ASRock Phantom Gaming Intel Z790I Lightning
The ASRock Phantom Gaming Intel Z790I Lightning is a powerhouse Mini-ITX motherboard engineered for gamers and PC enthusiasts who demand top-tier performance in a compact form factor. Built on the Intel Z790 chipset with an LGA 1700 socket, it supports 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors, delivering exceptional gaming and productivity performance.
Unleash Your CPU's Potential
With a robust VRM design and advanced cooling solutions, the Z790I Lightning ensures stable power delivery even under heavy loads. It supports DDR5 memory up to 8600MHz (OC) with a maximum capacity of 96GB across two slots, allowing you to achieve blistering memory speeds for gaming and content creation.
Next-Gen Connectivity
Stay ahead with PCIe 5.0 for the latest graphics cards, dual Hyper M.2 slots (PCIe Gen4x4) for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs, and 2.5G LAN plus Wi-Fi 6E for lag-free online gaming. The board also features USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 7.1 CH HD Audio with Nahimic Audio enhancement, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Built for Compact Gaming Rigs
Whether you're building a small form factor gaming PC, a home theater PC, or a powerful workstation, the ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790I Lightning delivers the features and performance you need. Its Mini-ITX design fits into the smallest cases without compromising on expandability or aesthetics.
Key Features at a Glance
- Intel Z790 chipset with LGA 1700 socket
- DDR5 memory support up to 8600MHz (OC), max 96GB
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen GPUs
- 2x Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4) for rapid storage
- 2.5G LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 7.1 CH HD Audio with Nahimic
- USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port
Ideal for gamers, content creators, and PC builders who want a compact yet feature-rich foundation for their high-performance system.
Key Specifications
Detailed Parameters
- Platform:
- Intel
- Socket:
- LGA 1700
- RAM Type:
- DDR5
- Number of RAM Slots:
- 2
- Maximum RAM/slot:
- 48
- Maximum RAM Capacity in GB:
- 96
- PCI Express Version:
- 5
- Form Factor:
- Mini-ITX
- Maximum RAM Speed in MHz:
- 8600
- ECC:
- No
- Chipset:
- Z790
- SupportedPlatforms:
- Intel Consumer
Pros
- Supports DDR5 up to 8600MHz for extreme performance
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot future-proofs GPU upgrades
- Dual Hyper M.2 slots for fast NVMe storage
- Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5G LAN for low-latency networking
- Compact Mini-ITX design fits small form factor builds
Cons
- Only two RAM slots limit maximum capacity
- Limited SATA ports (2) compared to larger boards
- May require BIOS update for 14th Gen CPUs