ASROCK Z790M Phantom Gaming Lighting DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASRock Z790M Phantom Gaming Lightning DDR4 (model Z790M-PG-LIGHTNING-D4) is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z790 chipset, designed for 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors using the LGA1700 socket. Its compact 9.6-inch × 9.6-inch (24.4 cm × 24.4 cm) footprint makes it a strong choice for small-form builds that still demand high-end feature sets. At the heart of the power delivery system is a 10+1+1 phase design powered by 50 A Dr.MOS integrated power stages on VCore and GT rails. An 8-layer PCB underpins stable signal routing and thermal management, particularly beneficial when pushing DDR4 memory via XMP 2.0 profiles. Four DDR4 DIMM slots support dual-channel operation up to 128 GB, with speeds reaching DDR4-5333+ (OC). Storage flexibility comes through two Hyper M.2 sockets, both supporting PCIe Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s), alongside four SATA3 6.0 Gb/s connectors. RAID configurations — 0, 1, 5, and 10 — are supported for SATA devices. The primary PCIe slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x16, utilising surface-mount technology for improved signal integrity at high speeds. Connectivity is covered by an Intel I219V Gigabit LAN controller and onboard support for a Wi-Fi/BT module via the Key-E M.2 slot (2230 type). Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC897 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio, supplemented by the Nahimic Audio engine with features such as static noise suppression, echo cancellation, and sound-positioning tools. Rear I/O includes one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10 Gb/s), one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10 Gb/s), four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, two USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI 2.1 output (4K 60 Hz, HDCP 2.3), and a full set of HD audio jacks. A Thunderbolt 4 AIC connector (5-pin) enables optional Thunderbolt expansion. RGB customisation is provided through one RGB header and three addressable RGB headers, manageable via ASRock Polychrome SYNC software. Verified Specifications: - Chipset: Intel Z790 - Socket: LGA1700 (12th & 13th Gen Intel Core) - Form Factor: Micro ATX, 24.4 cm × 24.4 cm - Memory: 4 × DDR4 DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 128 GB, DDR4-5333+ (OC), XMP 2.0 - Power Delivery: 10+1+1 phases, 50 A Dr.MOS - PCB Layers: 8 - Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 4.0 x16 - M.2 Storage: 2 × PCIe Gen4 x4 (64 Gb/s) - SATA: 4 × SATA3 6.0 Gb/s - Audio: Realtek ALC897, 7.1 CH HD, Nahimic Audio - LAN: Intel I219V, Gigabit (10/100/1000 Mb/s) - USB Rear: 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 1 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, 4 × USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 2 × USB 2.0 - Display Output: 1 × HDMI 2.1 (4K 60 Hz) - BIOS: 128 Mb AMI UEFI with GUI - OS Support: Windows 10 64-bit / Windows 11 64-bit - Certifications: FCC, CE, ErP/EuP ready - Warranty: 3 Years