ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II, released in October 2023, is a high-performance motherboard designed for Intel CPUs. It features the Intel Z
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The ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II, released in October 2023, is a high-performance motherboard designed for Intel CPUs. It features the Intel Z790 chipset and is compatible with Intel Socket 1700 processors, supporting a single CPU setup.

The motherboard adheres to the ATX form factor, with dimensions of 30.5×24.4 cm, and boasts a robust power delivery system with 16+1+2 phases, each phase capable of delivering 70A to the Vcore.

Memory:

  • Supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 8000MHz (PC5-64000).
  • Equipped with four memory slots, it operates in a dual-channel configuration and supports up to a maximum capacity of 192GB.
  • XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) is supported for enhanced performance.

Expansion Slots:

  • Graphics: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for VGA connection.
  • PCIe Versions: Offers PCIe 5.0, 4.0, and 3.0 slots.
  • Slots: Includes one PCIe x16, one PCIe x16 (at x4), and one PCIe x1 slot.

Storage Interfaces:

  • Provides extensive storage options with five M.2 slots and four SATA3 (6Gb/s) ports.
  • Supports PCIe 4.0 and NVMe for M.2 connections, with compatibility for multiple form factors (2242, 2260, 2280, 22110).
  • RAID configurations are supported for both NVMe and SATA.

Graphic Output and Rear Ports:

  • Equipped with HDMI and DisplayPort for graphic outputs.
  • Rear I/O includes a variety of USB ports:
    • One USB 3.x 20Gbps (Type-C)
    • One USB C-type 10Gbps
    • Two USB A-type 10Gbps
    • Four USB A-type 5Gbps
    • Four USB 2.0
  • Additional ports include RJ-45 for networking, S/PDIF, audio jacks, BIOS Flashback, and Clear CMOS functionality.

Network and Audio:

  • Integrated with Intel’s 2.5Gbps wired LAN chipset and supports both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
  • SupremeFX audio chipset delivers 5.1 channel analog output.

Headers and Special Features:

  • Numerous headers for USB4, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Type-C, RGB, ARGB, and various fan and pump connections.
  • Features include power phase heat sinks, M.2 heat sinks, LED lighting with AURA SYNC, and a UEFI BIOS.

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A GAMING WIFI II is engineered for gaming enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge performance, expandability, and connectivity options, all packaged in a visually striking design with extensive RGB lighting options.