ASUS ROG Strix Z690 / Z790-E Gaming WiFi II Motherboard

Z690 (WiFi 6E)

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Equipped to handle 12th Gen Intel Core processors, with support for PCIe 5.0, DDR5, and compatibility with Windows 11 out of the box.

Wireless and Bluetooth: Includes Bluetooth v5.2, as well as 2x2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) with support for the 2.4/5/6GHz frequency bands.

AI Motherboard Features: Offers AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking (GameFirst VI), and AI Noise Cancellation capabilities for enhanced performance and user experience.

Robust Power Solution: Utilizes 18+1 90A power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to effectively support multi-core processors.

Optimized Thermal Design: Includes VRM heatsink, fanless PCH heatsink, double-sided M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and the Fan Xpert 4 utility for efficient thermal management.

Equipped with on-board WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet featuring ASUS LANGuard for high-performance connectivity.

Supports HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.4 output, along with up to 5xM.2 slots and 1x PCIe 5.0 M.2. Comes bundled with ROG Hyper M.2 card, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C and Type-A, and Front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C connectors.

Includes SafeDIMM, PCIe 5.0 Safeslot, Q-LED, M.2 Q-Latch, CPU socket lever protector, Pre-mount I/O shield, BIOS FlashBack, Clr CMOS button, Q-Code, and FlexKey for easy customization (Reset, Aura on/off, Direct key).

Z790 (WiFi 6E)

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Designed to accommodate 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors, offering support for PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory, and Windows 11 compatibility out of the box.

AI Motherboard Features: Includes AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking (GameFirst VI), and AI Noise Cancellation for optimized performance.

Robust Power Solution: Equipped with 18 plus 1 90A power stages, ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors.

Optimized Thermal Design: Features VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, double-sided M.2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers, and Fan Xpert 4 utility for efficient heat dissipation.

High-Performance Gaming Networking: Offers on-board WiFi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard for reliable and fast connectivity during gaming sessions.

Z790 (WiFi 7)

Supports Intel's latest LGA 1700 Socket for 13th Gen, 12th Gen, Pentium Gold, and Celeron Processors

Features an advanced power solution with 18(110A)+1(110A)+2 power configuration, ProCool II power connectors, high-quality alloy chokes, and durable capacitors

Enhanced VRM thermals with massive heatsinks, high-conductivity thermal pads, and L-shaped heatpipe

Offers next-gen M.2 support with PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, U-shaped Direct Contact heatsink, backplate, and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks

Provides abundant connectivity options including USB 20Gbps rear I/O port, front-panel connector with PD 3.0 up to 30W, eleven USB 10Gbps ports, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4