ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero Gaming Motherboard

AI top clock

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict optimal settings and push your system to its limits. The predicted values ​​can be activated automatically or used as a launch field for further experimentation.

TEAM POWER ARCHITECTURE

Today’s CPU architectures place incredible demands on the motherboard’s power design by transitioning deep power saving modes, going from lowest power to full load mode in an instant. The latest ROG VRM architecture rises to the challenge by utilizing teamed power stages to rapidly oscillate current, while maintaining exemplary thermal performance.

Memory

ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been pushed well past the 7 GT/s mark in the Maximus Z790 Hero, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the wide range of tuning options in the UEFI.

chiller by design

1. VRM and Aluminum Heat Sink: A VRM heat sink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O shroud via an integrated heat pipe to increase mass and surface area for the dissipation.

2. Highly Conductive Thermal Pads: Each thermal pad improves the overall heat transfer of the system by connecting the heat generated by the power stages to the heat sink. For future maintenance, a spare heating pad can also be found in the package.

Solid Steel Back Plate: An electro-galvanized steel plate strengthens the spine of ROG Maximus Z790 Hero to prevent bending.

3. Chipset Heatsink: A dedicated heatsink removes heat from the chipset to maintain optimal operating temperatures.

4. M.2 Heat Sink and Back Plates: Large aluminum heat sinks provide ample surface area for cold-mounted M.2 drives, and each of the three integrated slots has a dedicated back plate for heat dissipation. additional heat.

PCIE 5.0 storage

ROG HYPER M.2 card

Two additional slots mount to the ROG Hyper M.2 card, providing the option to deploy either a PCIe 5.0 or 4.0 drive under a large heatsink that ensures optimal temperatures.

PCIE 5.0 expansion slots

Both x16 expansion slots have PCIe 5.0 treatment to deliver blazing speeds of up to 64GB/s for compatible devices. To support the weight of massive graphics cards, they’re also protected with SafeSlot retention brackets, and the top slot can be easily released thanks to the Q-Release button.

networks

WIFI 6E

Integrated WiFi 6E technology takes advantage of newly available spectrum in the 6 GHz band to provide up to seven 160 MHz channels for ultra-fast throughput and better performance in dense wireless environments.

2.5G ETHERNET

Low latency gaming, fast file transfers, and high-resolution video streaming are among the many benefits of integrated 2.5 Gbps Intel Ethernet.

SUPREMEFX

ROG SupremeFX audio technology delivers an exceptional 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection for exceptional recording quality. There’s also a low dropout fader for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX ALC4082 codec, and an onboard ESS ES9218 QUAD DAC capable of -115dB THD+N for superior front panel output. The combined solution enables end-to-end 384kHz 32-bit resolution playback that conveys all the subtlety and nuance of each audio track.

Grow your gaming world with AURA SYNC

Elevate your game with an enhanced complementary aesthetic from Aura Sync, with preset lighting effects that can be easily synced across compatible ROG graphics cards, monitors, keyboards, and mice to give your setup a unified look.