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ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING Intel motherboard

SKU CH-S62M-803MQ

LGA 1200 board for 10th Gen Intel Core with 14+2 power stages, DDR4 to 4600, dual M.2, WiFi 6, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and SupremeFX audio

  • ProcessorIntel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • CPU technologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Bo
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic:1 x DisplayPor
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1200 socket
  • 14+2 power stages with ProCool II connector deliver stable CPU power
  • AI cooling balances thermals and acoustics with a 5 Celsius delta
  • Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and 2.5 Gb Ethernet provide fast wired and wireless networking
  • Dual M.2 slots plus front panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C enable high-speed storage and peripherals

Socket and Chipset

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING uses the Intel LGA 1200 socket and Z490 chipset for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. It supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 depending on the CPU installed.

Power and Cooling

Fourteen plus two power stages with ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors deliver stable current for heavy workloads. AI cooling adjusts fan speeds to keep a five Celsius delta while reducing noise.

Connectivity and Audio

Onboard Intel WiFi 6 AX201, 2.5 Gb Ethernet with LANGuard, dual M.2 sockets and a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port cover storage and networking. SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III handles eight-channel audio.

How it compares

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Price $105.99
Pricier than about 54% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Model nameSTRIX Z490-E GAMING
Processor
ProcessorIntel Socket 1200 for 10th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
CPU technologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**** Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 4800(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C)/ 4500(O.C)/ 4400(O.C)/ 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory* 10th Gen Intel Core i9/i7 CPUs support 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 natively, Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors Lists).
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2_1 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)1 x M.2_2 socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Sound channels8 Channels* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 8-Channel audio.
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I225-V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standard2 × 2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) support 1024QAM/OFDMA/MU-MIMOSupports up to 2.4 Gbit/s max data rateSupports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHzSupports channel bandwidth: HT20/HT40/HT80/HT160Supports CNVI interface
Bluetooth supportv5.1** BT 5.1 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 19041 or later.
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slotsIntel 10th Gen Processors2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8)
PCIe x4 slotsIntel Z490 Chipset1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (x4 mode)
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
Rear panel ports1 x Intel I225-V 2.5Gb Ethernet1 x DisplayPort1 x HDMI4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3 x Type-A+1 x USB Type-C)2 x USB 3.2 Gen 14 x USB 2.01 x Optical S/PDIF out1 x USB BIOS FlashBack Button(s)5 x Gold-plated audio jacksASUS Wi-Fi module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v5.0)
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V Power connector(s)1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V Power connector(s)
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Will the 14+2 power stages or ProCool II connector need replacement after heavy overclocking?

The 14+2 power stages with ProCool II connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors are built for sustained high-current delivery; no scheduled replacement is required under normal use.

What thermal limit appears first when the VRM runs at full load for hours?

The AI cooling algorithm targets a 5 Celsius delta by lowering fan speeds, so VRM temperature is the first limit reached before throttling occurs.

How loud are the chassis fans when AI cooling keeps the VRM at a 5 Celsius delta all day?

AI cooling reduces fan speeds to maintain the 5 Celsius delta, lowering acoustic output while the VRM heatsink and heatpipe handle sustained loads.

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