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Compact mini-ITX motherboard with dark metallic heatsinks and integrated rear I/O cover

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi 6E Intel motherboard

SKU CH-M2WV-DZ455

Mini-ITX Intel Z790 board with LGA 1700 socket, DDR5 up to 7200 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 x16, dual M.2, 2.5 Gb LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Thunderbolt 4

  • ProcessorIntel® Socket LGA1700 for 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memory2 x DIMM, Max. 64 GB, DDR5 7200(OC)/7000(OC)/6800(OC)/6600(O
  • Supports 14th, 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • 10 plus 1 power stages rated at 105 A each for stable multi-core operation
  • DDR5 memory overclocking up to 7200 MHz with OptiMem II layout on two DIMM slots
  • PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot and PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot stacked with shared heatsinks
  • Wi-Fi 6E and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with Thunderbolt 4 and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 front-panel Type-C

Compact LGA 1700 platform

The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-I Gaming WiFi 6E is a mini-ITX motherboard built for Intel Core processors from the 12th, 13th and 14th generations. It fits small-form-factor cases while delivering a full feature set for gaming and content creation. The board includes WiFi 6E, Thunderbolt and 2.5 Gb Ethernet for modern connectivity. Builders get a premium foundation in a compact footprint.

Sustained power delivery

A 10+1 power stage design rated at 105 A per stage handles multi-core workloads without throttling. Thick heatsinks, high-conductivity pads and an L-shaped heatpipe keep VRM temperatures stable during long rendering or compile sessions. ProCool II connectors ensure reliable current flow under continuous load. The thermal solution is engineered for sustained performance rather than short bursts.

DDR5 capacity ceiling

Two DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB of memory in dual-channel mode at speeds up to 7200 MT/s when overclocked. This maximum capacity decides whether the board suits high-density workloads such as virtualization or large dataset processing. Builders planning 256 GB kits must verify module compatibility on the vendor QVL. The two-slot layout limits total capacity compared to four-slot ATX alternatives.

How it compares

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Price $254.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Model nameSTRIX Z790-I GAMING WIFI
Part number90MB1CM0-M0AAY0
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Memory slot count2 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports2 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel® 14th & 13th & 12th Gen Processors
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode// PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)***
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports****
*** M.2_1 comes from Intel® Z790 Chipset when switched to PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
**** Install ROG FPS-II Card to support 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC4050
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard // TUF LANGuard
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E
2 × 2 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Supports 2.4/5/6 GHz frequency band*
* WiFi 6E 6 GHz regulatory may vary between countries.
Bluetooth supportv5.3
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 connector (support(s) USB Type-C )
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header(s) support(s) 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

Will this board fit in a mini-ITX case and still leave room for a full-length graphics card?

Yes, the mini-ITX form factor measures 170 mm x 170 mm and provides a single PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, so a full-length card installs directly above the board without extra clearance issues.

Can I run two M.2 SSDs at their rated speeds without sharing bandwidth with the graphics card?

The primary M.2_1 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 from the CPU, while M.2_2 uses PCIe 4.0 x4 from the chipset, so both operate independently of the x16 graphics slot.

What memory speeds are officially supported out of the box without manual tuning?

The board validates DDR5 up to 5600 MT/s natively; speeds from 5800 MT/s to 7200 MT/s are listed as overclocked profiles that require XMP activation in the BIOS.

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