ROG MAXIMUS Z790 DARK HERO

Best Motherboard Award

The ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero makes builds soar with 20+1+2 power stages, hyperspeed DDR5 support and the latest PCIe® 5.0 connectivity.

PCM Best Performance

ASUS updated DDR5 Z790 models and you should know that different model is for different users with different needs

OC3D Performance Award

Plenty of connectivity, fantastic looks and great performance

Approved

The Asus ROG Maximus Z790 Dark Hero is a top-of-the-range card whose design and equipment are beyond reproach. [...] So it's an excellent card for those who can afford it.

Gold Award

It should be noted that this new generation of ASUS motherboards for Intel CPU Refresh incorporates a more advanced Artificial Intelligence features to improve overclocking called AI Overclocking technology.

Coup de Coeur

... we consider this card to be one of the best at the moment, earning our gold medal and the praise of the editorial team.

An excellent example in build quality

In the (Dark) Hero segment there is little left to be desired...

Gold

It's a gorgeous motherboard and a brilliant piece of hardware...

Gold

It's a gorgeous motherboard and a brilliant piece of hardware...

Silver Pokdeward

Intel has hinted a relatively small refresh for the new 14th Gen processors, so would the accompanying motherboards, such as this ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 DARK HERO, bring any surprises?

Recommended

Without a doubt, this is a highly recommendable placemat for enthusiasts.

Gold

perfect for giving life to a top-performance equipment

Gold

The Dark Hero for your i9

Editor's choice

ASUS manages to give an additional boost to an already high-performance range.

UH Editor's Choice Award

Simply put, the goal of Z790 DARK HERO is to provide users with a better platform, with smarter one-click settings, and to secretly manage system performance for users. It is an unsung hero in the night.

9/10 enthusiast exclusive

There is no doubt that with the ROG Maximus 790 Dark Hero from ASUS, you can supply it with 14900K and still have enough power to overclock the CPU. The motherboard has been equipped with components that take into account the enthusiasts and those who just want a motherboard that can do more than the standard.

DOS/V POWER REPORT Reccomended

2024冬

Best Performance

High-end gaming motherboard that fully supports 14th generation Intel CPUs, premium grade materials, beautiful design, modern connection ports support Wifi 7, and DIY facilities to make it easier to use

BUG Recommends

The new edition of Asus' flagship offers a number of small but tangible improvements, with support for Wi-Fi 7.

Editor's Choice

Excellent and inconspicuous "dark" Appearance, excellent VRM unit, OC capabilities, extremely rich equipment (Thunderbolt 4, WiFI 7, 5GBps LAN, QuickCharge 4+), 5x M.2 slots, UEFI, software.

Editors Choice

Excellent and inconspicuous "dark" appearance, excellent VRM unit, OC capabilities, extremely rich equipment (Thunderbolt 4, WiFI 7, 5GBps LAN, QuickCharge 4+), 5x M.2 slots, UEFI, software.

BUG Preporučuje

Excellent build quality Rich packaging RGB lighting on the VRM cooler A large quantity of connectors of all types and purposes Number of M.2 connectors Intel Wi-Fi 7 card Simplified installation of the Wi-Fi antenna Excellent UEFI Feature-rich software Powerful passive cooling The ultimate VRM unit

Editor's Choice

With this motherboard, every processor will reach its maximum.

Editors Choice

Our editor's choice fell on this model.

Diamond award

ASUS Z790 Dark Hero earned the Diamond recognition because it is a top-notch piece of hardware.

Diamond award

ASUS Z790 Dark Hero is a high-quality motherboard intended for the most demanding users.