The innovative MSI Z790 PROJECT ZERO motherboard with a "clean desk" design, where all connectors are hidden on the back for a neater build, supports Intel 13th generation processors, DDR5 memory, and PCIe 5.0 interface for GPUs and SSDs. The board is equipped with Wi-Fi 6E, high-speed USB ports, and an enhanced cooling system. An ideal choice for those who value performance and aesthetics.
| General characteristics | |
|---|---|
| Socket | LGA1700 |
| Supported processors | Intel Core 12/13/14th |
| Form factor | ATX |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Memory | |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory | DDR5 DIMM, 4800-7200 MHz |
| Number of memory channels | two-channel |
| Maximum memory capacity | 256 GB |
| Disk controllers | |
| Number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors | 6 |
| Number of M.2 slots | 4 |
| RAID support | RAID: 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Slot type M.2 | 1 x 2242/2260/2280/22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4), 1 x 2242/2260/2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4), 2 x 2242/2260/2280 (SATA/PCIe 4.0 x4) |
| Expansion slots | |
| Number of PCI-E x16 slots | 3 |
| Number of PCI-E x1 slots | 1 |
| Audio / Video | |
| Audio | 7.1 |
| Network | |
| Ethernet | 2.5 Gb/s |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11be |
| Bluetooth | yes |
| Rear Connectors | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0, Type-C - 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 |
| Cooling system type | passive |