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🚀 Dominate your build with ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero — where power meets precision.
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero is a top-tier ATX gaming motherboard engineered for Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors. Featuring PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory support up to 7000 MHz, and advanced AI-driven overclocking and cooling, it delivers elite performance and connectivity with WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, and 2.5Gb Ethernet. Designed for enthusiasts and gamers seeking future-ready expandability and robust power delivery, this board combines cutting-edge tech with premium thermal management for a flawless high-end PC build.











| ASIN | B0BG6M53DG |
| Best Sellers Rank | #275,120 in Office Products ( See Top 100 in Office Products ) #55 in Computer Motherboards #1,563 in Office Presentation Products |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Built-In Media | Keyboard |
| CPU Model | Core i7 |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Chipset Family | Intel Z790 |
| Chipset Type | Intel Z790 |
| Compatible Devices | 12th, 13th & 14th Gen Intel Core, Personal Computer |
| Compatible Processors | 14th, 13th, 12th Gen |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 563 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04711081931461 |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 12.2"L x 4.5"W x 14.6"H |
| Item Type Name | motherboard |
| Item Weight | 9.3 pounds |
| Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Memory Clock Speed | 7000 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | ROGMAXIMUSZ790HERO |
| Model Name | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO |
| Model Number | ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 12 |
| Platform | Windows |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1700 |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 128 GB |
| S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical |
| System Bus Standard Supported | Serial ATA/600 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 3 |
| Total SATA Ports | 6 |
| Total Usb Ports | 12 |
| UPC | 195553931465 |
| USB 2.0 | 1 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty Description | 3 year |
U**E
Everything’s the problem not with this board but a variant
Mine was bad to didnt update bios quick flash didnt work value way to much for this piece not even 14th gen lol these people are scammers though and through my pci lanes stopped working on this other 14th gen i got these boards are too flaky but ok i delidded the cpu and lapped it it works great no past at 35c lol idle but my pci lanes are choked out from what i inspected the cpu socket no dust or hair i think lol im gona order a new board just slap everything back in test that other board i checked cpu psu ram and vga card on other pc it was fine so idk i wish i had a scope it was at 6.7p 6.0ecores so idk cinebench say my score is 337 my games says no clock 0 but then it shouldnt even work lol idk I’ll figure it out
D**S
OMG this mobo is amazing
OK, I know there is a lot of competition out there in the market of motherboards. There are absolutely better deals that can be found in regards to price to performance comparisons. Mother boards used to be cost conscious; now their prices are getting to extreme levels for those of you who are enthusiasts. If you are on a budget or want a board that has great performance, but won't hit your wallet so hard, this mobo might not be for you. With that said, if you have the budget, or if you've been saving for a computer build and you know what you want and you want to have options to explore now or grow into down the road, this board is AMAZING! If you are a gamer, get this board. If you want to explore water cooling, get this board. If you want to use plenty of m.2 drives rather than sata ssds, get this board. If you're into RGB and want plenty of configuration options, get this board. There are so many features, you won't be disappointed. And now for a few caveats. Scalpers have gotten bad. Not only do they scalp gpus, but aspect scalping mobos have become a thing. This board is already expensive enough. Scalpers but up the available stock and try to resell for $150-$600 over msrp. DO NOT BUY AT THIS PRICE! You can find much better boats for that price if you desire. But if you are patient, you will be able to find this board for msrp, so wait it out, purchase from a trustworthy source, and then enjoy all the possibilities this board brings. Next, the Armory Create software is a little buggy. It might be better to update your drivers one-by-one from asus website rather than using armory create, but I've noticed this isn't always the case for everyone. Personally, I feel Armory Crate comes with a lot of bloatware, and I found myself deselecting several programs during installation. But, whatever you do, absolutely upgrade your BIOS firmware. This board can handle DDR5 RAM at higher frequencies, but to utilize the XMP settings without compatibility issues, make sure you have the latest BIOS version. Updating is not as scary as people make it out to be, and it will ensure you have the latest security features and compatibility with the latest RAM. Another worthy mention is that I haven't upgraded my system in 7 years. The mobo I'm coming from is the old ROG z290 Maximus Code IX. It was a great board for the time, but that bugger is long outdated. Going from that board to this one is night and day. It cannot be stated how much of a performance boost this board allows for. But as there is such a huge leap in technology, I'll admit I'm a little biased because dang-near anything would have been a huge upgrade for me. TL;DR: If you have the money and want plenty of options and are an enthusiast, this board will be great for you; if you're on a budget or don't need all the extra functionality, there are much better options out there.
7**4
Really good performance on a budget. No issues - it's what you really want!
So, last year, our small town had an incident where our power transmission lines were damaged, and it caused a "brown-out" which destroyed my previous desktop PC. I wanted an upgraded/newer replacement board, and I decided that the ASUS ROG Z790 was the reliable and compatible choice for me. Although I also upgraded almost everything else at the same time, this board was compatible with everything I wanted. It continues to be a high-end graphics platform for my CAD design and tool prototyping. It has everything I wanted - the right ports, easy installation, stable hardware and software. I don't think you can go wrong with this "budget" higher-end board.
A**Z
ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero has serious 128GB RAM issues and works only with 2 memory slots occupied
It is strange that everybody here at Amazon reviews is praising this ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard, but only 2 people mentioned that it has 128GB RAM problems. I wish that I knew about this issue before buying this motherboard. This motherboard runs well and without issues with 64GB RAM using a pair of 32GB RAM modules (G.Skill Trident Z5, Kingston Fury Beast, etc.), but has 128GB RAM stability issues and problems, and even Kingston Fury Beast RGB Black 128GB (4x32GB) is failing MemTest86 as a full set, regardless of being listed in ASUS QVL for 128GB RAM usage. It looks that ASUS was in a hurry to release this next generation motherboard and didn’t even bother to test it completely for stability at full 128GB RAM capacity, which they claim this motherboard has, but in reality – it doesn’t and it can’t work with full 128GB RAM, i.e. with all 4 memory slots occupied. So, for all those extremely happy customers who are running 64GB RAM and praising this motherboard – good luck upgrading it to 128GB RAM, because you are going to need it. Unless somebody wants to have the same issues and headaches attempting to run 128GB RAM with this motherboard, I advise you to stay away from Z790 series, regardless of what ASUS technical support would say regarding BIOS updates, because they aren’t going to solve it, according to my husband. What a shame that ASUS misrepresented their product and in doing so forced my family to waste our time and money on this defective motherboard.
J**L
A bit too expensive for the features
For the most part this is a great motherboard, and it **** well better be at a $600 price point. Tons of thunderbolt, usb-c,usb 3 ports, wired antenna (though they switched to a much easier to use wifi antenna on the model immediately after this), great XMP support, same Asus bios as expected, Armory Crate and AI Suite are great (though for some reason AI Suite doens't work when Memory Protection is turned on), TPM support, 4 NVME connectors but that's where things start to suck. The only PCIE5 NVME slots "on" this board are actually on the PCIE expansion card, which is a complete waste for anyone who intends to use anything besides a GPU given there are only two PCIE slots. I cannot stress this enough - if you have any intention of using the onboard Intel Bluetooth adapter, you have to use the wifi antenna provided. The bluetooth adapter is absolute garbage without it. It took 3 hours of trying to understand why the connection was barely functional compared to a USB adapter with no antenna and thats why. Antenna is not optional. This motherboard will also cause tons of kernel crashes and other hardware IRQ issues until you finally install all the drivers and Windows updates, so good luck with that.
A**R
My Impeccable Hero.
I purchased this motherboard and have been using it since it was first released. I have had problems with installing new memory, but the problem was not with the motherboard. It was with me. I did not make the setting changes that was necessary in the bias. I've had no problems with this board. It is excellent fast. Have everything that a gamer needs on it i am very satisfied with it even after a year of use. Every time I decide to upgrade, I look for something better. But considering what's out there that is very hard to do. So I decide to keep it. I am very satisfied with it. Especially for the price, it's hard to beat
T**S
Great little board minus audio
This is a great little board that handles all of today's gaming demands. My only gripe about this board is the audio chip used. It has two real problems with it. First, if you use a Logitech (or similar) 5.1 or 7.1 surround audio system, don't use the onboard audio. The physical cables (including fiber optic) don't map correctly and you won't have rear and bass channels. Second, the sonic application used to in windows 11 is absolutely garbage. If you just run the app for more than 2-3 minutes and are tweaking things, it basically locks not only the application up, but the hardware audio chip as well. You end up having to power the board completely off to get audio back. After some googling, I find that this is a known issue with this audio chip and that Asus is working on it, but so far no luck. Outside of the audio, everything else runs great. Nice and compact and I run all of the NVMe slots and it was easy to setup and use. If your running a 4000 series nvidia card, realize your going to lose out on the second PCI slot, it's exposed, but nothing will fit. This is expected with such big graphics cards now.
C**E
BEAST
The ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero has been nothing short of amazing in my build, paired with an RTX 4090 and an Intel i9-14900K. This motherboard delivers top-tier performance, excellent power delivery, and a rock-solid BIOS that makes overclocking a breeze. The connectivity options are outstanding, with plenty of USB ports, Thunderbolt support, and WiFi 6E for seamless networking. The build quality is premium, and the aesthetics complement any high-end setup perfectly. I was lucky enough to grab it in near-new condition for just $250, and at that price, it’s an absolute steal. If you can find this board on sale, it’s 100% worth the investment.
Y**R
High-Performance and Future-Proof: ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero
I'm really happy with the ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero motherboard. It's been handling my demanding PC setup, which includes a 4090 OC and other high-performance components, without breaking a sweat. The motherboard's impressive array of features like advanced overclocking capabilities, robust power delivery, and extensive connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6E, make it a top choice for anyone looking to future-proof their gaming rig. It supports the latest DDR5 memory and PCIe 5.0, ensuring that you get the most out of your high-end components. If you're building a PC that demands high power and wants to stay ahead of technology curves, this motherboard is an excellent choice.
J**C
Visualmente increíble y gran rendimiento
Vengo de usar toda mi vida componentes de msi pero está vez decidí armarme una pc completamente con componentes asus, sin duda no me arrepiento de nada y valió cada centavo, muy bonita tarjeta madre con un rendimiento muy bueno. Recomendada totalmente, estética de 10, excelente componente para armar una pc de gama alta y también me gustó mucho la bios de asus.
S**N
Beautiful, solid motherboard.
Honestly love this motherboard, it’s absolutely gorgeous and solid features. Only thing I wish it had was native 10Gb Ethernet. Great upgrade from my Asus Hero VI.
P**O
Z790 Dark hero
Placa base para entusiastas, todos los ajustes que puedas imaginar, calidad de construcción superior.
L**Y
Amazing motherboard 👍
I absolutely love my new build. I did return the first board cuz I saw there was an issue with it but I was wrong... it was just an issue in settings. It took almost months to get the refund but I am very happy I got my money back. I did reorder the same board and installed in my build. Everything working perfectly it's a high quality board and also very pretty. I'm very happy with Asus and the amazing return policies of Amazon. Thank you so much!
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