ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming Wifi II DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WiFi II is a full-size ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset, designed for Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation processors using the LGA1700 socket. It targets enthusiast builders and gamers who want a comprehensive feature set without moving to the highest-tier ROG Extreme or Apex lines. At the heart of the power delivery sits a 16+1+2 phase VRM solution, rated at up to 90A per stage and fed by dual ProCool II 8-pin EPS connectors. Massive VRM heatsinks connected by an L-shaped heatpipe, combined with high-conductivity thermal pads, keep power components well-managed under sustained loads. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 192GB of un-buffered, non-ECC memory, with native speeds of 4800–5600 MT/s and overclocked profiles reaching 8000+ MT/s via XMP, AEMP II, and ASUS OptiMem II profiles. Storage options are extensive: five M.2 Key-M slots (all PCIe 4.0 x4, with M.2_5 also offering SATA mode) and four SATA 6Gb/s ports complement the primary PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot for the graphics card. Every M.2 slot ships with a heatsink, and M.2_1 also includes a backplate, protecting drives from thermal throttling. Wireless connectivity is handled by an Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) module supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands, 160 MHz channel bandwidth, and up to 2.4 Gbps transfer rates, plus Bluetooth 5.4. Wired networking uses Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard protection. The rear I/O provides 14 USB ports in total—including a USB 20Gbps Type-C and three USB 10Gbps ports—while the internal front-panel connector adds a USB 20Gbps Type-C header with PD 3.0 fast charging up to 30W. Audio is handled by the ROG SupremeFX subsystem using a Realtek ALC4080 codec paired with a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier, delivering 120 dB SNR stereo playback and 110 dB SNR recording, with support for 32-bit/384 kHz on the front panel and a rear optical S/PDIF output. Aura Sync RGB lighting is supported via one RGB header and three Addressable Gen 2 headers internally. DIY-friendly touches include M.2 Q-Latch screwless retention, PCIe Slot Q-Release, Q-LED boot diagnostic indicators, BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button, a pre-mounted I/O shield, and a Q-Antenna snap-in WiFi antenna connector. Software includes AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, Armoury Crate, Fan Xpert 4, and bundled trial licenses for AIDA64 Extreme and Intel Unison. Key Verified Specifications: - Socket: Intel LGA1700 | Chipset: Intel Z790 - CPU Support: Intel Core 12th / 13th / 14th Gen, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Form Factor: ATX — 12 in x 9.6 in (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) - Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, max 192GB, up to 8000+ MT/s (OC), dual-channel, XMP / AEMP II - Primary PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (SafeSlot); secondary: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 - Storage: 5x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (with heatsinks) + 4x SATA 6Gb/s - Rear USB: 1x USB 20Gbps Type-C, 3x USB 10Gbps (2A+1C), 4x USB 5Gbps Type-A, 6x USB 2.0 Type-A - Networking: Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 2.4/5/6 GHz, BT 5.4; Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet - Audio: ALC4080 + SV3H712 AMP, 120 dB SNR playback, optical S/PDIF out - VRM: 16+1+2 phase, up to 90A/stage, dual 8-pin EPS - BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Warranty: 3 Years