Asrock Z790 PG Lightning Intel Z790 LGA 1700 ATX

SKU
Z790 PG LIGHTNING
£144.25 £120.21
In stock
LGA1700, Intel Z790, 4 x DDR5 DIMM, 7.1 CH HD Audio, 2.5 Gigabit LAN, ATX
Dr. MOS
Dr.MOS is the integrated power stage solution which is optimized for synchronous buck-set down voltage applications! Compared to traditional discrete MOSFETs, it intelligently delivers higher current for each phase, thus providing improved thermal result and superior performance.

14+1+1 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.

6 Layer PCB
The 6 Layer PCB provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance!

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support
Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboards is built with low-loss materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount Tech
Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.
The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.

Reinforced Steel Slot
[PCIe 5.0 Version]

The reinforced steel slot is capable of supporting PCI Express 5.0 standard. The various benefits include:
✔ Extra anchor points
✔ Stronger latch
✔ Ensure signal stability
✔ Make sure heavy graphics cards to be well-installed.

Audio That Matters
Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.

Enhance Communication Quality
The Powerful algorithms to ensure the best noise-free conversation, giving a constant vocal level no matter the distance from your mic. The Nahimic audio engine dynamically clear the sound and remove interference noise and lower the voice variation. Result is a better comprehension and less fatigue.
●Static Noise Suppression
●Echo Cancellation
●Lateral Sound Cancellation
●Voice Stabilizer

Ultimate Gaming Experience
●Sound Tracker
The Sound Tracker is a visual indicator that points out the directions from which predominant sounds are coming. Each sound is properly positioned in 360° on a radar for a full immersion during the game.

●Works on any devices!
Enjoy the vibrant and high-quality Surround Sound on all your favorite audio devices: Jack, USB, Bluetooth, HDMI, S/PDIF. Nahimic is compatible with all of your favorite audio tools and ensures the best sound with any of them. Nahimic measure and improve to optimize our technology and offer you the best experience.

POLYCHROME RGB
This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and an addressable RGB header that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects

PCIe Gen4 x4 for SSD
This motherboard is capable of accomadating multiple M.2 storage devices, one of which can support PCI Express 4.0 M.2 SSD, it is capable of performing twice the speed compared to previous 3rd generation, giving a lightning fast data transferring experience.

Anti-Drop Screw
Tired of dropping screws or screws missing inside chassis?
The enhanced M.2 heatsink with anti-drop screw design that make sure installation process more easily.

Dragon 2.5 Gb/S LAN
The intelligent 2.5Gb/s LAN platform is built for maximum networking performance for the demanding requirements of home networking, content creators, online gamers and high-quality streaming media. Boost networking performance up to 2.5X the bandwidth compared to the standard gigabit Ethernet, you’ll enjoy the faster and uncompromised connectivity experience for gaming, file transfers and backups.

Rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

Built In EDP Signal Connector
Supports ASRock 13.3” Side Panel Kit

An eDP signal connector is built with ASRock selected motherboards and supports two functions simultaneously - power and transmission of digital display signal. The connector reserves the room for upgrading with ASRock’s exclusive 13.3” Side Panel Kit.. The ideal 13.3" Side Panel size will be perfectly matched standard form factor chassis and users can easily build a LCD display inside the PC, adding a sub-screen for monitoring PC status, or watching videos, doing streaming or working personalized tasks. This whole new concept of customization enables new possibilities for personalizing designs - doubles productivity or entertainment.
SKU Z790 PG LIGHTNING
EAN 4710483940965
Specification
Internal I/O
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
Thunderbolt headers1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors1
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
USB 2.0 connectors1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors2
TPM connectorYes
Number of SATA III connectors4
Front panel audio connectorYes
CPU fan connectorYes
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Yes
RGB LED pin headerYes
Technical details
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z790
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Audio
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Performance
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z790
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Processor
Processor manufacturerIntel
Compatible processor seriesIntel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9
Maximum number of SMP processors1
Processor socketLGA 1700
Memory
Number of memory slots4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Supported memory typesDDR5-SDRAM
Memory channelsDual-channel
Maximum internal memory128 GB
Unbuffered memoryYes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive typesHDD & SSD
Supported storage drive interfacesM.2, SATA III
RAID levels0, 1, 5, 10
RAID supportYes
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity5
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity1
USB 2.0 ports quantity1
PS/2 ports quantity1
Microphone inYes
Headphone outputs1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity1
Network
Ethernet LANYes
Wi-FiNo
LAN controllerDragon RTL8125BG
Ethernet interface type2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Motherboard chipset familyIntel
Motherboard chipsetIntel Z790
Audio output channels7.1 channels
Motherboard form factorATX
Component forPC
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots3
PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots1
PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots1
BIOS
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS memory size128 Mbit
Software
Windows operating systems supportedWindows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64
Weight & dimensions
Width305 mm
Depth244 mm
Manufacturer Asrock
In Stock Y