ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi: A Feature-Rich ATX Motherboard for Intel 12th, 13th & 14th Gen Processors

The **ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi** is a highly popular ATX motherboard designed to serve as the foundation for powerful gaming and enthusiast PC builds using Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors. It strikes a balance between performance, features, and aesthetics, often characterized by its distinctive white/silver heatsinks and integrated RGB lighting.

Key highlights include its robust power delivery system, featuring **16+1 power stages** (each rated for 70A) and dual ProCool II power connectors, ensuring stable and efficient power to even the most demanding CPUs under heavy loads or overclocking. Comprehensive cooling solutions, including large VRM heatsinks and M.2 heatsinks, keep components at optimal temperatures.

For speed and expansion, the board offers a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** for the latest graphics cards and multiple **PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots** for high-speed NVMe SSDs. The original Z790-A Gaming WiFi supports up to four M.2 drives, while the newer “II” version expands this to five M.2 slots. Memory support is excellent, with four DDR5 DIMM slots capable of reaching high frequencies through XMP and ASUS’s AEMP II technology, allowing for impressive RAM speeds (up to 7800+ MT/s or 8000+ MT/s on the “II” model).

Connectivity is another strong suit, with **Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet** and **Wi-Fi 6E** (or Wi-Fi 7 on the “II” version) for cutting-edge networking. The abundance of USB ports, including a **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port**, ensures ample connectivity for peripherals. ASUS’s suite of intelligent control features, such as AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, and Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation, simplify system optimization for both novices and experienced users. Its aesthetic appeal, with Aura Sync RGB, makes it a favored choice for builds with a white or silver theme.