Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | ASUS ROG (Republic of Gamers) |
Category | High-Performance Mini-ITX Gaming Motherboard |
Model | ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI |
Form Factor | Mini-ITX (17cm x 17cm) |
Chipset | Intel® Z790 |
Technical Specifications | |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
Memory Support | 2 x DIMM slots, Max. 96GB, DDR5 Supports up to 7600+(OC) MT/s Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) OptiMem II |
Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, SafeSlot) *Supports x16 or x8/x8 mode, with bandwidth shared if M.2_1 (PCIe 5.0) is used in Gen 5 mode. |
Storage Support | Total 2 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 2280 (from CPU/Chipset, supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode or PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 1 x M.2 2242/2260/2280 (from Chipset, supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode) 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports (via ROG FPS-II Card) Supports RAID 0/1 for NVMe and SATA |
USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port (5Gbps) 2 x USB 2.0 Type-A ports (Some ports on ROG STRIX HIVE external unit) |
USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 connector (supports 1 x USB Type-C®) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0 headers (supports 3 additional USB 2.0 ports via ROG FPS-II Card) |
Network | 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 | ROG STRIX HIVE Audio (ALC4050 CODEC + ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC) 118 dB SNR stereo playback, 94 dB SNR recording input Silver-plated audio jacks, Optical S/PDIF out DTS® Sound Unbound™, Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation |
Power Delivery | 10 + 1 + 1 Power Stages (each rated up to 105A) 8-pin ProCool II Power Connector High-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors Stacked Thermal Design with VRM Heatsinks, L-shaped heatpipe, active cooling |
Special Features | ROG STRIX HIVE: External audio and I/O control unit with Volume Dial, FlexKey, AI Overclocking button, Q-LED, USB ports, Audio Jacks, BIOS FlashBack™ button. ROG FPS-II Card: Vertical add-on card for SATA ports, front panel headers, USB 2.0 headers, CPU_OV jumper, Alteration Mode switch. AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking Aura Sync RGB lighting (1 x RGB header, 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers) Pre-mounted I/O Shield, M.2 Q-Latch |
Display Output | 1 x HDMI® port 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs) *Graphics specifications vary between CPU types. Requires a CPU with integrated graphics. |
Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
Bundled Accessories | ROG STRIX HIVE external unit, ROG FPS-II Card, ASUS Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA cables, M.2 screw/rubber packages, ROG keychain, ROG STRIX stickers, Documentation. |
The **ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming** is a premium Mini-ITX motherboard engineered for small form factor (SFF) PC builds that demand uncompromising performance. Despite its compact size, it packs an impressive array of features to power Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Core processors.
A standout feature is the **ROG STRIX HIVE**, an innovative external control unit that brings critical audio, I/O, and overclocking controls to your desktop, solving the typical connectivity challenges of Mini-ITX cases. The motherboard also includes a unique **ROG FPS-II Card** to consolidate internal headers and SATA ports, streamlining cable management in tight spaces.
Performance-wise, it features a robust **10+1+1 power stage design** rated up to 105A, coupled with advanced VRM cooling, to ensure stable power delivery even when pushing high-end CPUs to their limits. It supports fast **DDR5 memory up to 7600+ MT/s (OC)**. For storage, it provides **two M.2 slots**, including one with PCIe 5.0 x4 support for the fastest NVMe SSDs, alongside two SATA ports.
Connectivity is top-tier with **Intel Wi-Fi 6E** and **2.5Gb Ethernet**, ensuring high-speed wireless and wired networking. The rear I/O is rich with ports, including **two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports** for versatile connectivity and display outputs, and a **USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port** for ultra-fast peripherals. The board also incorporates ASUS’s intelligent controls like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II for effortless system optimization, making it a dream for enthusiasts building powerful SFF systems.
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