| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASRock |
| Category | Phantom Gaming (PG) Series ATX Motherboard |
| Model | Z790 PG SONIC |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
| Special Edition | SONIC The Hedgehog Themed Design |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 Supports up to 7000+(OC) MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supports x4 mode) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot (from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | Total 4 x M.2 slots: 1 x Blazing M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4, type 2280) – CPU connected 3 x Hyper M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4, type 2280/2260) – Chipset connected 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe and SATA storage devices |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port (20Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (10Gbps) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 Type-A ports |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C header (20Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5GbE LAN chip Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz tri-band) Bluetooth® v5.2 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC897 Audio Codec 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Nahimic Audio Supports S/PDIF Out |
| Power Delivery | 14+1+1 Power Phase Design Dr.MOS for VCore+GT 8-pin + 4-pin ATX 12V power connectors |
| Cooling Features | Large Aluminum Alloy Heatsinks Full Coverage M.2 Heatsink Multiple Temperature Sensors FANtastic Tuning & Auto Detect Fan |
| Special Features | ASRock Steel Slot Gen5 (for PCIe 5.0 x16 slot) ASRock Auto Driver Installer Flashback BIOS Button Polychrome RGB Pre-installed I/O Shield |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port (Supports max. 4096×2160@60Hz) 1 x DisplayPort™ 1.4 (Supports max. 5120×2880@120Hz) *Only available on processors with integrated graphics. Graphics specifications may vary depending on the installed CPU. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, M.2 Screws, Software CD, Documentation. (Contents may vary by region). |
| The **ASRock Z790 PG SONIC** is a unique ATX motherboard designed as a special collaboration with SEGA, featuring distinctive **SONIC The Hedgehog themed aesthetics** across its heatsinks and PCB. Beyond its eye-catching design, it provides a solid foundation for Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors via the **LGA 1700 socket** and **Intel Z790 chipset**.
Equipped with a **14+1+1 Power Phase Design with Dr.MOS**, it ensures stable power delivery for reliable performance. It supports **DDR5 memory up to 7000MHz (OC)** across four DIMM slots for high-speed system responsiveness. For storage, it offers a future-proof **PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot** (Blazing M.2) along with three additional PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots (Hyper M.2), complemented by eight SATA 6Gb/s ports. Connectivity includes a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** with ASRock Steel Slot Gen5 for enhanced durability, a high-speed **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port (20Gbps)** on both rear I/O and a front header. Networking is handled by a **Dragon RTL8125BG 2.5GbE LAN** and **Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211** for robust wired and tri-band wireless connectivity. The motherboard also features Nahimic Audio for immersive sound and a convenient Flashback BIOS button for easy updates. The ASRock Z790 PG SONIC blends gaming performance with a vibrant, iconic theme, making it a standout choice for themed PC builds. |
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