Asus ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI DDR5 ATX Motherboard
The Asus ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI DDR5 ATX Motherboard is a high-end motherboard designed to meet the demands of gamers and PC enthusiasts. With a focus on performance, connectivity, and customization, it offers an impressive array of features. One of its standout features is its support for Intel Socket LGA1700, accommodating the latest 14th, 13th, and 12th generation Intel Core processors, as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. This ensures compatibility with a wide range of CPUs, and it harnesses the power of Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 for enhanced performance. The motherboard is built on the Intel Z790 chipset, providing a solid foundation for performance and stability. The BIOS features a 256 Mb Flash ROM with UEFI AMI BIOS for easy system configuration and updates. For audio enthusiasts, the ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 delivers an immersive audio experience. It boasts Impedance Sense for front and rear headphone outputs, supports high-quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback, and has a 113 dB SNR recording input. The SupremeFX Shielding Technology, Savitech SV3H712 AMP, and premium audio capacitors contribute to exceptional sound quality. This ATX motherboard also provides extensive connectivity options. It features multiple USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and USB Type-C for fast data transfer and device charging. The motherboard supports Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth V5.3 for wireless connectivity. In terms of storage, it supports up to four M.2 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports, making it suitable for users with extensive storage needs. The motherboard supports DDR5 memory, with four DIMM slots that can handle up to 192GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and gaming performance.
Asus ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI Motherboard Features
- CPU Compatibility: This motherboard supports Intel Socket LGA1700 and is compatible with a wide range of Intel processors, including the 14th, 13th, and 12th generation Intel Core processors, as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron processors.
- Turbo Boost Technology: It supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, which dynamically increases CPU clock speeds for enhanced performance.
- Chipset: Built on the Intel Z790 chipset, it provides a solid foundation for performance and system stability.
- Audio Excellence: The motherboard features the ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080, offering impressive audio quality with features like impedance sensing, jack detection, and high-quality playback and recording.
- Form Factor: It has an ATX form factor, measuring 12 inches by 9.6 inches (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm), providing ample space for components and cooling solutions.
- Expansion Slots: The motherboard offers multiple PCIe slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supporting x4 mode), along with a PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for additional expansion cards.
- Memory Support: It supports DDR5 memory with four DIMM slots, enabling a maximum memory capacity of up to 192GB and benefiting from dual-channel memory architecture and Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support.
- Graphics Connectivity: The motherboard features a DisplayPort and HDMI port for high-resolution and high-refresh-rate displays, supporting up to 8K@60Hz via DisplayPort 1.4 and 4K@60Hz via HDMI 2.1.
- USB Ports: It offers a comprehensive range of USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, USB Type-C, and USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports for high-speed data transfer and device connectivity.
- Storage Options: The motherboard supports a total of four M.2 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports, providing versatile storage solutions.
- Wireless Connectivity: With Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth V5.3, it ensures fast and reliable wireless communication.
- Cooling and Power: The motherboard includes multiple fan headers for cooling solutions, a 24-pin main power connector, and dual 8-pin +12V power connectors for stable power delivery.
- Back Panel Connectors: The rear panel features a variety of USB ports, a DisplayPort, HDMI port, Wi-Fi module, Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port, audio jacks, and optical S/PDIF out.
- Special Features: It comes with special features such as Extreme Engine Digi+ with 5K black metallic capacitors, ASUS Q-Design elements for easy installation, ASUS Thermal Solution components, ASUS EZ DIY features, and customizable RGB lighting through Aura Sync.
