微星宣佈9月27日發佈Z790主板

第四季度將迎來更多的新產品出現，包括AMD的Ryzen 7000系列，Nvidia的RTX 40 GPU，當然還有Intel的13代系列CPU和主板。

相比Z690芯片組，新一代Z790芯片組增加了PCIe 4.0通道的數量，從12條增加至20條，代價是減少了PCIe 3.0通道的數量，從16條減少到8條，另外還增加了一個USB 3.2 Gen2x2端口，達到了5個。

而處理器也會有16條PCIe 5.0通道，以及4條PCIe 4.0通道。Raptor Lake將支持DDR5-5600，比目前Alder Lake原生支持的頻率更高。

It's an exciting time to be a PC hardware enthusiast. After a quiet 2022 so far, we're about to be inundated with product launches and upgrade options, including AMD's Ryzen 7000 series (opens in new tab), Nvidia's RTX 40 GPUs (opens in new tab)and of course, Intel's 13th Gen (opens in new tab) series of CPUs and motherboards.  13th Gen CPUs will launch alongside Z790 motherboards. MSI has begun teasing its Z790 boards ahead of a virtual reveal event scheduled to take place on September 27. The event is expected to coincide with the launch of Intel's 13th Gen 'K' series of CPUs. Now all the puzzles are assembled, the next generation you are looking forward to is coming soon. -MSI Virtual Product Launch Event : THE NEXT PLAYGROUNG - REFRAMED, Sep 27th, 09:20 a.m. PDT. Learn more ? https://t.co/STuGpnoImB -#MSI #PlaywithMSI pic.twitter.com/F5Z1sOeqhjSeptember 18, 2022 MSI's tweet teases several boards. It's expected MSI will stick with its product current branding, dividing its range into three broad segments. These are the high-end MEG series, the mid-range MPG series and the lower-tier MAG series. The MEG range includes models such as the Godlike, Unify, and Ace. The MPG series includes models such as the Carbon and Edge, while the MAG series includes the popular and highly regarded Tomahawk boards. Z790 motherboards are expected to bring evolutionary upgrades over current Z690 boards. The chipset is expected to offer a higher I/O lane count, but the CPU PCIe 5.0 lane count will remain the same, meaning AMD will gain an advantage by offering dedicated PCIe 5.0 lanes for an SSD. Board makers have the option to split 13th Gen's 16 PCIe 5.0 lanes between the primary GPU slot and M.2 slots though. Z790 boards and 13th Gen CPUs will offer native DDR5-5600 support. That's a nice increase over 12th Gen's base 4800MHz support, though it's no surprise given that 12th Gen CPUs and 600 series boards happily chug along at speeds of 6000MHz or more.  Best CPU for gaming (opens in new tab): The top chips from Intel and AMD Best gaming motherboard (opens in new tab): The right boards Best graphics card (opens in new tab): Your perfect pixel-pusher awaits Best SSD for gaming (opens in new tab): Get into the game ahead of the rest Users with a set of DDR4 will be pleased to know that vendors will offer select Z790 boards with DDR4 support. This gives Intel and advantage in total platform cost, whereas Ryzen 7000 series buyers are required to use more expensive DDR5. If you don't want to buy a new motherboard, but do want to upgrade to a new CPU, you can. Vendors have already released BIOS updates for 600 series motherboards that add support for 13th Gen CPUs. If you want to watch MSI's virtual event (opens in new tab) you'll need to register, but even if you're not set on buying an MSI board, tuning in could help you make a more informed choice, no matter which brand you end up going with. PC Gamer will have a series of Z690 (and X670 and B650) reviews over the coming weeks and months, so keep an eye out for those.