| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) |
| Category | Flagship ATX Gaming/Enthusiast Motherboard |
| Model | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA |
| Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 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 8000+ MT/s (OC) Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP), ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II), DIMM Flex |
| Expansion Slots | 2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots (from CPU, supports x16 or x8/x8 modes) 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot (from Chipset) *When M.2_1 (PCIe 5.0) is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run at x8 only. |
| Storage Support | Total 5 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280/22110 (from CPU, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode) 4 x M.2 2242/2260/2280 (from CPU/Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports (40Gbps) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (5 x Type-A + 1 x Type-C®) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) |
| 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) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (supports 4 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 4 additional USB 2.0 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet (with ASUS LANGuard) Intel® Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) 2×2 with MU-MIMO support (2.4/5/6GHz bands, 320MHz bandwidth, MLO support) Bluetooth® v5.4 |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082 ESS® ES9218 QUAD DAC (for front-panel output) 120 dB SNR stereo playback output, 110 dB SNR recording input Gold-plated audio jacks, Optical S/PDIF out DTS® Sound Unbound™, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation |
| Power Delivery | 20 + 1 + 2 Power Stages (each rated to handle up to 105A) Dual 8-pin ProCool II Power Connectors High-quality alloy chokes and 10K black metallic capacitors HybridChill VRM cooling system (integrated liquid cooling channels and passive heatsink), Multiple M.2 heatsinks with backplates, Solid metal backplate, Chipset heatsink |
| Special Features | HybridChill VRM cooling: Integrated liquid cooling channels allow connection to custom liquid cooling loops for extreme VRM cooling, while also functioning as a high-performance passive heatsink. LiveDash OLED: 2-inch built-in OLED panel for system stats, custom graphics, and troubleshooting. ROG Water-Cooling Zone: Dedicated headers for monitoring water flow, temperature sensors for water in/out. AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, GameFirst Aura Sync RGB lighting (1 x RGB header, 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers), I/O Zone Aura Lighting PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch, Pre-mounted I/O Shield, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack™ button, Clear CMOS button, SafeSlot, SafeDIMM, FlexKey button, ReTry button |
| Display Output | 1 x HDMI™ port 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs *Graphics specifications vary between CPU types. Requires a CPU with integrated graphics for HDMI output. |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | ASUS Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA cables, M.2 screw/rubber packages, Thermal pads for M.2 SSD, Q-Connector, ROG keychain, ROG stickers, ROG VIP card, ARGB LED strip extension cable, Documentation. |
The **ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA** is an elite ATX motherboard designed for extreme performance, overclocking, and custom liquid-cooling enthusiasts. It’s often distinguished by its “Moonlight White” aesthetic, making it a centerpiece for high-end builds.
At its heart is an exceptionally robust **20+1+2 teamed power stage design**, each rated for a staggering 105 Amps. This, combined with dual ProCool II power connectors and premium components, ensures stable and massive power delivery for even the most power-hungry Intel 14th/13th Gen K-series processors, allowing for record-breaking overclocking potential. The standout cooling feature is the **HybridChill VRM cooling system**, a unique design that integrates copper water channels within the VRM heatsink. This allows users to connect the motherboard directly to a custom liquid cooling loop, providing unparalleled VRM thermal performance, while still functioning as an effective passive heatsink when not connected to liquid cooling.
Connectivity is bleeding-edge, featuring **Intel Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** for the fastest wireless speeds and **Realtek 5Gb Ethernet** for ultra-fast wired networking. It offers **two PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots** for the latest graphics cards and a dedicated **PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot** for the fastest NVMe SSDs, alongside four additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots. Dual **Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports** provide versatile high-speed connectivity for peripherals and displays. The front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector also supports **Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W**, allowing for rapid device charging directly from the case.
Beyond raw performance, the Formula integrates a **2-inch LiveDash OLED** for real-time system monitoring and customization, alongside an extensive ROG Water-Cooling Zone for easy integration and monitoring of custom loops. Its comprehensive suite of AI-driven optimization tools (AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking) and DIY-friendly features ensure a premium building and user experience, cementing its position as one of the most desirable Z790 motherboards on the market.
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