ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Four New Intel Z790 Motherboards
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) has unveiled four new Intel Z790 motherboards, expanding their lineup with advanced features. These motherboards are designed to accommodate 14th Gen, 13th Gen, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors, offering high-performance capabilities and various improvements.
Intel LGA 1700 CPU Socket:
The motherboards support processors slotted into the LGA 1700 socket, which is compatible with 14th Gen Intel Core processors. Users can choose between Z690 and Z790 motherboards, offering flexibility for different CPU choices. A simple BIOS update ensures compatibility with upcoming Intel processors.
Enhanced WiFi 7 Connectivity:
These motherboards feature Intel WiFi 7, enabling users to harness the full potential of this wireless standard when paired with a WiFi 7 router. ASUS introduces the ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, enhancing signal throughput for the 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands, ensuring a seamless experience.
DIMM Flex for Memory Optimization:
ASUS goes a step further in memory optimization with DIMM Flex, which dynamically adjusts memory controller behavior based on memory temperature. This results in optimized performance and stability, particularly in memory-sensitive applications.
AEMP II
AEMP II for Easy Memory Optimization: Users can easily optimize their memory settings with AEMP II profiles, making it hassle-free to tune memory above baseline settings while maintaining system stability. The latest firmware update even allows optimization with a four-DIMM DDR5 RAM configuration.
DIY-Friendly Features:
ASUS simplifies PC building with features like the PCIe Slot Q-Release button for easy graphics card removal. Single-sided Q-DIMM latching design makes memory installation effortless, and the Q-LED indicator helps identify improperly seated memory modules. The ASUS M.2 Q-Latch eliminates the need for tiny M.2 screws.
ASUS Z70 Motherboards:
ROG Maximus Z790 Formula:
Designed for custom liquid cooling and white-themed builds, this motherboard features an all-copper HybridChill VRM block for passive cooling, Thunderbolt 4 ports, high-speed USB ports, WiFi 7, and ROG SupremeFX audio.
ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore:
This motherboard provides robust power delivery and DDR5 overclocking support. It comes with the ROG DDR5 Fan Kit to ensure memory stability and a high-performance fan for cooling memory modules. The ROG Water Cooling Zone allows users to monitor and control their liquid cooling loop.
ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II:
With a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, this motherboard is suitable for high-end graphics cards and SSDs. It offers WiFi 7 and a front-panel USB Type-C port with 30 W Power Delivery fast charging.
ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WiFi II:
This motherboard is similar to the Strix Z790-E but without the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot. It offers PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, WiFi 7, and onboard M.2 slots, making it a cost-effective choice for users.
These ASUS Z790 motherboards provide various options to cater to different user needs, ensuring high performance, memory optimization, and user-friendly features for PC enthusiasts and gamers.
Specification
| ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Formula | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 APEX ENCORE | ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II | ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II | |
| Price | RM 3,999 | RM 3,699 | RM 3,399 | RM 2,399 |
| Size | ATX | ATX | ATX | ATX |
| Memory | 4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB, DDR5 | 2 x DIMM, Max. 96 GB, DDR5 | 4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB, DDR5 | 4 x DIMM, Max. 192 GB, DDR5 |
| PCIe® | 2 x PCIe® 5.0 x16 (@x16 or @x8/x8) 1 x PCIe® 4.0 x4 | 2 x PCIe® 5.0 x16 (@x16 or @x8/x8) 2 x PCIe® 4.0 x4 | 1 x PCIe® 5.0 x16 (@x16) 2 x PCIe® 4.0 x16(@x4) | 1 x PCIe® 5.0 x16 (@x16) 1 x PCIe® 4.0 x16(@x4) 1 x PCIe® 3.0 x1 |
| Storage | 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe® 5.0 x4) 4 x M.2 2280 (PCIe® 4.0 x4) | 3 x Onboard M.2 Slots 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe® 5.0 x4) 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe® 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe® 4.0 x4 & SATA) ROG DIMM.2 CARD 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe® 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe® 4.0 x4) | 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe® 5.0 x4) 3 x M.2 2280 (PCIe® 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe® 4.0 x4 & SATA) | 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe® 4.0 x4) 2 x M.2 2280 (PCIe® 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe® 4.0 x4 & SATA) |
| Networking | Intel® WiFi 7 1 x Realtek 5 Gbps Ethernet | Intel® WiFi 7 1 x Intel® 2.5 Gbps Ethernet | Intel® WiFi 7 1 x Intel® 2.5Gbps Ethernet | Intel® WiFi 7 1 x Intel® 2.5 Gbps Ethernet |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High-Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High-Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High-Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 | ROG SupremeFX 5.1 Surround Sound High-Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080 |
| Rear I/O | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10 Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5 Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) | 1 x USB 20 Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®) 5 x USB 10 Gbps ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5 Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) | 1 x USB 20 Gbps port (1 x Type-C®) 11 x USB 10 Gbps ports (10 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) | 1 x USB 20 Gbps port (1 x Type-C®) 3 x USB 10 Gbps ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5 Gbps ports (4 x Type-A) 6 x USB 2.0 ports (6 x Type-A) |
| Front I/O | 1 x USB 20 Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60 W PD/QC4+ 2 x USB 5 Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5 Gbps ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) | 1 x USB 20 Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60 W PD/QC4+) 2 x USB 5 Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5 Gbps ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) | 1 x USB 20 Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) with up to 30W PD Fast-charge 2 x USB 5 Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5 Gbps ports) 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports) | 1 x USB 20 Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) with up to 30 W PD Fast-charge 1 x USB 5 Gbps header (supports 2 USB 5 Gbps ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (support 4 USB 2.0 ports) |
| Aura | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x Aura RGB header | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header | 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers 1 x AURA RGB header |
| Cooling | 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header | 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 2 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers 2 x 4-pin Full Speed Fan headers 1 x W_PUMP+ header 1 x 2-pin Water In header 1 x 2-pin Water Out header 1 x 3-pin Water Flow header 1 x Extra Flow Fan header | 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers | 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers |
