Nova is the most significant energy discharge ever witnessed by mankind — a super-powerful force symbolizing the performance this motherboard delivers.
Phantom Gaming is built by gamers, for gamers. Beneath its fierce design lies a powerhouse packed with gamer-centric features, engineered for elite performance and immersive gameplay.
Key Features
- Supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
- 20+1+1 Power Phase Design with SPS for VCore + GT
- 8-Layer, 2oz Copper PCB
- 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, up to 8000+(OC)
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1
- Display Outputs: 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort
- Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec with Nahimic Audio
- Storage: 1 x PCIe Gen5 M.2, 4 x PCIe Gen4 M.2, 1 x PCIe Gen4/SATA M.2, 4 x SATA3
- Intel® Killer™ 2.5G LAN & Killer Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (Rear + Front)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 7 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A
- Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink, XXL M.2 Heatsink
- Built-in Graphics Card Holder
Performance & Thermal Enhancements
- CPU Indicator: Quickly evaluates and displays CPU capability for easier tuning.
- DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support: Easily enable tested overclocking profiles for optimized RAM performance.
- PCIe Gen5 SMT Slot: Improved signal flow and stability to support full PCIe 5.0 bandwidth.
- Deluxe 6x M.2 Support: Includes a blazing Gen5 M.2 slot, with high-speed transfer rates up to 128Gbps.
- Composite VRM Heatsink: Combines heatpipe, fan, and large aluminum sink for efficient VRM cooling.
Connectivity & Gaming Features
- Killer E3100 2.5G LAN: Engineered for low-latency, high-speed gaming connections.
- Killer GameFast Tech: Frees CPU/memory resources for smoother gameplay.
- Wi-Fi 7 802.11be: Features Multi-Link Operation and high-speed bandwidth for VR and 8K streaming.
- Lightning Gaming Ports: Dual controller-sourced ports reduce input lag for peripherals.
- Ultra USB Power: Delivers cleaner power and better sound from USB devices.
Audio & Lighting
- Nahimic Audio: Rich, immersive sound across all audio devices, with Sound Tracker & noise-free comms.
- Polychrome RGB: Sync lighting effects with compatible strips, fans, and cases.
Description
This ATX Z790 motherboard brings next-level connectivity, cooling, and customization. With support for PCIe 5.0, DDR5, Wi-Fi 7, and advanced power phases, it’s ready for the most powerful Intel CPUs and high-end components. Designed for performance enthusiasts, content creators, and competitive gamers alike.
Specifications
| Motherboard Type | Desktop |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Socket | Intel LGA1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| DDR Type | DDR5 |
| CPU Support | Supported CPUs |
| RAM Slots | 4 x DIMM (up to 256GB) |
| RAM Speeds | Up to 8000+(OC) |
| Graphics Ports | 1 x HDMI, 1 x DisplayPort |
| PCIe Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 3.0 x1 |
| Storage | 4 x SATA III, 6 x M.2 (1 x PCIe 5.0 x4, 4 x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA) |
| RAID Support | RAID 0/1/5/10 for both SATA and NVMe M.2 |
| LAN | Intel® Killer™ E3100G 2.5G LAN |
| Wireless | Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio with Nahimic |
| USB Ports (Rear) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen2, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2 x USB 2.0 |
| USB Ports (Front) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen1, 4 x USB 2.0 |
| Back I/O | HDMI, DisplayPort, Optical SPDIF, RJ-45 LAN, Line Out, Mic In, CMOS Button, 2 x Antennas |
| Internal I/O | Thermistors, RGB/ARGB Headers, 6 x Fan Headers, TPM, Debug LED, Power/Reset Buttons |
| Accessories | User Manual, 4 x SATA Cables, Wi-Fi Antennas, M.2 Screws & Standoffs, ARGB Splitter |
| Warranty | 3-Year Replacement Warranty |
| Package Type | Retail (Weight: 3.2 kg) |
