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ATX motherboard with dark heatsinks and silver I/O shield

ASUS

ASUS ProArt Z490-Creator 10G Intel Motherboard

SKU CH-853X-K849X

ATX motherboard with LGA 1200 socket, Z490 chipset, DDR4 memory up to 128GB

  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Max supported RAM128 GB
  • Supports 128 GB DDR4 for large creative workloads
  • 10 Gb Ethernet enables fast network file transfers
  • LGA 1200 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel Z490 chipset provides platform features for content creation
  • ATX form factor fits standard desktop cases

Professional Creator Platform

The ASUS ProArt Z490-Creator 10G is an ATX motherboard built for the Intel LGA 1200 socket and Z490 chipset. It supports up to 128GB of DDR4 memory. This board targets content creators and professionals who need a stable foundation for demanding creative workloads.

Bundled Essentials Only

The package includes the motherboard, a single SATA cable, the chassis I/O back panel and a metal battery. There is no original packaging and no additional accessories such as extra cables, Wi-Fi antennas or driver discs. Builders must source any further connectivity or mounting hardware separately.

Verify Your Configuration

Confirm your CPU uses the LGA 1200 socket and that your chassis fits a standard ATX board. Ensure your power supply provides the necessary CPU and mainboard connectors for this platform. Buyers who want more storage connectors, integrated Wi-Fi or a smaller form factor should look elsewhere.

How it compares

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Price $211.99
Pricier than about 83% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS ProArt Z490-Creator 10G
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Max supported RAM128 GB

Questions about this item

Will the 10G LAN port or the 128GB DDR4 slots need replacement after heavy use?

The board uses a 10G LAN controller and four DDR4 slots supporting up to 128GB; no moving parts are present, so only the CMOS battery may need changing after several years.

What limit appears first when the Z490 chipset runs sustained workloads?

The Z490 chipset and VRM area are cooled by passive heatsinks, so thermal throttling of the chipset or power delivery is the first bottleneck under continuous load.

How much noise and heat does the LGA 1200 socket area produce during all-day operation?

With no onboard fans, noise is limited to case airflow; heat from the CPU socket and VRM heatsinks is dissipated passively, so temperatures depend on your cooler and chassis ventilation.

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