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Biostar

Biostar Z790 VALKYRIE LGA1700 DDR5 Intel 12/13th Motherboard

SKU CH-SWSV-HEPEQ

LGA 1700 board with Intel Z790 chipset supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core CPUs, four DDR5 slots up to 192 GB, PCIe 5.0 and 64 Gb/s M.2, 2.5 GbE LAN and a WiFi 6E module header

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
  • CPU TypeIntel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Intel Z790 chipset provides PCIe 5.0 for graphics and 64 Gb/s M.2 storage
  • Four DDR5 slots accept up to 192 GB memory capacity
  • 5 GbE LAN plus WiFi 6E module header for flexible networking
  • DisplayPort 5K output and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C for high-speed I/O

Z790 DDR5 motherboard for 12th

The Biostar Z790 VALKYRIE uses the Intel Z790 chipset and an LGA 1700 socket to support 12th and 13th Generation Intel Core processors. Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 192 GB of memory. PCIe 5.0 and a 64 Gb/s M.2 interface provide high-bandwidth expansion and storage. Onboard 2.5 GbE LAN and a DisplayPort 5K output handle networking and video. A WiFi 6E module can be added separately.

Ideal for high-capacity DDR5 builds

This board suits builders who need four DDR5 slots for large memory configurations and want PCIe 5.0 for current graphics cards or add-in cards. The M.2 slot running at 64 Gb/s fits fast storage. It is not for buyers who need more than four memory slots, who require additional M.2 sockets, or who want integrated WiFi 6E without purchasing a separate module.

Four DDR5 slots supporting up to 192 GB

The single specification that decides fit is the four-slot DDR5 layout with a 192 GB maximum. If the workload demands that memory capacity or the slot count, this motherboard meets it; if the build requires more slots or a different memory type, another board is needed.

Highlights

  • Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1700 socket
  • Intel Z790 chipset provides PCIe 5.0 for graphics and 64 Gb/s M.2 storage
  • Four DDR5 slots accept up to 192 GB memory capacity
  • 5 GbE LAN plus WiFi 6E module header for flexible networking
  • DisplayPort 5K output and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C for high-speed I/O

Specifications

CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
CPU TypeIntel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)

Questions about this item

What LGA 1700 cooler clearance does the Z790 VALKYRIE board allow around the socket?

The board uses the standard LGA 1700 mounting holes, so any cooler rated for that socket will fit without extra brackets.

Which step do builders most often miss when seating DDR5 modules in the four DIMM slots?

They press only one end until it clicks; both retention clips must snap shut at the same time for a full 192 GB connection.

How is the optional WiFi 6E module attached to the motherboard after purchase?

The module plugs into the dedicated M.2 key-E slot and is secured with a single screw; no antenna cables are included.

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