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4x DDR5~128GB, 1x PCI-E x 16, 1x PCI-E x 8, 5x M.2, 6x SATA, 2x USB 3.2, 4x USB 2.0, 2x USB-C
TOOL-FREE M.2 INSTALLATION
Industrial first Magnetic with patented Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr & EZ M.2 Clip provide the easiest way for M.2 Installation.
Stacked Fin Array Design
Stacked fin array design enlarges up to 50% heat dissipation, provides the maximum surface of heat dissipation.
Aluminum Cover
Fully aluminum IO cover and extended heatsink design provide the maximum surface of heat dissipation.
Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe
The U-shape dual heat-pipe connect three MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.
Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr
Double-sided M.2 thermal solution keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run cooler and faster.
Aluminum Backplate
The aluminum baseplate cool down the MOSFET temperature with dedicated thermal pads.
7W/mK Thermal Pad
High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performcance.
Enlarged PCH Heatsink
MSI replaced the PCH fan with enlarged heatsink design to reduce dust and noise as well as maintain high heat dissipation efficiency.
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.
MSI
MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX motherboard Intel Z790 LGA 1700 Extended ATX
Part number:
Z790ACEMAX
$726.72
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Key Features
- Supports Intel® Core™ 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Processors, Intel® Pentium® Gold, Celeron® Processor and Intel Processor 300(T) for LGA 1700 socket
- Supports DDR5 Memory, Dual Channel DDR5 7800+MHz (OC)
- Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports: Thunderbolt USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture provide reliable connectivity and better user experience
- Extreme Power Design: 24+1+2 phases power design with 105A Smart Power Stage and dual CPU power connectors are ready to unleash the maximum performance
- Outstanding Cooling Solution: Stacked Fin Array, Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe, Aluminum Backplate, 7W/mK thermal pads, Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr and Frozr AI software ensure the extreme performance with low temperature
- Latest Wi-Fi 7 solution: The latest wireless solution with a new 320MHz channel, achieving a maximum transmission speed of 5.8Gbps, which is 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6/6E
- Dual 2.5G LAN: Onboard dual 2.5Gbps LAN provides incredible data transfer speed faster than general Gigabit LAN, delivering the best online gaming experience
- Maximum 5 x M.2 Connectors: Onboard quintuple M.2 connectors including one PCIe 5.0 solution for the maximum storage performance. The double-sided Shield Frozr design keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, Dual Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G with one 60W USB Power Delivery
- DIY Friendly Design: Patented Magnetic & Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ M.2 Clips, EZ Antenna, Smart Button, Pre-installed I/O Shield, Steel Armor
- Audio Boost 5 HD: Ultimate audio solution with latest premium ALC4082 audio processor combining ESS audio DAC and amplifier deliver the breathtaking experience
Description
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 14th 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.TOOL-FREE M.2 INSTALLATION
Industrial first Magnetic with patented Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr & EZ M.2 Clip provide the easiest way for M.2 Installation.
Stacked Fin Array Design
Stacked fin array design enlarges up to 50% heat dissipation, provides the maximum surface of heat dissipation.
Aluminum Cover
Fully aluminum IO cover and extended heatsink design provide the maximum surface of heat dissipation.
Direct Touch Cross Heat-pipe
The U-shape dual heat-pipe connect three MOS heatsinks to enlarge the surface of heat dissipation.
Double-sided M.2 Shield Frozr
Double-sided M.2 thermal solution keep M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run cooler and faster.
Aluminum Backplate
The aluminum baseplate cool down the MOSFET temperature with dedicated thermal pads.
7W/mK Thermal Pad
High quality 7W/mK MOSFET thermal pads and extra choke thermal pads ensure all cores running in high performcance.
Enlarged PCH Heatsink
MSI replaced the PCH fan with enlarged heatsink design to reduce dust and noise as well as maintain high heat dissipation efficiency.
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.
Specifications
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 2 |
| Front panel connector | Yes |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, PCI Express |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| Technical details | |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| Motherboard form factor | Extended ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Audio | |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Performance | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
| RAID levels | 0, 5, 10 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | Extended ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Processor | |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium® Gold |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Memory | |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 4800,5000,5200,5400,5600,6000,6200,6400,6600,6800,7000,7200,7400,7600,7800 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| ECC сompatibility | Non-ECC |
| Storage controllers | |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, PCI Express |
| RAID levels | 0, 5, 10 |
| Internal storage capacity | 10 GB |
| Graphics | |
| Parallel processing technology support | Not supported |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity | 0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 7 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 0 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity | 0 |
| S/PDIF out port | Yes |
| HDMI version | 2.1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| Network | |
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
| Top Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Features | |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Supported processor sockets | LGA 1700 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Motherboard form factor | Extended ATX |
| Component for | PC |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 4 |
| BIOS | |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 256 Mbit |
| Software | |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Weight & dimensions | |
| Width | 12" (304.8 mm) |
| Depth | 10.9" (277 mm) |
| Packaging content | |
| Cables included | SATA |