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MSI MEG Z790 ACE vs MEG Z590 ACE

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Brand
MSI
Brand
MSI
Model
MEG Z790 ACE
Model
  • MEG Z590 ACE
  • 7D04-001R
Release Date
📅 October 2022
Release Date
📅 February 2021
* First availability for purchase, it may not correspond to the actual market launch date.
User reviews
User reviews
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Supported PC parts
Supported PC parts
Socket
LGA1700
Socket
LGA1200
Form factor
EATX
Form factor
ATX
Chipset
Intel Z790
Chipset
Intel Z590
Supported Memory
DDR5
4800Mhz 5000Mhz 5200Mhz 5400Mhz 5600Mhz 5800Mhz 6000Mhz 6200Mhz 6400Mhz 6600Mhz 6800Mhz 7000Mhz 7200Mhz
Supported Memory
DDR4
2133Mhz 2666Mhz 2933Mhz 3200Mhz 4000Mhz 4400Mhz 4800Mhz
* 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
ECC RAM Support
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
Intel I225-V
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 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 Optical S/PDIF-Out
  • 5 x HD Audio Connectors
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 2 x Mini DisplayPort Input (for Thunderbolt passthrough)
  • 2 x Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps (Type-C)
  • 2 x USB 2.0
  • 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps (Type-A)
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps (Type-A)
  • 1 x 2.5G LAN
  • Wi-Fi / Bluetooth Connectors
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
2
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA 6 Gbps Ports
6
SATA Express Ports
0
SATA Express Ports
0
M.2 Ports
5
M.2 Ports
4
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
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 / 22110 - M Key (Intel 11th Gen only)
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M Key
  • 2242 / 2260 / 2280 - M 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
1
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

What are the differences between MSI MEG Z790 ACE and MEG Z590 ACE? 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:

  • Newer Product, it was released around 20 months later.
  • Newer Wi-Fi protocol.
  • +1 Ports M.2.
  • +64 GB maximum RAM supported.

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Reasons to pick the MSI MEG Z590 ACE:

  • 58% cheaper, you can save $310.00.
  • Supports NVIDIA SLI.
  • Supports AMD CrossFire.
  • +2 Slots PCI-E x1.
  • +1 Onboard USB 3.2 Gen 2.

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