ASRock Z790 PG Lightning

Name: ASRock Z790 PG Lightning
Brand: ASRock
Price: 499 AUD
Availability: InStock

ASRock Z790 PG Lightning is a feature-rich motherboard built for modern AMD or Intel platforms. It provides robust power delivery for overclocking, multiple M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 support, and comprehensive connectivity including USB 3.2, onboard Wi-Fi, and 2.5G LAN. A reliable foundation for any high-performance desktop build.

Specifications

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Expert Review

ASRock Z790 PG Lightning offers Z790 features at budget price. 14+1+1 phase VRM with 60A stages suitable for i5 and moderate i7 usage. DDR5 support to 6800MHz. PCIe 5.0 ready slot and M.2. WiFi 6E included. Dragon 2.5Gb LAN. Nahimic audio. Polychrome RGB. Steel slot reinforcement. M.2 heatsinks included. BIOS FlashBack support. Basic but functional feature set. Good VRM cooling for the price. Allows overclocking on budget. Perfect for cost-conscious builders wanting Z-series features. Good upgrade path.