MSI Z790-A MAX WIFI Intel Core i9-14900K Overview
Lay the foundation of your next build with the Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor & MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI ATX Motherboard Kit. Giving you a processor and motherboard combo takes the guesswork out of the rest of your system, offering vast connectivity options and various enhancements designed to optimize your gaming, streaming, business, and creative applications.
MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI ATX Motherboard
Replace or upgrade your business-level system with the MSI PRO Z790-A WIFI LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard. Providing ample connectivity options and the ability to leverage various powerful components, business users gain massive utility suitable for supporting a wide range of applications.
Sporting an LGA 1700 socket, you can install a wide range of Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th gen processors, gaining the advantages of the Z790 socket. Four dual-channel DDR5 slots can support up to four 7800 MHz modules for a total of 192GB of memory, enhancing multitasking and render speeds. Create a large digital library for important business assets with six SATA and four M.2 SSD interfaces. Connect various graphics and utility cards with PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode), PCIe 3.0 x16 (in x1 mode), and PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. Between the back panel and internal headers, you get access to USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, and Gen 2x2 Ports. You can also use Bluetooth 5.4 technology to connect wireless devices such as controllers, headsets, and more. Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and 2.5 GbE LAN give you wireless and wired network connectivity, allowing you to quickly download company assets, access cloud storage, watch media, and more.
Cooling
You get a variety of cooling enhancements designed to keep your components safe even under heavy loads. Extended and heavy-plated VRM heat sinks, M.2 Shield Frozr, enlarged chipset heat sink, and 7W/mK thermal padding with additional choke protection all work together to keep the onboard hardware safe. Dedicated headers for CPU coolers, water-block coolers, and system fans assist with installation and ensuring your cooling solution runs perfectly to your adjustments when teamed with various integrated programs. BIOS settings offer comprehensive cooling performance options allowing you to make easy adjustments, manage fan profiles, auto-detect fans, and monitor temperatures with just one click.
Power Solution
Utilizing a 16 phase mirrored power arrangement, you experience enhanced digital power design that can handle large loads while optimizing efficiency, giving you enhanced performance ready to take on high-powered components. A six-layer, 2 oz copper PCB supports high-bandwidth for faster transfer speeds.
DIY-Friendly Design
Whether you are a first time or seasoned builder, the PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI is designed to promote easy assembly and reduce the guesswork in your system. You get a keep out zone and XL PCIe clip, which help with component installation, while double ESD protection and EZ debug LEDs offer support for your software. You also get BIOS flashback capabilities along with a Driver Utility Installer which streamlines your system setup. This motherboard is also Windows 11 Certified, ensuring proper usage with the operating system.
Protection
An array of protections is built into the PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI including reinforced power connectors, stainless steel I/O panels, solidified grounding structure, OCP protection, and TVS technologies, all working together to prevent electrical damage.
Expansion Capabilities
MSI's Lightning Gen 5 PCIe bandwidth supports up to 128 GB/s data transfer speeds and sports a Steel Armor covering that offers a reinforced casing to help support heavy, large graphics cards. You also get enhanced storage speeds, USB-C speeds, and more.
Memory Layout
Quad DDR5 RAM slots utilize XMP technology to boost the speed of your memory to greater levels, optimizing render and multitasking speeds. Memory Extension Mode optimizes memory parameters to achieve lower latency and higher performance.
BIOS & Software
Explore greater possibilities with various BIOS and software programs confined into a centralized application called MSI Center, giving you access to Mystic Light, True Color, User Scenario, Hardware Monitoring, Profile sharing, Fan Center, and System Diagnosis. Click BIOS 5 allows you to easily navigate the internal settings of your system with EZ-Mode and ADVANCED modes. Resizable Bar configures your system for greater GPU speeds. A free trial period for AIDA64 is also included.
Audio Support
Audio Boost 5 leverages a high-performance ALC4080 codec and audio processor to deliver clear audio, accompanied high-quality audio capacitors, audio jacks with S/PDIF, an isolated signal, and De-POP protection.
Mystic Light
Utilize RGB peripherals and strips with built-in colorization backed by A-RAINBOW V2, standard RGB colorization, and Ambient Link technology that synchronizes exterior systems like lighting panels.
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Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor
Power up your productivity, gaming, and content creation with the Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor. Built with the Intel 7 process, this 14th generation desktop processor delivers improved power efficiency while fitting the LGA 1700 socket. Featuring an optimized Hybrid Core Architecture, the Core i9-14900K powers demanding applications and games with eight 3.2 GHz Performance-cores while the 16 low-voltage Efficient-cores handle background tasks for smooth multitasking. The built-in Intel Thread Director ensures that the two work seamlessly together by dynamically and intelligently assigning workloads to the right core at the right time.
With 36MB of cache and a 5.8 GHz Turbo Boost Max 3.0 frequency that can be pushed higher with Thermal Velocity Boost and Adaptive Boost technologies, this processor is made to handle almost any workload. You can overclock this processor for even greater performance. The Core i9-14900K also supports PCI Express 5.0 and up to 192GB of dual-channel DDR5 ECC memory at 5600 MHz.
The Core i9-14900K features integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics. Please note that a thermal solution is NOT included. This processor is backed by a 3-year warranty.
Hybrid Core Design
Performance-cores provide the speed to handle high-end games and demanding applications while low-priority and background tasks such as streaming video, playing music, and encoding media are handled by the processor's Efficient-cores.
Intel Thread Director
The Intel Thread Director is built into the CPU's cores, working with the operating system to ensure each of the 32 threads are assigned to the right core at the right time.
PCIe 4.0 & 5.0
This processor supports up to four PCIe 4.0 and sixteen PCIe 5.0 lanes, delivering 20 lanes in total for exceptional data throughput with compatible devices.
Thermal Velocity Boost
Intel Thermal Velocity Boost (TVB) is a technology that unlocks extra CPU performance by pushing the maximum frequency to 6 GHz when thermal headroom and turbo power budget are available. It is ideal for burst workloads that have sudden spikes in CPU utilization, providing a temporary performance boost to help avoid slowdowns.
Adaptive Boost
Intel Adaptive Boost Technology opportunistically increases the all-core turbo frequency beyond previous Turbo Boost clock speeds, even when Thermal Velocity Boost conditions aren't met. Benefits can be seen with multi-threaded programs that scale with multiple cores, which includes many games. It can also help in multitasking situations, such as when gaming, streaming, and chatting all at once through different applications.
Integrated Graphics
Driven by Intel Xe architecture, the integrated Intel UHD 770 Graphics delivers fast, rich 3D performance for high-quality visuals with support for either one 7680 x 4320 resolution 8K monitor or up to four 3840 x 2160 resolution 4K displays with high-dynamic range.
Gaussian & Neural Accelerator 3.0
Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0 (GNA) technology helps with noise suppression while enhancing background blurring during video chats.
Intel Deep Learning Boost
Accelerates AI inference to improve performance for deep learning workloads.
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MSI PRO Z790-A MAX WIFI ATX Motherboard Specs
Key Specs
Chipset | Intel Z790 |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
Memory Slots | 4x 288-Pin |
Memory Support | DDR5 5600, 6400, 6600, 7800 MHz |
M.2 | 1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 2x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA III) |
Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 mode) 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1 mode) 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support |
Form Factor | ATX |
CPU
Chipset | Intel Z790 |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
Back Panel I/O
USB | 2x USB-A (USB 2.0) 2x USB-A (USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1) 3x USB-A (USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2) 1x USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) |
Thunderbolt | No |
Display | 1x DisplayPort 1x HDMI |
Audio | 5x 1/8" / 3.5 mm 1x S/PDIF |
Ethernet / Controller | 1x 2.5Gigabit |
Wi-Fi Antenna | 2x Connector |
Buttons | BIOS Flashback |
Memory
Memory Slots | 4x 288-Pin |
Memory Support | DDR5 5600, 6400, 6600, 7800 MHz |
Maximum Capacity | 192 GB |
Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
ECC Support | Non-ECC Unbuffered |
Storage Expansion
SATA | 6x SATA III |
M.2 | 1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280, 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 2x M Key 2242, 2260, 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4, SATA III) |
Optane Memory Support | No |
RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (SATA) RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 (M.2) |
Internal I/O
Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (x16 mode) 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x1 mode) 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
USB | 2x USB 2.0 Header (Supports 4 USB-A Port) 1x USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 Header (Supports 2 USB-A Port) 1x USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Header (Supports 1 USB-C Port) |
Air Cooling | 1x 4-Pin CPU 6x 4-Pin System |
Liquid Cooling | 1x 4-Pin Pump |
Power Connectors | 1x 24-Pin Mainboard 2x 8-Pin CPU |
Security | Chassis Intrusion, TPM Module |
LED Header | 8x RGB |
Diagnostics | Clear CMOS |
Add-On | 1x USB4 Expansion Card Header |
BIOS
ROM | 256 Mb |
Front Panel I/O
Front Panel I/O | AAFP |
Audio
Audio Codec | Realtek ALC4080 (7.1-Channel) |
DAC | No |
Wireless
Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be); Tri-Band (2.4, 5, & 6 GHz) with MU-MIMO Support |
Bluetooth | 5.4 |
Software
OS Compatibility | Windows 10 to 11 (64-Bit Only) |
Physical
Form Factor | ATX |
Dimensions | 9.6 x 12" / 24.4 x 30.5 cm |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 4.38 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 13.3 x 11.2 x 2.8" |
Intel Core i9-14900K 3.2 GHz 24-Core LGA 1700 Processor Specs
Key Specs
CPU Model | Intel Core i9-14900K (14th Gen) |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
Unlocked | Yes |
Number of Cores | 24 (8 x P-Cores + 16 x E-Cores) |
Base Clock Speed | P-Core: 3.2 GHz E-Core: 2.4 GHz |
Maximum Boost Speed | P-Core Thermal Velocity Boost: 6 GHz P-Core Turbo 3.0: 5.8 GHz P-Core Turbo: 5.6 GHz E-Core Turbo: 4.4 GHz |
Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
General
CPU Model | Intel Core i9-14900K (14th Gen) |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
Maximum Number of PCIe Lanes | 20 (Revision 5.0) |
Unlocked | Yes |
Performance
Number of Cores | 24 (8 x P-Cores + 16 x E-Cores) |
Number of Threads | 32 |
Base Clock Speed | P-Core: 3.2 GHz E-Core: 2.4 GHz |
Maximum Boost Speed | P-Core Thermal Velocity Boost: 6 GHz P-Core Turbo 3.0: 5.8 GHz P-Core Turbo: 5.6 GHz E-Core Turbo: 4.4 GHz |
L3 Cache | 36 MB |
Memory Support
Maximum Capacity | 192 GB |
Memory Support | DDR4 Up to 3200 MHz DDR5 Up to 5600 MHz |
ECC Memory | Yes |
Channel Architecture | Dual Channel |
Maximum Memory Bandwidth | 89.6 GB/s |
Optane Memory Support | No |
Power
Maximum Temperature | 212°F / 100°C |
Thermal Monitoring Technologies | Yes |
Technology
AES Support | Yes |
Extension | AVX 2.0, SSE 4.1/4.2 |
Instruction Set | 64-Bit |
Virtualization | Yes: Intel VT-d, Intel VT-x, Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT) |
vPro Support | Yes |
Performance Technologies | Adaptive Boost, Deep Learning Boost, Gaussian and Neural Accelerator 3.0, Hyper-Threading, Intel Thread Director, SpeedShift, Thermal Velocity Boost, Turbo Boost 2.0, Turbo Boost Max 3.0 |
Security Technologies | Control-Flow Enforcement (CET), Device Protection with Boot Guard, Execute Disable Bit, MBE (Mode-Based Execute) Control, OS Guard, Secure Key |
Integrated Graphics
Integrated Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics 770 |
Maximum Resolution Support | 7680 x 4320 at 60 Hz |
Supported APIs | DirectX: 12 OpenGL: 4.5 OpenCL: 3 |
Number of Displays | 4 |
Output Support | eDP, DisplayPort, HDMI |
Base Clock Speed | 300 MHz |
Maximum Boost Speed | 1.65 GHz |
Packaging Info
Package Weight | 0.82 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.5 x 5.7 x 2.5" |
In the Box
- 2 x SATA Cables
- Wi-Fi Antenna
- M.2 Screw & Standoff Set
- EZ M.2 Clip Package
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
- 3-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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