ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II (Intel 14th, 13th & 12th Gen) LGA 1700 ATX motherboard, 18+1 power stages, DDR5 slots, five M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 7, USB 20Gbps w/ PD 3.0 up to 30W

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ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II

ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II (Intel 14th, 13th & 12th Gen) LGA 1700 ATX motherboard, 18+1 power stages, DDR5 slots, five M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 7, USB 20Gbps w/ PD 3.0 up to 30W

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for Intel Socket LGA1700 for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors Robust Power Solution: 18(110A)+1(110A)+2 power solution with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and are connected with an L-shaped heatpipe Next-Gen M.2 Support: PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with Combo-Sink U-shaped Direct Contact heatsink and backplate, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks Abundant Connectivity: USB 20Gbps rear I/O port and front-panel connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W, eleven additional USB 10Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4 High-Performance Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 7 (802.11be) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup and improve performance Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio

M.2 Q-LATCH

The innovative Q-Latch makes it easy to install or remove an SSD from an M.2 slot. The design employs a simple locking mechanism to secure the drive, eliminating the need for a traditional screw.

PCIE 5.0

Fully embracing the new standard, the Strix Z790-E offers end-to-end PCIe 5.0 support. The topmost x16 expansion slot is Gen 5-ready, and is protected with a SafeSlot retention bracket to bear the weight of the latest graphics cards. One of the onboard M.2 slots is geared for blistering 16 GB/s read and write speeds thanks to its PCIe 5.0 interface, while all the rest can deliver still-impressive 8 GB/s transfers. Every M.2 slot is covered with substantial heatsinks to dispatch the heat of next-gen drives.

Power Design

1. POWER ARCHITECTURE

The VRM features 18+1+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 110 amps

2. ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS

Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.

3. DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS

ProCool II connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. A metal sheath improves heat dissipation and lowers electrical impedance.

4. EIGHT-LAYER PCB

A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.

MEMORY

DDR5 DOMINATION

ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven far beyond the 8 GT/s mark on the Strix Z790-E II, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the extensive array of tuning options in the UEFI.

COOLING

1. VRM HEATSINK ARRAY

Covering the power solution are two thick heatsinks with strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while powering high-performance Intel 14th Gen processors.

2. M.2 COMBO-SINK

This M.2 heatsink integrates a direct-contact U-shaped heat pipe to achieve optimal operating temperatures, and it has been upgraded with a larger surface area for even more cooling.

3. M.2 BACKPLATE

An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.

4. M.2 HEATSINKS

Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.

NETWORKING

1. WIFI 7

With Multi-Link Operation (MLO)*, WiFi 7** can outperform WiFi 6E to deliver faster speeds, higher reliability and increased data transfer efficiency.

* MLO (Multi-link Operation) full functions support will be ready in Windows 11 2024 Platform (Windows 11 24H2) or later.

** WiFi 7 features require onboard WiFi chipset, WiFi AP, and WiFi 7-supported operating systems to support the corresponding features.

2. Intel 2.5G Ethernet

Low-latency gaming, speedy file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many perks of onboard Intel 2.5 Gbps Ethernet.

ASUS WIFI Q-ANTENNA

Dual transceivers support the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands to enable faster throughput, with directional sensitivity to improve signal quality and cover greater distances.

USB 20GBPS

The Strix Z790-E II comes loaded with two USB 20Gbps Type-C connectors for speedy data transfers up to 20Gbps. One is a port on the rear I/O; the other can be attached to the chassis front panel and it also features Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 technology to quickly charge devices up to 30W.

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Ready for Intel Socket LGA1700 for Intel Core 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel Core 12th Gen, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Robust Power Solution: 18(110A)+1(110A)+2 power solution with dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors
Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover, high-conductivity thermal pads, and are connected with an L-shaped heatpipe
Next-Gen M.2 Support: PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with Combo-Sink U-shaped Direct Contact heatsink and backplate, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
Abundant Connectivity: USB 20Gbps rear I/O port and front-panel connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W, eleven additional USB 10Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4
High-Performance Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 7 (802.11be) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
Intelligent Control: ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup and improve performance
Immersive Gaming Audio: ALC4080 with Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, along with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio
Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including one RGB header and three addressable Gen 2 headers
DIY Friendly Design: Q-Antenna, PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-LED with DRAM Detection, BIOS FlashBack button, BIOS FlashBack LED and Clear CMOS button