This motherboard, which incorporates the Intel Z790 chipset, will be available for purchase starting May 2, 2024. The product is priced at approximately 309 USD. The Z790 Riptide WiFi is part of the Phantom Gaming series and is designed to cater to gamers while offering robust features typical of higher-end models. It positions itself just below the Z790 NOVA WiFi, a previously reviewed high-end model from ASRock. The Z790 Riptide WiFi includes enhancements such as a robust power supply circuit and support for the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology, ensuring faster and more reliable wireless connectivity. Key specifications of the Z790 Riptide WiFi include four DDR5 memory slots supporting speeds up to 8000+ MHz and a maximum capacity of 192GB. For storage, it provides one Blazing M.2 slot and four Hyper M.2 slots, along with eight SATA 3.0 ports. The Hyper M.2 slots include standard aluminum heatsinks to improve heat dissipation.
In terms of expansion capabilities, the motherboard features one PCI Express 5.0 x16 slot, one PCI Express 4.0 x4/x16 slot, and one PCI Express 3.0 x1 slot. It also includes a dedicated M.2 slot for the wireless module. Network connectivity is handled by a Killer E3100G 2.5 Gigabit LAN, and the audio output is managed by a Realtek ALC1220 chip. For video outputs, the board includes an eDP port, HDMI 2.1, and DisplayPort 1.4. Additional features of the Z790 Riptide WiFi motherboard include a lightning gaming port designed to reduce latency and jitter, a flexible I/O shield for easy integration into any PC case, and a POST status checker that aids in troubleshooting startup issues. The motherboard measures 305 x 244 mm and is compatible with Windows 11 and Windows 10 (64-bit versions).
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