ASRock Z790I Lightning WiFi Motherboard - Mini Itx - Lga1700 - Z790

ASRock Z790I Lightning WiFi Motherboard (Mini-ITX) arrives as a compact powerhouse for LGA1700 systems, built around the Intel Z790 chipset and ready for 12th–14th Gen Intel Core processors.

This mini ITX motherboard supports Intel processors using the LGA 1700 socket and is compatible with a wide range of CPUs from Intel Core i3 up to Core i9 (12th, 13th and 14th Gen), offering flexibility whether you build a compact workstation, home theater PC or a small gaming rig.

Memory performance is a highlight, with two DIMM slots for DDR5-SDRAM in dual-channel configuration, supporting up to 128 GB of unbuffered memory and speeds up to 8600 MHz. Note that the board is non-ECC, making it ideal for high-performance consumer builds.

Storage and expansion are well covered for a mini ITX board: one PCIe x16 Gen5 slot, one M.2 slot and three SATA III connectors enable fast NVMe SSDs and multiple HDD/SSD setups. Hardware RAID (0, 1, 5, 10) is supported for users needing redundancy or performance arrays.

Connectivity is extensive with modern home and office needs in mind. The ASRock Z790I Lightning WiFi includes Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 with an included antenna, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port driven by the Dragon RTL8125BG controller, HDMI and DisplayPort 1.4 outputs, and plentiful USB options including Type-C Gen2 and multiple Type-A Gen1/Gen2 ports.

Audio and accessory support are robust for multimedia builds, featuring a Realtek ALC897 codec with 7.1-channel output, S/PDIF out and front panel audio. The board is powered via a 24-pin ATX connector and offers two chassis fan headers and SATA cables included for straightforward installation.

Suggested use cases include a compact gaming PC with a high-end Core i7/i9 CPU and DDR5 memory, a small but capable content-creation workstation, or a living-room media center leveraging Wi‑Fi 6E and onboard graphics. Its mini ITX form factor (170 x 170 mm) and black finish make it an attractive choice for small-form-factor enthusiasts seeking modern connectivity and high memory and storage performance.

• Socket LGA1700 supporting Intel 12th–14th Gen CPUs
• DDR5 dual-channel up to 128 GB and 8600 MHz
• Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and 2.5 GbE LAN
• M.2 + SATA III, RAID 0/1/5/10 and PCIe Gen5 x16
• Mini ITX compact size with full multimedia I/O