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MSI · LGA 1700 · Z790

MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi

ATX · DDR5 · 4 DIMMs · 12-phase VRM · Wi-Fi 6E

Quality
58
VRM
34
Value
85
Amazon
$130
MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi
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$130
Available Updated 3 days, 19 hours ago
Overall58.2
VRM34.0
Chipset89.0
Expansion / storage65.0
Connectivity60.0
Audio43.0
Quality / price85.1
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Written analysis

MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi at a glance

The MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi uses the ATX form factor, LGA 1700 socket, and Z790-S chipset. This is a high-end platform with the feature headroom expected in an enthusiast gaming or productivity build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots, with up to 256 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 6600 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a mainstream gaming, home, or office system with moderate expansion needs.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 34.0, placing the power delivery in the entry-level class. The board lists 12 CPU power phases, 55 A power stages in a 12+1+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 2. It is best paired with mainstream 65–105 W-class processors and good case airflow.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 65.0: balanced . The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 2 ×16 slots, and 3 ×1.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 60.0, rated adequate . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 6E ; wired networking is Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.3 is included. The recorded USB provision is 7 rear connections and 8 front-panel connections. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 1.4, DisplayPort 1.4. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 43.0. This is a standard onboard solution using Realtek® ALC897 Codec. It covers normal gaming and communication; demanding headphones or production work still benefit from an external interface. Optical S/PDIF is present for digital audio equipment.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 58.20, a mainstream result. The essential platform features are covered, while premium I/O and tuning extras are more selective.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 85.1—an excellent value relative to the other boards in the catalog.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
MSI
Motherboard
MSI PRO Z790-S WiFi
Chipset / socket
Z790-S / LGA 1700
Form factor
ATX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$130
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 19 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
12 (55 A)
Power design
12+1+1
EPS connector
2

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 4 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
256 GB / 6600 MT/s
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
2
x16 Gen 5
1
x16 Gen 3
1
x1 physical
3
x1 Gen 3
3

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
22110, 2280, 2260, 2242
SATA ports
4

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 30Hz
DisplayPort
Yes · 1.4 · 4K 60Hz
USB-C DisplayPort
No

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Front USB 2.0
4
Front USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4
Header USB 2.0
4
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
4

Networking

Ethernet
Realtek® RTL8125BG 2.5Gbps LAN
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi bandwidth
160MHz
Bands
2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz
Bluetooth
5.3

Audio

Chipset
Realtek® ALC897 Codec
Analog jacks
—
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
Yes
Spatial audio
Rear output

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports un-buffered memory and Dual-Controller mode. The maximum overclocking frequency depends on the memory configuration: 1DPC 1R up to 6600+ MHz, 1DPC 2R up to 6400+ MHz, 2DPC 1R up to 6000+ MHz, and 2DPC 2R up to 5600+ MHz.
Display notes
HDMI 1.4 supports HDR. Video outputs are available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.
Expansion notes
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU) PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset) PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset) PCI_E5 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
M.2_1
4.0 4 · 22110, 2280, 2260, 2242 · From CPU
M.2_2
4.0 4 · SATA · 2280, 2260, 2242 · From Chipset — SATA8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.
Audio notes
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Networking notes
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2_WIFI1 (Key-E) slot. Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, up to 2.4Gbps. Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax. Bluetooth supports FIPS, FISMA. Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11. Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 4 chassis · — ARGB · 1 RGB
Other headers
Front audio · System panel · TPM
Dimensions
30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

4x DDR5, Maximum Memory Capacity 256GB
Memory Support DDR5 6600+(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600(JEDEC)/ 5400(JEDEC)/ 5200(JEDEC)/ 5000(JEDEC)/ 4800(JEDEC) MHz
Max. overclocking frequency:
• 1DPC 1R Max speed up to 6600+ MHz
• 1DPC 2R Max speed up to 6400+ MHz
• 2DPC 1R Max speed up to 6000+ MHz
• 2DPC 2R Max speed up to 5600+ MHz

Supports Intel® XMP 3.0 OC
Supports Dual-Controller Dual-Channel mode
Supports non-ECC, un-buffered memory

Graphics

1x HDMI™
Support HDMI™ 1.4 with HDR, maximum resolution of 4K 30Hz*
1x DisplayPort
Support DP 1.4, maximum resolution of 4K 60Hz*
*Available only on processors featuring integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the CPU installed.

Expansion slots

2x PCI-E x16 slot
3x PCI-E x1 slot
PCI_E1 Gen PCIe 5.0 supports up to x16 (From CPU)
PCI_E2 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E3 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x4 (From Chipset)
PCI_E4 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)
PCI_E5 Gen PCIe 3.0 supports up to x1 (From Chipset)

Storage

2x M.2
M.2_1 Source (From CPU) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 , supports 22110/2280/2260/2242 devices
M.2_2 Source (From Chipset) supports up to PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA mode, supports 2280/2260/2242 devices
4x SATA 6G * SATA8 will be unavailable when installing M.2 SATA SSD in the M2_2 slot.

USB

2x USB 2.0 (Rear)
4x USB 2.0 (Front)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Rear)
4x USB 5Gbps Type A (Front)
1x USB 20Gbps Type C (Rear)

Internal I/O

1x Power Connector(ATX_PWR)
2x Power Connector(CPU_PWR)
1x CPU Fan
1x Pump Fan
4x System Fan
2x Front Panel (JFP)
1x Chassis Intrusion (JCI)
1x Front Audio (JAUD)
1x RGB LED connector(JRGB)
1x TPM pin header(Support TPM 2.0)
4x USB 2.0 ports
4x USB 5Gbps Type A ports

Rear I/O

DisplayPort
HDMI™
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps (Type-C)
2.5G LAN
Audio Connectors
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 5Gbps (Type-A)
S/PDIF-OUT

Wireless

Intel® Wi-Fi 6E
The Wireless module is pre-installed in the M.2_WIFI1 (Key-E) slot
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz* (160MHz) up to 2.4Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax

Supports Bluetooth® 5.3, FIPS, FISMA

* Wi-Fi 6E 6GHz may depend on every country’s regulations and will be ready in Windows 11.
** Bluetooth 5.3 will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 and Windows 11.

Audio

Realtek® ALC897 Codec
7.1-Channel High Definition Audio
Supports S/PDIF output

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