ASUS has recently launched a series of motherboards designed to accommodate the latest 14th Gen Intel CPUs. This lineup brings a host of fresh features and improvements, catering to various user preferences.
The ASUS ROG Maximus motherboard series has three additional models: the ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero, the ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore, and the ROG Maximus Z790 Formula. In addition, ASUS has introduced three new models to its ROG Strix lineup, and the TUF Gaming series has added the TUF Gaming Z790-Pro WiFi.
Among these new motherboards, some of them come with WiFi 7 support, future-proofing your connectivity requirements. They also offer more onboard PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots for faster storage solutions. These motherboards feature user-friendly elements such as DIMM Flex, enhancing the overall experience of building a PC.
The ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero adopts a sleek and clean look while offering solid performance. It comes equipped with Dual Thunderbolt 4 connectors and high-quality audio components, making it an attractive option for gamers.
ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero specs
- Form Factor: ATX
- Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5
- PCIe: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16 or @x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4
- Storage: 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 4 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
- Networking: Intel Wi-Fi 7 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
- Rear I/O: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C) with QC 4+ up to 60W 2 x USB 5Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5Gbps 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
- 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
The ROG Maximus Z790 Apex Encore targets overclocking enthusiasts. It includes advanced power solutions, efficient cooling features, and the ROG DDR5 Fan Kit for maintaining lower memory temperatures during overclocking.
ROG Maximus Z790 APEX ENCORE specs
- Form Factor: ATX
- Memory: 2 x DIMM, Max. 96 GB, DDR5
- PCIe: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16 or @x8/x8) 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4
- Storage: 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)
- Networking: Intel Wi-Fi 7 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
- Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- Rear I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support additional 4 USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports
- Aura: 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 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
For those interested in creating a custom liquid cooling loop, the ROG Maximus Z790 Formula offers an elegant white design and an all-copper HybridChill VRM block for effective cooling.
ROG Maximus Z790 Formula specs
- Form Factor: ATX
- Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5
- PCIe: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16 or @x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4
- Storage: 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4) 4 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
- Networking: Intel® Wi-Fi 7 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
- Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082
- Rear I/O: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C with up to 60W PD/QC4+) 2 x USB 5Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5Gbps 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
- 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
In the ROG Strix series, the Z790-E Gaming WiFi II and Z790-F Gaming WiFi II provide high-performance options. The ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II enhances connectivity and VRM cooling, making it a suitable choice for users assembling a white-themed PC.
ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II specs
- Form Factor: ATX
- Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5
- PCIe: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16) 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x4)
- Storage: 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)
- Networking: Intel Wi-Fi 7 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
- Audio: ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
- Rear I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x Type-C) 11 x USB 10Gbps ports (10 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C)
- Front I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C) with up to 30W PD Fast-charge 2 x USB 5Gbps header (supports 4 USB 5Gbps ports) 3 x USB 2.0 headers (support 6 USB 2.0 ports)
- Aura: 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 5 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
TUF Gaming introduces the Z790-Pro WiFi, offering AI Overclocking for convenient performance optimization, a high-speed front-panel USB Type-C port for smartphone charging, and ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna for improved wireless connectivity.
TUF GAMING Z790-PRO WIFI spec
- Form Factor: ATX
- Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5
- PCIe: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (@x4) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (@x1) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
- Storage: 2 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) 1 x M.2 x 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA)
- Networking: 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet Wi-Fi 6E
- Rear I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C) 3 x USB 10Gbps ports (2 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports 1 x USB Type-C with up to 30W PD Fast-charge) 1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional USB 5Gbps ports 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- Aura: 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
ASUS has also launched the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition for anime fans. This motherboard features a unique design inspired by Asuka’s EVA-02 from Neon Genesis Evangelion.
ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition specs
- Form Factor: ATX
- Memory: 4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5
- PCIe: 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (@x16 or @x8/x8) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (@x4 or @x4/x4)
- Storage: 3 x Onboard M.2 Slots ・ 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4) ・ 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4) ・ 1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA) ROG Hyper M.2 Card ・ 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4/PCIe 4.0 x4) ・ 1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
- Networking: Intel® Wi-Fi 6E Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
- Rear I/O: 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®) 6 x USB 10Gbps ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®) 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front I/O: 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®) with QC 4+ 2 x USB 5Gbps headers (support 4 USB 5Gbps 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
- 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
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