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The ASRock Z790 LiveMixer is a robust ATX motherboard designed for Intel CPUs with an LGA 1700 socket, launched in October 2022. It harnesses the power of the Intel Z790 chipset, delivering top-tier performance, connectivity, and customization for enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Key features of the ASRock Z790 LiveMixer include:
- Power and Performance:
- Features a 14+1+1 phase power design, each phase providing 60A, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery.
- Supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 7200MHz and a maximum capacity of 128GB across four slots, utilizing dual-channel architecture and XMP 3.0 for enhanced performance.
- Expansion Slots:
- Offers one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the latest graphics cards and two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (running at x4), plus one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot.
- Supports AMD CrossFire for multi-GPU configurations.
- Storage Options:
- Includes five M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0, and NVMe, as well as four SATA3 (6Gb/s) ports.
- Supports both NVMe and SATA RAID configurations, offering flexibility and performance for storage needs.
- Connectivity:
- Equipped with numerous USB ports:
- Two rear USB 3.x 10Gbps Type-C ports
- Two rear USB 3.x 10Gbps Type-A ports
- Four rear USB 3.x 5Gbps Type-A ports
- Six rear USB 2.0 Type-A ports
- Additional headers for front panel USB 3.0, USB 2.0, and USB 3.2 Type-C.
- HDMI and DisplayPort for integrated graphics output.
- Equipped with numerous USB ports:
- Networking:
- Features a Realtek RTL8125BG LAN chipset with a 2.5Gbps Ethernet port for high-speed wired connections.
- Supports M.2 Key-E for optional wireless modules.
- Audio:
- Integrated with Realtek ALC897 chipset, providing high-definition 7.1 channel audio for an immersive sound experience.
- Cooling and Customization:
- Equipped with numerous headers for cooling and RGB lighting:
- Five system fan headers
- One 12V RGB header and three 5V ARGB headers
- Includes M.2 heatsinks and power heatsinks for optimal thermal performance.
- Supports on-board POLYCHROME RGB lighting with various customization options.
- Equipped with numerous headers for cooling and RGB lighting:
- Additional Features:
- Comes with a variety of headers, including Thunderbolt 4, TPM, USB3.0, USB2.0, and USB 3.2 Type-C.
- Enhanced with UEFI BIOS for easy system management and configuration.
- SPS (DrMOS) and comprehensive power heatsinks for better stability and cooling efficiency.
The ASRock Z790 LiveMixer is designed to cater to high-performance computing needs, offering extensive expansion, connectivity options, and robust power delivery, making it an excellent choice for gamers, content creators, and power users.