ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI
The Strix Z790-E motherboard smashes the 6GHz barrier in style. Translucent shrouds frame its RGB light panel, hinting at its ability to reach light speed with AI Overclocking and a hyper-responsive VRM. DDR5 enhancements with AEMP II support and a range of PCIe 5.0 options with maximum transfer speeds of up to 16GB/s push its speed even further. An advanced cooling solution, featuring robust VRM heatsinks and integrated M.2 heatsinks, ensures optimal temperatures at maximum performance. Setup is a breeze thanks to the unique Q-Design feature set, including PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch and BIOS FlashBack. Comprehensive connectivity includes WiFi 6E, Intel 2.5G Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with Power Delivery 3.0, and high-end SupremeFX audio with the ALC4080 codec.
Intel Z790
Chipset
Intel 1700
Socket
ATX
Form factor
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI motherboard
- AI Overclocking – easy CPU performance boost
- AI Cooling II – one-click intelligent fan control
- Extensive 5th-gen support with one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one M.2 slot on the board
- USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 with one I/O port and one x1 connector with PD 3.0 and 30W power
- Robust power solution ensuring a stable power supply
- Support for high-speed memory up to 7800+ MT/s with AEMP II and XMP technology
- WiFi 6E for modern wireless connectivity
- Ideal for custom PC builds – user-friendly assembly process
DIY-friendly features
The board offers a comprehensive set of features to make PC assembly and maintenance easier. The PCIe Slot Q-Release features a physical button that unlocks the safety latch of the first PCIe slot with a single touch, significantly simplifying the process of detaching a card when upgrading your graphics or other compatible device. The innovative M.2 Q-Latch enables the installation or removal of an M.2 SSD without any special tools, using a simple locking mechanism that elegantly replaces traditional screws. The Clear CMOS button quickly restores the BIOS to its default settings and can be used to restart the computer if settings are incorrect. BIOS FlashBack is the simplest and safest way to update the BIOS – just drop the BIOS (UEFI) file onto a FAT32-formatted USB drive, plug it into the USB BIOS FlashBack port, and press the button. The update can even be performed without memory or a CPU installed.
Performance and expandability
Every aspect of the Strix Z790-E is tuned to let the processor, memory, and connected devices work in harmony to achieve blistering speeds. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. The predicted values can be applied automatically or used as a starting point for further experimentation. The board fully harnesses the PCIe 5.0 standard with a top x16 expansion slot ready for 5th-gen and protected by a SafeSlot bracket, while one of the onboard M.2 slots is tailored for 16GB/s read and write speeds via its PCIe 5.0 interface, and all other slots support transfers of 8GB/s. The 18 + 1 + 2 phase power architecture, with each phase rated for 90A, uses alloy chokes and durable capacitors built to withstand extreme temperatures, with an eight-layer PCB that rapidly dissipates heat from the voltage regulators.
Memory and cooling
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile (AEMP) II is an exclusive hardware and firmware solution that enables automatic tuning of memory kits during system startup. It can even overclock mixed kits in a quad-DIMM arrangement, and its extensive support library now extends to almost all DDR5 modules without XMP support. The advanced cooling solution includes two thick VRM heatsinks with strategic airflow channels, a combined M.2 heatsink with a direct-contact heat pipe, an integrated brace on the M.2 slot to ensure the peak performance of high-performance PCIe 5.0 drives, heatsinks covering every M.2 slot to maintain optimal NVMe SSD temperatures, and seven fan headers (two for the CPU, one for an AIO pump, and five for the case) that support automatic detection of PWM or DC fans.
Cutting-edge connectivity
With lightning-fast network connectivity, the Strix Z790-E motherboard syncs with the outside world for uninterrupted gaming and content creation. In addition to blazing-fast data transfers, connected devices can now be rapidly recharged thanks to 30W charging support, while SupremeFX audio delivers a truly immersive experience. Onboard WiFi 6E technology uses the newly available spectrum in the 6GHz band to provide up to seven 160MHz channels for ultrafast throughput, while the onboard Intel 2.5Gb/s Ethernet port ensures low-latency gaming, fast file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming. The board is equipped with two USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectors for data transfers up to 20Gb/s; one is a port on the rear I/O panel, and the other can be connected to the chassis front panel with Power Delivery (PD) 3.0 technology for fast-charging devices at up to 30W.
Game in style
The black PCB and heatsinks complement most hardware, and customisable RGB lighting adds flexibility. Combine the Strix Z790-E motherboard with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully customised gaming setup that reflects your personal style. screen size slats, brushed aluminium, and bold RGB accents have become signature features of ROG motherboards, and the Strix Z790-E proudly showcases them. For this generation, translucent diffusers line the I/O shroud and the Q-Release array, creating a subtle contrast with the metal heatsinks. ROG Strix motherboards feature ASUS Aura technology, which provides full lighting control and a variety of presets for both onboard RGB LEDs and third-party accessories. The effects can be easily synchronised across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.
Intelligent control and optimisation
A host of exclusive ROG tools put advanced system tuning and configuration at your fingertips. The AI Cooling II intelligent control balances the thermal and acoustic performance of any PC build with a single click. A proprietary ASUS algorithm first eliminates unnecessary noise during a quick stress test, then monitors CPU temperatures and dynamically adjusts the fans to optimal speeds. Meanwhile, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation uses a vast deep-learning database to reduce over 5 million types of background noise from incoming or outgoing audio. AI Networking, via GameFirst VI, optimises network performance by allocating bandwidth in real time based on application usage scenarios and corresponding learning algorithms, with special support for GeForce NOW to ensure the lowest possible latency during intense game streaming.
BIOS and advanced tuning tools
The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your build, with intelligently simplified options for newcomers and more complex features for seasoned veterans. These include a quick search for tuning options, EZ Flash 3 for updating the BIOS over the internet, S.M.A.R.T. log checking to verify storage device reliability, automatic detection of select ASUS graphics cards, and a pre-installed MemTest86 program for memory diagnostics. AI Suite 3 includes intuitive controls that boost CPU performance while maintaining system stability through an intelligent TPU microcontroller for fine-tuning voltage and overclocking parameters, a Digi+ VRM digital power control module for real-time voltage drop control, and a Turbo Core app for assigning applications to specific processor cores.
Audio, monitoring and central control
Sonic Studio III supports HRTF-based virtual surround sound for headsets and has an intuitive interface offering a range of EQ options, a Sonic Studio Link function to apply effects across all playback devices, a Virtual Mixer to combine audio output from selected apps, and application-specific profiles. The pre-installed DTS Sound Unbound app creates an audio 3D space using Microsoft spatial sound technology. Armoury Crate is a software utility designed for centralised control of supported gaming products, enabling you to customise RGB lighting with Aura Sync, have comprehensive control over fans and AIO coolers via ASUS Fan Xpert 4, download drivers, tools, and manuals, and connect with the global ASUS gaming community.
Ports and connectivity
Storage
- SATA III: 4
- M.2: 5
- M.2 Slot - 1× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen5
- M.2 Slot - 4× M.2 PCI-E NVMe Gen4
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
USB ports
- Internal USB 2.0: 2 (1 header supporting 4 ports)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 2 (1 header supporting 4 ports)
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1 (1 header with 30W PD)
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4 (4× Type-A)
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2: 7 (6× Type-A + 1× USB Type-C)
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1 (1× USB Type-C)
Graphics
- HDMI 2.1
- Graphics outputs: HDMI, DisplayPort
Audio
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Rear connectors: 5× gold-plated audio jacks
- Internal connectors: F_AUDIO (front panel)
- Optical S/PDIF output
Other
- Rear: BIOS FlashBack button, Clear CMOS button, Wi-Fi antenna
- Power: 24-pin, 2× 8-pin
- Cooling: number of PWM FAN (4-pin) - 7 (1× CPU, 1× CPU OPT, 1× AIO Pump, 5× Chassis)
- Internal: Chassis Intrusion, 3× Addressable Gen2 headers, Thermal sensor, Start button, Thunderbolt (USB4) header
Choosing a motherboard
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