ROG Maximus Z790 Hero SSD Slots: In-Depth Overview

ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Hero is a premium Intel Z790 flagship with five M.2 SSD slots, including PCIe 5.0. This overview covers locations, speeds, heatsinks, and configs for ultimate storage in gaming/content builds.

SupremeFX audio and WiFi 7 complement its storage prowess, supporting 48TB+ with RAID.

Slot Specifications Breakdown

Hybrid PCIe 5/4/3 mix.

  • M.2_1: PCIe5 x4 CPU.
  • M.2_2: PCIe4 x4.
  • 3x chipset PCIe4.
  • All with monster heatsinks.

Unique Features

ROG exclusives shine.

  • Armor heatsink stack.
  • Q-Release for swaps.
  • Dissolved copper cooling.

Real-world tests.

  • PCIe5: 14GB/s reads.
  • RAID0: 25GB/s aggregate.
  • Thermal: <60C sustained.

Installation Best Practices

BIOS first.

  • Update to 16xx BIOS.
  • Enable Resizable BAR.
  • Slim heatsink removal tool.

Max Config and RAID

Insane capacities.

  • 5x8TB = 40TB.
  • ROG RAID utility.
  • Mirror for data safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many PCIe 5.0 slots?

One primary M.2_1; expands with 14th gen.

Do slots share lanes?

Chipset ones yes; CPU direct no.

Best SSD recommendations?

ROG Strix or Samsung 990 Pro.

Overclocking impact?

Minimal; dedicated lanes.

Heatsink removal safe?

Yes, with proper tool; reapply paste.

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