Project Zero Mainboard with Back-Connect Design
The main feature of this Z790 Project Zero Mainboard from MSI is the Back-Connect Design, which relocates the power supply for the motherboard and CPU, as well as fan connectors, SATA ports, and other interfaces to the back. This new feature ensures better cable management in your case, resulting in a clean and organized appearance. It's important to note that installing this motherboard requires a case with a special motherboard tray. The tray must have appropriate cutouts in the correct places to ensure compatibility.
For ATX Cases and Intel Processors
The MSI Z790 Project Zero Mainboard from MSI is specifically designed for Intel processors. Additionally, due to its ATX format, it can be easily installed in larger towers and offers four PCI-Express slots for graphics cards.
With four RAM slots, you can expand the DDR5 memory up to 256 GB, ensuring your PC handles demanding multitasking tasks without any issues. You can also overclock the memory up to 7200 MHz.
Many Ports and Support for M.2 SSDs
The motherboard provides ample ports for your peripherals and hardware, including a USB-C port on the back, capable of speeds up to 20 Gbps. Additionally, it supports fast M.2 SSDs, so long loading screens in games become a thing of the past.
- Format:
ATX - Chipset:
Intel Z790 - Socket:
LGA 1700 - RAM:
4x DDR5 (5,600 MHz, up to 7,200 MHz with OC)
Dual-Channel
Max. 256 GB - Slots (physical):
1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (electrically x16, CPU)
1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (electrically x4, chipset)
2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (electrically x1, chipset) - Internal connectors
1x USB-C 3.1 Key-A Header (10Gb/s, back)
2x USB 3.0 Header (5Gb/s, 4x USB 3.0, back)
2x USB 2.0 Header (480Mb/s, 4x USB 2.0, Genesys Logic GL850G, back)
6x SATA 6Gb/s (Z790, back)
1x TPM header (back)
1x USB4/Thunderbolt header 17-Pin (18-1, back)
1x Chassis Intrusion header (back) - Fan headers:
1x CPU-Fan (4-Pin)
1x Pump/Fan (4-Pin)
6x Case Fans (4-Pin) - RGB header
2x 4-Pin RGB (+12V/G/R/B, max. 3A, back)
2x 3-Pin ARGB (+5V/DATA/GND, max. 3A, MSI V2, back) - Network / LAN
Wi-Fi 7 (M.2 Slot)
Supports MU-MIMO TX/RX, 2.4GHz / 5GHz / 6GHz (320MHz) up to 5.8Gbps
Supports 802.11 a/ b/ g/ n/ ac/ ax/ be
Supports Bluetooth 5.4, MLO, 4KQAM - External connectors
1x HDMI 2.1 (iGPU)
1x DisplayPort 1.4 (iGPU)
1x USB-C 3.2 (20Gb/s)
1x USB-A 3.1 (10Gb/s)
2x USB-A 3.0 (5Gb/s)
2x USB-A 2.0 (480Mb/s)
2x USB-A 2.0 (480Mb/s, Genesys Logic GL850G)
1x 2.5G Base-T (Intel I226-V)
6x Jacks
1x PS/2 Combo
2x Antenna connectors RP-SMA - Power supply:
1x 24-Pin ATX
2x 8-Pin EPS 12V - Accessories
2x SATA cables
EZ M.2 clips
Quick start guide
Driver DVD
Cable stickers
Wi-Fi antenna
Colour
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Primary Colour
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Silver
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Secondary Colour
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Black
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Form Factor
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Motherboard formfactor
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ATX
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CPU
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CPU Manufacturer
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Intel
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CPU Socket
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1700
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Motherboard
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Motherboard Chipset
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Intel Z790
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Dual BIOS
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No
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Built-In I/O Shield
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Yes
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Memory
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Max. Memory
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256 GB
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Memory Type
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DDR5
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Memory Form Factor
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DIMM
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System Memory Subtype
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UDIMM
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Max. Memory Speed (Standard)
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4800 MT/s
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Max. Memory Speed (OC)
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7200 MT/s
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EEC Support
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No
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Memory slots
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4x
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Performance Profile
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Intel XMP 3.0
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Wi-Fi & LAN
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LAN
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Yes
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LAN Ports
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1x 2.5 Gbit/s
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Wi-Fi / Bluetooth
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Yes
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Wi-Fi Standard
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Wi-Fi 7
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Bluetooth Standard
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5.4
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Cooling
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Backplate
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No
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M.2 Heatsinks
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Yes
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VRM Heatsinks
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Yes
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Water Cooling
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Watercooling
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No
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Internal Ports
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CPU Power Supply
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2x 8-Pin
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Front Panel Audio Header
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Yes
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Back Connect
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Back Connect
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Yes
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Back-Connect Compatibility
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MSI Project Zero
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Fan Header
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4 Pin Fan Connectors
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6
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Audio
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Soundchip
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Realtek ALC897
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Lighting
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Lighting / RGB
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No
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Lighting Compatibility
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MSI Mystic Light Sync
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