ASRock Z790I Lightning WiFi Mini ITX Motherboard

The ASRock Z790I Lightning WiFi delivers high-performance computing in a compact Mini ITX form factor. Built on the Intel Z790 chipset with LGA1700 socket support, this motherboard is compatible with 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors, making it an ideal foundation for compact gaming rigs and small form factor workstations.

Robust Power Delivery and Memory Support

Featuring a 14+1+1 phase power design with 110A Smart Power Stage for VCore+GT, the Z790I Lightning WiFi ensures stable power delivery even under demanding workloads. The board supports dual-channel DDR5 memory across 2 DIMM slots, with speeds reaching up to 8600MHz+ when overclocked, and a maximum capacity of 128GB. Intel XMP 3.0 support makes memory overclocking straightforward and reliable.

Next-Generation Connectivity

This motherboard embraces PCIe 5.0 technology with a reinforced steel x16 slot featuring Surface Mount Technology for improved signal integrity and stability. The slot delivers up to 128GB/s bandwidth, ready for the latest high-end graphics cards. Two Hyper M.2 slots support PCIe Gen4 x4 NVMe SSDs for lightning-fast storage performance, while three SATA III ports provide additional storage expansion options.

Advanced Networking and Wireless

Stay connected with integrated WiFi 6E (802.11axe) supporting the extended 6GHz spectrum band for reduced latency and faster speeds. The Phantom Gaming 2.5Gb/s LAN delivers 2.5X the bandwidth of standard gigabit Ethernet, with intelligent traffic prioritization for gaming and streaming. Bluetooth 5.3 provides wireless peripheral connectivity.

Comprehensive USB and Audio

The rear I/O panel includes USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C and Type-A ports delivering 10Gb/s transfer speeds, plus four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports. Front panel headers support USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C and additional USB 3.2 Gen1 connections. The Realtek ALC897 audio codec with Nahimic Audio technology delivers 7.1 channel HD audio with enhanced sound positioning and noise cancellation.

Cooling and Customization

A composite VRM heatsink combines a cooling fan, aluminum sink, and heat pipe for maximum heat dissipation. PWM/DC fan headers automatically detect fan types and allow precise fan curve tuning. Addressable RGB headers enable synchronization with Polychrome RGB-compatible lighting devices for custom lighting effects.

Display and Expansion

Integrated graphics support includes HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs for multi-monitor configurations. The flexible integrated I/O shield simplifies installation, while the pre-installed LAN driver ensures easy setup without optical drives.