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PHANTOM GAMING
Z790 Nova WiFi
Nova is the most significant energy discharge ever witnessed by mankind, it’s super-powerful which represents the performance our motherboard can deliver.
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  • Performance

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  • Cooling

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  • Connectivity

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FAST
MYSTERIOUS
UNBEATABLE

Phantom Gaming is designed by gamers and for gamers! Underneath its relentless appearance lie plentiful gaming oriented features and excellent gaming capabilities. It’s all about bringing a new gaming experience to gamers!
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Performance

Optimized VRM Design

20+1+1 Power Phase Design
Featuring sturdy components and completely smooth power delivery to the CPU. Plus, it offers unmatched overclocking capabilities and enhanced performance with the lowest temperature for advanced gamers as well.
SPS (Smart Power Stage)
Dr.MOS design features the latest SPS (Smart Power Stage) technology. It’s optimized for monitoring current and temperature of each phase, thus delivering smoother and neater power to the CPU with enhanced performance and OC capability.
Hi-Density Power Connector
CPU overclocking requires higher current. ASRock Hi-Density Power Connectors are designed to withstand higher currents compared to traditional CPU and ATX power connectors, providing a more stable system and reducing the risk of fire during heavy overclocking.king.
Long Lasting 20K Cap
20K black capacitors with lifespans of at least 20,000 hours, provides even longer component durability compares with normal capacitors, extending MTBF to give better system stability.
8L & 2OZ PCB Design
The 8 Layer PCB and 2 ounce copper inner layers provides stable signal traces and power shapes delivering lower temperature and higher energy efficiency for memory overclocking! Thus, it's able to support the latest memory modules with most extreme memory performance!

CPU Indicator

Tune your computer quickly with ASRock CPU Indicator. It rates your CPU by assigning points based on its performance and capabilities, helping users optimize overclocking settings for enhanced performance.

DDR5 XMP & EXPO Support

Derived from the “built for stable and reliable” designing concept, ASRock does not compromise on any details. This motherboard is built with high quality materials, enthusiasts are able to enjoy the boost of DDR5 memory overclocking performance by enabling the pre-tested profiles. Make sure the memory modules are Intel® XMP/AMD EXPO™ capable and overclocking can be made so affordable, satisfying and absolutely no sweat at all.

* There are certain risks involved with memory overclocking and may affect your system’s stability. Please realize that overclocking should be done at your own risk and expense. EXPO/XMP profile support may vary by different system configuration, memory modules and motherboard models. Please refer to Memory QVL for the completed support list.

Server Grade Low Loss PCB

The server grade low loss PCB improves signal integrity, allowing motherboard to support PCIe 5.0 for both graphics card and M.2 SSD, it also improves memory OC potential to deliver the most extreme memory performance.

PCIe 5.0 + Surface-Mount Tech

Compares to conventional DIP style PCIe slot, the SMT type PCIe slot improves signal flow and maximize stability under high speed, a key breakthrough to fully support the lighting speed of the latest PCIe 5.0 standard.
The latest PCI Express 5.0 is capable to perform a breathtaking bandwidth of 128GBps, ready to unleash the full potential of future high end graphic cards.
PCIe Gen5 with Surface Mount Technology PCIe Gen5 with Surface Mount Technology

High Speed M.2 Solution

Deluxe 6*M.2 Socket
Supports up to 6*NVMe M.2 SSDs and one of which is able to accommodates the latest PCI Express 5.0 standard to perform twice the bandwidth compared to previous generation, with a breathtaking 128Gb/s transfer speed. It is ready to unleash the full potential of future ultrafast SSDs. to give a lightning fast data transferring experience.

Enlarged M.2 Heatsink

XXL M.2 Heatsink
Anti-Drop Screw

XXL M.2 Heatsink

The extra large aluminum alloy M.2 heatsink effectively improves heat dissipation to keep those high speed M.2 SSDs as cool as possible, it is able to give better stability while maintaining top performance.
Cooling

Intelligent Cooling Design

PWM/DC Fan Support
ASRock fan headers automatically detect whether fans are running in DC or PWM mode, allowing users to fine-tune the fan curve and achieve quieter operation.
① CPU Fan Connector
② CPU/Water Pump Fan Connector
③ VRM Fan Connector
④⑤ Chassis/Water Pump Fan Connectors

Composite VRM Heatsink

It is equipped with a composite VRM heatsink combining a cooling fan, bigger aluminum sink and heat pipe for maximum heat dissipation.
Connectivity

Killer Networking

The Killer E3100 2.5 Gbps Ethernet controller is designed specially for competitive gamers and performance-hungry users. The enhanced detection and prioritization engine provides the ultimate networking experience for gaming and multimedia applications.
Killer™ Ethernet E3100 Killer™ Ethernet E3100

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi 7 offers higher data throughput, lower latency, and Multi-link Operation. These features ensure a smooth and real-time interactive experience, making the VR/AR experience more immersive and connected.
Enhanced VR Experience Enhanced VR Experience

More than USB Transfer Speed

Lightning Gaming Ports
Ultra USB Power

Lightning Gaming Ports

Aimed for die hard gamers and enthusiasts! Lightning Gaming Ports are sourced from two different controller interfaces that assist gamers in connecting the high speed mice/keyboard with the lower jitter and latency!

Front Panel USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C Header

The latest USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C delivers up to 20 Gbps data transfer rate which is 2x as fast as previous generation, providing a blazing fast data transfer interface with reversible USB Type-C design that fits the connector either way.

Nahimic Audio

Whether you are using headphones, a headset, external or internal speakers, via USB, Wi-Fi, analog output or even HDMI, Nahimic Audio offers you the most engaging listening experience, vibrant and rich with details.
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Stylish Design

POLYCHROME RGB

This motherboard features onboard RGB headers and addressable RGB headers that allow motherboard to be connected to compatible LED devices such as strip, CPU fans, coolers, chassis and so on. Users may also synchronize RGB LED devices across the Polychrome RGB Sync-certified accessories to create their own unique lighting effects.
*The addressable RGB LED header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strip (5V/Data/GND), with a maximum power rating of 3A (5V), a max of 80 LEDs and length within 2 meters.
*The RGB LED header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strip (12V/G/R/B), with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and length within 2 meters.
DIY Friendly

Deluxe Accessories

Install your heavy graphics card on the holder; connect it to your motherboard and chassis with screws. Flexibly slide up and down to perfectly adjust the height required for your graphics card in place.
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EZ Setting

No need to worry about lack of disk drive! Asrock preinstall LAN driver to ensure that you are able to install all drivers needed in an easier way than using SCD.

step1 : Install Auto Driver Installer

step2 : Update drivers needed

step3 : Done!

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Phantom Gaming
Z790 Nova WiFi
PRODUCT BRIEF:
  • Supports 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors (LGA1700)
  • 20+1+1 Power Phase, SPS for VCore+GT,
    8-Layer 2OZ PCB
  • 4 x DDR5 DIMMs
    Supports Dual Channel, up to 8000+ (OC)
  • 1 PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 PCIe 4.0 x16, 1 PCIe 3.0 x1
  • Graphics Output Options: 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort
  • Realtek ALC4082 7.1 CH HD Audio Codec,
    Nahimic Audio
  • 4 SATA3, 1 Blazing M.2 (PCIe Gen5x4),
    4 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4),
    1 Hyper M.2 (PCIe Gen4x4 & SATA3)
  • 2 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C (1 Rear, 1 Front)
    4 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
    7 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (3 Rear, 4 Front)
  • Intel® Killer 2.5G LAN
  • 802.11be WiFi 7 + Bluetooth
  • Supports Graphics Card Holder,
    Toolless Multi-Layer M.2 Heatsink
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PCDIY - Editor's Choice
DDWorld - Recommended
itheat - Best of 2023
Tom's Hardware - Best of 2023
Cowcotland - Gold / Coup de coeur
This model may not be sold worldwide. Please contact your local dealer for the availability of this model in your region.
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