Second Chance ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WiFi DDR5
Pros and cons
- Thanks to the 1700 socket, you can install 12th, 13th, or 14th generation Intel processors in this motherboard.
- This motherboard is very future-proof thanks to DDR5 RAM and PCIe 5.0 support.
- You can game with a super fast internet connection, both wirelessly and wired, thanks to the WiFi 6 module and 2.5GB Ethernet port.
- The socket isn't suitable for Intel processors older than the 12th generation.
Product description
Note: this motherboard only works with 12th generation Intel processors or newer, with a 1700 socket. In addition, this motherboard only works with DDR5 RAM.
Build a powerful and future-proof gaming PC with the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WiFi DDR5. This ATX motherboard has the LGA1700 socket and Z790 chipset, which you can use with 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel processors. Place up to 128GB DDR5 RAM on this motherboard via the 4 DIMM slots. Want a fast storage space in addition to large RAM? No worries, you get 5 M.2 slots to easily place multiple NVMe SSDs on the motherboard. One of these M.2 SSD slots has the PCIe 5.0 protocol, for extra fast and future-proof power. As part of the Z790 series, this motherboard is suitable for overclocking. You have plenty of options for active cooling thanks to the heatsinks. You can find these on the M.2 slots and power module, as well as the CPU fan headers. This way, you keep your components cool so you stay focused on your game. You can connect it wired or wirelessly, thanks to the built-in WiFi. The WiFi 6E module and 2.5Gbps Ethernet port both offer a powerful and stable internet connection. To connect your accessories and components, you have plenty of choice. You can find 12 USB 3.2 ports at the back on the I/O shield, of which 2 USB-C ports. This means you never have to choose between which accessories you want to connect. Want to monitor the performance? This motherboard offers various software programs to cool and optimize your audio, for example. As a result, you can adjust all settings to your own liking.
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Product
- Product number
- 916767
- Manufacturer code
- 90MB1CL0-M0EAY0
- Brand
- ASUS
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Processing of your defect
- Via Coolblue
General properties
- Compatible with Windows version
- Windows 10, Windows 11
- Revision
- 1.0
- Suitable casings
- Full Tower, Mid Tower
- Form factor (motherboards)
- ATX
Chipset properties
- Chipset brand
- Intel
- Motherboard chipset
- Intel Z790
- Socket (CPU)
- Intel LGA 1700
- Support for overclocking
- Chipset cooler (motherboards)
- Passive
RAM properties
- Total number of RAM slots
- 4
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Memory speed
- 4800 MHz
- Maximum memory speed
- 7800 Hz
- Maximum internal memory
- 192 GB
- Number of memory channels
- Dual channel (2)
PCIe connectors
- PCI Express x1 slots
- 0
- PCI Express x16 slots
- 3
- Number of PCIe 5.0 (x16/x16) connectors
- 1
- Number of PCIe 4.0 (x16/x4) connectors
- 2
Storage properties
- Supported M.2 SSD formats
- 22x80mm
- Nubmber of M.2 connectors
- 5
- Number of cooled M.2 SSD slots
- 5
- Number of M-key (PCIe 5.0) slots
- 1
- Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0 + SATA III) slots
- 1
- Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0) slots
- 3
- Number of SATA connectors
- 4
WiFi and Bluetooth properties
- Built-in WiFi
- WiFi standards
- Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E)
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth version
- 5.2
Video connections
- DisplayPort connector
- Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.4 ports
- 1
- HDMI connector
- Number of Female HDMI type A 2.1 ports
- 1
- Thunderbolt connector
- DVI connector
- VGA connector
USB connectors
- USB-C ports back panel
- Number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel
- 1
- Number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) ports back panel
- 1
- USB-A ports back panel
- Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports back panel
- 4
- Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel
- 6
Audio and Ethernet connectors
- Headphone jack
- Microphone connector
- Number of microphone connectors
- 1
- Ethernet port
- Digital optical connector
- Audio processor
- ALC4082
Power connectors
- Fan headers
- Number of 4-pin CPU fan headers
- 1
- Number of 4-pin CPU optional headers
- 1
- Number of 4-pin system fan headers
- 5
- Number of 4-pin CPU water cooling fan headers
- 1
- Type of power connector for motherboard
- 24-pin ATX connector
- Type of power connector for CPU
- 8+8 pin ATX connector
- RGB headers
- Number of RGB headers
- 3
- USB headers on the motherboard
- Number of USB 2.0 (480Mbps) headers on the motherboard
- 2
- Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) headers on the motherboard
- 2
- 1
Other connectors
- BIOS flash button on the motherboard
- Clear CMOS button on the motherboard
- Power button on the motherboard
RGB lighting
- RGB lighting
- Number of colors lighting
- Multicolor