ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F GAMING WiFi
Product information
Pros and cons
According to our motherboard expert
- In this motherboard, you can install 12th, 13th or 14th generation Intel processors thanks to the 1700 socket.
- The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F GAMING WiFi has room for 4 M.2 SSDs, so you can quickly create storage space.
- You can wirelessly connect your computer with your network via the built-in WiFi on the motherboard.
- The socket isn't suitable for Intel processors older than the 12th generation.
Description
Note: this motherboard only works with 12th generation Intel processors or newer, with a 1700 socket. This motherboard also only works with DDR4 RAM.
Create a powerful and future-proof gaming PC with the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-F GAMING WiFi motherboard. This ATX motherboard has the LGA1700 socket and Z790 chipset, for use with the 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Intel processors. You can place up to 192GB DDR5 RAM on this motherboard via the 4 DIMM slots. Want fast storage in addition to large storage space? With the 3 M.2 slots, you can easily place multiple NVMe SSDs on the motherboard. One of these M.2 SSD slots is equipped with the PCIe 5.0 protocol for extra fast and future-proof power. Thanks to the WiFi 6E module and 2.5Gbps Ethernet port, this motherboard provides a powerful and stable wired or wireless internet connection. This motherboard also has 12 USB ports on the back, of which 2 USB-C ports. This allows you to connect all your gaming accessories. 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. As a true gaming motherboard, this ASUS also has RGB lighting that you set yourself through the ASUS software
Included by default
- Manual(1.40 MB)
- SATA cables (2x)
- Zip ties
- Thermal package for M.2
- M.2 Q Latch
- M.2 rubber package (2x)
- M.2 back plate
- M.2 back plate lock
- DDR5 fan holder
- ASUS WiFi antenna
Key specs
Socket (CPU) | 1700 (12th gen Intel), 1700 (13th gen Intel), 1700 (14th gen Intel) | |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX | |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 4 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Support for overclocking |
Suitable accessories
Specifications
Product
Product number | 916768 | |
Manufacturer code | 90MB1CP0-M0EAY0 | |
Brand | ASUS | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue | |
Old product returned for free |
General properties
Compatible with Windows version | Windows 10, Windows 11 | |
Revision | 1.0 | |
Suitable casings | Full Tower, Mid Tower | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
Chipset properties
Chipset brand | Intel | |
Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 | |
Socket (CPU) | 1700 (12th gen Intel), 1700 (13th gen Intel), 1700 (14th gen Intel) | |
Support for overclocking | ||
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
Memory slot properties
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Memory type | DDR5 | |
Memory speed | 7800 MHz | |
Maximum memory speed | 7800 Hz | |
Maximum internal memory | 192 GB | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
PCIe connectors
PCI Express x1 slots | 1 | |
Version PCIe x1 slots | PCIe 3.0 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 | |
Number of PCIe 5.0 (x16/x16) connectors | 1 | |
Number of PCIe 4.0 (x16/x4) connectors | 2 |
Storage properties
Supported M.2 SSD formats | 22x80mm | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 4 | |
Number of cooled M.2 SSD slots | 4 | |
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 |
WiFi and Bluetooth properties
Built-in WiFi | ||
WiFi standards | Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 |
Video connections
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 connectors
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 2.0 (480Mbps) ports back panel | 4 | |
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 | 2 |
Audio and Ethernet connectors
Headphone jack | ||
Microphone connector | ||
Number of microphone connectors | 1 | |
Ethernet port | ||
Number of 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Digital optical connector |
Power connectors
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 | 4 | |
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 | 1 |
Other connectors
USB-A ports on the motherboard | 0 | |
BIOS flash button on the motherboard | ||
Clear CMOS button on the motherboard | ||
Power button on the motherboard |
RGB lighting
RGB lighting | ||
Number of colors lighting | Multicolor | |
Zones separately lit |
