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ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E

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ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E Specifications

ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E by ASUS is a Standard-ATX form factor motherboard based on the high-end Z790-A chipset and LGA 1700 socket, offering the most advanced features and connectivity options. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 192 GB and memory overclocking up to 7200 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.

ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E Performance Review

The ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E features a high-end VRM setup, supplying 60 A across 16 phases. It can power high-wattage CPUs and support moderate overclocking while maintaining good voltage regulation and thermal efficiency. This makes it an excellent option for gamers and professionals who need reliable high-end CPU performance.

This motherboard features a solid mid-range audio chipset (Realtek S1220A), offering good sound quality that will satisfy most users. It’s suitable for enjoying high-fidelity audio on mid to high-end speakers or headphones without the immediate need for a discrete sound card. Music, gaming, and media playback will sound clean and detailed.

This board delivers balanced value with a performance-per-price ratio of 50.7%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.

Motherboard Information

Manufacturer: ASUS

Motherboard Name: ASUS Prime Z790-A WiFi 6E

Current Price Amazon: $289

  • Amazon Price Updated: 17 hours, 9 minutes ago.

    • Motherboard Available: True

    Chipset / Socket: Z790-A / LGA 1700

    Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.

    Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 192 GB / 7200 MHz

    PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16

    Audio Chipset: Realtek S1220A

    Network: 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet

    Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

    Quality & Features (max 110pts)

    VRM Quality: 10 pts.

    Chipset Q & F: 20 pts.

    Build Quality: 16 pts.

    Connectivity Q & F: 15 pts.

    Audio Quality: 13 pts.

    Total Points: 74 pts.

    VRM Configuration

    CPU Power Phases (Amps): 16 (60 A)

    Power Design: 16+1+1

    Calculated Performance

    Quality and Features per Price: 50.7%

    Additional Motherboard Information

    Memory:

    4 x DIMM, Max. 192GB, DDR5 7200+(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(OC)/6400(OC)/6200(OC)/6000(OC)/5800(OC)/5600/5400/5200/5000/4800, Un-buffered Memory*
    Dual Channel Memory Architecture
    Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
    OptiMem II
    * Supported memory types, data rate(Speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information refer to www.asus.com for memory support list.
    * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.

    Graphics:

    1 x DisplayPort**
    1 x HDMI® port***  
    * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
    **Supports max. 8K@60Hz as specified in DisplayPort 1.4.
    ***Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI 2.1.  
    **** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.

    Storage:

    Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
    Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)*
    M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
    Intel® Z790 Chipset
    M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
    M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
    M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.
    Total supports 4 x M.2 slots and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
    Intel® Core™ Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)*
    M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
    Intel® Z790 Chipset
    M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
    M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4)
    M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10.

    USB:

    Rear USB (Total 8 ports)
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
    3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x USB Type-C®)
    4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
    Front USB (Total 7 ports)
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports USB Type-C®)
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header supports additional 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 4 USB 2.0 ports

    Internal I/O:

    Fan and Cooling related
    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
    Power related
    1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
    2 x 8-pin +12V Power connectors
    Storage related
    4 x M.2 slots (Key M)
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
    USB
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector (supports 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 support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
    Miscellaneous
    3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
    1 x Aura RGB header
    1 x Clear CMOS header
    1 x COM Port header
    1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
    1 x Front Panel Audio header (AAFP)
    1 x Power button
    1 x SPI TPM header (14-1pin)
    1 x  20-3 pin System Panel header with Chassis intrude function
    1 x Thunderbolt™  header

    Back Panel I/O:

    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port (1 x USB Type-C®)
    3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (2 x Type-A, 1 x Type-C®)
    4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 x Type-A)
    1 x DisplayPort
    1 x HDMI® port
    1 x Wi-Fi Module
    1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
    3 x Audio jacks

    WiFi:

    Wi-Fi 6E
    2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
    Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band*
    Bluetooth® v5.3**
    * WiFi 6E 6GHz regulatory may vary between countries.
    ** The Bluetooth version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

    Audio:

    Realtek S1220A 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
    - Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
    - Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
    - Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
    - High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
    - Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
    Audio Features
    - Audio Shielding
    - Power pre-regulator reduces power input noise to ensure consistent performance
    - Premium audio capacitors
    - Dedicated audio PCB layers
    - Audio cover
    - Unique de-pop circuit
    * Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1 Surround Sound audio.

    Special Features:

    ASUS 5X PROTECTION III
    - DIGI+ VRM (- Digital power design with DrMOS)
    - ESD Guards
    - LANGuard
    - Overvoltage Protection
    - Safeslot
    - Stainless-Steel Back I/O
    ASUS Q-Design
    - M.2 Q-Latch
    - PCIe Slot Q-Release
    - Q-Connector
    - Q-DIMM
    - Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
    - Q-Slot
    ASUS Thermal Solution
    - M.2 heatsink
    - VRM heatsink design
    ASUS EZ DIY
    - Box Headers
    - Clear CMOS button
    - CPU Socket lever protector
    - ProCool
    - Pre-mounted I/O shield
    - SafeDIMM
    Aura Sync
    - Aura RGB header
    - Addressable Gen 2 headers