The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme WiFi 6E is a high-end gaming motherboard designed for users seeking top-tier performance and advanced features. It is built around the Intel Z790 chipset and supports the latest 13th Gen Intel Core processors as well as the 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. This motherboard is ideal for enthusiasts and gamers who want to push their systems to the limit with powerful hardware and extensive connectivity options.
The motherboard features a robust power delivery system with 24 + 1 power stages rated for 105A, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery to the CPU. It includes dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and premium metallic capacitors to support multi-core processors under heavy loads. The VRM thermal design is optimized with massive heatsinks integrated into the I/O cover, an L-shaped heatpipe, and high-conductivity thermal pads to keep temperatures in check during intense usage.
Connectivity is a strong point of this motherboard. It includes a Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C port and front-panel connector, a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port with Quick Charge 4+ support for up to 60W charging, eight additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots for high-performance graphics cards. The motherboard also supports next-gen storage with an on-board PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with front and back heatsinks, plus two additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots on the ROG DIMM.2.
Networking capabilities are extensive, featuring on-board Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet, Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and ASUS LANGuard for enhanced network reliability and performance. The motherboard also includes intelligent control features such as ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation to simplify setup and improve system performance.
For personalization and aesthetics, the motherboard includes an AniMe Matrix LED display, a 2” Color OLED screen, three addressable Gen 2 headers, and one RGB header that can be configured using ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting software. The DIY-friendly design includes features like the ROG Water Cooling Zone, PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-Code, Q-LED, FlexKey button, Start button, BIOS FlashBack button, and Clear CMOS button for easy setup and maintenance.
The motherboard comes with bundled software including a one-year AIDA64 Extreme trial subscription and an intuitive UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86 for system diagnostics and monitoring. The ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme (WiFi 6E) is fully equipped to handle the latest Intel processors and is expertly tuned by ROG engineers to deliver optimized overclocking performance, high-speed memory support, and comprehensive water and fan cooling controls.
Brand: ASUS
Model: ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme WiFi 6E
Specifications: Intel Z790 chipset; LGA 1700 socket; PCIe 5.0; DDR5; 24 + 1 power stages; dual ProCool II power connectors; Intel Wi-Fi 6E; Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet; Thunderbolt 4; USB 3.2 Gen 2x2
Features: AI Overclocking; AI Cooling II; AI Networking; Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation; AniMe Matrix LED display; Color OLED screen; Aura Sync RGB lighting; ROG Water Cooling Zone; PCIe Slot Q-Release; M.2 Q-Latch; pre-mounted I/O shield; Q-Code; Q-LED; FlexKey button; Start button; BIOS FlashBack button; Clear CMOS button
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