ASUS Z790E GAMING STRIX WIFI
The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi is a premium ATX motherboard featuring 13th/12th Gen Intel support, DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, robust power delivery, triple M.2 slots, WiFi 6E, and advanced cooling for high-end gaming performance.
Features
Overview
The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi is a flagship ATX motherboard designed for enthusiast gamers, creators, and PC builders who demand cutting-edge performance, premium power delivery, and advanced connectivity. Built on the Intel Z790 chipset, it supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors, offering next-generation DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E, and superior thermal design for uncompromising stability and speed.
Key Features & Specifications
Processor Support
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Supports 13th & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors
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LGA 1700 socket
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Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support (processor-dependent)
Power Design
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18+1 power stages, rated at 90A each, for extreme stability during heavy loads and overclocking
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Premium alloy chokes and durable capacitors for reliable power delivery
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ProCool II solid-pin power connectors and optimized PCB for reduced heat buildup
Memory
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4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual-channel architecture
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Supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory
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Memory speeds up to 7800+ MHz (OC)
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ASUS OptiMem II for improved signal integrity and overclocking headroom
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Intel XMP 3.0 profile support for quick memory tuning
Expansion Slots
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1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (SafeSlot reinforced for heavy GPUs)
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1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (x4 mode)
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1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot for additional expansion cards
Storage Options
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5 x M.2 slots (4x PCIe Gen4 x4, 1x PCIe Gen5 x4) for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs
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4 x SATA6Gb/s ports supporting RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10
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Dedicated M.2 heatsinks and backplates to maintain SSD performance
Networking & Wireless
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Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet for high-speed wired networking
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WiFi 6E (802.11ax) with tri-band support for ultra-low-latency wireless connections
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Bluetooth 5.3 for fast peripheral pairing
USB & I/O Connectivity
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Rear I/O:
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1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps)
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2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10Gbps)
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5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (5Gbps)
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4 x USB 2.0 ports
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Front panel headers for additional USB 3.2 Gen2x2, Gen1, and USB 2.0 ports
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HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs for integrated graphics support
Audio
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SupremeFX 7.1 HD Audio Codec (ALC4080)
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Premium capacitors and impedance-sensing technology for crystal-clear sound
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Sonic Studio III and DTS Sound Unbound support for immersive gaming audio
Cooling & Thermal Design
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Large VRM heatsinks connected via heatpipe for optimal heat dissipation
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High-conductivity thermal pads for improved thermal transfer
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Multiple PWM/DC fan headers with ASUS Fan Xpert 4 and UEFI control
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Water pump headers and AIO support for custom liquid cooling
BIOS & Software
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ASUS UEFI BIOS with advanced tuning and AI features
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AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and AI Networking for automatic optimization
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ASUS Armoury Crate for driver updates, lighting control, and hardware monitoring
Form Factor & Aesthetics
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ATX form factor (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm)
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ROG Strix cybertext design with integrated RGB lighting
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ASUS Aura Sync for controlling onboard and compatible RGB devices
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Reinforced PCIe and memory slots for durability
Specifications
| CPU | INTEL SOCKET LGA1700 FOR INTEL CORE 14TH & 13TH GEN PROCESSORS , INTEL CORE 12TH GEN , PENTIUM GOLD AND CELERON PROCESSORS |
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| CHIPSET | Z790 |
| MEMORY | 4 X DIMM, MAX . 192GB , DDR5 7800+ (OC) /7600(OC) /7400(OC) /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 |
| LAN + WIFI + BLUETOOTH | 1 XINTEL 2.5GB ETHERNET , WIFI 6E , 2X2 WIFI 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) , SUPPORTS 2.4/5/6GHz FREQUENCY BAND , v5.3 |
| AUDIO | ROG SUPREMEFX 7.1 SURROUND SOUND HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO CODEC ALC4080 |
| EXPANSION SLOTS | 1 X PCIe 5.0 X16 SLOT , 2 X PCIe 4.0 X16 SLOTS ( SUPPORT X4 MODE) |
| STORAGE INTERFACES | M.2_1 SLOT (KEY M) , TYPE 2242/2260/2280/2210 (SUPPORTS PCIe 5.0 X4 MODE , M.2_2 SLOT (KEY M), TYPE 2242/2260/2280 (SUPPORTS PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE) , M.2_3 SLOT (KEY M), TYPE 2242/2260/2280 (SUPPORTS PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE ) , M.2_4 SLOT (KEY M ), TYPE 2242/2260/2280 ( SUPPORTS PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE) , M.2_5 SLOT (KEY M ), TYPE 2242/2260/2280 (SUPPORTS PCIe 4.0 X4 MODE & SATA MODE) , 4 X SATA 6GB/S PORTS |
| INTERNAL I/O CONNECTORS | 1 X 4-PIN CPU FAN HEADER , 1 X4-PIN CPU OPT FAN HEATER , 1 X 4-PIN A/O PUMP HEADER , 5 X 4-PIN CHASSIS FAN HEADERS , 1 X 24-PIN MAIN POWER CONNECTOR , 2 X 8-PIN + 12V POWER CONNECTORS , 5 X M.2 SLOTS (KEY M ) , 4 X SATA 6GB/S PORTS , 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 CONNECTOR ( SUPPORTS USB TYPE-C WITH UP TO 30W PD FAST CHARGE) 2 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 HEADER SUPPORT ADDITIONAL 4 USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORTS , 2 X USB 2.0 HEADERS SUPPORT ADDITIONAL 4 USB 2.0 PORTS , 3 X ADDRESSABLE GEN 2 HEADERS , 1 X ALTERNATIVE PCIe MODE SWITCH , 1 X AURA RGB HEADER , 1 X CPU OVER VOLTAGE JUMPER , 1 X FRONT PANEL AUDIO HEADER (AAFP) , 1 X 20-3 PIN SYSTEM PANEL HEADER WITH CHASSIS INTRUDE FUNCTION , 1 X START BUTTON , 1 X THERMAL SENSOR HEADER , 1 X THUNDERBOLT (USB4) HEADER |
| BACK PANEL CONNECTORS | 1 X USB 3.2 GEN 2X2 PORT ( 1 X USB TYPE-C) , 7 X USB 3.2 GEN 2 PORTS ( 6 X TYPE-A, 1 X USB TYPE-C) , 4 X USB 3.2 GEN 1 PORTS (4 X TYPE-A) 1 X HDMI PORT , 1 X DISPLAYPORT, 1 X WI-FI MODULE , 1 X INTEL 2.5GB ETHERNET PORT , 5 X GOLD-PLATED AUDIO JACKS , 1 X OPTICAL S/PDIF OUT PORT , 1 X BIOS FLASHBACK BUTTON , 1 X CLEAR CMOS BUTTON . |
| SIZE | FULL ATX |
| UNIQUE FACTORS | GAME FIRST VI , ROG CPU-Z ,SONIC STUDIO III + SONIC STUDIO VIRTUAL MIXER + SONIC SUITE COMPANION , SONIC RADAR III , DTS SOUND UNBOUND , ARMOURY CRATE , AIDA64 EXTREME ( 60 DAYS FREE TRIAL ) , AURA CREATOR - AURA SYNC , XPERT 4 ( WITH AI COOLING II ) , POWER SAVING , TWO- WAY AI NOISE CANCELLATION , AI SUITE 3 , EASY OPTIMIZATION WITH AI OVERCLOCKING , TPU , DIGI + VRM , TURBO APP , PC CLEANER , ASUS CRASHFREE BIOS 3 , ASUS EZ FLASH 3 , ASUS UEFI BIOS EZ MODE |