Still Missing ONE MAJOR THING! | Asus ROG Strix Z790-i Gaming WiFi Motherboard Overview

[@ABP8214]

Personally, I'd much rather have the Thunderbolt ports than 10G ethernet.

[@TomasRamoska]

I wish they include both 😕

[@TRX25EX]

Yup since those can be converted to 10gb ethernet but opposite not possible

[@ChatGTA345]

It seems they don't have a (mini)DisplayPort pass-through input either, which means we can only use Thunderbolt output with the iGPU, from what I understand.

[@ChatGTA345]

There's one other problem it seems - the board doesn't have a Thunderbolt pass-through. From what I understand, this means we can only use Thunderbolt with the iGPU and not a discrete card.

[@Person.aMedia]

ELABORATE

[@1stRanger]

@@Person.aMedia It means you can't use thunderbolt port to connect your monitor if you are using discrete video card. Because this board doesn't support PCIe tunneling. Presumably. I don't own this board.

[@Person.aMedia]

@@1stRanger oh, I think I get it, I thought it meant something like, you can't use an eGPU if you have discreet GPU slotted in the system already or something

[@1stRanger]

@@Person.aMedia No. It's only related to streaming video from discrete card to your monitor via thunderbolt on motherboard. It's technically possible, but almost never implemented. Probably because it would consume part of PCI-E bandwidth, but since cards almost never fully utilize it most likely it's because manufacturers just don't care.

[@Person.aMedia]

@@1stRanger I'm surprised ASUS didn't think of that, they seem to have almost all the bases covered.

[@DannyNguyen56]

most consumers wont even hit 2.5GB let alone 10GB ethernet.

[@B8con8tor]

I have 3GB internet so 10gb would be overkill

[@maroldquintos]

It’s called future proofing 😂

[@scottb.3811]

That’s America bandwidth for you lol 😂

[@tigerz2790]

​@@B8con8tor Where does one acquire 3gb fiber

[@bartman2395]

@@tigerz2790 nearly everywhere in developed europe

[@TundeEszlari]

The video turned out to be fantastic, keep it up. 🙂

[@powerhouse884]

I did a Build with this Board, and i9 13900k with RTX 4090. My only issue is that it doesn’t have HD Audio plug in the MOBO. So you have to use the Strix Hive dial that comes with it if you use Microphones for streaming and stuff. Everything else is great. 4 USBC Ports, 2 of them Thunderbolt ports. 64gb Ram slots, multiple RGB header plugs as well. Dual M.2 NVME SSD sandwich on top of each other (no longer underneath the board).

[@Outmind01]

I'd love to see a picture of the HUMONGOUS 4090 connected to this teeny tiny board xD. Also, do the VRMs get hot? There can't be many of them, and you are running a 13900K after all.

[@powerhouse884]

@@Outmind01 My AiO Radiator sensor temperature is at 45c on regular use. It has never gone above 65c while gaming at full throttle.

[@funtourhawk]

Kinda want to go with the z690 board for $100 less and actual on-board audio (and bios flashback on the MB)...rather get a external DAC anyway, no way that thing can drive good headphones

[@lionel7548]

I currently have the very same build as you and I have the very same trouble with no jack plug. And absolutely none of the adapter is currently working. An very big trouve with a decent big ventirad for cooling as well. Quiete disappointed.

[@ColinWiggins-mi3zq]

What's the difference between the I & A versions. First time builder here and trying to put together a decent rig for gaming and also video editing. I'm looking at using 13700k and 4080 with this!

[@mabundax]

I loved the Asus gaming family of ITX boards from the second they arrived. I have the Maximus VII ITX, the Strix Z390-i Gaming and now the Strix Z790-i. I don-t like that they moved the soundboard in the hive and from there you have to connect all the audio devices. I like the idea of connecting the headset in the hive but the main audio system i prefer to connect it in the back of the mainboard. The other thing that botheres me is that it seemes to me that the board is made in a hurry...there are some compatibility issues/ some things to be corrected in bios. My system freezes from time to time and becomes unresponsive till i hold the power button and turn off. For the price that is now....it should be better.

[@ColinWiggins-mi3zq]

What's the difference between the I & A versions ? First time builder here and trying to put together a decent rig for video gaming but also lots of video editing

[@mabundax]

​@@ColinWiggins-mi3zq I belive it is the format (dimensions) of the mainboard: I- mini itx / A - Atx

[@ColinWiggins-mi3zq]

@@mabundax ok. thanks for the reply, appreciate it

[@KCkohler]

Are you able to replace the 390 with is new one? Will the same CPI cooler fit?

[@mabundax]

@@KCkohler i made a entirely new system, i did not replace the motherboard, z790 has new socket and needs new CPU , new ddr.....etc

[@scottmaxfield616]

It's also missing a front panel audio header.

[@DeltaJoker]

@tech notice - I watched this video 80x’s lol pre post and during the build. Very informative. Thank you for the confidence and guidance

[@Daqsun]

The hive would have been nice to include an HDMI port on it. I like the concept of having like an umbilical cord that goes from your pc and brings all your IO to your desk. Would be great for standing desk and mobile set ups

[@1stRanger]

There's no 10G ethernet because these are quite expensive and quite hot as well. Board is already packed so much they started to offload things off it. And it's already expensive beyond reason.

[@rwait1287]

9:36 It would have been nice if a more intuitive Hive connection was possible with a C to C cable.

[@rwait1287]

For a more stable connection (not easily disconnected), a C to A cable would be more appropriate

[@BrianGarside]

Yep, that's why I haven't moved to Mini ITX. At this price point 10gb LAN should be included.

[@yankees0406]

What are your thoughts on the ASRock Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 as another possible ITX board for creators?

[@LumenSeeker]

Can you put 96 gigs of ddr5 on this board?

[@roger-io]

Hello! Do the thunderbolt 4 ports use the GPU or CPU graphics? Can I switch between the two? Thanks for the review

[@JordiC354]

This Thunderbolt 4 port is only for internal graphics of cpu and is licensed by intel,. The GPU has own ports, HDMI and display port.

[@0Gunny]

what about the cpucooling options? there aren't many that will fit...?

[@sarius2388]

did you find anything on this

[@thomvdv]

It has thunderbolt, you can use adapters to get every speed youd want!!

[@techjgboy8878]

Amazing video and great information about the new Motherboard

[@templar.]

i only just recently realized atx boards were getting the 10GbE lan feature and made a list of the features i would want to see in a creator itx motherboard. i dont care which brand comes through as long as the build is functional and high quality, but i hope i can see something happen sometime in 2023

[@alsteooaai]

but these 10gbE ports are used to connect the router's ethernet/LAN cable?

[@jakefalcons]

Im hoping in the next gen chipsets early next year that they will be able to do just that. Ideally id want to be able to raid my m.2 drives too.

[@112Famine]

it is about time ITX got a second PCIe slot, then we could add whatever we wanted via ribbon cable with PCIe slot on the end, & have it run off the other device than the main PCIe, so it doesn't share lanes. (Chipset & CPU) But M.2 to PCIe adapters work too, but would be best if 'spare' M.2 was on the back of the m/b so not to have a cable ribbon running across your build.

[@bryanfury6264]

Answer to Your question is heat mate, if You've had Aquantia 10 gbe chip on that little board, it would require another doohickey thingie there to cool it, not enough space, so that's the answer. The infamous Intel I225-V which most likely occupies this motherboard [I have it too, just still in box] is also running hot [its controller], but it can be side cooled by VRM heatsink. And that's that.

[@zacharymorrison4298]

I’ve been curious about how the ram overclocking on this board works over the msi z790 I edge

[@TheTastefulThickness]

Overclockings dead bro

[@MprivetM]

@Tech Notice Is that IKEA Alex drawers in the background? It's painted or limited color run?

[@earlbond2929]

Since the user dont even need the 10gbit port based on its daily use. 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@sggsquadpresents]

i think it is needed because if you are using a pci-e gen 5 ssd you want the 16x slot to be pcie gen 4 because both of them can not run at the same time due to the chipset limitations.

[@Chris.Brisson]

What'chu talkin' bout, Willis? We've got 20 lanes of PCI Express 5.0 direct from the CPU, so this motherboard is capable of having both the x16 slot and the primary NVMe slot operating with PCIe 5.0 signaling rates (with no involvement of the chipset).

[@rmorenberg]

great as always

[@1theblacksheep]

Thanks I found my motherboard :)

[@baekmedier]

They are savning it for the proART z790 version 😝😅 please any news on that?

[@ancna0156]

The hive is neat imo. Wish they would sell that separately.

[@Aerobrake]

You need the hive to hear what you do what do you mean?

[@masonj19]

So I just bought this motherboard a 13900k and the gigabyte AORUS waterforce aio cpu cooler. Now I'm worried I won't fit! Also worried it won't be enough cooling being only 280mm 😟

[@jbli19]

Were you able to find a compatible AIO? I have the same setup (mobo + i9-13900K) running now with a NZXT X53, but the fit is ridiculous... Really don't feel comfortable so looking to switch to something else

[@masonj19]

@@jbli19 I managed to get this aio to fit. It is very snug to the heat sinks on either side don't get me wrong but its just how you orientate the hoses, cpu cooler on the motherboard if you know what I mean. But it fits

[@jbli19]

@@masonj19 I ended up mounting the pump with the tubes facing the 9 o'clock position. Hopefully, next gen's mobo will be designed with AIO's more in mind.

[@masonj19]

@@jbli19 Yeah definitely, its quite bulky. It's a good cooler though it could probably benefit from better fans but with ai overclocking enabled in stress tests im getting up to 95 degrees, defintely hot but doesn't throttle. Considering its all packed in to a small mini itx case I'm pretty happy with it.

[@jbli19]

@@masonj19 InteNicol Kremersresting... I'm now running much much cooler with the thermalright contact frame installed. Case: Dan H4-H2O CPU: Intel i9-13900K GPU: MSI RTX 3070 Ventus 2X RAM: G.Skills 32GB DDR5 6400Mhz Storage: Samsung EVO 980 Pro (2TB) Mobo: Asus ROG Strix Z790-I PSU: Corsair SF750 Cooler: NZXT Kraken X53 (swapped fans to Noctua A12x25 chromatic), repaste with Arctic MX-6 Stock running with no overclock in asus bios, I get a score of 37651 in Cinebench R23, temps going 100°C After installing the Thermalright contact frame + repasting with undervolting etc, I'm able to score 35806 in Cinebench R23, with temps peaking only at 86°C

[@Chris.Brisson]

I love the idea of a 20Gbps USB-C front panel connector, but does anybody yet offer a PC case with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port?

[@metalryuger]

Question Is Asus ROG Strix Z790-i compatible with NZXT H1 V2? Thank you

[@MostHolyPlace2]

CPU Cooling options will be an issue because of tight space. It would be great if you tried different ones to see how well they fit.

[@phillysupra]

i have the x670e version of this same board.. almost identical (besides the obvious) but youd be surprised how many coolers actually fit these things. i ended up going custom loop using the thermaltake mx2 ultra waterblock and it fits perfectly. ITX is still no niche and i doubt the people (like me ) who are buying these at the current market prices are air cooling or using anything but the 13900 or 7950 with an air cooler.

[@1stRanger]

These boards meant to be used with water cooling.

[@rasjumaide7049]

Place the front of the case in front of your ac and your problem solve

[@TrueArt_1]

can you plug in a PCIE 4 M.2 SSD into the top PCIE 5 slot?

[@miguelmartinez-ew9hv]

Hello I am new to your channel so I wanted to ask a few questions. What editing software do you use? Davinci Resolve or Premiere Pro are the two packages I am interested in. Not an Apple fan. I am going to video edit for KZbin in 4K only not 8K or 12K. Thank you for you time and great videos.

[@LeeNashMusic]

Asus is still not saying anything about Z790 ProArt Creator Wifi?? :(

[@theTechNotice]

I've got it have to make video soon :)

[@ChatGTA345]

@@theTechNotice It seems not as good as X670E ProArt, since there's a glaring omission of M.2 PCIE 5.0..

[@TomasRamoska]

For the price, I wish they put 10gbe because the motherboard already has active cooling so heat will not be a big issue.

[@alsteooaai]

but what is that port for?

[@TomasRamoska]

@sinerurgic to plug rj45 standard network cable.

[@alsteooaai]

@@TomasRamoska and what need would I have to have it at 10Gbps if the Wi-Fi goes much less (not even 50 Mbps)? I would have no advantage right?

[@TomasRamoska]

@sinerurgic You need a fast 10gbe not for the Internet but for your internal home network. For example, you can edit from NAS directly.

[@alsteooaai]

@@TomasRamoska not having a NAS, can you think of other cases where a 10Gbps port can be used?

[@terrytjandra]

I purchased this motherboard recently. I had the store to build the PC. my case is NR200p Max which included 280mm aio. they insert the aio PUMP to CPU-FAN Header and the AIO fan to CHA-FAN Header. is that correct configuration or need to be replaced?

[@justinmilam545]

I would say I agree with you about the missing 10G ethernet but that is a expensive add on and then the board would be $600, though I feel for the price they are asking it should be included. I would also say not many people would use it. At least you can add it via the usb4 port.

[@StalwartMan]

Thank you.

[@EdwardKilner]

I knew I wanted to build a computer early in 2023 many months ago. Didn’t count on new AMD socket, etc, but will use them. Then, new GPUs and high prices. Plus, a frenzy about gaming performance. So, I need a refresher on photo and video creation demands on CPU, memory size and speed, and GPUs. Also, do the AMD built in graphics help out with video rendering? I’m sure a short video covering the basics would help me and others. Pretty Please?

[@ondrejvelicka1950]

Can you set the Flex key to turn PC on and off? That would be a neat feature.

[@Dr.StarrTouch]

I put a 10Gb Ethernet in my router and WoW it gets HOT! 2.5G is much cooler. I imagine that the MB has the same problem. If proart series was ATX I would expect it.

[@orphanorbe]

Can I match this motherboard with a 14900k? On Amazon a Newegg says but I checked before and it says the max is 13900k

[@lukeaugustin7886]

I would like to see a build on the mini itx motherboard

[@Mr.Plutonium]

My Asus ROG Strix Z790-i just stopped working, and I don't even use it much.

[@reverend_wintondupree]

Seems like a common theme with these boards based on customer reviews. What did you end up replacing it with?

[@112Famine]

Funny I was JUST looking at M.2 to 10gb Ethernet on amazon, it was only $180 USD but I was thinking it was missing a M.2 on the back, so I can use a 4K streaming PCIe card if I wanted one along with a high end video card, via M.2 to PCIe adapter.

[@AKUniverse864]

I love Tech Notice Videos

[@chongjiahuii]

anyone tried this with the NR200P Max AIO cooler? does it fit?

[@NakormiteVasu]

Hello! I haven't seen this topic in your videos, is it worth saving money for a rtx 3060 and buying 12600k + 64gbRAM + z690 and overclocking UHD 770 for video editing? Or should i just buy 12500 + b660 + 32gbRAM+rtx 3060 from the start? How much is overclocked UHD 770 on 12600K is better in video editing than UHD 770 on 12500 stock? The extra price on cooling and casing is questionable as well.

[@theTechNotice]

No point in overclocking the iGPU :)

[@megamember6195]

i miss bios reflash button

[@randomxaos]

This was actually quite detailed and helpful. thanks I'm using this in a HYTE Revolt itx case. I guess there are different releases of this MB since I don't have some of the same accessories that you've shown here. The triangular shaped "Hive" device with buttons and round knob in center isn't included with mine (not really needed) . At 3:43 - the MB layout is different and mine does not have the 2 headers for the "extra port" card. no "extra port" card with mine either. Not sure if necessary either. Also the version of the MB that I have placed the 2nd M.2 slot on the bottom of MB. This really is a smokin' MB.

[@activate__motivation]

🔴🔴🔴Very detail man , i already found put everything on my 670e-i , hive was complicated amd call cwnter dint know many things , the usbc board are not known by many ppl even call center ....

[@chaarrrt]

I'm interested in building a semi-fanless system with this board and was wondering if unplugging the two fans it includes would rise temperatures up to dangerous levels; I've got bad experiences with NVMEs getting temperatures as far as 80C even with expensive passive coolers... I've heard larger factor mobos such as MATX or ATX are better at dispersing temperature due to their bigger size but there's not a single MATX board that can compete with this one, not even an ATX one tbh.

[@kodakblack531]

fans r cool

[@kodakblack531]

if you wanna save money and get more performance get z790i edge + HMCG78AGBUA081N ddr5 from allie express for $116 and

[@375Raptor]

14 gen intell compartible?

[@avacee]

Confess I thought it'd be the lack of audio jacks on the back but have to agree with ASUS being unnecessarily cheap with the network port. That board must be a contender for Gamer Nexus' most over-priced board of 2022.

[@TomasRamoska]

To be honest most itx z790 cost over $400. Probably because it's harder to fit all components inside such a small board. I understand that's way you have to connect your audio externally via the hive.

[@TheTastefulThickness]

How canit be overpriced? Name me another 790 itx board with 2 thunderbolt 4s.

[@DarkNoggin]

Huge fan of your channel. I've learned a lot form you during the passed 6 months to spec out my first custom PC build (moving from Apple)... BUT I'm racking my brain over the motherboard selection (Via Digital Storm). I'm a video editor and 3D creator- specs are 13900K/RTX4090/64GBDDR5/1200W PSU, AND... I dont know if I should spend the extra $500 on the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero (Wi-Fi) over the ASUS Prime Z790-P D5 (Wi-Fi)-- my largest concern being I/O.... but maybe limited I/O doesn't matter much if I'm using fast internal M.2 and just transfer my exports to travel drives after rendering? I NEED HELP! LOL Thank you Tech Notice!

[@theTechNotice]

I think you've answered it. If you don't need the IO and 10Gbe then don't spend the extra $500.

[@tradcatpat2385]

Great overview, thanks! I would love to hear your thoughts on the board after you've done a build with it.

[@sanan786]

Can wifi 6e module which comes with motherboard these days connect the existing wifi 5 routers? I want to install Linux and as I understand Linux systems are yet to support wifi 6e. So does that mean that I will have to install network card for wifi if I want to install Linux OS? I am not building a gaming PC. I will run some performance based application. since this motherboard comes with only one PCIe 5.0 and is stated for graphic card. But can I use it for SDD instead?

[@Amariths1]

Sffx build please with maybe the fractal ridge case

[@theTechNotice]

Coming up!

[@DannyNguyen56]

how many people actually has a 10GB switch to utilize the 10GB port? for most gamers probably small percentage. for creators, they may want to go with a full ATX for 10GB.

[@saywhatagain3261]

Maybe it's really the best mini itx MB for 12 & 13 th gen intel CPUs. Yet I know there's one more from MSI z790 i-gaming. I saw the tests and they impressed me

[@Tomari_Vidz]

Add another missing feature: NO OPTICAL PORT anymore!!!! Why???? Why???

[@mabundax]

Hello, it has an mini optical port in the hive. Hope it helps !

[@mtn_gngr]

It is obviously that 10Gig ethernet port is meaningless at many regions as we have extremely high internet service fees. We use for example 100Mbps from our homes, so that 2.5Gig is also way high that we can't reach that bandwith yet.

[@kenestra123]

I connected my Samsung M.2 to the top slot(Gen 5) and not the bottom slot(Gen 4) but it works fine. I also have the switch on the small daughter board set to Auto. Am I missing something here?

[@yenjun0204]

Nope.

[@BBB12106]

I wanna ask, between 6600xt and rtx 2060 which one is better for editing. 6600xt having a massive price drop and Its around $25 cheaper than 2060 at my place. I'll mostly use it for blender & budget are pretty tight. Thanks.

[@Aerobrake]

RTX 2060 hands down.

[@alsteooaai]

What is a normal human being doing at most 100Mbps with a 10Gbps port?

[@oweny7814]

I’ve got 2G at home. 5g is available. They don’t even offer less than 1g around here.

[@aam77]

I'm confused 2:21

[@outlaw4lf87]

He was pointing to the 8 cpu power connector and the regular 24 pin power connector

[@RobloxianX]

Despite being an ITX board, it still has everything you need. SLI is dead, and 96GB of RAM at 7600MHz is more than enough

[@j340_official]

For 10 gb Ethernet just use a tb3 10 gb Ethernet adapter. You have two tb4 ports, and if you connect a tb4 dock, you can add 3 additional downstream ports.

[@TomasRamoska]

It's not ideal because you have to use a hive to connect audio and now you need an additional adapter on your desk. If you want adapters and dongles your best option is a Mac 😅

[@j340_official]

@@TomasRamoska I use a 10 gbe thunderbolt lan adapter every day. For 3 years. Before most motherboards came with 10 Gbe. Works like a champion. Plug it and forget it. I also use a usb audio interface for sound, hooked up to an equalizer and some KrK speakers/subwoofer. way better than the built in garbage, that would sometimes have interference and other issues. It’s not as bad as you think.

[@tommyrunner]

tbh i got similar motherboard but am5 for amd , X670E-I and in my opinion that remote control is bad.. racing wheel is disconnecting on it every few minutes... the audio card is under my expectation... 1200 SupremeFX was much better in my opinion... DAC Sabre.. sounds nice but audio is nothing special.. even USB Xonar U1 was better in my opinion. So I just buyed this one because B650E was not available yet.. but will not pay so much next time. Same to Z790, will propably just buy B760 because is no point to pay 250$ more. // also the asus software I am not happy how it works.. will not buy asus next time // bios flashback works very slow, and led check system also so slowly doing it... fans on motherboards are loud on starting then quiet. // volume control also not great very overpriced in my opinion for something what looks perfect on paper but not in practice

[@elteacher0223]

hello, thanks for sharing... I've been told that the ASUS B760I and z790i chipset and m.2 ssd get really toasty for no reason, can anyone confirm or deny (out of experience)?

[@AD-hs4cw]

cant buy this ...why? because of the 2 built in internal rans...noisy and failure...can't have built in fans, have to go up to micro for proper heat distribution and cooling without fans

[@ihatatsuo2793]

can i slot a gen4 ssd like the samsung 990pro m.2 in the top slot?

[@edwinscott6500]

My volume will not work on my Hive ?

[@roman9509]

Nvme stack and the upper vrm heat sink are too tall!!!

[@joses1680]

How are the PCH temps with 2 m.2 gen 4 ssds installed?

[@errr9408]

You checked it?

[@whitemichaelwhite]

What GPU ??

[@pohalsted8847]

I would only get this over the $100 cheaper MSI Z790i if I needed Thunderbolt. The ASUS board looks better, but both boards got me to 8000mhz DDR5 and performance and cooling are within margin of error. With the ASUS, you are paying more for the external desktop controller. I build in ITX for the form factor and minimalism and don't use the large controller. I prefer the 3 m.2 (1 G3, 2 G4) slots that the MSI offers. I hate SATA SSD's and 3 m.2 is perfect.

[@Dom_Mason]

Same here I prefer the MSI MPG Z790I Edge over the Asus mobo there. The three m.2 slots was a big sell for me and the $100 cheaper was the icing on the cake.

[@zacharymorrison4298]

I’ve been curious about how the ram overclocking works over the msi Edge I have a z490 asus rog strix hero board in a Phanteks enthoo pro 2 and I can fit a 2nd iTx system and wanted to go with the rig strix z790 iTx just to match my current system in my case

[@shadowarez1337]

Had i done more research id of known the first PCIe slot issue with intel and PCIe gen 5. If you have anything in 1st and only slot in itx you're gen 5 nvme is now a gen 4 and there is nothing you can do about it. Even if youre board supports both Gen 5 PCIe and nvme Asus shouldn't be legally allowed to say that on the board or description and try charge anymore for it.

[@oOMeowthOo]

May be it's only a Gigabyte thing, but I'm shocked how ASUS is charging $460+ for a mini itx board but doesn't have a metal back plate in the back. Also, I still find it weird for them needing to make an expansion card for SATA port, not sure if they are trying to phase out the SATA port since everyone pretty much using nvme ssd already, but if you want to opt out the expansion card, I don't think you can use those as USB-C port right?

[@greninjagreg6245]

Pretty sure they wanna slowly phase out the Sata port, but glad it still have option for adding them in expansion cards to they aren't completely gone

[@1stRanger]

Those are not USB ports. Those are type C connectors, which can be used for literally anything. Since this daughter board has USB headers as well, you could in theory utilize those by making DIY adapter, but it would be USB 2.0 only anyway. Don't know how much use there is for 2.0 these days.

[@whitemichaelwhite]

Great if I could find one !!!!

[@KingOfNaraka]

$470 is way too much for an itx board. ASRock Z790 PG-ITX/TB4 at $350 is a better alternative.

[@CryoftheProphet]

It really is, and it has 8k ram

[@funtourhawk]

the only thing this has over that is I/O lmao, found it for $440 on another website...amazon is ridiculously priced at $500

[@CryoftheProphet]

@@funtourhawk 500? newegg has them cheaper, thats where I bought mine

[@iListRealEstate]

Asrock has 3 M.2 slots too.

[@mbasa9475]

they definetlly realized chipset high temps from z690i asus and throw a fan with this one

[@fatesteyneit2990]

can anyone could tell me if the NZXT Kraken Z63 could fit with this mobo? does it have enough clearance? PLEASE SOMEONE HELP T_T

[@aaronlee6821]

For building a system for content creator usage, plus other usage, I would never even consider an ITX motherboard. It is way too limited. And until recently I would have agreed with you that a built-in 10GbE port is a necessity to connect to a high-speed NAS, but I've now seen the light and will by completely bypassing that level, going directly to 40GbE. But no motherboards have 40GbE built-in, that I'm aware of. And ITX motherboards have only one PCIe expansion slot. So there is just no way an ITX motherboard will ever work for me. mATX, perhaps, but much better to go with a full ATX or even eATX motherboard. Then I can install my 40GbE NIC, GPU, BlackMagic 4K Monitor card, and whatever other card(s) I need, in an easy to work with form factor that's not cramped. Then connect to a DIY NAS that I'll customize to my exact needs, including the necessary 40GbE NIC, using free TrueNAS/FreeNAS. Both the NAS and workstation PC will be full tower cases. The NAS a full tower to hold plenty of drives, and the workstation PC just because they'll be side-by-side and no advantage to having a smaller case. Then both cases will be tucked away under my desk, but on trollies where they can be easily wheeled out if I need to work on them.

[@jonicolton]

we share concerns, though i'm not as knowledgeable. do you have a preference here? thx

[@funtourhawk]

mini-itx is literally only for gaming really, small form factor for me is just more satisfying getting everything packed into the case and keeping things running cool

[@DingleBerryschnapps]

​@@funtourhawk It's for whatever you want it to be.

[@Stanislav7180]

ROG IS TOP AS AWAYS !!!!!!!!!

[@GM-fv8bn]

ASUS: "You are going to have so many issues with this board that we gave you a special tool to tell you what's wrong"

[@JEFFREYSOLORIO]

I went through three of these boards with all unstable memory issues. I switched to MSI working flawlessly.

[@JuanDiaz-jo1rw]

Thats not expensive. A pair of Jordans cost more than that.

[@jaenguyen9468]

can this mobo take ddr4?

[@theTechNotice]

Nope

[@Critycal1]

also rear full audio ports

[@cmfoliveira3321]

Still Missing what?

[@CharlieMander843]

The hive ruins this board for me. Seems like theres no great itx options

[@8bitbender495]

you can upgrade your wifi card to wifi 7

[@JEFFREYSOLORIO]

Personally, I went through four of these boards all with memory stability issues and more. It was such a pain I bought the Msi Mpg z790i instead and it just works. If you look at the reviews for this board, they're horrible. I'm disappointed in ASUS with this design and quality control and unfortunately for me this was the only z790i board with a gen 5 M.2 slot as the MSI doesn't have one just Gen 4 slots but I would choose stability over that all day.

[@willcurry6964]

10 GB port.....Yes !!!

[@kojack57]

Big fan of all things m/ITX. But things are getting silly. There is such a thing as too much. And this board is proof of that. Addon boards?! fair enough. But now external controllers? too much.

[@YoMateo.]

Whoever's reading this, i pray that whatever you're going through gets better and whatever you're struggling with or worrying about is going to be fine and that everyone has a fantastic day! Amen

[@tankerock]

bro stop spamming your msg in every video

[@Majestic469]

Those are lies , you cannot possibly say “everything will be fine” unless you can predict the future.

[@spr0k3t]

I would love to see 10G nic and onboard HD-Audio. That external device (hive)... I'd probably never use it. Get rid of that, the keychain, and stickers... might save about $100 from the total cost. Maybe even ditch SATA ports and support one extra M.2 somehow.

[@1stRanger]

Some boards have 3rd m.2 on the back. And I agree on everything you said. Ofc adding 10G NIC would probably drive price back up to the same point it is now.

[@1stRanger]

It's gonna be helpful for people with SFF PCs... because it packs a lot of feature. Eh what? What features? Literally everything it has was on motherboard before. And how having external brick instead of all that being integrated (as it always was before) helps people with SFF PCs?

[@jonicolton]

amen

[@Lumperator]

Overall, it looks worse than in the Z690 model. First of all, this audio system is moved outside, an additional mess. Secondly, 2 SATA ports less.

[@Modest_Player]

but audio outside means clearer and better signal, less noise overall in the audio.