ASRock just launched two new motherboards, the Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 and Z390 Phantom Gaming X that joins the recently launched ASRock Z390 Steel Legend motherboard. The two new motherboards come with some big improvements as well as support for 8th and 9th generation Intel Core CPUs. With the latest editions of the two motherboards, ASRock on the newest Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 adds a black color scheme with silver highlights, and red trim, as well as customizable RGB LEDs on the I/O shroud and PCH to its impressive XXL Aluminum Alloy Heatsinks.
ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Motherboard
The Phantom Gaming 7 also features multiple RGB headers options giving users more option to customize the RGB lighting on the motherboard. The ASRock Phantom Gaming 7 also has the inbuilt I/O shield that features an adjustable design ensuring enough space so that it fits the chassis perfectly. Check out the full Specifications of the ASRock New Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 motherboard below.
ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming 7 Motherboard Specs
- Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors (Socket 1151)
- Phantom Gaming 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Intel Gigabit LAN
- Digital PWM, 10 Power Phase
- Supports DDR4 4300+(OC) MHz
- 3 PCIe 3.0 x16, 3 PCIe 3.0 x1, 1 M.2 (Key E) For WiFi
- NVIDIA NVLink & Quad SLI, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX
- Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
- Supports Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5
- 8 SATA3, 2 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
- 2 USB 3.2 Gen2 10Gb/s (1 Type-A + 1 Type-C)
- 9 USB 3.2 Gen1 (1 Front Type-C, 4 Front Type-A, 4 Rear)
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
ASRock Phantom Gaming X
The Phantom Gaming X on the other side looks almost the same in terms of design as the Phantom Gaming 7. It also features RGB headers lighting and comes with some additional features over the Phantom Gaming 7. The Phantom Gaming X features an improved VRM with a Digital PWM, 14 Phase VRM with Nichikon 12K Black Caps, 60A Chokes, and 50A Dr.MOS. Graphics Output Options includes one HDMI and one DisplayPort.
It also supports Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5. Check out the full Specifications of the ASRock New Phantom Gaming X motherboard below.
ASRock Phantom Gaming X Specifications
- Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors (Socket 1151)
- Intel 2T2R Dual Band Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) WiFi (2.4/5GHz)
- Supports up to 2.4Gbps wireless network and BT v5.0
- Phantom Gaming 2.5 Gigabit LAN, Dual Intel Gigabit LAN
- IR Digital PWM, 14 Power Phase design
- Supports DDR4 4266+(OC) MHz
- 3 PCIe 3.0 x16, 2 PCIe 3.0 x1
- NVIDIA Quad SLI, AMD 3-Way CrossFireX
- Graphics Output Options: HDMI, DisplayPort
- 7.1 CH HD Audio (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec)
- Supports Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5
- 8 SATA3, 3 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
- 5 USB 3.2 Gen2 (1 Front Type-C, 1 Rear Type-C, 3 Rear Type-A)
- 8 USB 3.2 Gen1 (4 Front, 4 Rear)
- ASRock Polychrome SYNC
- Hyper BCLK Engine II
The ASRock new Phantom Gaming X motherboard is also the world’s first motherboard that comes with next-generation Intel 2T2R Wi-Fi 6 802.11ax adapter that brings the 802.11ax network support to the motherboard. Additionally, it also adds Bluetooth 5.0 support.