MSI MEG Z790 ACE MAX LGA 1700 (14th,13th,12th Gen) DDR5 Intel Z790 SATA 6Gb / s Extended ATX Motherboard 6x SATA 6Gb 5x M.2 Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 2.5Gbps LAN

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 Next 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.

MEG Z790 ACE MAX

• Supports Intel® Core™ Next-gen / 13th Gen / 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® processors 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

The MEG series is revealed as a legend that represents the ultimate elegance in gaming.

With the determination of transcending current gaming products, the flagship models push the limits of what an extreme gaming series can be.

EASY TO BUILD : 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.

 EASY TO USE

LESS STEPS, CONTROL EASILY

 COOLING OVERVIEW

 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.

 FULLY FAN CONTROL

CONTROL IN ONE CLICK

FROZR AI COOLING

AUTO DETECT YOUR FAN

 WATER COOLING

DUAL PUMP FAN HEADER FOR OPTIMIZED WATER COOLING

Designed to support the most popular All-In-One & customized water cooling solutions on the market, MEG Z790 ACE MAX features the exclusive dual pump PIN headers to fit multiple water cooling solutions demands. The dedicated 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, safe installation and a perfect fit.

POWER SOLUTION

24+1+2 DUET RAIL POWER SYSTEM

Unleash and sustain the maximum performance with a flagship VRM design built with a total of 24+1+2 Duet Rail Power System(DRPS). Combining dual power connectors and 105A Smart Power Stage, the MEG Z790 ACE MAX is ready for breaking the world record.

OPTIMIZED PCB SOLUTION

The PCB design has been optimized for higher bandwidth and faster transfer speeds, which is also beneficial for reliable circuit transmission.

STORAGE

FAST AND FUTURE-READY STORAGE

MSI MEG 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.

USB

DUAL THUNDERBOLT 4 PORTS

MEMORY

LATEST DDR5 MEMORY WITH SMT SLOT

A huge step of DDR performance enhancement with the latest DDR5 memory. Combines with dedicated SMT welding process and MSI Memory Boost technology, MEG Z790 ACE MAX is ready to deliver the world class memory performance.

MEMORY SUPPORT STAND

The aluminum backplate cools down your motherboard, while the dedicated sunken design strengthens the memory slot area to prevent PCB bending and to protect surrounding components.

MEMORY FORCE

MSI MEG series motherboards feature exclusive Memory Force function which shows the current state of DDR5 memory. This patent-pending feature simplifies the complicated training flow to an easy graphic that helps you determine the direction of overclocking without the redundant reboot and testing process.

XMP

EASY OVERCLOCKING WITH XMP PROFILE

The XMP (Extreme Memory Profiles) in MSI BIOS are tested and certified by MSI OC LAB. It is easy to enable with auto power settings to get the best memory speed and stability.

BIOS & SOFTWARE

MSI CENTER

MSI brand new MSI Center unifies a suite of MSI software utilities into a single centralized application. Take control of advanced motherboards features and unleash endless possibilities.

CLICK BIOS 5

Get more from a loaded BIOS designed for ease of use. Fine-tune the motherboard for gaming performance, efficiency, or overclocking world records!

• XMP

Choose from a preset XMP profile and automatically overclock compatible DDR memory.

• VMD (VOLUME MANAGEMENT DEVICE)

Enable direct control and management of NVMe SSDs from the PCIe bus without additional hardware adaptors.

• M-FLASH

Conveniently flash or upgrade the BIOS in a few minutes from the CMOS Setup Utility.

• HARDWARE MONITOR

Get immediate access to your critical hardware information in real-time including temperature, memory capacity, clock speed, and voltage.

• MEMORY TRY IT

Get extreme speed out of your system memory and get more performance.

• SEARCH & FAVORITES

A permanent search & favorite option in the top right corner moves you through the BIOS menus quickly.

EXCLUSIVE UI OF AIDA64 EXTREME

MSI motherboards provide 60 days free trial of AIDA64 Extreme - MSI edition. AIDA64 Extreme is an almighty application for system information, diagnostics and benchmarks. With the application, you can monitor the detailed hardware and software information on PC and save it to file in multiple formats such as CSV and HTML.

OPT-IN TO CYBER SAFETY WITH NORTON 360 DELUXE

Multiple layers of protection for your devices, online privacy features including our Secure VPN, plus Dark Web Monitoring - all in a single solution. With MSI motherboards, you can enjoy a 60-day free trial of Norton 360 Deluxe.

The MSI trial offer is not available for existing Norton customers. If you have an active Norton subscription, you will need to opt-out of the existing subscription to be eligible for this offer. For Important Subscription, Pricing and Offer Details, please refer to NortonLifeLock License and Services Agreement. NortonLifeLock Product and Service Privacy Notices.

RESIZABLE BAR

Resizable BAR (Re-Size BAR) is an advanced PCI Express feature that enables the CPU to access the entire GPU frame buffer at once and improve performance.

AUDIO

AUDIO BOOST 5 HD

THE ISOLATED ANALOGY STRUCTURE FOR AUDIO CONNECTORS

To provide clear voice, MSI develops a unique structure – Isolated Analogy Structure. The external metal framework of the audio connectors is separated from the internal layout, which ensures the sound quality crisp.

MYSTIC LIGHT

GLOW YOUR PC

Splash on some color and vibrant RGB lighting effects using MSI Mystic Light with 16.8 million colors and fancy LED effects. MSI Mystic Light provides you complete control of RGB lighting of your PC in one software.

ADDITIONAL FAN AND ARGB HEADER

The MSI exclusive JAF header allows MSI's own Daisy-Chained fan to operate with a single cable. Alternatively, the JAF header can be converted into additional ARGB gen 1 and FAN headers by using a dedicated Y-cable, streamlining and optimizing the entire building process.

NETWORKING

DUAL 2.5G LAN WITH WIFI 7

THE NEXT GEN WI-FI SOLUTION – WI-FI 7

Wi-Fi 7 is the latest wireless solution that takes a huge leap forward with multiple improvements to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.

*Windows 11 compatibility only

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) introduced higher speeds, wider channels, improved efficiency, and reduced latency over Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). It also improved battery life and provided better performance in crowded environments.

The Wi-Fi 7 provides maximum speeds to a whopping 5.8 Gbps! 2.4 times faster than previous Wi-Fi 6/6E standards, Wi-Fi 7 is set to be the wireless standard of the future.

Previous Wi-Fi generations have had to make do with 160MHz channel widths. Wi-Fi 7 brings this width up to 320MHz (on 6GHz) – ensuring better reliability during simultaneous transmissions at max speeds.

The higher QAM(Quadrature Amplitude Modulation) value, the more data each packet can carry. Wi-Fi 7 improves the modulation scheme from 1024-QAM to 4096-QAM – boosting peak transmission rates and network capacity.

Wi-Fi 7 enables devices to simultaneously send and receive data across several frequency bands and channels to meet the traffic demand brought and the growing number of wireless devices.