ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI

Overview

Intel Z790 LGA 1700 Mini-ITX motherboard with 10 + 1 power stages, Advanced AI PC ready, DDR5, two M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD slot, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot, ROG Strix Hive with AI Overclocking button, Wi-Fi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C rear I/O port and front-panel connector, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, and AI Cooling II

Reasons To Buy

✓ Overall one of the best available Mini-ITX motherboards
✓ Two onboard M.2 slots, Thunderbolt 4, PCIe 16x Gen 5
✓ Solid networking and great audio options with included Strix Hive
✓ Enthusiast-approved ROG aesthetics and functional design elements such as Q-Latch for M.2 drives

Reasons To Avoid

✗ $469 MSRP will deter some shoppers
✗ Mini-ITX has some inherent limitations due to its size
✗ Gamers might find some features unnecessary, such as Thunderbolt 4

Expert Reviews

Asus ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi review: A Mini-ITX board for enthusiasts —It's simply the best Mini-ITX motherboard money can buy.

Asus hits it out of the park with the ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi motherboard. It's pricey, sure, but it delivers a dizzying array of features such as Thunderbolt 4, PCIe Gen 5, and a lot more.

By PCWorld · 2 years, 1 month ago