Asrock Z390 Phantom Gaming
Motherboard
Intel Z390 ATX board supporting 8th/9th Gen Intel CPUs, DDR4-4300+(OC), Dual Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4), and reinforced PCIe slots for responsive high-FPS gaming rigs.
Product Details
Overview
The ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming is a high-performance ATX foundation built on the Intel Z390 chipset and the LGA 1151 socket. Architected to harness the full multi-threaded potential of 8th and 9th Generation Intel Core processors (Coffee Lake and Coffee Lake Refresh, up to 8-core/16-thread Core i9 architectures), this motherboard is constructed with ASRock's Super Alloy standards. Utilizing a high-density glass fabric PCB, XXL aluminum alloy heatsinks, and premium 50A power chokes, the board prioritizes signal integrity, stable power distribution, and thermal endurance for prolonged gaming and compute sessions.
Architecture & Performance
Driven by the Intel Z390 platform controller hub, the Phantom Gaming unlocks manual multiplier overclocking and automated tuning for unlocked K-series processors. The memory architecture features a dual-channel 4-DIMM topology supporting up to 128GB of DDR4 SDRAM, achieving extreme frequencies exceeding 4300MHz (OC) via Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 2.0. Expansion throughput is handled across PCIe 3.0 lanes, accommodating multi-GPU setups via AMD Quad CrossFireX with primary slots reinforced against heavy graphics card shear. High-speed storage is driven by dual Ultra M.2 slots running on PCIe Gen3 x4 interfaces delivering up to 32Gb/s bandwidth, fully compatible with Intel Optane memory and rapid NVMe boot drives for zero-latency 1440p and 4K gaming asset streaming.
Key Technical Specifications
- Processor / Socket: Intel Socket LGA 1151, compatible with 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core i9/i7/i5/i3, Pentium, and Celeron CPUs.
- Power Phase & VRM: 10-Power Phase Digi Power design with Premium 50A Power Chokes and Nichicon 12K Black Capacitors.
- Memory Support: 4x DDR4 DIMM slots, Dual Channel, up to 128GB, frequencies supported up to DDR4-4300+(OC).
- Expansion Slots: 2x PCI Express 3.0 x16 (x16/x4 configuration), 3x PCI Express 3.0 x1, 1x M.2 Socket (Key E) for optional Wi-Fi modules.
- Storage Interface: 2x Ultra M.2 sockets (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3 6.0 Gb/s), 6x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10).
- Cooling & Thermal: Dual aluminum alloy VRM heatsinks, dedicated water pump/chassis fan headers with smart thermal sensor regulation.
- Networking: Intel I219V Gigabit LAN controller with lightning and ESD protection.
- I/O & Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A & Type-C (up to 10 Gb/s), USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI 1.4, D-Sub, DisplayPort 1.2, Realtek 7.1 CH HD Audio with ELNA audio caps.
Who It's Built For
The ASRock Z390 Phantom Gaming is tailored for competitive gamers, PC building enthusiasts, and multi-threaded productivity power users demanding a robust, overclock-ready LGA 1151 platform. It delivers the ideal balance of high-bandwidth PCIe connectivity, rapid NVMe storage handling, and resilient power stages required for sustained high-frame-rate esports and intensive workstation tasks.