ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A Gaming-WiFi II Motherboard Review

ASUS has always carried itself as a premium brand, something that’s often reflected in its higher prices, especially on its RoG series of hardware. However, while ASUS has had a few hiccups in the tech market this year (and let’s be impartial here, so have all the other brands from time to time), one area they usually get it all right has to be motherboards. At a little under £500, the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-A Gaming-WiFi II is far from their most expensive, but it most certainly isn’t affordable either, so you would expect a lot of features and good performance for your money. On the features side, it seems to hold up, and of course, we’ll get to the performance shortly.

Z790 Aorus Pro X

It supports many of the latest technologies, such as the blisteringly fast WiFi 7, and the fastest 2.5 GbE LAN port. There’s also some fastest USB Type-C 20 Gbps front and back, PCIe 5.0 x16, and PCIe 4.0 for storage. The keen-eyed among you will realise that’s not the fastest stuff on the market though, with some rivals having 5 or 10 GbE LAN, 40 Gbps Type-C and there’s no Gen 5 M.2 here either, which is a shame. However, let’s get on and take a closer look and then see how its performance compares to the competition.

Z790 Aorus Pro X Features

For in-depth features and specifications, please visit the official product page here.

What ASUS RoG Had to Say

The ROG Strix Z790-A II boldly embraces the light, for an alternate take on build themes to its dark and brooding brother, the Strix Z790-F. Silver metallic heatsinks pop against a dark PCB backdrop and call attention to the board’s high capacity for thermal management. A transparent layer on the I/O shield adds a unique touch and emphasizes the customizable RGB logo below. The whole design is tied together with ROG-centric detailing on the board, heatsinks, and I/O shield for a vibrant and futuristic outlook. Pair the Strix Z790-A II with other products from the diverse ROG ecosystem to create a fully-customized gaming setup that reflects your personal style.