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The MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI is an ATX LGA 1700 motherboard designed for Intel Z790 chipsets, supporting DDR5 memory up to 7200 MT/s and a maximum capacity of 192 GB across four slots. It features comprehensive connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, and multiple USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 and USB 2.0 headers, alongside six SATA III ports and four M.2 slots for flexible storage configurations including RAID support. This motherboard is well-suited for building a high-performance gaming or enthusiast PC, offering robust power delivery, extensive cooling options with seven 4-pin fan headers, and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the latest graphics cards.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play. Available from $219.95.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
Common Failure Modes
Physical damage during installation (bent pins) is the most common failure. Component failure like VRM burnout happens rarely unless aggressively overclocking.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play.
Motherboards usually last the life of the PC. Capacitors are the main wear component.
The MSI Z790 GAMING PLUS WIFI ATX LGA 1700 Motherboard is available at bhphoto, starting at $219.95.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
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