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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
MEG Z790 ACE
Model
MEG X570S ACE MAX
Release Date
📅 October 2022
Release Date
📅 September 2021
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
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Compatible PC parts
Compatible PC parts
Socket
LGA1700
Socket
AM4
Form factor
EATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z790
Chipset
AMD X570
Supported Memory
DDR5
4800Mhz 5000Mhz 5200Mhz 5400Mhz 5600Mhz 5800Mhz 6000Mhz 6200Mhz 6400Mhz 6600Mhz 6800Mhz 7000Mhz 7200Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
1866Mhz 2133Mhz 2400Mhz 2666Mhz 2800Mhz 2933Mhz 3000Mhz 3200Mhz 3600Mhz 4000Mhz 4266Mhz 4400Mhz 5100Mhz
* High clock speeds may require enabling the XMP profile in the motherboard BIOS
** RAM support may also depend on the CPU memory controller
ECC RAM Support
No
ECC RAM Support
No
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ES9280AQ PRO Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Chipset
Realtek ALC4082 Codec + ESS SABRE9018Q2C Combo DAC/HPA
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
Audio Channels
7.1 Channels
LAN Chipset
-
LAN Chipset
Realtek RTL8125B
Max LAN Speed
2.5Gbps
Max LAN Speed
10/100/1000/2500Mbps
SLI Support
No
SLI Support
Yes
CrossFire Support
No
CrossFire Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
RAID Support
Yes
Back Connect
No
Back Connect
No
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button
  • 1 x Flash BIOS button
  • 1 x Smart button
  • 2 x LAN (RJ45) jacks
  • 7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-A ports (From Z790 chipset & Hub-GL3590)
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 10Gbps Type-C port (From Z790 chipset)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports
  • 2 x Mini DisplayPort Inputs (for Thunderbolt 4 pass through)
  • 2 x Wi-Fi Antenna connectors
  • 5 x OFC audio jacks
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out connector
Back I/O Ports
  • 1 x Clear CMOS Button
  • 1 x Flash BIOS Button
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45)
  • 2 x Antenna Bracket
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
  • 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out
  • 5 x Audio Jacks
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wireless LAN
Yes
Wi-Fi Generation
6E
Wi-Fi Generation
6
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x16 Slots
3
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x4 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
0
PCI-Express x1 Slots
1
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
8
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
5
M.2 Ports
5
M.2 Devices support
  • 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2280 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key
M.2 Devices support
  • 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2280 / 22110 - M Key
  • 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2230 - E Key
RAM Slots
4
RAM Slots
4
Maximum Supported RAM
192 GB
Maximum Supported RAM
128 GB
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 2.0
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 1
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
0
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2
1
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
2
Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
0
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What are the differences between MSI MEG Z790 ACE and MEG X570S ACE MAX? Analyze head-to-head all specifications and features to find out the better motherboard.

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Reasons to pick the MSI MEG Z790 ACE:

  • 43% cheaper, you can save $259.01.
  • Newer Product, it was released around 13 months later.
  • Newer Wi-Fi protocol.
  • +64 GB maximum RAM supported.
  • Supports back I/O Thunderbolt.

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Reasons to pick the MSI MEG X570S ACE MAX:

  • Supports NVIDIA SLI.
  • Supports AMD CrossFire.
  • +1 Slots PCI-E x1.
  • +2 Ports SATA 6Gb/s.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2.

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