K&T EP 28 : ASUS has launched an Intel 14th Gen Motherboard ( feat ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 FORMULA )

Our first look at ASUS's newly launched Intel Raptor Lake Refreshed motherboard, the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z790 Formula. The motherboard makes a comeback after missing out on the early Z790 launch for the 13th generation of Intel processors.
Let us know what you think about it in the comment sections below.
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[@shadowr2d2]

Thank you for posting this video. You have a new subscriber. Keep up the great work.

[@kopitech]

Hey!! Thanks for the sub! Really appreciate it! Will do our best to improve!

[@BluKiro]

I really want to get this motherboard because it's so pretty. The problem is I don't plan to build a fully watercooled system and I'll only stick with AIO cooling for now. I wish they brought this design to cheaper models and without the watercooling options. I'm currently looking at the white NZXT Z790 to pair with Intel's 14th gen. Thanks for making this video :)

[@mysticqro950]

The Rog Strix Z790-A gaming wifi II, is also a good looking WHITE motherboard :) and it’s cheaper.

[@kopitech]

@@mysticqro950 exactly that. It's an affordable option

[@TheDarkhierarch]

You don't need a water-cooling system in order to use this mobo. They stated this during the ASUS mobo premiere breakdown. It's an optional feature.

[@kopitech]

@@TheDarkhierarch manufacturers will tell you a-z, but it's up to people like us to disapprove their claims. And i can verify that there is a performance drop when not running liquid through it. In short, it is possible to run it on air, but there will be a slight performance difference as being ran on liquid.

[@ryanhoward22]

Thoughts on the Z790 A Gaming wifi II? I bought one of those to pair with my 4090 and 14900k build. Waiting on the rest of the parts as we speak. Im building an all white build so weren't any other options from rog. Seems like a phenomenal board based on my research.@@kopitech

[@AlphacoolGmbH]

Beautiful CPU Block ;)

[@kopitech]

Thank you guys! Love your support!

[@nicholaswicks3077]

Sadly they got rid of the 10gb network port?? But I’ll be buying

[@kopitech]

That's most likely because of WiFi 7. WiFi 7 has the potential to reach 30Gbps. Eclipsing the ethernet port. Maybe we're still at infancy but best believe we are heading there already.

[@216edwin]

You can put a 10 GB card in it it's a strategy to make more money

[@216edwin]

I'm waiting until next year with wifi 7e to come out on asus z890 motherboard with 14gen

[@082rasho]

Hello when is it available? and where can you get it?

[@kopitech]

It's already available

[@MrAttilaBanyai]

I did purchased, but I have an issue since I can`t use just one ram module

[@napoficial7123]

Muchas gracias! Muy lindo video! ❤

[@kopitech]

Gracias!

[@citygent101]

I dont get why the most premium board has cut features ? Less usb slots no display port . Even the Strix E Wifi II has these...

[@kopitech]

We want to know that too.

[@ZERO-gt1lg]

Does the previous version of Z790 like the ROG Maximus Hero able to fit with 14th gen 14900K?

[@kopitech]

If there is a bios update then it will work. Check the product page for any bios updates

[@ZERO-gt1lg]

@@kopitech Thank you!

[@stefanmeister7919]

dont buy this mainboard ,ist poorly mounted and the PCB is bended already at some places , ASUS will blame the Customer for bending it and refuse RMA

[@mikadouglas6348]

What is your opinion? High end motherboards seem to have 1 M2 slot (Gen 5) which shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5)_2. When M.2_1 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5)_2 will be disabled and PCIEX16(G5)_1 will run x8 only. So is it a significant tradeoff to give up performance of your primary M2 (Gen5 to Gen4) or bandwidth of your GPU?

[@g0d638]

currently even the 4090 is gen 4 x16 which is the same as gen 5 x8. so unless you intend on upgrading to the 5090 or some other next gen card it wont make a difference. but do you really need a gen 5 nvme ssd? i can guarantee you that you wont feel a difference

[@mikadouglas6348]

Thank You @@g0d638

[@SEN2KBRN130]

La tarjeta madre necesita agua líquida para que no se caliente los ssd por que vi otros review que dicen esta hecha para water custom pero se puede usar sin water custom como una pc normal ?

[@citygent101]

Will an aio work with those holes?

[@kopitech]

From the looks of the composition, an AIO might not do the work. But we have yet to finish testing, so I'll be taking a look at how it performs passively.

[@Pyrus_30]

name block ?

[@ianpaynetravel]

6:36 I swear I hear you say you're likely to run a 14700 or a fukin 900 lol

[@kopitech]

Hahahahahahahaha. I'll be letting Uncle Ben know of that! But hell yeah it does sound like that!!😂

[@koenmjaar]

I'm about to buy a whole new build. But now I'm not sure what motherboards are proper for an I7-14700K. Is the Motherboard ASUS PRIME Z790-P still a good option? What would you recommend? It would be awesome if you could check out my whole build and let me know your opinion :D

[@kopitech]

Yes. Avoid the prime. How about you list your choices. Will definitely share me opinions.

[@koenmjaar]

Hi I commented it twice already, but it keeps being deleted... Is there any other way I can send it to you?@@kopitech

[@kopitech]

@@koenmjaar can you try now? i've enabled all comments already.

[@koenmjaar]

@@kopitech Ok sent it again, if it's deleted again, I also mailed it to your email mentioned on your channel 😆 edit: yup it's again just deleted... Not sure why

[@LBH91]

Do you have to water cool it with tubing or can I just liquid cool it with a 360 aio

[@kopitech]

You can use an aio, but it will just cool the CPU but not the VRMs

[@LBH91]

​@kopitech what do you think of my setup an intel I 9 14900k, nvidia 4090, also a z790 formula motherboard, g skill 7200 mts, kraken 360 liquid cooled, crucialt700 nvme ssd gen 5, will it be pretty high end set up please respond and thanks

[@kilzo8370]

too bad that they advertising PCIE 5gen and they share bandwidth like if used m.2X4 5gen and pcie16 5gen you will lose its features

[@MrKZdemos]

i hope you have an answer to this... but do you know if you can put a contact frame on it? it seems that it has a lot of little components near the socket

[@kopitech]

We've not tried. But it should be fine. The clearance is rather standard

[@andrew-o5i]

you like asus that much you have the chair to prove it ...........

[@kopitech]

We got it for free =D But on a another note, the Destrier is rather ergonomic coming from a non furniture brand. But otherwise, most of the time we would recommend Herman Millers

[@xianlux4947]

im using a Z690 Maximus Extreme with the 14900k

[@kopitech]

Nice!!!

[@hamishthecat4370]

Once again, no driver disk and then we download drivers that don't work, ridiculous.

[@kopitech]

There is a USB provided with all the necessary drivers.

[@hamishthecat4370]

@@kopitechI bought the Z790 Gaming F board, downloaded drivers from their website and they don't work, truly pathetic effort by Asus. Contacted Asus support, "Yes we don't supply software for that one". I had to install Armour crate and let that take an hour to finish. But anyway, all the best.

[@outlet6989]

But, of course, they are outdated.@@kopitech

[@ShiroPiscesKing]

is this motherboard only for water cooled or we can just close those holes and use it without watercooled?

[@kopitech]

You can but your vrms will be ineffectively cooled.

[@ShiroPiscesKing]

@@kopitech Loved the design but don't have the budget for water cooled

[@easyrider3112]

They put air cooling fins on the waterblock. It is advertised as ether air of water.

[@kopitech]

@@easyrider3112 manufacturers will tell you a-z, but it's up to people like us to disapprove their claims. And i can verify that there is a performance drop when not running liquid through it.

[@nferkitty]

I supposed should be latest z890 instead of z790 for 14th gen? 😂 but Attractive board btw

[@kopitech]

That's why you need to understand what's going on with the launches. Meteor lake is not ready, raptor lake refresh uses z790.

[@mr-danglybits]

A whole refresh generation from intel, not very refreshing.