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The ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S Motherboard: An 8-Phase Board With M.2 For $118

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In a relatively quiet launch, ASRock has added another model to its Phantom Gaming series of motherboards: the new ATX sized ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S. The Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S represents a modest entry-level offering onto the chipset with a single M.2 slot, six SATA ports, and a 1 GbE NIC.

The main focal point of the ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S is to provide users with a cost-effective and entry-level option onto Intel's Z390 chipset without breaking the bank. On the controller front, the Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S makes use of the more affordable Intel I219V 1 GbE NIC, with the option to add wireless capability through a single M.2 Key E 2230 slot; this uses the Z390 chipset's native CNVi. Also included is a Realtek ALC1200 HD audio codec with ELNA, which adds three 3.5 mm audio jacks o n the rear panel .

While the ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S doesn't support NVIDIA SLI across it's two full-length PCIe 3.0 slots (x16/x4), two-way AMD CrossFire multi-graphics card configurations can be utilized. The board also has three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots, as well as a single M.2 22110 slot with support for NVMe boot drives, and six SATA ports capable of supporting RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 arrays. On the rear panel is two PS/2 combo ports for legacy keyboards and mice, as well as four USB 3.1 Gen1 Type-A ports, two USB 2.0 ports, and a single HDMI 1.4 video output.

On the performance front, the ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S features an 8-phase power delivery with a single 8-pin 12 V EPS power connector. The CPU VCore section of the power delivery features a slimline aluminium heatsink, while the SoC area relies on passive cooling across the MOSFETs. Memory support is impressive with DDR4-4300 RAM supported with a maximum capacity of 128 GB across four available memory slots.

As it stands, the ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S is currently available at Amazon for an attractive price of $118, with the slightly lower Z390 Phantom Gaming 4 model available for just $100 on Newegg. With the ASRock Phantom Gaming range of motherboards and graphics cards is primarily targetted at the mid to high-end gamers, this marks a noticeably different approach from ASRock with the company looking to extend its Phantom Gaming series across all of the different pricing brackets.

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ASRock Grows Z390 Lineup With Budget-Conscious Phantom Gaming 4S

In a launch surrounded by little fanfare, ASRock has added another model to its Phantom Gaming series in the Z390 Phantom Gaming 4S. The motherboard will fill the budget end of ASRock’s Z390 lineup and offers six SATA ports, a 1 GbE NIC and a single M.2 slot.

The Phantom Gaming 4S is a derivative of the Phantom Gaming 4 with a similar design aesthetic to boot. It uses a “sapphire” black PCB, along with stenciled on lines traveling diagonally through the whole board (same design on the Phantom Gaming 4, except the lines pass through in the opposite direction). The  chipset  and  VRM   heatsinks  are also designed a bit differently.

The board does not have integrated RGB LEDs, so any lighting will have to come from the three total RGB headers, one of the addressable RGB type, onboard. RGB control is done through the Polychrome RGB software.

The Phantom Gaming 4S uses an 8-phase VRM setup (compared to 10 in the Phantom Gaming 4), which should still be able to handle the flagship  Intel i9-9900K CPU . as well as some  overclocking . Feeding power to the VRM is a single 8-pin 12V EPS connector; whereas, the Phantom Gaming 4 has an additional 4-pin 12V EPS. Memory support is listed up to DDR4 4300MHz+ and uses the 4-Layer Memory POOL (Planes on Outer Layers) technology. This feature allows boards with fewer layers (in this case, four) to utilize stripline routing, as opposed to micro-strip routing for better electrical properties and performance. 

While its two full-length  PCIe 3.0 slots  doesn't support  Nvidia SLI  for dual graphics card usage, it does support two-way AMD Crossfire as the slots run at x16 and x4 (SLI requires x8). In addition to the full-length slots are three x1 slots filling out the PCIe area.

On the storage front, the Phantom Gaming 4S has six SATA ports, which support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 arrays. There is a single M.2 22110 slot that supports both NVMe and SATA based M.2 modules. Most ATX  motherboards  have two, but some sacrifices need to be made on an entry-level board. There is an additional M.2 Key-E 2230 slot for adding a Wi-Fi module, which would use the Z390 chipset’s  integrated CNVi capabilities. ASRock chose the Intel I219-V GbE as the single NIC for the board. 

On the audio side, the 4S sports a Realtek ALC1200 HD audio codec and uses ELNA audio capacitors with low leakage said to improve audio quality by reducing noise levels. Out back is a three-plug 3.5mm audio stack for connectivity. 

The rear IO includes four USB 3.2 Gen1 (5 Gbps) ports in blue and two USB 2.0 ports with additional headers onboard. There is a single HDMI v1.4 port to output onboard video, plus two legacy PS/2 ports for the mouse and keyboard (what … no combo jack?!).

While pricing or availability was not listed, we expect the Phantom Gaming 4S to land around the $110 mark, given its features and comparing it to the $140 (on sale for $120) Phantom Gaming 4. If it does land at $110, that would make it AsRock's least expensive ATX Z390 motherboard.

Overall, the Phantom Gaming 4S looks to be a good option for an ATX-size, entry-level Z390 motherboard. There may be some bells and whistles missing, but all the basics are there. 

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• 3x Analog Audio Jack
• 2x Antenna Port
• 2x USB 2 Type-A
• 4x USB 3 Gen 1 Type-A
• 1x HDMI Out
• 5x 4-pin Fan Header
• 2x RGB Header
• 1x Serial Header
• 1x TPM Header
• 1x Thunderbolt 5-pin Header
• 1x 24-pin ATX Power
• 1x 8-pin 12V Power
• 2x USB 2 Header
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• 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16 @ x16
• 1x PCI-E 3.0 x16 @ x4
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ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 NOVA WiFi Motherboard Features Six M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD Slots

ASRock has announced its new lineup of Phantom Gaming Z790 motherboards for 14th Gen Intel Core processors, revealing that the Phantom Gaming Z790 NOVA WiFi , its latest flagship motherboard aimed at Intel users, features a “whopping” six M.2 PCI-Express NVMe SSD sockets (1X Blazing Gen-5, 5X Hyper Gen-4). This seems to be a greater number of slots than what some of the other major players are advertising, with ASUS and GIGABYTE having both announced their own flagship Z790 motherboards today that appear to top out at five slots. Complementing the Phantom Gaming Z790 NOVA WiFi is the Phantom Gaming Z790 Riptide WiFi and Phantom Gaming Z790 Lightning WiFi , which feature 5x and 3x M.2 2280 slots, respectively.

ASRock Phantom Gaming NOVA WiFi

The ASRok Phantom Gaming Z790 NOVA WiFi is a new flagship gaming motherboard featuring a server-grade, low-loss 8-layer PCB with 2oz copper, 20+1+1 Phase SPS Dr.MOS (90Amp) VRMs and long-lasting 20K 105°C black capacitors that will truly unlock the full potential of any Intel chip. The optimized board layout maximizes potential DDR5 overclocking to speeds of 8000MHz and more when paired with a premium DDR5 kit.

Brand new WiFi 7 (802.11be) 2X2 connectivity is available, providing next-generation multi-gigabit throughput that’s ideal for low-latency activities like cloud gaming and wireless VR headsets.

A whopping six M.2 PCI-Express NVMe SSD sockets (1X Blazing Gen-5, 5X Hyper Gen-4) are available under toolless mutli-layer aluminum M.2 heatsinks built into the motherboard, ensuring the greatest storage expansion opportunity for the most dedicated PC enthusiasts. An ARGB splitter cable and graphics card holder are also bundled in the package, for secure and adjustable installation.

The ASRock CPU Indicator is built directly into the BIOS and is available to use with K-series Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Core processors. This quality analysis tool rates your CPU instantly by assigning points based on its performance and capabilities, helping users optimize overclocking settings for enhanced performance.

ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 Riptide WiFi

Introducing the new Phantom Gaming mainstream motherboard that blends unparalleled gaming power and features, for incredible immersive action. Built using 16+1+1 Phase SPS Dr.MOS (90Amp) VRMs and long-lasting capacitors on an 8-layer low-loss PCB, it can provide maximum performance to any Intel LGA1700 CPU. Performance enthusiasts can take DDR5 speeds to new extremes, unlocking the full memory potential of K-series processors.

Five M.2 PCI-Express NVMe SSD sockets (1X Blazing Gen-5, 4X Hyper Gen-4) are available, ensuring supreme storage speeds and incredible expansion potential. New WiFi 7 (802.11be) 2X2 connectivity is also available on the Z790 Riptide WiFi untethering gaming rigs with newest and fastest WiFi connectivity.

ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 Lightning WiFi

Empowering gamers with superb speeds with enhanced performance, ASRock introduces the Z790 Lightning WiFi. Despite its affordable target, it still uses a powerful 8-layer PCB and highly capable 16+1+1 phase Dr.MOS VRM to enhance stability and reliability. Connectivity includes a Killer E3100 2.5Gbps LAN and Killer AX1675 Wi-Fi 6E that provides superb wireless speeds. The Z790 Lightning WiFi also includes a toolless heatsink design for the M.2 SSDs.

A commitment to support ASRock fans

ASRock will continuously update its 700 and 600 series motherboards with new BIOS to support 14th Generation products. Please visit the ASRock website to download the latest BIOS for your ASRock motherboard, and experience enhanced performance and improved stability.

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ASRock New Phantom Gaming Z790 Motherboards launch for 14 th Gen Intel ® Core™ Processors

ASRock has announced three new Phantom Gaming Z790 Series motherboards, the Z790 NOVA WiFi, Z790 Riptide WiFi and Z790 Lightning WiFi are ready for Intel ® 14 th Generation Core processors.

The launch of the new NOVA series reflects the most incredible burst of energy in the universe, such as supernovas and hypernovas. ASRock NOVA series motherboards embody this spirit to unleash immense power and unlock new levels of performance.

ASRock Phantom Gaming NOVA – New Flagship Gaming Concept

The ASRok Phantom Gaming Z790 NOVA WiFi is a new flagship gaming motherboard featuring a server-grade, low-loss 8-layer PCB with 2oz copper, 20+1+1 Phase SPS Dr.MOS (90Amp) VRMs and long-lasting 20K 105°C black capacitors that will truly unlock the full potential of any Intel ® chip. The optimized board layout maximizes potential DDR5 overclocking to speeds of 8000MHz and more when paired with a premium DDR5 kit.

Brand new WiFi 7 (802.11be) 2X2 connectivity is available, providing next-generation multi-gigabit throughput that's ideal for low-latency activities like cloud gaming and wireless VR headsets.

A whopping six M.2 PCI-Express NVMe SSD sockets (1X Blazing Gen-5, 5X Hyper Gen-4) are available under toolless mutli-layer aluminum M.2 heatsinks built into the motherboard, ensuring the greatest storage expansion opportunity for the most dedicated PC enthusiasts. An ARGB splitter cable and graphics card holder are also bundled in the package, for secure and adjustable installation.

The ASRock CPU Indicator is built directly into the BIOS and is available to use with K-series Intel ® 12 th , 13 th , and 14 th Generation Core processors. This quality analysis tool rates your CPU instantly by assigning points based on its performance and capabilities, helping users optimize overclocking settings for enhanced performance.

ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 Riptide WiFi

Introducing the new Phantom Gaming mainstream motherboard that blends unparalleled gaming power and features, for incredible immersive action. Built using 16+1+1 Phase SPS Dr.MOS (90Amp) VRMs and long-lasting capacitors on an 8-layer low-loss PCB, it can provide maximum performance to any Intel ® LGA1700 CPU. Performance enthusiasts can take DDR5 speeds to new extremes, unlocking the full memory potential of K-series processors.

Five M.2 PCI-Express NVMe SSD sockets (1X Blazing Gen-5, 4X Hyper Gen-4) are available, ensuring supreme storage speeds and incredible expansion potential. New WiFi 7 (802.11be) 2X2 connectivity is also available on the Z790 Riptide WiFi untethering gaming rigs with newest and fastest WiFi connectivity.

ASRock Phantom Gaming Z790 Lightning WiFi

Empowering gamers with superb speeds with enhanced performance, ASRock introduces the Z790 Lightning WiFi. Despite its affordable target, it still uses a powerful 8-layer PCB and highly capable 16+1+1 phase Dr.MOS VRM to enhance stability and reliability. Connectivity includes a Killer E3100 2.5Gbps LAN and Killer AX1675 Wi-Fi 6E that provides superb wireless speeds. The Z790 Lightning WiFi also includes a toolless heatsink design for the M.2 SSDs.

A commitment to support ASRock fans

ASRock will continuously update its 700 and 600 series motherboards with new BIOS to support 14 th Generation products. Please visit the ASRock website to download the latest BIOS for your ASRock motherboard, and experience enhanced performance and improved stability.

More Information: Z790 NOVA WiFi https://pg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z790%20Nova%20WiFi/index.asp Z790 Riptide WiFi https://pg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z790%20Riptide%20WiFi/index.asp Z790 Lightning WiFi https://pg.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z790%20Lightning%20WiFi/index.asp Promotion Video:

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