ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA

Overview

Intel Z790 LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with 20+1+2 power stages, Advanced AI PC ready, DDR5 support with AEMP II and DIMM Flex, Intel Wi-Fi 7 with ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna, five M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD slot onboard, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlots with PCIe Slot Q-Release, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB 20Gbps Type-C front-panel connector with Quick Charge 4+ up to 60W, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking, Two-way AI Noise Cancelation, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.

Reasons To Buy

✓ Hybrid cooling for VRMs
✓ Two Thunderbolt 4 ports
✓ Five M.2 sockets (incl. 5.0 x4)
✓ Flagship-class audio solution
✓ DIY Friendly

Reasons To Avoid

✗ PCIe 5.0 M.2 drive disables second PCIe slot

Expert Reviews

Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Formula Review: Hybrid cooling and high-end hardware —An excess of USB ports, and premium audio as well

Asus’ ROG Maximus Z790 Formula’s ($724.99) high-end hardware, premium appearance, and hybrid cooling solution make it a unique board in the market. Look no further if your custom water cooling build calls for VRM cooling and some of the finest …

By Tom's Hardware · 1 year ago