MSI has set up a micro-site for its new Z790 MAX Series motherboards, detailing six models in the MEG, MPG, MAG, and PRO SERIES designed for 14th Gen, 13th Gen, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors. According to a press release that MSI shared, all of these motherboards feature strong power phase designs, from the flagship MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX (26 Duet Rail Power System CPU power phases with 105A SPS) to entry-level PRO Series (up to 16 DRPS CPU power phases with 80A SPS), as well as support for Wi-Fi 7, PCIe 5.0 M.2, and Screwless M.2 Shield Forzr for easier installation. New features include a JAF1 hybrid header and USB 4.0 PD100W Expansion Card with 2x USB 4.0 and 2x DisplayPort 1.4. They are joined by three new B760 motherboards: the MPG B760M EDGE TI WIFI, MAG B760M MORTAR WIFI II, and MAG B760M MORTAR II.
MSI Z790 MAX and B760 Gaming Motherboards
- MEG Z790 GODLIKE MAX
- MEG Z790 ACE MAX
- MPG Z790 CARBON MAX WIFI
- MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI
- MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI
- PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI
New MSI B760 Gaming Motherboards
In addition to such a powerful power phase design, the Z790 MAX Series motherboards have an array of innovative designs that can help cut down on the building process for users. All models across the Z790 MAX series motherboards feature the latest wireless network solution “Wi-Fi 7” which doubles the amount of bandwidth to 320MHz and up to a max theoretical speed of 5.8 Gbps. It enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across multiple frequency bands and channels to ease the traffic flow from a growing amount of wireless devices. Wi-Fi 7 improves the QAM (Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM to help boost peak transmission rate and increase its network capacity.
Z790 MAX gaming series motherboards fully support PCIe 5.0 M.2 and support Screwless M.2 Shield Forzr, making installations or upgrades more convenient. In addition, the MEG series is equipped with magnetic design, eliminating the need to reconnect the RGB cable when replacing M.2.
All MPG & MEG Z790 models will feature a brand new connection that MSI is introduction, which is called the JAF1 Header. A hybrid header allows users to gain an extra additional ARGB and Fan Header with just a single cable.
There is also an all-new USB 4.0 PD100W Expansion Card that was debuted during Computex 2023 and now it is ready for everyone to have their hands on it. The USB 4.0 PD100W Expansion Card uses a PCIe 4.0 x4 interface, offering two USB 4.0 ports and two DP 1.4 in-ports. The USB 4.0 not only provides high-speed connectivity at up to 40Gbps but it also supports a maximum of 100W of Power Delivery with compatible devices.