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ATX motherboard with grey steel heatsinks and silver accents

ASRock

ASRock Z590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E Intel motherboard

SKU CH-HN6N-Q6TM7

ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR4 up to 4800 MHz, PCIe 4.0 M.2, 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2

  • ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors Supports 11th Gen In
  • ChipsetIntel Z590
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supported memory11th Gen Intel Core Processors support DDR4 non-ECC, un-buff
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA 1200 socket
  • 14-phase Digi power design feeds unlocked K-series processors
  • DDR4 memory up to 4800 MT/s on 11th Gen and 4666 MT/s on 10th Gen
  • 5 Gbps Dragon LAN plus Intel Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2
  • Hyper M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 up to 64 Gb/s with full heatsink coverage

Z590 Steel Legend for LGA 1200 builds

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z590 chipset and fits LGA 1200 processors from both 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core families. It provides four DDR4 slots supporting up to 128 GB of memory and a 14-phase power design for stable delivery. Integrated 2.5 Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 handle networking without extra cards.

Suits builders using 11th Gen for Gen4 M.2

With an 11th Gen CPU the primary M.2 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 (64 Gb/s) and DDR4 can reach 4800+(OC), while 10th Gen CPUs limit that slot to PCIe 3.0 and DDR4 to 4666+(OC). Three additional PCIe 3.0 x1 slots and six SATA 6 Gb/s ports give plenty of expansion for storage and add-in cards. Users needing more than two full-size PCIe x16 slots should consider a different platform.

Straightforward ATX install

Standard ATX mounting holes and labelled headers make assembly routine, while the on-board POST Status Checker displays two-digit codes for quick troubleshooting. The I/O shield is pre-installed, and the full-coverage M.2 heatsink attaches with captive screws so it cannot be lost. Remember to connect the 8-pin and 4-pin CPU power headers for full 14-phase operation.

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Price $149.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASRock
Model nameZ590 Steel Legend WiFi 6E
Processor
ProcessorSupports 10th Gen Intel Core Processors
Supports 11th Gen Intel Core Processors
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z590
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Max supported RAM128 GB
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x Hyper M.2 Socket (M2_1), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen4 × 4 (64 Gb/s) (Only supported with 11th Gen Intel Core Processors)**
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_2), supports M Key type 2260/2280 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
1 x Ultra M.2 Socket (M2_3), supports M Key type 2260/2280/22110 M.2 SATA3 6.0 Gb/s module and M.2 PCI Express module up to Gen3 x4 (32 Gb/s)**
** Supports Intel Optane Technology
** Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
** Supports ASRock U.2 Kit
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC897
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerDragon RTL8125BG
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E Module
Bluetooth support5.2
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots11th Gen Intel Core Processors: 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen4 × 16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen4 × 16 (PCIE1) / Gen3 × 4 (PCIE3))*
10th Gen Intel Core Processors: 2 x PCI Express x16 Slots (PCIE1/PCIE3: single at Gen3 × 16 (PCIE1); dual at Gen3 × 16 (PCIE1) / Gen3 × 4 (PCIE3))*
* Supports NVMe SSD as boot disks
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCI Express 3.0 x1
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
In the box
In the boxQuick Installation Guide, Support CD
2 x SATA Data Cables
2 x ASRock WiFi 2.4/5/6 GHz Antennas
3 x Screws for M.2 Sockets
2 x Standoffs for M.2 Sockets
1 x Graphics Card Holder

Questions about this item

Will this board run an 11th Gen Intel Core i5 with PCIe 4.0 graphics and an M.2 drive at full speed?

Yes, with an 11th Gen processor the primary PCIe x16 slot and the Hyper M.2 socket both operate at Gen4 speeds, giving you 64 Gb/s to the drive and full bandwidth to the GPU.

What memory speeds can I expect with a 10th Gen Core i7 installed?

A 10th Gen Core i7 officially supports DDR4 up to 2933 MHz; the board can run faster kits up to 4666+(OC) when overclocking is enabled.

Does the rear I/O include a USB Type-C port and 2.5 Gb Ethernet?

The back panel provides one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C port at 10 Gb/s and a Dragon RTL8125BG controller for 2.5 Gbps wired networking.

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