Asrock Z790 PG Lightning ATX Motherboard | LGA1700 | 4x DDR5 Slots
KEY FEATURES
- Supports 13th Gen & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
- 14+1+1 Phase Power Design, Dr.MOS for VCore+GT
- 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, supports up to 6800+(OC)
- 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 3 PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 M.2 Key-E for WiFi
- Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, eDP
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC897 Audio Codec), Nahimic Audio
- 1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4 & SATA3), 3 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4), 4 SATA3
- 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Rear), 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear), 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C (Front), 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (5 Rear, 4 Front), 3 USB 2.0 (1 Rear, 2 Front)
- Realtek 2.5G LAN
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Description
The ASRock Z790 PG Lightning builds around Intel's flagship Z790 chipset in a full ATX layout, targeting gamers and enthusiasts who want high-end features without the premium price of the most expensive boards. With LGA1700 socket compatibility, it supports the latest 13th and 12th generation Intel Core processors from i5 through i9. The board delivers serious expansion potential with both PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, giving you flexibility for current graphics cards while preparing for next-generation GPUs that can take advantage of PCIe 5.0's doubled bandwidth.
Memory performance gets priority treatment with four DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB total capacity. The Z790 chipset enables full memory overclocking through Intel XMP profiles, so you can push high-speed DDR5 kits well beyond their standard specifications. Three additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slots provide room for sound cards, Wi-Fi adapters, or other expansion cards. Connectivity covers the essentials with 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet for faster network transfers and 7.1 channel HD audio processing built in.
RGB customization gets attention through dedicated LED pin headers, letting you sync motherboard lighting with compatible components and strips. The board includes standard accessories like an I/O shield to protect rear connections and a user guide for setup. ASRock positions this as their performance gaming series, balancing Z790's full feature set with competitive pricing for builders who want enthusiast-level capabilities without paying ultra-premium board prices.
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Shipping Information
- Next Business Day: £6.99
- 2 days Delivery: £4.99
- 3- 5 Days Shipping: £3.99
- Orders Over £99.00: Free Standard Delivery
| Processor | |
|---|---|
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Processor socket | LGA 1700 |
| Compatible processor series | Intel® Core™ i5, Intel® Core™ i7, Intel® Core™ i9 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
| Memory | |
|---|---|
| Supported memory types | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| ECC сompatibility | Non-ECC |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory | Yes |
| Storage controllers | |
|---|---|
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| RAID support | Yes |
| RAID levels | 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| Internal I/O | |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 4 |
| Front panel audio connector | Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | Yes |
| CPU fan connector | Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
| TPM connector | Yes |
| RGB LED pin header | Yes |
| Rear panel I/O ports | |
|---|---|
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 5 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| PS/2 ports quantity | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | Yes |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Ethernet LAN | Yes |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Dragon RTL8125BG |
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Features | |
|---|---|
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Audio chip | Realtek ALC897 |
| Audio output channels | 7.1 channels |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Expansion slots | |
|---|---|
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots | 1 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 1 |
| BIOS | |
|---|---|
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 128 Mbit |
| Weight & dimensions | |
|---|---|
| Width | 305 mm |
| Depth | 244 mm |
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How long will it take to receive my order?
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Can I change my delivery address once the order has been placed?
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How do I return my order?
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Please note the returns department may ask for more information such as the serial number(s) and images where applicable to process the return.
How long do I have to return an item?
For most products bought online, you have a legal right to change your mind within 14 days and receive a refund. If you wish to return unwanted products, you must let us know that you want to return them within 14 calendar days from the day after delivery. The item must also be returned to us within 7 working days from approval of return and receipt of the return label
Are returns free?
Returns for faulty / damaged items will be free of charge
Returns for unwanted items that have no fault will incur a minimal returns fee - delivery charges will not be refunded
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