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Starting with the upper left-hand corner, we get a closer look at the RGB element that has matching diagonal lines running through the display. It’s much better looking than the dot-matrix style we saw in previous generations. It isn’t terribly bright, but the colors are saturated, and it looks good. Control over this and any other RGB devices attached to the board are handled through the Asus AURA RGB software (found within Armoury Crate).
Optimized VRM Thermals: Massive heatsinks integrated with the I/O cover, joined by an L-shaped heatpipe, and connected to the power stages with high-conductivity thermal pads For folks building a PC in 2023, the number of available M.2 slots is often just as important as the available bandwidth from each slot. You might need many M.2 slots to conveniently build out a large storage library, or perhaps you have a collection of M.2 drives from previous builds that you'd prefer to get more mileage out of. Either way, we’re bolstering our Z790 lineup with even more options, like the ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi II, that offer a total of five M.2 slots — and we’re making sure that these slots have effective heatsinks that fit the aesthetic of the board. Convenient front-panel device chargingThe Z790 Hero, much like the ROG Strix, has everything you’d ever want for a sweet gaming build. Where the Hero really starts to shine is in its extra features, which round it out for content creators too.
Being a PC enthusiast doesn’t mean that you only use your PC. Many of us, if not most of us, bounce between our PCs and our mobile devices throughout the day. Our latest ROG and ROG Strix Z790 WiFi 7 motherboards help you unify your tech life with a complimentary subscription to Intel Unison Premium.**** This app lets your PC, smartphone, and tablet work together in a wide variety of ways. With Intel Unison Premium, you can make phone calls using your PC without touching your phone, use a compatible tablet as a second display, access photos on your smartphone using your PC, and wirelessly transfer content between your phone, computer, and tablet. You can even keep an eye on your text messages and notifications while you’re working on PC so that you can stay connected without losing your flow. Do more with Armoury Crate Fortunately, the latest integrated power components can handle higher currents than the devices of yesteryear, making it possible to implement a simple circuit topology that isn't hamstrung by the processing lag of phase-doublers. That's why the ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero utilizes teamed power stages to deliver higher burst current per phase, while maintaining the thermal performance of phase-doubled designs. Speaking of coolers, the Z790 Hero again features holes for mounting legacy LGA1200/LGA115x coolers. We’ve also simplified the process of installing an M.2 drive. Our M.2 Q-Latch gives you the peace of mind that you’ll never have to handle another tiny, easily lost M.2 screw ever again. Now, you can secure or loosen an M.2 drive with just your fingertips. You’ll find the M.2 Q-Latch on every ROG Maximus, ROG Strix, and TUF Gaming Z790 motherboard. Another step forward on the road to sustainability How does WiFi 7 achieve these higher speeds? It starts with ultra-wide 320MHz channels that allow WiFi 7 routers to deliver higher performance and larger capacity.** 4096 Quadrature Amplitude Modulation (QAM) allows for greater amounts of data to be more densely embedded in each signal. Additionally, multi-link operation (MLO) allows devices simultaneously transmit and/or receive across different bands and channels, with separation of data and control planes.*** The parallel links enable faster speeds by aggregating bandwidth, with more reliable WiFi connections on multiple concurrently used bands.
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It's a genuinely high end offering that doesn't lose all that much compared to the hyper-expensive top-end boards. Price wise, compared to the likes of the Maximus Extreme or MSI Godlike, the Z790 Hero is a relative bargain! But in the real world, as the entry level Maximus, it's an expensive proposition. You may well find that Asus' Strix or TUF boards offer what you need at a more attractive price point. Hyper M.2_1 slot (Key M) via ROG Hyper M.2 card, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode.)** Next-Gen M.2 Support: PCIe ® 5.0 M.2 slot on the bundled ROG Hyper M.2 card, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots all with substantial cooling solutions In many ways, the ROG Strix Z790-F Gaming WiFi II is quite similar to its elder brother. It boasts a next-gen PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, WiFi 7, a premium ROG SupremeFX audio solution, and five total onboard M.2 slots. Some sensible subtractions from the spec sheet differentiate this motherboard from the ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II — its M.2 slots are all wired for PCIe 4.0 speeds, its VRM doesn’t have quite as many power stages, and it doesn’t offer as many USB 10Gbps ports on its rear panel. Yet its lower price point should make it a compelling option for PC builders for whom those features are tempting luxuries, not strict necessities. ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI II The ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero gives you high-end networking options. WiFi 7 support will let you access the latest generation of wireless networking when you pair this motherboard with a WiFi 7 router. For those who prefer wired connections, a high-bandwidth 2.5Gb Ethernet port awaits.
Supplies steady 5-volt power delivery to all USB ports, minimizing power fluctuations to prevent data loss. To understand just how capable the ASUS ROG Strix Maximus Z790 Hero is, we've selected an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 GPU, Intel Core i7-13700K processor, 32GB of DDR5-7200 RAM, and a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. This is some serious firepower for gaming and productivity suites like video editing software. Anyone who's used an ASUS motherboard in recent years will (hopefully) agree with me as to how simple the UEFI user interface is. There's an "EzMode" available out the gate that's best suited to those who aren't familiar with such systems, but really so long as you don't mess around with values and the like, the chance of you breaking something is low.Robust Power Solution: 20+1+2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 90 amps,dual ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors Across the bottom of the board are several exposed headers. You’ll find the usual: additional USB ports, RGB headers, and even some headers dedicated to custom watercooling (flow and temperatures)power/reset buttons. Below is a complete list, from left to right. USB: Up to 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2x2, 6x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 8x USB 3.1 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0
Above the DRAM slots, on the top edge, are the first four (of eight) 4-pin fan headers. All of the headers support PWM- and DC-controlled devices. The CPU headers automatically select the proper mode, while the rest of the ports require manual adjustment. Both the Chassis and CPU fan headers output up to 1A/12W with the W_PUMP+ header outputs up to 3A/36W. You can control the fans through the BIOS or Armoury Crate.Now, AEMP II offers even more flexibility. With the latest firmware update, AEMP II allows users to optimize the performance of a four-DIMM DDR5 RAM configuration, even with a mixture of different brands and dies. Increasing the memory capacity of your build by adding additional DIMMs has never been easier — with AEMP II, you can get optimized memory performance even when all four memory modules are not an exact match. DIMM Flex maximizes memory performance and stability
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