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ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II

ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II
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ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II
LGA 1700Intel Z790ATXDDR5
Cheapest tracked offer (new)
newegg · offer checked 2026-09-13

Prices & availability

Where to buy the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II

Current store offers
StoreConditionPrice (snapshot)ValueCheckedOffer link
neweggNewCAD 87833Go to offer →

All 1 currently tracked offer is shown above. Prices are dated snapshots, not live quotes; confirm the final price at the store. New, refurbished and used are marked separately; used offers carry warranty and seller risk.

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II ranks #256 of 550 in-stock motherboards by Relative Value under the balanced preset in the 2026-09-13 offer frame. Below: how it scores per scenario and what the math says about alternatives.

Is the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II worth it in September 2026? (value analysis)

Relative Value · balanced
#256 of 550 in-stock motherboards · 100 = current frame leader
33
Relative Value Score (33/100)
Strong Value atCAD 250
Excellent Value atCAD 211
Market-leading Value (100) atCAD 182
Now vs Strong Value+CAD 628 over
Would enter top 3 at~CAD 208
Would take #1 at~CAD 182

It sits at #256 of 550 in balanced value — the "would enter" prices above show where it starts beating this frame's leaders. The current top 3 are within 9 points of each other.

BGaming Build#204BWorkstation#67DSmall-Case Fit#284

Each letter answers “how well does this product handle that job?” — price is never part of it.

S ExceptionalA ExcellentB GoodC Usable with compromisesD LimitedF Not suitableN/A Not enough data
Good for Gaming Build.

You pay 384% more than ASRock B650 Pro RS WiFi, which reaches the same level for this use.

Not known for this board: USB port count, fan and pump headers, SATA port count. · Grade limited by how much we know about this board, not by the board. · Evidence confidence 56%

Near this price: #14 value · #22 capability within ±15% of this price · ±15% band

Scenario Tiers grade capability for each use — price excluded, identical to the tier list.

The scenario matrix below adds prices from the 2026-09-13 offer frame back in as Relative Value.

Value and price targets for every scenario (detailed table)
Scenario (preset)Relative ValueStrong Value at ≤Excellent Value at ≤Market-leading Value (100) at ≤Top value pick here
Balanced33CAD 250CAD 211CAD 182ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI
Gaming Build44CAD 192CAD 143CAD 110Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
Workstation40CAD 29CAD 16CAD 9ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E GLACIAL
Small-Case Fit21CAD 30CAD 22CAD 17ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI
Strict Budget17CAD 188CAD 167CAD 150ASRock B550 Phantom Gaming 4

Relative Value is the 0–100 benefit/cost result computed within the current in-stock frame for each preset; the frame leader is 100 and other products show their relative share. Target prices are calculation thresholds under today's dataset; where none exist, the row says so instead of showing blanks. Recalculated on every data refresh.

ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II CPU, case, memory & storage compatibility

CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Form factorATX
Memory generation / slotsDDR5 · 4 slots
Maximum memory192 GB
M.2 / SATA8 M.2 · — SATA
Wi-Fi / EthernetNo integrated Wi-Fi tracked · 2.5 Gb/s

Socket support is necessary but not sufficient: confirm the exact CPU on the board vendor's support list and the required BIOS version. Also match case form factor, DDR generation, front-panel headers and the number of M.2/SATA devices you plan to install.

Best alternatives to the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II at similar prices

Same tier, cheaperASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI S
also S-tier for Gaming Build at CAD 220 — saves CAD 658 · market rank #1
Higher tier, similar priceASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI S
a tier above for Gaming Build at CAD 220 · market rank #1
Best value near this priceASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO S
top Value within ±15% of CAD 878 — CAD 950 · market rank #110
Worth stepping up toASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E HERO S
+CAD 161 buys S-tier for Gaming Build · market rank #156

Chosen for Gaming Build, not for general performance — a product that suits a different job is not an alternative here. Tiers come from the same rubric as the tier list; products we can't grade for this job are left out rather than guessed at. Prices use the page's dated offer frame.

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FAQ

What is a good price for the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II right now?
The price targets at the top of this page are calculation thresholds, not forecasts: they say what the competing offers in the 2026-09-13 frame would have to be beaten by under the balanced weighting. Two caveats worth knowing — they move when the rest of the market moves, even if this product's own price doesn't; and hitting a target says the PRICE is good, not that the product suits your job (that's what the tier badges above answer). Change the weighting in the calculator and the targets change with it.
Where can I buy the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II?
We track 1 offer(s) across stores, variants and conditions — the first 1 useful price highlights are shown above, which is the complete currently tracked set. Each row keeps its own checked date; always confirm the final price at the retailer.
Is the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II worth it in September 2026?
That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #256 of 550 in-stock by balanced value in the 2026-09-13 offer frame). Use the live calculator to weigh your own priorities.
Which CPUs work with the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II?
The board uses LGA 1700 with the Intel Z790 chipset. Confirm the exact CPU and required BIOS version on the manufacturer's CPU-support page; matching the socket alone does not guarantee firmware support.
What is the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-E GAMING WIFI II best suited for?
It provides 8 M.2 slots, 4 RAM slots and the connectivity summarized above. Gaming, workstation and compact-build tiers grade different board capabilities; a higher tier does not imply more FPS.

Offer frame: 2026-09-13 · dataset generated 2026-09-14 · formula mobo-value-v1.4-benefit-cost-product · Value Score is an estimate based on our current dataset, selected weights, market prices and methodology — not an official product rating or a price forecast. Target prices are calculation thresholds, not predictions. Methodology · Report a data error We are not a shop. Affiliate links may earn us a commission; they never change the calculations or the ranking.