Motherboard MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR5 LGA1700

MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR5 is a high-end ATX motherboard for LGA1700, aimed at serious gaming and enthusiast configurations. The combination of Intel Z790 chipset, support for DDR5 up to 7200+ MHz (OC), and PCIe 5.0 x16 slot gives you a platform that keeps pace with the latest CPUs and graphics cards. The built-in WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5GbE LAN cover modern connectivity without relying on additional cards. This is a board around which you can confidently plan a long-term gaming or productivity build.

What you get

With LGA1700 and Z790 chipset, you get support for 13th and 12th generation Intel Core processors – from budget to multi-core beasts for streaming and rendering. The four DDR5 slots with a capacity of up to 128 GB and frequencies up to 7200+ MHz (OC) are ideal for high FPS at low latency and heavy applications. With 4 x M.2 slots (including one directly from the CPU, PCIe 4.0 x4) plus 7 x SATA 6 Gb/s, you can combine fast NVMe SSDs for OS and games with large SATA drives for storage or backup. The built-in WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5GbE LAN give you the choice between a stable wired link and fast wireless network, without additional adapters. Realtek ALC4080 7.1 audio provides decent sound for gaming and multimedia, without necessarily needing a separate sound card.

• Support for 13th and 12th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron for LGA1700, allowing you to choose a CPU based on budget and needs – from purely gaming to heavy multitasking.
• DDR5 memory with up to 128 GB in 4 slots and frequencies up to 7200+ MHz (OC) provides serious potential for overclocking and working with heavy projects, virtual machines, and many open applications.
• 4 x M.2 slots (including one from the CPU with PCIe 4.0 x4) plus 7 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s allow a mix of fast NVMe and large SATA drives for gaming, work, and media libraries.
• Support for RAID 0/1/5/10 on SATA provides options for higher speed, redundancy, or a balance between the two in arrays with multiple drives.
• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot from the CPU for the main graphics card, plus additional PCIe 4.0 x4 and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for expansion cards, provide flexibility for future upgrades.
• Built-in WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3, along with Intel 2.5GbE LAN, cover both fast online gaming via cable and modern wireless peripherals and networks.
• A rich set of USB: multiple USB 3.2 Gen1/Gen2 Type-A, front and rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, plus USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C on the back for very fast external drives and modern devices.
• Standard ATX form factor with 1 x 24-pin and 2 x 8-pin power connectors, providing stable power for powerful CPUs and serious configurations.

Who it is suitable for

This board is suitable if you are building a mid-range to high-end gaming PC with an idea for longevity and future upgrades – especially for 1440p/4K gaming, streaming, and heavy productivity tasks. It is also suitable for working with a lot of storage (game library, RAW video, projects), thanks to the numerous M.2 and SATA options. If you are doing an ultra-budget build and will not use DDR5 or extras like WiFi 6E and 2.5Gb LAN, there are likely more cost-effective options.

The combination of Z790, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, four M.2 slots, and modern network connectivity makes the MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI DDR5 a stable and long-term foundation for a serious gaming or work computer.