Great motherboard
- Very complete
- 2x USB C on the back
- Clear Bios
- Why is RGB control software always so clumsy
Jan Willem
25 November 2023
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According to our motherboard expert
Note: this motherboard only works with 12th generation Intel processors or newer, with a 1700 socket. In addition, this motherboard only works with DDR5 RAM.
Build a powerful and future-proof gaming PC with the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WiFi DDR5. This ATX motherboard has the LGA1700 socket and Z790 chipset, which you can use with 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel processors. Place up to 128GB DDR5 RAM on this motherboard via the 4 DIMM slots. Want a fast storage space in addition to large RAM? No worries, you get 5 M.2 slots to easily place multiple NVMe SSDs on the motherboard. One of these M.2 SSD slots has the PCIe 5.0 protocol, for extra fast and future-proof power. As part of the Z790 series, this motherboard is suitable for overclocking. You have plenty of options for active cooling thanks to the heatsinks. You can find these on the M.2 slots and power module, as well as the CPU fan headers. This way, you keep your components cool so you stay focused on your game. You can connect it wired or wirelessly, thanks to the built-in WiFi. The WiFi 6E module and 2.5Gbps Ethernet port both offer a powerful and stable internet connection. To connect your accessories and components, you have plenty of choice. You can find 12 USB 3.2 ports at the back on the I/O shield, of which 2 USB-C ports. This means you never have to choose between which accessories you want to connect. Want to monitor the performance? This motherboard offers various software programs to cool and optimize your audio, for example. As a result, you can adjust all settings to your own liking.
Socket (CPU) | 1700 (12th gen Intel), 1700 (13th gen Intel) | |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX | |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 5 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Support for overclocking |
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Jan Willem
25 November 2023
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Nezar
19 April 2024
Nice design and easy to install motherboard. All connections in the logical places. Many m.2 nvme connections. Graphics card supports included.
Jan Willem
25 November 2023
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I use it for i7 13700K and it's perfect.
Nezar
19 April 2024
Product number | 916767 | |
Manufacturer code | 90MB1CL0-M0EAY0 | |
Brand | ASUS | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
Compatible with Windows version | Windows 10, Windows 11 | |
Revision | 1.0 | |
Suitable casings | Full Tower, Mid Tower | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
Chipset brand | Intel | |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 | |
Socket (CPU) | 1700 (12th gen Intel), 1700 (13th gen Intel) | |
Support for overclocking | ||
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Memory speed | 4800 MHz | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
PCI Express x1 slots | 0 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 | |
Number of PCIe 5.0 (x16/x16) connectors | 1 | |
Number of PCIe 4.0 (x16/x4) connectors | 2 |
Supported M.2 SSD formats | 22x80mm | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 5 | |
Number of cooled M.2 SSD slots | 5 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 5.0) slots | 1 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0 + SATA III) slots | 1 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0) slots | 3 | |
Number of SATA connectors | 4 |
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
DisplayPort connector | ||
Number of Female Standard DisplayPort 1.4 ports | 1 | |
HDMI connector | ||
Number of Female HDMI type A 2.1 ports | 1 | |
Thunderbolt connector | ||
DVI connector | ||
VGA connector |
USB-C ports back panel | ||
Number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 1 | |
Number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2 (20Gbps) ports back panel | 1 | |
USB-A ports back panel | ||
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports back panel | 4 | |
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 6 |
Headphone jack | ||
Microphone connector | ||
Number of microphone connectors | 1 | |
Ethernet port | ||
Digital optical connector | ||
Audio processor | ALC4082 |
Fan headers | ||
Number of 4-pin CPU fan headers | 1 | |
Number of 4-pin CPU optional headers | 1 | |
Number of 4-pin system fan headers | 5 | |
Number of 4-pin CPU water cooling fan headers | 1 | |
Type of power connector for motherboard | 24-pin ATX connector | |
Type of power connector for CPU | 8+8 pin ATX connector | |
RGB headers | ||
Number of RGB headers | 3 | |
USB headers on the motherboard | ||
Number of USB 2.0 (480Mbps) headers on the motherboard | 2 | |
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) headers on the motherboard | 2 |
BIOS flash button on the motherboard | ||
Clear CMOS button on the motherboard | ||
Power button on the motherboard |
RGB lighting | ||
Number of colors lighting | Multicolor |