AI OVERCLOCKING
Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. ASUS AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration and push the system to its limits. Predicted values can be engaged automatically or used as a launching ground for further experimentation.
![AI Overclocking lets you automatically optimize performance.](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/overclocking/aioc.gif)
![AI Overclocking lets you automatically optimize performance.](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/overclocking/aioc.jpg)
PCIe 5.0
The top PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot is well-equipped for the increased size and bandwidth of next-gen graphics cards. Zippy storage options abound with four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, all featuring robust heatsinks to maximize performance.
![The Strix Z790-A II PCIe 5.0 M.2 and expansion slot layout](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/pcie-5.0.png)
![The ROG Strix Z790-A II features 16+1+2 power stages rated for 70 amps.](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/power-base.png)
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DUAL PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTORS
ProCool II connectors are precision-built to ensure flush contact with PSU power lines. A metal sheath improves heat dissipation and lowers electrical impedance.
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16(70A)+1(70A)+2 Power Stages
The VRM features 16+ 1+ 2 power stages, each rated to handle up to 70 amps
16 Core Power 70A, SPS
1 GT Power 70A, SPS
2 AUX Power
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ALLOY CHOKES AND DURABLE CAPACITORS
Hi-end chokes and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperatures, enabling performance that exceeds industry standards.
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SIX-LAYER PCB
A multi-layered printed circuit board design quickly dissipates heat around the voltage regulators to improve overall system stability and provide the CPU with more overclocking headroom.
- DDR5 DOMINATION
- DIMM FLEX
- AEMP II
DDR5 DOMINATION
ROG has a long legacy of flexing the fastest memory performance, and DDR5 is no outlier. Thanks to improved signal routing, now enthusiast-grade kits have been driven far beyond the 8 GT/s mark on the Strix Z790-A II, and who knows how far future DIMMs can go? Seasoned veterans can test their mettle by tinkering with the extensive array of tuning options in the UEFI.
![The Strix Z790-A II lets you overclock memory up to 8000+ MT/s.](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/ddr5.png)
DIMM Flex provides enthusiasts with a powerful new way to overclock their DDR5 memory modules. It employs specialized circuitry that can boost performance or address potential stability issues, depending on temperature readings. When temperatures are nominal, it can use the extra headroom to increase speeds and efficiency. And when temperatures increase, it can adjust memory behavior downward to maintain stability.
››› Learn more››› DIMM Flex QVL List
Average FPS Comparison Across Games
Metro Exodus
Extreme preset 2560x1440
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
MAX FPS preset 3840x2160
** The comparison chart is based on a test with an Intel Core i9 14900K processor, ROG Strix Z790-E Gaming WiFi II motherboard, ROG Strix GeForce RTX™ 4090 OC Edition 24GB graphics card, and G.SKILL DDR5 memory modules (model F5-7200J3646F24GX2-TZ5RK).
AEMP II
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile II (AEMP II) is an exclusive firmware feature that allows users to achieve supreme memory performance and compatibility with optimized clock speeds, even when they're using PMIC-restricted memory modules that do not provide an XMP or EXPO profile. Developed through a flexible training method, AEMP II simplifies the process of fine-tuning memory settings beyond the baseline configuration, all while ensuring system stability. This applies whether you are maximizing the potential of an entry-level module or preparing a high-speed kit for ultimate performance.
Now, AEMP II offers even more flexibility. With the latest firmware update, AEMP II allows users to optimize the performance of a four-DIMM DDR5 RAM configuration, even with a mixture of different brands and dies. Increasing the memory capacity of your build by adding additional DIMMs has never been easier — with AEMP II, you can get optimized memory performance even when all four memory modules are not an exact match, provided that all four DIMMs have the same capacity.
* Results may vary according to the capabilities of your CPU and memory modules.
** The testing chart is based on a test with an Intel i9-14900K processor and 4x16 GB SK Hynix DDR5-5600 non-ECC UDIMMs, model HMCG78AGBUA081N
Up to 60%
![AEMP II settings are shown for a kit reaching up to DDR5-8000](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/AEMP-II.jpg)
- VRM
- M.2
- CPU
- Chassis
![Strix Z790-A II VRM cooling design layout](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/cooling/vrm.png)
![Strix Z790-A II VRM cooling design layout](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/cooling/vrm-m.png)
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VRM HEATSINKS
Covering the power solution are two thick heatsinks with strategic airflow channels for increased heat dissipation while powering high-performance Intel 13th and 14th Gen processors.
![Strix Z790-A II M.2 heatsinks and backplate layout](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/cooling/m.2.png)
![Strix Z790-A II M.2 heatsinks and backplate layout](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/cooling/m.2-m.png)
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M.2 BACKPLATE
An integrated backplate helps ensure that high-performance drives can deliver peak performance, even when airflow is restricted.
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M.2 HEATSINKS
Heatsinks cover every slot to help keep onboard NVME SSDs at optimal temperatures for consistent performance and reliability.
![](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/cooling/header-pd.png)
![Strix Z790-A II fan header locations](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/cooling/header-cpu.png)
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CPU FAN HEADERS
Positioned near the top of the motherboard, a pair of PWM/DC fan headers give easy access for CPU coolers.
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AIO PUMP FAN HEADER
A dedicated PWM/DC header connects self-contained water-cooling setups.
![](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/cooling/header-pd.png)
![Strix Z790-A II chassis fan header locations](https://dlcdnwebimgs.asus.com/files/media/07A2C4BC-212D-41FA-BAFE-C9672EE1309C/v1/img/performance/cooling/header-chassis.png)
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4-PIN FAN HEADERS
The Strix Z790-A II features five chassis fan headers, each supporting auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.