| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASUS ProArt |
| Category | ATX Content Creation Motherboard |
| Model | ProArt Z790-CREATOR WIFI |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.5 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
| 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 7200+ MT/s (OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP), ASUS OptiMem II |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots (support x16 or x8/x8 modes from CPU) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode from Chipset) |
| Storage Support | Total 4 x M.2 slots M.2_1 (from CPU): Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_2 (from Chipset): Supports 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_3 (from Chipset): Supports 2242/2260/2280/22110, PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2_4 (from Chipset): Supports 2242/2260/2280, PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5 for NVMe, and RAID 0/1/5/10 for SATA (Note: M.2_4 slot shares bandwidth with SATA6G_5~8, suspending them when an M.2 device is detected.) |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®, with DisplayPort™ 1.4 support, up to 40Gbps, 15W charging) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 2 x DisplayPort IN ports (for Thunderbolt™ video passthrough from discrete GPU) |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports 1 x USB Type-C® with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet (with ASUS LANGuard) Intel® Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) 2×2 with MU-MIMO support (2.4/5/6GHz bands) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
| Audio | Realtek® S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC Premium audio capacitors, dedicated audio PCB layers, audio shielding, de-pop circuit Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input |
| Power Delivery | 16 + 1 + 2 Power Stages (each rated up to 70A) Dual ProCool II Power Connectors (8-pin + 4-pin) Additional 6-pin PCIe power connector for front-panel USB Type-C® 60W charging High-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors Robust VRM Heatsinks, M.2 Heatsinks, Chipset Heatsink |
| Special Features | ASUS ProArt Creator Hub, CreationFirst (network optimization) AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation Aura Sync RGB lighting (1 x RGB header, 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers) PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O Shield, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI® port (supports 4K@60Hz) 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) with DisplayPort™ 1.4 support (up to 8K@60Hz or dual 4K) *Graphics specifications vary between CPU types. Requires a CPU with integrated graphics for HDMI output. Thunderbolt outputs require discrete GPU connected to DP IN ports. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | ASUS Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA cables, M.2 screw/rubber packages, Cable ties, ProArt Welcome Kit, Documentation, USB Flashback Guide. |
The **ASUS ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi** is a premium ATX motherboard specifically engineered to meet the demanding requirements of content creators, designers, and multimedia professionals. It stands out with a sophisticated, professional aesthetic, often featuring a dark theme with subtle gold accents, diverging from the more aggressive designs of gaming motherboards.
Its core strength lies in its exceptional connectivity and stability. It boasts **dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports** (USB4® compliant), providing an impressive 40Gbps bi-directional bandwidth per port, capable of driving multiple high-resolution displays (e.g., one 8K or two 4K monitors) and enabling rapid data transfers to external storage or devices. This is complemented by a unique **DisplayPort IN** feature on the rear I/O, allowing users to route video output from a discrete graphics card through the Thunderbolt ports for single-cable display solutions.
Network performance is top-tier with a **Marvell® AQtion 10Gb Ethernet** port and an additional **Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet** port, offering blazing-fast wired connectivity for large file transfers and seamless online collaboration. Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 further enhance wireless capabilities. Storage is robust, with **four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots** for high-speed NVMe SSDs and eight SATA 6Gb/s ports, supporting various RAID configurations.
The motherboard’s power delivery system is formidable, featuring a **16+1+2 teamed power stage design** rated for 70 amps, along with ProCool II connectors, ensuring stable power delivery to Intel’s latest high-core-count processors, even during intensive rendering or editing tasks. Comprehensive thermal solutions, including massive VRM heatsinks and dedicated M.2 heatsinks, maintain optimal temperatures under sustained loads. ASUS’s ProArt software suite, including Creator Hub and CreationFirst, provides specialized tools for system optimization, monitoring, and network prioritization tailored for creative workflows.
Overall, the ProArt Z790-Creator WiFi is an ideal choice for professionals seeking a reliable, high-bandwidth, and feature-rich platform to maximize their productivity in content creation applications.





















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