MSI MAG Z790 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard Intel Z790 LGA 1700 ATX
Product Technical Specification
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series | Intel Celeron,Intel Pentium Gold |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200 |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 5333 |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,PCI Express |
| Internal storage capacity | 10 |
| RAID levels | 0,5,10 |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| Internal I/O | |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 6 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| Front panel connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Features | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64,Windows 11 x64 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | EFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 304.8 |
| Depth | 243.84 |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | SATA |
Delivery Options
Economy Delivery (UK)
Fast & Tracked by Courier (UK)
With added military-inspired elements in these gaming products, they were reborn as the symbol of sturdiness and durability.
MSI motherboards let you manage speeds and temperatures for all your system and CPU fans in BIOS and software with a simplified graphical interface. You can also set up to 4 temperature targets, which will adjust the fan speeds automatically.
OPTIMIZED FOR WATER COOLING
Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market. A dedicated water pump PIN header supports up to 3 amp, giving you full control of the water pump speed. A clearly marked ‘keep-out-zone’ allows for easy and safe installation and a perfect fit.
DIY 2.0 – INTEGRATING WITH THE SYSTEM ENVIRONMENT
Connect and synchronize with MSI coolers and cases with strategically positioned pin-header locations including a dedicated pump-fan header.
Detecting CPU & GPU temperatures and automatically adjusting fan duty of system fans to a proper value by adopting MSI AI ENGINE.
MSI fan headers automatically detect fans running in DC or PWM mode for optimal tuning of fan speeds and silence. Hysteresis also makes your fans spin up fluently to make sure your system stays silent, no matter what.
LIGHTNING GEN 5 PCI-E
Doubling over the previous generation, the bandwidth of a x16 interface can reach 128GB/s.
SMT PCIE 5.0 SLOT
The advanced SMT(Surface Mount Technology) PCIE slot diminish interference and electrical noise, fully support the PCI-E 5.0 signal.
REINFORCED,
HEAVY SOLDERED CONNECTIONS
Secure to the motherboard with extra solder points and support the weight of heavy graphics cards.
FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE
MSI MPG series motherboards support all the latest storage standards, which allows users to connect any ultra-fast storage device. Start games faster, load levels faster and have a real advantage over your enemies.
DOUBLE BANDWIDTH WITH LIGHTNING USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 20G
Using USB 3.2 devices has never been faster! MPG X670 series motherboards offer a wide variety of options to connect and boost your USB devices, offering never before seen USB speeds up to 20Gb/s when connecting the Rear USB Type-C.
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series | Intel Celeron,Intel Pentium Gold |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Memory | |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC | Yes |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 4800,5200,5400,5600,5800,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200 |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) | 5333 |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2,PCI Express |
| Internal storage capacity | 10 |
| RAID levels | 0,5,10 |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| Internal I/O | |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA II connectors | 6 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| Front panel connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n),Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Features | |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64,Windows 11 x64 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | EFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 304.8 |
| Depth | 243.84 |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | SATA |
Buykingston order despatch times:
We will despatch your order the very same day if we receive cleared payment by 12:00 pm Mon-Fri.
These delivery estimates apply when you order up to 12:00 pm Mon-Fri (excluding public holidays).
We charge a one off delivery cost as outlined below regardless of how many items you order or the weight of your order.
Estimated delivery times are provided to us by the respective delivery companies. We pass this information onto you, the customer.
Despatch times do not apply to UK public holidays.
Estimated delivery times are taken from the next available working day available for delivery. For example if an order was despatched on a working Wednesday by 3pm, the first available working day for delivery would be Thursday provided you placed your order by 3pm on the Wednesday. If the next available weekday is a UK bank holiday/public holiday then your order will be despatched on the next available working day.
Our warehouse reserves the right to upgrade the delivery method you select on your order.
Our available delivery options*
Contact us for a shipping quote.
*All delivery times are estimated unless stated.
Product Returns Note
Buykingston offers a simple, hassle-free returns policy. If for whatever
reason you are not happy with the item purchased, you can return it to us
within 14 days of receipt for a refund. This applies to items purchased
direct through Buykingston only.
Our 14 Day Returns Money Back Guarantee:
For items returned in resaleable condition, with all original packaging. If
an item has been opened for inspection but shows signs of use beyond that, a
deduction may apply to reflect the reduced value — see our full
Terms & Conditions
(Section 12) for details.
Some items are excluded from our money-back guarantee unless they have developed a fault. These include:
- Headphones
- Earphones
- Custom made and designed products, such as flash memory products with
custom logos on them, e.g. USB flash drives and memory cards with your own
logo
Returns FAQs
What is your returns criteria?
14 days from date of receipt, or expected date of receipt on non-tracked
items.
How do I go about returning my order?
Please contact us
via our contact page with your order number. We will provide you with an RMA
number and return instructions, including your return deadline and whether a
freepost label applies to your order.
Do I need to contact you before returning my order?
Yes, to obtain an RMA number before sending anything back.
Does my item have to include its original packaging?
Yes, to qualify for our 14 day money-back guarantee. For faulty items, we
understand you may no longer have the original packaging.
Who pays for return postage?
If your item is faulty, damaged, or not as described, we cover reasonable
return postage, or provide a freepost label where available. If you are
returning an item for another reason (including simply changing your mind),
you are responsible for return postage unless we have expressly confirmed a
freepost label in your RMA email — we recommend using a tracked and
insured service for items of significant value.
Who deals with the warranty on a faulty item?
We will. In some circumstances we may ask you to contact the manufacturer
directly for assistance.
Please ensure you have read and comply in full with Sections 11–13 of our Terms & Conditions.