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Unleash the power of gaming with MEG Z790 ACE MAX. Boasting premium aesthetics featuring a sleek black finish and silver embellishments, this E-ATX gaming motherboard takes Intel®'s Next Gen and 13th Gen Core processors to new heights. With 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.
MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX EATX Socket 1700 Motherboard
CPU
| CPU Socket | Socket 1700 |
| CPU Brand | Intel |
| Installed Processors (Max) | 0 (1) |
| Supported Processor Manufacturer | Intel |
| Supported Processors | Intel Core 14th/ 13th/ 12th Gen Processors, Intel Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors |
| 64-bit Support | Yes |
| Socket | LGA1700 |
Rear Panel I/O Ports
| USB Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4/USB-C 4 1 x USB-C 3.1 7 x USB 3.1 |
| DisplayPorts | Output: Yes, via USB-C Input: 2 x Mini DisplayPort |
| RJ-45 Ports | 2 x RK-45 |
| Audio Line In Ports | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| Audio Line Out Ports | 3 x 3.5mm Jacks |
| Microphone In Port | 1 x 3.5mm Jack |
| S/PDIF Port | 1 x S/PDIF Optical Out |
| Antenna Connector(s) | 2 x SMA Antenna |
Internal I/O Connectors
| SATA Connectors | 6 x SATA III |
| USB Connectors | 2 x USB-C 3.2 headers (supports 2 ports) 2 x USB 3.0 headers (supports 4 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 ports) |
| Front Panel Connectors | 1 x Front Panel 1 x Front Audio |
| Cooling Fan Support | 1 x CPU fan header 2 x Pump fan headers 5 x System fan headers |
| Chassis Intrusion Connector | 1 x Chassis Intrusion header |
| TPM Header | 1 x TPM header |
| Power Connector Port | 1 x 24-pin ATX 2 x 8-pin EPS |
| Other Connectors | 1 x M.2 slot, Type 2280 (PCIe Gen5) 1 x M.2 slot, Type 2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen4) 1 x M.2 slot, Type 2260/2280 (PCIe Gen4) 1 x M.2 slot, Type 2260/2280/22110 (PCIe Gen4 or SATA) 1 x M.2 slot, Type 2260/2280 (PCIe Gen4 or SATA) 3 x 3-pin ARGB LED headers 1 x 4-pin RGB LED header 2 x Thermal Sensor headers 1 x Tuning Controller header |
Memory
| Memory Bus Speed | Up to 7800 MHz |
| Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Maximum RAM | 192 GB |
| Memory Slot | 4 x DIMM |
Motherboard
| Northbridge | Intel Z790 |
| RAID Supported | Yes |
| RAID Format | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| SATA Supported | Yes |
Expansion
| Number of PCI Express Slots | 2 x PCI Express 5.0 x16 slots (@ x16/x8) 1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot (@ x4) |
Graphics Device
| Integrated Graphics Supported | Yes |
Warranty
| Warranty | 3 Years |
Sound
| Integrated Sound | Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS ES9280AQ Combo DAC/HPA |
Network
| Integrated Network | Intel |
| Network Speeds Supported | Up to 2.5 Gbps |
| Wireless LAN | Yes - Wi-Fi 7 |
| Wireless Network Speed | Up to 5.8 Gbps |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.4 |
System Requirements
| Operating Systems Supported | Microsoft Windows 11 |
System
| Software Included (may be trial or restricted) | Yes |
| Drivers | Yes |
Physical
| Form Factor | E-ATX Motherboard |
| In The Box | Motherboard Wi-Fi Antenna USB Drive Cable Stickers 4 x SATA Cables Rainbow RGB LED Extension Cable 1 to 2 RGB LED Extension Y Cable ARGB & Fan Extension Y-Cable Shout-out Flyer 2 x DP to Mini DP Cables EZ Front Panel Cable 2 x Thermistor Cables M.2 Screws / Standoff Sets / EZ M.2 Clips Quick Installation Guide EU Regulatory Notice |
| Width | 277 mm |
| Length | 305 mm |
Key Features
| RDIMM Memory Supported | No |
| RDIMM Memory Required | No |
| Wireless Network | Yes |
| Motherboard Width | 277 mm |
| Motherboard Height | 305 mm |
| mSATA Supported | No |
| U.2 Supported | No |
| Main Colour | Black |
| Memory Channel | Dual |
| On-board Audio Type | 7.1 |
| Number of SATA Ports | 6 port(s) |
| Number of USB Ports | 8 port(s) |
| USB 3.0 Support | Yes |
| Multi GPU Support | No |
| VGA Connection | No |
| DVI Connection | No |
| HDMI Connection | No |
| DisplayPort Connection | Yes |
| Motherboard Form Factor | EATX |
| Motherboard (EPS) Power Connectors | 2 x 8-Pin |
| Motherboard Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Thunderbolt | Yes |
| Motherboard Model | MSI MEG Z790 ACE |
| WiFi Speed | 5800 Mbps |
| USB 3.1 Support | Yes |
| Internal USB3.0 Header | Yes |
| M.2 Support | Yes |
| On-board RGB Control | MSI Mystic Sync |
| RGB Header Type | 3-Pin ARGB |
| Addressable RGB | Yes |
| Internal USB Type-C Header | Yes |
| Power Requirement (auto) | 100 W |
| Max Memory Speed Supported (Non-overclocked) | 5600 MT/s |
| Max Memory Speed Supported (overclocked) | 7800 MT/s |
| CPU Power Pins (female) | 16 |
| Total M.2 Slots | 5 |
| Maximum NVMe M.2 ports | 5 |
| Maximum SATA M.2 ports | 1 |
| SATA ports | 6 |
| No. of front USB2.0 ports supported | 4 |
| No. of front USB3.0 ports supported | 4 |
| No. of front USB-C ports supported | 2 |
Item Details
| Manufacturer | MSI |
| Manufacturer Code | MEG Z790 ACE MAX |
| EAN | 4711377134620 |
| UPC | 824142336649 |
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