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Overview

The ASUS ROG Maximum Z790 Hero Gaming Wi-Fi ATX motherboard comes with all the bells and whistles to maximize the full power of your gaming rig. Ready for Windows 11, it features an LGA 1700 socket for Intel Core CPUs, 4 dual channel DDR5 RAM slots, and PCIe 5.0 interface for high data bandwidth. It is also equipped with Wi-Fi 6 for wireless network connectivity.

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Gaming Wi-Fi 6E ATX LGA 1700 DDR5 Motherboard for 12/13th Gen Intel CPUs

Brand: ASUS
Model: ROG MAX Z790 HERO
Web Code: 16589821
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What's included:

  • ARGB RGB Extension Cable
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s Cables
  • ROG Hyper M.2 Card
  • ROG Hyper M.2 Card with Heatsink
  • 2 x M.2 Screw Packages for ROG Hyper M.2 Card
  • ASUS Wi-Fi Moving Antennas
  • 3 x M.2 Backplate Q-Latch Package
  • 3 x M.2 Backplate Rubber Packages
  • Q-connector
  • DDR5 Fan Holder
  • VRM Fan Holder
  • ROG Stickers
  • ROG Key Chain
  • ROG VIP Card
  • Installation Media
  • USB Drive with Utilities and Drivers
  • User Guide
  • LGA 1700 socket for mounting the cutting-edge Intel Core 12th and 13th generation processors, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors
  • ATX form factor with large proportions ensures adequate air flow and convenient installation and replacement of components
  • Four DIMM memory slots with dual channel architecture can hold up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM to smoothly run video editing, graphics rendering, gaming, and other intensive tasks
  • PCIe 5.0 interface provides ultra-fast bus and memory speeds to speed up graphics processing, storage operations, and more
  • Onboard Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard provide top-of-the-class wired and wireless connectivity options for online multiplayer gaming, livestreaming, wireless accessories, and more
  • Includes 1 PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot with bundled ROG Hyper M.2 card for high-speed storage and 4 PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for adding solid state storage
  • Six USB 2.0 ports, 1 Ethernet port, 2 USB-C ports, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and 1 HDMI port provide multiple connectivity options for connecting to router, monitor, keyboard and mouse, and other compatible peripherals
  • Includes ASUS-exclusive functions such as AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking (GameFirst VI), and 2-way AI Noise Cancellation to give you the best possible performance and user experience
  • VRM heatsinks with integrated aluminum cover, thermal pad with high conductivity, triple M.2 heatsinks, embedded backplates, and ROG Water-Cooling Zone prevent overheating and keep the system cool
  • 20+1 teamed power stages with 90A rating, ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes, and premium metallic capacitors provide clean and stable power supply to keep the components safe
  • Built-in audio with ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 with ESS ES9018Q2C DAC generates rich soundscapes and high-definition audio for gaming, music, and movies
  • Includes one RGB header, 3 addressable Gen 2 RGB headers, Polymo Lighting, and ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting to give your gaming setup a cool and colourful look with customized lighting effects
  • UEFI BIOS dashboard with integrated MemTest86 provides easy-to-use interface to tweak and fine-tune the motherboard and troubleshoot issues
Product Condition
Brand New
Motherboard Form Factor
ATX
CPU Socket Type
LGA 1700
Processors Supported
Intel Socket LGA1700 for 13th Gen Intel Core Processors & 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
Chipset
Intel Z790
Memory Channel Architecture
Dual Channel
Memory Supported
4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5800(OC)/ 5600/ 5400/ 5200/ 5000/ 4800MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory*
Memory Slots
4
Maximum Memory Supported
128 GB
Built-in Audio
Yes
M.2 Slot
5
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0
PCI Express X4 Slots
1
PCI Express X16 Slots
2
Ethernet Port
1
Wireless Standard Generation
Wi-Fi 6
USB 2.0 Ports
6
USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2 Ports
3
USB Type C Port
2
HDMI Port
1

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