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We’ve reviewed several Z790 motherboards in the past, all of which proved to be more than capable to satisfy the most demanding of users, with its performance and features. If you’re not familiar with the Z790 chipset, you can take a look at the overview of the chipset below.
Our relentless drive to sharpen the cutting edge has reshaped the world of gaming technology. By leading the charge to adopt the latest technologies, ROG sets standards across the entire industry of gaming systems and PC components
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Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS ® Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover high-conductivity thermal pads, and connected with an L-shaped heatpipe In 2006, an elite team of ASUS engineers and designers committed to creating the world’s best gaming experiences came together to start the Republic of Gamers (ROG). Since its founding, ROG has set new industry standards creating innovative, hardcore gaming gear that empowers gamers and enthusiast everywhere.
Robust Power Solution: 18 + 1 power solution rated for 90A per stage with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors The testing chart is based on a test with an Intel i9-14900K processor and 4x16 GB SK Hynix DDR5-5600 non-ECC UDIMMs, model HMCG78AGBUA081N
The Z790 chipset allows a total 20 usable PCIE 4.0 lanes, with upto a maximum memory capacity of 128GB. It’s also capable of up to 10 x USB 3.2 Gen1 5Gbps, 10 x USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gbps and up to 5 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 20Gbps. Strangley no mention of PCIE 5.0 Gen5 support for NVME SSDs.
Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 5.0 slots, Lightning Gen 5 x4 M.2, Dual Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20G with one 60W USB Power Delivery.
ALL-ROUND PERFORMANCE
Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends. Q-Fan Control Now, AEMP II offers even more flexibility. With the latest firmware update, AEMP II allows users to optimize the performance of a four-DIMM DDR5 RAM configuration, even with a mixture of different brands and dies. Increasing the memory capacity of your build by adding additional DIMMs has never been easier — with AEMP II, you can get optimized memory performance even when all four memory modules are not an exact match, provided that all four DIMMs have the same capacity. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports: Thunderbolt USB-C at true 40 Gb/s speeds, 8K display support, Daisy-Chaining and Multi-Port Accessory Architecture provide reliable connectivity and better user experience. It features an impressive 18 + 1 power stages each rated to 90A, which delivers ample current to drive the most powerful Intel 13th Gen processors through any workload with ease. For expansion, it comes with 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode), and 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. It also supports XMP profiles for DDR5 ram with speeds of up to DDR5-7800 OC+.
High-Performance Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* Maximum 5 x M.2 Connectors: Onboard quintuple M.2 connectors including one PCIe 5.0 solution for the maximum storage performance. The double-sided Shield Frozr design keeps M.2 SSDs safe while preventing throttling, making them run faster.Adding peripherals allowed us to complete a full battlestation with the precise input and control hardcore gamers expect. We bring ROG enhancements in every category, from swappable switches that customize the feel of gaming mice, to tweaked layouts that tailor mechanical keyboards for intuitive accuracy, and advanced AI noise cancelling technology that improves vocal clarity for gaming headsets. Abundant Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ® rear I/O port and front-panel connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W, eleven additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, HDMI ® 2.1, and DisplayPort ™ 1.4 To ensure compatibility of the device installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/ for the list of supported peripherals. DIY Friendly Design: Patented Magnetic & Screwless M.2 Shield Frozr, EZ M.2 Clips, Smart Button, Pre-installed I/O Shield, Steel Armor
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