MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi

The MSI MAG Z790 Tomahawk WiFi is universally praised as one of the best-value motherboards on the Intel Z790 platform, delivering a feature set that punches well above its price point through careful component selection and efficient design. The 16+1+1 phase power delivery provides clean, stable power to Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors across their full TDP range including the demanding Core i9 variants. The PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics slot delivers the maximum bandwidth available for current and future discrete GPUs. A dedicated PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot supports the fastest available NVMe SSDs while three additional M.2 slots accommodate a comprehensive storage configuration. Intel WiFi 6E provides 2.4Gbps wireless throughput on the 6GHz band. The 2.5G and 1G LAN ports serve wired networking for gaming and NAS connectivity simultaneously. The BIOS interface is among the most user-friendly available on Intel platforms, with one-click performance profiles and detailed manual overclocking controls accessible to both beginners and experienced users. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support DDR5-7200 and beyond with XMP 3.0 profile support. USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C provides 20Gbps rear panel connectivity for compatible devices. MSI’s proven build quality and competitive pricing make the Z790 Tomahawk the top recommendation for most Intel 13th and 14th generation builds.