi-Fi 7 solution (ultra-low latency, high-bandwidth) & Bluetooth 5.4 technology.

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

MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX Motherboard - Data Sheet