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ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D5 16+1 power stages four M.2 slots PCIe 5.0 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-YTPB-QJGD1

LGA 1700 ATX board with 16+1 70 A power stages, four M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, WiFi 6E, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C with 30 W PD

  • CPU TypeIntel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
  • Stable power for multi-core CPUs with 16+1 power stages rated at 70A each
  • Cool VRM operation via massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover and thermal pads
  • Four M.2 slots with heatsinks supporting PCIe 4.0 storage
  • Fast wired and wireless networking through Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and WiFi 6E
  • Quick front-panel charging with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C delivering up to 30W

Power delivery for multi-core CPUs

The ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A Gaming WiFi D5 uses a 16+1 power stage design rated at 70A per stage with dual ProCool II connectors. Alloy chokes and durable capacitors back the VRM to sustain high current through long workloads. Massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover and high-conductivity thermal pads keep temperatures controlled when all cores run continuously. This board targets builders who want stable voltage for 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors under sustained load.

Sustained thermal and AI management

AI Cooling II adjusts fan curves in real time while AI Networking prioritises traffic during extended sessions. Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation cleans microphone and incoming audio without adding latency. The VRM heatsink array and M.2 backplate dissipate heat across the board so performance does not throttle during hours of compilation or rendering. AI Overclocking profiles the silicon once and applies a stable curve that holds under prolonged stress rather than a short benchmark burst.

Connectivity layout and build aids

Four M.2 slots each carry a heatsink; one adds a backplate for extra cooling. PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot includes Q-Release for tool-free GPU swaps. Rear I/O supplies USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C with PD 3.0 up to 30W, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.4. On-board WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet with LANGuard handle wired and wireless traffic. Pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-LED, BIOS FlashBack button and Clear CMOS button simplify first build and later maintenance.

Highlights

  • Stable power for multi-core CPUs with 16+1 power stages rated at 70A each
  • Cool VRM operation via massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover and thermal pads
  • Four M.2 slots with heatsinks supporting PCIe 4.0 storage
  • Fast wired and wireless networking through Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet and WiFi 6E
  • Quick front-panel charging with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C delivering up to 30W

Specifications

CPU TypeIntel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)

Questions about this item

How much heat and power draw can the 16+1 power stages rated for 70A each handle when the system runs all day?

The 16+1 power solution uses 70A-rated stages with dual ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors, while massive heatsinks with integrated I/O cover and high-conductivity thermal pads dissipate VRM heat during sustained loads.

Which memory kits and CPU cooler mounting hardware must I already own to use this LGA 1700 board?

You need DDR5 DIMMs — supported speeds range from 4800 up to 7800+ MT/s when overclocked — and a cooler that fits the LGA 1700 socket pattern.

Will my existing PCIe 4.0 M.2 drives and 2.5 Gb Ethernet cable work at full speed alongside the board's PCIe 5.0 x16 slot?

Yes, the four M.2 slots are PCIe 4.0 with heatsinks, the Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet port matches your cable, and the PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot runs older cards at their rated speeds.

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