3 years ago
MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi DDR4 Intel Socket 1700 Motherboard ATX Form Factor
Box (eBay) £329.99 £269.99
The MSI Mag Z790 Tomahawk Wi-Fi DDR4 motherboard is here to support the latest 13th generation Intel processors, boasting the new intel 1700 LGA, the Mag Z790 Tomahawk Wi-Fi DDR4 is suitable for your everyday users and those who are performance fanatics. With the latest technologies, from PCIe 5.0, DDR4 support, 4x M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 x4) offering large storage options, lightning 20G USB connectivity, core and memory boost, extended heatsink design, M.2 thermal solution, EZ debug, Frozr AI cooling and fully fleshed out rear I/O.
**KEY FEATURES**
Lightning Gen 5 - The latest PCIe 5.0 solution with up to 128GB/s bandwidth for maximum transfer speed
Wi-Fi 6E - The latest wireless solution
Quadruple M.2 Connectors - Onboard quadruple M.2 connectors for the maximum storage performance
Lightning USB 20G - Built-in USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, offers 20Gbps transmission speed, 4X faster than USB 3.2 Gen 1
Extended Heatsink Design - MSI extended PWM heatsink and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed
M.2 Shield FROZR - Strengthened built-in M.2 thermal solution, Keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster
2.5G Network Solution - Featuring premium 2.5G LAN to deliver better network experience
EZ Debug LED - Easiest way to troubleshoot
Frozr AI Cooling - Detect CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjust system fan duty to a proper value
Memory Boost - Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best performance, stability and compatibility
Core Boost - With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance
Audio Boost 5 - Isolated audio with a high quality audio processor for the most immersive gaming experience
6 Layer PCB with 2oz Thickened Copper - An Enhanced PCB design provides higher performance and long lasting system stability without any compromise
**COOLING**
With its extended heatsinks that enlarge the surface area of heat dissipation to maintain the performance at heavy loads, as well as a heavy plated VRM heatsink that covers the MOS and helps dissipate heat. The M.2 thermal solution is strengthened to help keep M.2 SSD safe and ensures performance levels. To ensure a stable performance when all the cores are running at high speed the Mag Z790 Tomahawk Wi-Fi DDR4 has high-quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and additional choke thermal pads. The chipset heatsink is designed to reduce both the amount of dust and noise produced whilst capable of maintaining high efficiency of heat dissipation. With a dedicated water pump PIN header, supporting up to 3 amp, designed to support all popular All-In-One and customised water cooling solutions, giving you full control of the water pump speed.
**POWER SOLUTION**
The MAG Z790 Tomahawk Wi-Fi DDR4 Motherboard allows you to unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a VRM design that’s built with a total 16+1+1 power design, combining dual power connectors and exclusive core boost technology, this motherboard is prepared to breakthrough any heavy-duty tasks. The design of the PCB has been optimised to allow for a higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, also offering benefits for reliable circuit transmission.
**DIY FRIENDLY**
The Mag Z790 Tomahawk Wi-Fi DDR4 Motherboard is designed to make it easy for anyone to set up, with an innovative EZ M.2 clip that assists you in installing an M.2 SSD quickly and effortlessly. Once connected to an internet connection the MSI Driver Utility installer will automatically detect and present you with any suitable drivers and utilities that might fit your needs automatically. If you ever run into trouble whilst updating your BIOS, the MSI motherboards offer multiple means to successfully boot up your system again.
**PERFORMANCE**
The MSI Mag Z790 Tomahawk Wi-Fi DDR4 has lightining Gen 5 PCIe with steel armour, offering the bandwidth of a x16 interface reaching up to 128GB/s soubling the previous generation. With advanced SMT (Surface Mount Technology) the PCIe slot are designed to diminish interference and electrical noise, with full support for the PCIe 5.0 signal. The MSI Steel Armour are reinforced heavy soldered connections, this gives extra solder points to secure to the motherboard and support the weight of heavy graphics cards. Fast and ready for the future the MSI Mag Z790 Tomahawk Wi-Fi DDR4 motherboard support all of the latest storage standards, allowing users to connect any ultra-fast storage device, allowing you to start games faster, load levels quickers and have a real advantage on your opponents.
**CONNECTIVITY**
Offering a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never seen USB speeds reaching up to 20Gb/s when connected to the rear USB Type-C Port, using USB 3.2 has never felt so fast. Also, with support for a Front USB Type-C gamers will be able to enjoy connecting some of the latest USB devices.
**MYSTIC LIGHT**
With the mystic light software, you'll be able to add a splash of colour and let your PC glow. The MSI mystic light lets you create RGB lighting effects with 16.8 million colours, providing you complete control of RGB lighting on your pc in just one simple interface. With the expansion PIN header, you can add to your RGB experience with ease from RGB strips and other RGB peripherals without needing a secondary controller.
**NETWORK**
With the MSI Mag Z790 Tomahawk Wi-Fi DDR4 offers a premium network solution that provides incredible data transfer speed for those demanding users. Giving you the latest in Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5G LAN you'll be able to connect with ease.