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ROG continues the EVANGELION project for gamers with a brand-new machine design centered around EVA-02 and Asuka. The second collection debuted with motherboards, graphics cards, cardholder gaming cases, all-in-one coolers, peripherals, and gear. Build the full machine and achieve high levels of synchronization with Asuka.​

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ROG MAXIMUS Z790 HERO
EVA-02 EDITION MB

The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition is the result of a new collaboration centered around EVA-02 and Asuka of the long-celebrated Evangelion anime series. After catching your eye with EVA-02’s signature red-and-orange theme and traces of green, the artistic flourishes keep coming: an AT Field design surrounds the CPU socket, and Polymo lighting on the I/O cover switches between Asuka and regular EVA-02. The backplate design showcases EVA-02 “The Beast” mode and Evangelion patterns, adding to the motherboard's visual appeal. And as an ROG Maximus motherboard, it offers all the power, cooling, and flexible features necessary to elevate performance to the next level.
Performance specs of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition Performance specs of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition
INTEL Windows icon INTEL Windows icon

20+1+2 POWER STAGES

INTEL® SOCKET LGA1700 For Intel® Core™ 14th & 13th Gen Processors, Intel® Core™ 12th Gen, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors

DDR5, 4 X DIMM
Dual Channel

EXPANSION SLOTS
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Safeslots (x16, x8/x8)​
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot (x4, x4/x4 via ROG Hyper M.2 Card)

3 X M.2 SLOTS
1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4)
1 x M.2 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA)

ROG HYPER M.2 CARD
1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 5.0 x4 / PCIe 4.0 x4)
1 x M.2 22110 (PCIe 4.0 x4)

ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition features Intelligent Control

Intelligent Motherboard

Intelligent software solutions help ensure that your system performs at its best. The latest ASUS AI-powered enhancements span four pillars of performance, including overclocking, cooling, networking and onboard audio, making advanced tweaks and optimization accessible to new recruits and savvy PC DIY veterans alike.
The ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition features an upgraded cooling solution and The backplate of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition

  • VRM and aluminum I/O heatsink

    A VRM heatsink on the MOSFETs and chokes is connected to the aluminum I/O cover via an embedded heatpipe to increase mass and surface area for dissipation.

  • M.2 heatsinks and backplates

    Large aluminum heatsinks provide extensive surface area to cool mounted M.2 drives, and each of the three onboard slots has a dedicated backplate for additional heat dissipation.

  • Chipset heatsink

    A dedicated heatsink draws heat away from the chipset to maintain optimum operating temperature.

  • Metal backplate

    A metal plate spans the underside of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition, establishing a reinforced platform for smoother DIY PC building.
The front angle of ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition with EVA-02 Polymo Lighting design and The front angle of ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition with Azuka Lighting design

Personalization

Illuminating the I/O shroud of the ROG Maximus Z790 Hero EVA-02 Edition is a colorful microstructural array called Polymo Lighting. Two stylish patterns are available for builders to tinker with in Armoury Crate and sync up with the rest of their system for a brilliant display of individuality.

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