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Black M-ATX motherboard with large silver VRM heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, five M.2 covers and rear I/O shield

MAXSUN

MAXSUN Z790 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-N4QZ-J6GKW

M-ATX Z790 board for 12th/13th Gen Intel Core with DDR5, PCIe 5.0 x16, five M.2 slots, 2.5G LAN and 8+1+1 50A Dr.MOS power

  • ProcessorIntel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 17
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Form factorMicro ATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 4800
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • 8+1+1 phase 50A Dr.MOS power delivery for high-end CPUs
  • VRM heatsink with 6mm copper pipe and hybrid fan for sustained cooling
  • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus five M.2 slots for fast expansion
  • 5G LAN and Realtek ALC897 7.1 channel audio built in

Z790 micro-ATX motherboard for 12th

The MAXSUN Terminator Z790 uses the Intel LGA 1700 socket and Z790 chipset in a 24.5cm square micro-ATX form factor. It delivers PCIe 5.0 on the primary x16 slot and quad-channel DDR5 memory support up to 256GB. The board targets builders who want a compact platform with high-end connectivity and strong power delivery.

Suits compact high-performance builds.

This board fits micro-ATX chassis and supports Core i9 and i7 processors through an 8+1+1 phase 50A Dr.MOS design with a hybrid VRM heatsink. Five M.2 slots and 2.5G LAN provide extensive storage and network bandwidth. Builders needing more than two full-size expansion slots or legacy PCI support should consider a standard ATX Z790 alternative.

DDR5 memory speed ceiling of 7000MHz

The four 288-pin slots run DDR5 at a 4800MHz base with overclocked headroom to 7000MHz. Quad-channel architecture enables up to 128GB/s bandwidth when all slots are populated. This specification determines whether the platform can meet the memory throughput demands of the intended workload.

How it compares

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Price $206.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameMAXSUN
Product lineTerminator
Model nameZ790
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 12th Gen (LGA 1700) / Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 4800
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsQuad Channel
Storage
SATA ports3 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots5 x M.2
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels5.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRTL8125 GB
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x4
Additional slotsM.2 Wifi slot
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x HDMI
Video connectorsdp+hdmi
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
USB 3.0 ports4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A
USB 2.0 ports4 x USB 2.0 Type-A
USB-C ports1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Audio jacks5 Ports
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C + 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorMicro ATX
Width and length11.6 in × 11.2 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingNone RGB

Questions about this item

What are the exact dimensions of this M-ATX board so I can confirm it fits my case?

The board measures 24.5 cm by 24.5 cm (9.64 in by 9.64 in), the standard M-ATX footprint that fits any case with M-ATX or larger mounting holes.

What is the correct order for seating the CPU, DDR5 modules, and M.2 drives, and which step do builders most often skip?

Install the LGA 1700 processor first, then the four DDR5 DIMMs, then the M.2 NVMe SSDs; the step most often skipped is removing the M.2 heatsink screws before inserting the drives.

Which components on this board will need replacement or service over time?

The hybrid VRM fan and the M.2 heatsink thermal pads are the only serviceable cooling parts; the audio and LAN controllers are soldered and not user-replaceable.

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