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White ATX motherboard with large silver VRM heatsinks and four black DDR5 slots

ASUS

ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II Intel motherboard

SKU CH-Q4ZG-2GPT1 MPN Z790-AYW WIFI W II

LGA 1700 ATX motherboard with Intel Z790 chipset, 12+1 DrMOS power, DDR5 up to 8000+(OC), PCIe 5.0 x16, three M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gb LAN

  • ProcessorCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th G
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryUp to 8000+(OC)

Model Z790-AYW WIFI W II

  • Supports Intel Core 12th, 13th and 14th Gen CPUs via LGA 1700 socket
  • Stable power delivery from 12+1 DrMOS phases and 6-layer PCB
  • DDR5 memory up to 8000+(OC) with XMP 3.0 and OptiMem II
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots for fast storage
  • Wi-Fi 6 and 2.5Gbps LAN with rear and front USB 10Gbps Type-C

Socket and chipset

The ASUS Z790-AYW WIFI W II is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset and LGA 1700 socket. It supports Intel Core processors from the 12th, 13th and 14th generations alongside Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. The board targets enthusiasts assembling high-performance desktops with modern connectivity.

Who it suits

Builders who want DDR5 memory up to 8000 MT/s, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and three M.2 sockets will find the feature set aligned with current high-end components. The 12+1 DrMOS power stage and extensive heatsinks cater to overclocking headroom. Systems requiring Thunderbolt headers, 2.5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6 are also covered.

Deciding specification

The single specification that decides fit is the LGA 1700 socket paired with the Z790 chipset. Only CPUs listed for this socket and chipset combination will install and operate. Memory, expansion and storage choices all depend on this foundation.

How it compares

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Price $145.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameZ790-AYW WIFI W II
Processor
ProcessorCeleron / Intel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 14th Gen (LGA 1700) / Pentium Gold
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryUp to 8000+(OC)
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z790 Chipset
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Processors (14th & 13th & 12th Gen)
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel Z790 Chipset
3 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (support x4 mode)
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 10 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
2 x USB 5 Gbit/s headers support 4 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
1 × 4-pin +12 V Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight1.68 kg
Package size356 × 274 × 71 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportWindows 11, Windows 10 64-bit
More details
BIOS192 (128+64) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

How hot do the 12+1 DrMOS VRM and M.2 heatsinks get under all-day load?

Large VRM heatsinks, M.2 heatsinks, a PCH heatsink and hybrid fan headers managed by Fan Xpert 4 with AI Cooling II keep thermals in check during sustained workloads.

Which DDR5 kit must I already own to reach the 8000+(OC) memory standard?

Four 288-pin DDR5 modules running in dual-channel with Intel XMP 3.0 profiles are required to hit the 8000+(OC) rating up to 192 GB total.

Will my PCIe 3.0 x1 sound card and SATA SSDs still work on the PCIe 3.0 x1 slot and four SATA 6Gb/s ports?

Yes, the board provides one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot and four SATA 6Gb/s ports that remain fully compatible with legacy expansion cards and SATA storage.

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