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ASUS - PRIME Z790-A WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard - Black

Model: PRIME Z790-A WIFI
SKU: 6523719
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  • Key Specs
    • Chipset: Intel Z790
    • Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
    • Number of PCI-E Slots: 4 (How many peripheral component interconnect express slots are available.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
    • Number Of Memory Slots: 4
    • Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
    • Memory Type Supported: DDR5
  • General
    • Brand: ASUS
    • Model Number: PRIME Z790-A WIFI
    • Product Name: PRIME Z790-A WIFI (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard
    • Color: Black
    • Year of Release: 2022
  • Compatibility
    • Chipset: Intel Z790
    • Chipset Compatibility: Intel
    • Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
    • Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
    • Processor Compatibility: Intel Core i9, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i3, Intel Pentium, Intel Celeron
    • Operating System Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 11 Home
  • Slot
    • Number of M.2 Slots: 4 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
    • Number of PCI-E Slots: 4 (How many peripheral component interconnect express slots are available.)
    • Number Of PCI-E x16 Slots: 2
    • Number Of PCI-E x4 Slots: 1
    • Number Of PCI-E x1 Slots: 2
    • Number Of Memory Slots: 4
  • Connectivity
    • Power Connector: 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector 2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors (The configuration of the connector as it connects the motherboard to a power supply unit.)
    • SATA Connector: 4x SATA 6G (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer power supply unit to a SATA-based drive.)
    • Fan/Cooling System Connector: 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header,1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header,1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header,4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer component to a fan or cooling system.)
    • Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
    • Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
    • Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
  • Ports
    • USB Ports: 1 x USB-A 2.0, 1 x USB-A 3.0, 1 x USB-A 3.2 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
    • Thunderbolt Ports: 1 x Thunderbolt 4 (The number and type of Thunderbolt ports the product has.)
    • Audio Ports: 3 x Audio jacks
    • Number of Audio Channels: 7.1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
  • Dimensions
    • Product Length: 244.09 millimeters (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
    • Product Width: 244.09 millimeters (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
    • Product Weight: 72.64 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
  • Memory
    • Maximum Memory Supported: 128 gigabytes
    • Memory Type Supported: DDR5
    • Memory Format Supported: UDIMM (Memory module size that will fit with the device.)
    • Memory Speeds Supported: 7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800 (The RAM's bandwidth rating supported by the device. The number refers to transfer speed. For example, 12800 would indicate that the memory has a theoretical bandwidth of 12,800 megabytes per second (MBs). The higher the number, the faster the speed.)
    • Memory Slot Type: 288-pin DIMM
  • Features
    • RAID Support: RAID 0, RAID 01 (RAID 0+1), RAID 5 (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
  • Warranty
    • Warranty - Parts: 3 Years
    • Warranty - Labor: 3 Years
  • Other
    • UPC: 195553939324

ASUS Prime series motherboards are expertly engineered to unleash the full potential of 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors. Boasting a robust power design, comprehensive cooling solutions and intelligent tuning options, PRIME Z790-A WIFI provides daily users and DIY PC builders a range of performance tuning options via intuitive software and firmware features.

  • Processor Compatibility - Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th and 13th Gen Intel processors
  • Speed (memory speed supported): 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 7200+
  • Graphics: 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI port
  • Audio: Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Expansion slots: Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors - 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Intel Z790 Chipset - 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) / 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot / 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Special Features: ASUS 5X PROTECTION III / ASUS Thermal Solution / ASUS EZ DIY / Aura Sync / Aura RGB header / Addressable Gen 2 headers
  • Operating System: Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit
  • Processor Compatibility - Intel LGA 1700 socket: Ready for 12th and 13th Gen Intel processors
  • Speed (memory speed supported): 4 x DIMM, Max. 128GB, DDR5 7200+
  • Graphics: 1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI port
  • Audio: Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Expansion slots: Intel 13th & 12th Gen Processors - 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Intel Z790 Chipset - 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode) / 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 slot / 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots
  • Special Features: ASUS 5X PROTECTION III / ASUS Thermal Solution / ASUS EZ DIY / Aura Sync / Aura RGB header / Addressable Gen 2 headers
  • Operating System: Windows 11, Windows 10 64-bit

Q: What kind of audio does this motherboard support?

A: The ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard features Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC.

Q: What is the maximum amount of memory supported by this motherboard?

A: The ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard supports a maximum of 128 gigabytes of memory.

Q: What operating systems are compatible with this motherboard?

A: This motherboard is compatible with Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit operating systems.

Q: How many M.2 slots does this motherboard have?

A: This motherboard has 4 M.2 slots.

Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?

A: This motherboard supports DDR5 type memory.

Q: Does this motherboard have built-in Wi-Fi?

A: Yes, the ASUS PRIME Z790-A WIFI motherboard comes equipped with Wi-Fi 6E.

Q: Are the heat sinks color in White or Silver?

A: More silver than white in my opinion, but still looks good.