ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO

LGA 1700, Intel Z790, ATX
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Polished and ready for more performance, the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero offers robust cooling and flexible input and output options to expand your system as desired. It provides you with an arsenal of features and utilities to express the PC builder, overclocker, and gaming hero within you. Equipped with massive heat sinks and a variety of controls for liquid and air-cooled systems, the Hero is well-prepared to combat the heat of the latest processors and high-speed drives. Next-generation connectivity for graphics, storage, peripherals, and networks, along with high-definition audio for all types of configurations, results in a Hero that is connected to both the present and the future.

Key specifications

Processor family
Celeron, 
Pentium
Memory type
DDR5 RAM
Number of memory modules (RAM)
4 x
Internal connection options
M.2 (5x), 
S-ATA III (6x)
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi
Mainboard features
Clear CMOS Button, 
Power-On Button, 
Reset button, 
RGB header, 
Temperature sensor connections, 
Trusted Platform Module
Item number
22513991

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
90MB1CI0-M0EAY0
Release date
22.9.2022
Sales rank in Category Motherboards

Motherboard properties

Form factor
ATX
Processor socket
LGA 1700
Chipset
Intel Z790
Mainboard features
Clear CMOS Button, 
Power-On Button, 
Reset button, 
RGB header, 
Temperature sensor connections, 
Trusted Platform Module
Operating system compatibility
Windows 10
BIOS type
UEFI AMI
Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az

Processor

Processor family
Celeron, 
Pentium

Memory

Memory form factor
DIMM
Number of pins
288 x
Number of memory modules (RAM)
4 x
Max. memory (RAM)
128 GB
Memory chip
DDR5
Max. RAM OC
7800 MHz
Supported memory speed
6400 MHz, 
6600 MHz, 
7000 MHz
Memory type
DDR5 RAM
RAM buffer
Unbuffered

Graphics properties

Video connections
HDMI (1x), 
Thunderbolt 4 (2x)
Video connection version
HDMI 2.1

Network

Network connections
RJ45 (1x)
Ethernet controller brand
Intel
Ethernet controller
Intel I226-V
Max. port speed
2.50 Gbit/s

Audio

Chip
Realtek ALC4082
Audio channel
7.1 Channel
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm In (5x)

Data storage

RAID configuration
10

Internal interfaces

Internal connection options
M.2 (5x), 
S-ATA III (6x)
Expansion slot
PCI Express x16 (2x), 
PCI Express x4 (1x)
PCI express version (max.)
5
Number of fan connector
7

Further connections

USB ports
Thunderbolt 4, 
USB-A, 
USB-C
Exact USB ports
USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 (4x), 
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (1x)

Power supply

Power connectors
6-pin PCI-E

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
Wi-Fi antenna

Product dimensions

Length
305 mm
Width
370 mm
Height
24.40 mm
Weight
4311 g

Package dimensions

Length
38.60 cm
Width
31 cm
Height
11.40 cm
Weight
4.28 kg

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.MSI
    2,6 %
  • 3.AsRock
    2,8 %
  • 4.ASUS
    2,9 %
  • 5.NZXT
    4,5 %
  • 6.Supermicro
    5,7 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 2.MSI
    2 days
  • 2.NZXT
    2 days
  • 5.Gigabyte
    3 days
  • 6.Supermicro
    5 days
  • 7.ASUS
    6 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Motherboards» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.MSI
    4,7 %
  • 1.Supermicro
    4,7 %
  • 3.ASUS
    4,9 %
  • 4.Gigabyte
    5 %
  • 5.NZXT
    6,7 %
Source: Galaxus