ASRock Z790 Riptide WiFi 7 Gaming Motherboard

The ASRock Z790 Riptide WiFi delivers high-performance computing for 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors. This ATX motherboard combines advanced connectivity, robust power delivery, and premium gaming features in the Phantom Gaming series.

Advanced Power and Memory

Featuring a 16+1+1 power phase design with 8-layer PCB construction, this motherboard ensures stable power delivery for demanding workloads. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support speeds up to 8000MHz (OC) with Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles, accommodating up to 256GB of memory for seamless multitasking and gaming performance.

Next-Generation Connectivity

The Z790 Riptide WiFi includes PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Surface Mount Technology for improved signal integrity and maximum bandwidth of 128GB/s. Five M.2 slots provide extensive storage options: one PCIe Gen5 x4 Blazing M.2 slot and four PCIe Gen4 x4 Hyper M.2 slots, all equipped with toolless multi-layer heatsinks for optimal thermal management.

WiFi 7 and Killer Ethernet

802.11be WiFi 7 technology delivers extreme wireless speeds with Multi-link Operation (MLO) for simultaneous multi-band connectivity, reducing latency for cloud gaming and 8K streaming. Intel Killer E3100 2.5G Ethernet with Prioritization Engine automatically optimizes network traffic, ensuring lowest in-game latency and smooth streaming performance.

Premium Audio and RGB

Realtek ALC1220 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec paired with Nahimic Audio technology provides immersive sound with Sound Tracker for 360° positional audio. Onboard RGB and addressable RGB headers support Polychrome RGB Sync for synchronized lighting effects across compatible devices.

Comprehensive I/O

Rear panel features HDMI, DisplayPort 1.4, and eDP 1.4 outputs for integrated graphics. USB connectivity includes one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C front header, two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, and Lightning Gaming Ports designed for high-speed peripherals with reduced latency. Eight SATA III ports complement the M.2 slots for extensive storage configurations with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support.

Enhanced Cooling

XXL aluminum alloy M.2 heatsinks and optimized aluminum heatsink design ensure efficient thermal management during intensive gaming sessions. Multiple fan headers including CPU, water pump, and chassis fan connectors provide comprehensive cooling control.