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ASUS Z790 Max Gaming WiFi7 Intel Z790 ATX Motherboard

Motherboard • ASUS • $ 198.70

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Overview

Unleash Next-Gen Performance with the ASUS Z790 Max Gaming WiFi7

The ASUS Z790 Max Gaming WiFi7 is a premium ATX motherboard engineered for Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors on the LGA 1700 socket. With the powerful Intel Z790 chipset, this board delivers exceptional connectivity, robust power delivery, and cutting-edge features that cater to gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts who demand the absolute best.

Key Features & Performance

Next-Gen Connectivity: Enjoy blazing-fast Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with tri-band support (2.4/5/6 GHz) and Bluetooth 5.4, plus dual 2.5GbE LAN (Intel I226-V) for lag-free online gaming and high-speed file transfers.
PCIe 5.0 Ready: The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (CPU lane) ensures full bandwidth for the latest graphics cards, while additional PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots offer flexibility for expansion cards.
Massive Storage Options: Five M.2 NVMe slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4, two PCIe 4.0 x4, and two PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA) provide incredible storage speeds and capacity. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports cover traditional drives.
High-Capacity DDR5 Memory: Four DIMM slots support up to 192GB of DDR5 RAM, with speeds up to 8000MHz (OC) via XMP and DOCP profiles, ensuring seamless multitasking and overclocking headroom.
Comprehensive I/O: The rear panel includes USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C (20Gbps), multiple USB Type-A ports, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 for integrated graphics, and a BIOS FlashBack button for easy updates.
Advanced Cooling & RGB: Robust VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, and a PCH heatsink keep temperatures in check. Aura Sync RGB headers and addressable Gen 2 RGB headers allow for stunning lighting customization.

Who Is It For?

This motherboard is perfect for high-end gaming rigs, VR setups, and content creation workstations. It supports the latest Intel Core i9 processors, making it an ideal foundation for a future-proof build. Whether you're overclocking, streaming, or rendering 4K video, the ASUS Z790 Max Gaming WiFi7 delivers the performance and reliability you need.

Use Cases

Enthusiast gaming with ray tracing and high refresh rates.
Professional content creation (video editing, 3D rendering).
Multi-tasking with heavy workloads and virtual machines.
Building a high-speed NAS or storage server with multiple M.2 drives.

Key Specifications

Form Factor: ATX

Socket: LGA 1700

RAM Type: DDR5 (dual-channel, non-ECC unbuffered, XMP & DOCP supported)

Max. RAM: 192GB

RAM Slots: 4

Chipset: Intel Z790

Connectivity

1X PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU lane, primary GPU slot), 1X PCIe 4.0 x16 (CPU lane, operates at x4), 1X PCIe 3.0 x16 (chipset, operates at x4), 5X M.2 NVMe slots (1× PCIe 5.0 x4, 2× PCIe 4.0 x4, 2× PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA), 6X SATA 6 Gb/s ports, 1X Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, 2.4/5/6 GHz) + Bluetooth 5.4, 2X 2.5 GbE LAN (Intel I226-V), Onboard Thunderbolt 4 header support, Aura Sync RGB headers, addressable Gen 2 RGB headers, VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, PCH heatsink

Back Panel IO

1X USB 3.2 Gen 2 ×2 Type-C (20 Gbps), 2X USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (10 Gbps), 2X USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A (5 Gbps), 4X USB 2.0 Type-A, 1X HDMI 2.1 (iGPU output), 1X DisplayPort 1.4 (iGPU output), 2X 2.5 GbE LAN (Intel I226-V), 1X Wi-Fi 7 antenna connectors, 5X audio jacks + 1X optical S/PDIF out, 1X BIOS FlashBack button, 1X Clear CMOS button

Onboard USB Headers: 1X USB 3.2 Gen 2 ×2 front-panel Type-C connector (20 Gbps) 2X USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 4 ports total) 1X USB 2.0 header (supports 2 ports)

Detailed Parameters

Platform:: Intel
Socket:: LGA 1700
RAM Type:: DDR5
Number of RAM Slots:: 4
Maximum RAM/slot:: 48
Maximum RAM Capacity in GB:: 192
PCI Express Version:: 5
Form Factor:: ATX
Maximum RAM Speed in MHz:: 8000

Where to Buy

Amazon

Pros

Supports latest Intel 14th Gen CPUs with LGA 1700 socket
Wi-Fi 7 and dual 2.5GbE LAN for ultra-fast networking
Five M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 for massive storage flexibility
High-end DDR5 support up to 8000MHz (OC) with 192GB capacity
Comprehensive rear I/O with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and BIOS FlashBack

Cons

Premium price point may be overkill for budget builds
Only one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (secondary slots run at lower speeds)
No onboard Thunderbolt 4 port (only header support)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the ASUS Z790 Max Gaming WiFi7 compatible with Intel 12th Gen processors?

Yes, the LGA 1700 socket supports Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors. However, a BIOS update may be required for the latest 14th Gen CPUs, which can be done easily using the BIOS FlashBack feature.

What is the maximum RAM speed supported?

The motherboard supports DDR5 memory up to 8000MHz (overclocked) when using XMP or DOCP profiles. The maximum total capacity is 192GB across four slots, with each slot supporting up to 48GB modules.

Does this motherboard have built-in Wi-Fi?

Yes, it includes Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with support for 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands, along with Bluetooth 5.4. It also has two 2.5GbE LAN ports for wired networking.

How many M.2 slots are available and what speeds do they support?

There are five M.2 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4, two PCIe 4.0 x4, and two PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA. This allows for extremely fast NVMe SSDs and flexible storage configurations.