MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II
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The MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II motherboard is a high-end solution for builds that feature high-end components, including DDR5 memory, ultra-fast SSDs, and Intel Core i9 processors. Based on the flagship Intel Z790 chipset, this board is designed to work with the latest Intel processors from the Alder Lake, Raptor Lake, and Raptor Lake Refresh series. Part of the premium segment of the 2024 MPG lineup, this motherboard is an ideal foundation for high-performance gaming systems.
It is designed for gaming at 2K and 4K resolutions with maximum graphics settings and active use of ray tracing. The main features of the MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II include an advanced 21-phase power subsystem, high-quality circuitry, and an advanced cooling system. Cooling is provided by several enlarged radiators, multiple heat pipes and additional thermal pads, which allows maintaining stable operation even under extreme overclocking.
The board also offers extensive expansion options. The available slots can accommodate up to five high-performance NVMe SSD drives and up to six SATA3 devices. It supports the installation of one top-end graphics card and four DDR5 RAM modules with a maximum frequency of 7800 MHz and a capacity of up to 256 GB. Despite its gaming focus, the MSI MPG Z790 CARBON WIFI II is also suitable for creating workstations designed to process audio and video content, develop software, work with game engines, train artificial intelligence and perform other resource-intensive tasks. The board is equipped with modern ports and connectors, including HDMI 2.1 and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2. It also has a network controller with a 2.5-gigabit LAN port and a wireless Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 receiver, which provides high-speed connection in the latest generation of wireless networks.
