Description
The ASUS ROG Strix Z790‑A Gaming WiFi D4 combines premium build quality with cutting-edge connectivity and performance. Supporting up to 14th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket, it features a robust 16+1+2 DrMOS power design with ProCool II connectors and ample heatsinks for thermal stability. Memory enthusiasts can leverage DDR5 RAM overclocked beyond 7800 MHz. The board includes one PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot and two PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4) slots for expandability. Storage is well-covered with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots—all featuring heatsinks. Rear I/O delivers USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type‑C, Wi‑Fi 6E, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, and audio outputs; internally, it supports front-panel USB‑C and Thunderbolt 4 headers. Additional features include HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, Aura Sync RGB lighting, and AI-driven overclocking and cooling tools.

Key Features

• Supports Intel 12th/13th/14th Gen CPUs (LGA 1700)

• 16+1+2 DrMOS power design with ProCool II connectors

• DDR5 memory overclocking beyond 7800 MHz

• PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot with SafeSlot; dual PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4) slots

• Four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks

• Intel Wi‑Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2; 2.5 Gb LAN with LANGuard

• USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type‑C rear; front-panel USB‑C; Thunderbolt 4-ready

• HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs

• Realtek 7.1 HD audio with shielding

• Aura Sync RGB lighting & addressable headers

• AI Overclocking & AI Cooling II

• Comprehensive cooling: VRM & M.2 heatsinks, multiple fan/AIO headers

Key Specifications

• Form Factor: ATX

• Chipset: Intel Z790

• CPU Socket: LGA 1700 (12th–14th Gen Intel CPUs)

• Power Stages: 16+1+2 DrMOS, dual ProCool II connectors

• Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, DDR5‑7800+ OC

• Expansion Slots: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16, 2× PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4), 1× PCIe 3.0 x1

• Storage: 4× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 with heatsinks

• Networking: Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, 2.5 Gb Ethernet

• Rear I/O: USB‑C Gen 2×2, USB 3.2, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4

• Audio: Realtek 7.1 HD codec with optical S/PDIF

• Cooling: VRM, chipset, M.2 heatsinks; AI Cooling II control

• Lighting: Aura Sync RGB + addressable headers