ASRock releases new Phantom Gaming Series Z790 motherboard
ASRock has unveiled three additions to their PHANTOM GAMING motherboard series: the Z790 Nova WiFi, Z790 Riptide WiFi, and Z790 Lightning WiFi. These avant-garde offerings have been meticulously tailored for Intel’s 14th-generation Core desktop processors, accentuating a significantly enhanced VRM power design coupled with distinctive specifications.
This iteration of ASRock’s e-sports product line, “PHANTOM GAMING”, heralds a novel conceptualization and nomenclature, revitalizing the brand’s aura. The new naming convention, eschewing the ‘PG’ acronym, relies solely on the chipset paired with the series moniker, streamlining the brand for easier recollection and bolstering its imprint on gamers. Further, the fresh indigo-hued identifier, coupled with its emblematic design, ushers in a refreshing aesthetic.
Within the PHANTOM GAMING series, there is a discernible dedication to VRM design and PCB material quality. The Z790 Nova WiFi boasts a 20+1+1 phase SPS Dr.MOS power design and an 8-layer 2OZ copper foil, akin to server-grade, low-loss PCBs. DDR5 memory support witnesses a noteworthy surge: the Z790 Nova WiFi and Z790 Riptide WiFi achieve 8000MHz, while the Z790 Lightning WiFi reaches 7600MHz. Both the Z790 Nova WiFi and Z790 Riptide WiFi offer 6 and 5 M.2 slots respectively, with one slot compatible with the PCIe 5.0 specification. These are complemented by ASRock’s uniquely crafted Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink—a novel thermal design with a rapid-release mechanism that simplifies the M.2 SSD and heatsink installation process, simultaneously addressing SSD heat dissipation. This solution masterfully marries thermal efficacy with operational convenience. While the Z790 Nova WiFi and Z790 Riptide WiFi come Wi-Fi 7 ready, the Z790 Lightning WiFi integrates Killer 2.5Gbps LAN and Killer WiFi 6E.
ASRock has also pioneered the “CPU Indicator”, a CPU overclocking performance score. Through a proprietary algorithm, CPUs are awarded a composite score based on their overclocking capabilities, offering gamers a swift insight into the processor’s performance echelon. Each of the three models is accompanied by an ARGB splitter Cable kit, allowing for the extension of three RGB devices, facilitating gamers in crafting their bespoke, dazzling RGB effects.
Furthermore, ASRock’s 600/700 series motherboards are sequentially being updated with the latest BIOS versions to support Intel’s 14th-generation Core desktop processors.
