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ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI

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

Prices & availability

Where to buy the ASUS ROG STRIX Z790-F GAMING WIFI

Current store offers
StoreConditionPrice (snapshot)ValueCheckedOffer link
neweggNewCAD 72744Go 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-F GAMING WIFI ranks #160 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-F GAMING WIFI worth it in September 2026? (value analysis)

Relative Value · balanced
#160 of 550 in-stock motherboards · 100 = current frame leader
44
Relative Value Score (44/100)
Strong Value atCAD 314
Excellent Value atCAD 265
Market-leading Value (100) atCAD 228
Now vs Strong Value+CAD 413 over
Would enter top 3 at~CAD 261
Would take #1 at~CAD 228

It sits at #160 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.

CGaming Build#317CWorkstation#158DSmall-Case Fit#330

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
Usable with compromises for Gaming Build.

You pay 367% more than MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI, which reaches the same level for this use.

Not known for this board: full-speed graphics slot, fan and pump headers. · Grade limited by how much we know about this board, not by the board. · Evidence confidence 52%

Near this price: #12 value · #36 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
Balanced44CAD 314CAD 265CAD 228ASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI
Gaming Build56CAD 296CAD 220CAD 169Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
Workstation56CAD 119CAD 66CAD 39ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E GLACIAL
Small-Case Fit27CAD 49CAD 36CAD 28ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI
Strict Budget22CAD 199CAD 177CAD 159ASRock 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-F GAMING WIFI 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 · 4 SATA
Wi-Fi / EthernetWiFi 6E · 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-F GAMING WIFI at similar prices

Same tier, cheaperASUS B650E MAX GAMING WIFI S
also S-tier for Gaming Build at CAD 220 — saves CAD 507 · 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 MAXIMUS Z890 HERO A
top Value within ±15% of CAD 727 — CAD 630 · market rank #69
Worth stepping up toASUS ROG CROSSHAIR X870E DARK HERO S
+CAD 223 buys S-tier for Gaming Build · market rank #110

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-F GAMING WIFI 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-F GAMING WIFI?
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-F GAMING WIFI worth it in September 2026?
That depends on your scenario: its Relative Value ranges across presets in the scenario matrix above (currently #160 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-F GAMING WIFI?
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-F GAMING WIFI 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.