ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero DDR5
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Socket (CPU) | 1700 (12th gen Intel), 1700 (13th gen Intel) | |
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Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX | |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 5 | |
PCI Express x16 slots | 3 | |
Built-in WiFi | ||
Support for overclocking |
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Note: this motherboard only works with 12th and 13th generation Intel processors, with a 1700 socket. In addition, this motherboard only works with DDR5 RAM.
Grab power in a new gaming world with the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero DDR5. This ATX motherboard has the LGA1700 socket and Z790 chipset, which you can use with 12th and 13th generation Intel processors. Place up to 128GB DDR5 RAM on this motherboard via the 4 DIMM slots. Do you want a fast storage in addition to high RAM? No worries, you get 5 M.2 slots, so it's easy to place multiple NVMe SSDs on the motherboard. One of these M.2 SSD slots has the PCIe 5.0 protocol, for extra fast and future-proof power. As part of the Z790 series, this motherboard is suitable for overclocking. Thanks to the heatsinks, steel backplates, and thermal sensors, this high temperature isn't a problem. This way, you keep your components cool as well as your head. You can connect it wired or wirelessly. The WiFi 6E module and 2.5Gbps Ethernet port both offer a powerful and stable internet connection. To connect your accessories and components, you have plenty of choice. On the I/O shield, you'll find Thunderbolt 4 ports, which transfer data at a speed of 40GB/s. In addition, the motherboard offers 10 USB 3.2 ports at the back, so you connect all your accessories and other devices.
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Product number | 916766 | |
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Manufacturer code | 90MB1CI0-M0EAY0 | |
Brand | ASUS | |
Warranty | 3 years | |
Processing of your defect | Via Coolblue |
Compatible with Windows version | Windows 10, Windows 11 | |
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Revision | 1.0 | |
Suitable casings | Full Tower, Mid Tower | |
Form factor (motherboards) | ATX |
Chipset brand | Intel | |
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Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 | |
Socket (CPU) | 1700 (12th gen Intel), 1700 (13th gen Intel) | |
Support for overclocking | ||
Chipset cooler (motherboards) | Passive |
Total number of RAM slots | 4 | |
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Memory type | DDR5 | |
Memory speed | 4800 MHz | |
Maximum memory speed | 7200 MHz | |
Maximum internal memory | 128 GB | |
Number of memory channels | Dual channel (2) |
PCI Express x1 slots | 0 | |
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PCI Express x16 slots | 3 | |
Number of PCIe 5.0 (x16/x16) connectors | 2 | |
Number of PCIe 4.0 (x16/x4) connectors | 1 |
Supported M.2 SSD formats | 22x80mm | |
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Nubmber of M.2 connectors | 5 | |
Number of cooled M.2 SSD slots | 5 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 5.0) slots | 1 | |
Number of M-key (PCIe 4.0) slots | 4 | |
Number of SATA connectors | 6 |
Built-in WiFi | ||
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WiFi standards | Wireless AXE (WiFi 6E) | |
Bluetooth | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 |
DisplayPort connector | ||
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HDMI connector | ||
Number of Female HDMI type A 2.1 ports | 1 | |
Thunderbolt connector | ||
Number of Female Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports | 2 | |
DVI connector | ||
VGA connector |
USB-C ports back panel | ||
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Number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 1 | |
Number of USB-C 4.0 (40Gbps) ports back panel | 2 | |
USB-A ports back panel | ||
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) ports back panel | 4 | |
Number of USB-A 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) ports back panel | 5 |
Headphone jack | ||
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Microphone connector | ||
Number of microphone connectors | 1 | |
Ethernet port | ||
Number of 2.5Gbps Ethernet ports | 1 | |
Digital optical connector | ||
Audio processor | ALC4082 |
Fan headers | ||
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Number of 4-pin CPU fan headers | 1 | |
Number of 4-pin CPU optional headers | 1 | |
Number of 4-pin system fan headers | 4 | |
Number of 4-pin CPU water cooling fan headers | 1 | |
Type of power connector for motherboard | 24-pin ATX connector | |
Type of power connector for CPU | 8+8 pin ATX connector | |
RGB headers | ||
Number of RGB headers | 3 | |
USB headers on the motherboard | ||
Number of USB 2.0 (480Mbps) headers on the motherboard | 2 | |
Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) headers on the motherboard | 2 |
USB-A ports on the motherboard | 1 | |
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BIOS flash button on the motherboard | ||
Clear CMOS button on the motherboard | ||
Power button on the motherboard |
RGB lighting |
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