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ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING LGA 1200 Intel 10th Gen SATA 6Gb/s 12+2 Power Stages DDR4 4800 2.5Gb Intel

SKU CH-HE12-H7ASF

ATX Intel Z490 board for 10th and 11th Gen Core CPUs with 12+2 power stages, DDR4 4800 support, dual M.2 slots, 2.5Gb Ethernet and USB 3.2 front Type‑C

  • ProcessorCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
  • Robust 12+2 Dr. MOS power stages with ProCool II connector deliver stable CPU performance
  • Low-noise AI cooling maintains a 5 Celsius delta while reducing fan speeds
  • Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGuard provides high-performance gaming networking
  • Dual M.2 slots and front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C enable best gaming connectivity
  • SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III delivers industry-leading gaming audio

Socket and Power Delivery

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING motherboard uses the LGA 1200 socket for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core i9, i7, i5 and i3 processors. A 12+2 Dr. MOS power stage design with ProCool II connectors, alloy chokes and durable capacitors supplies stable current when the CPU is pushed to its limit.

Thermal Behaviour Under Load

An AI cooling feature balances thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds while maintaining a 5 Celsius delta during sustained workloads. Comprehensive heatsinks, a heatpipe and multiple fan headers work together to dissipate heat without excessive noise over long sessions.

Connectivity Limits

Dual M.2 slots provide high-speed storage expansion, while the front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C connector adds convenient external access. Display output is limited to HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4, and networking tops out at 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGuard protection.

How it compares

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Price $107.99
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Specifications

Processor
ProcessorCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)

Questions about this item

How does the 12+2 Dr. MOS power stage design affect heat and fan noise during all-day loads?

The 12+2 Dr. MOS power stages with ProCool II connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors deliver stable power at high CPU loads, while the AI cooling feature balances thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta.

Which components must I already own to install this LGA 1200 board and reach DDR4 4800 speeds?

You need a 10th or 11th Gen Intel Core i9, i7, i5 or i3 processor for the LGA 1200 socket and DDR4 memory modules rated for 4800 MT/s to achieve the maximum supported memory speed.

Will my existing SATA drives and HDMI 1.4 monitor work with the Z490 chipset and rear I/O?

Yes, the board provides SATA 6Gb/s ports for existing SATA drives and an HDMI 1.4 output alongside DisplayPort 1.4 for video, so older storage and monitors connect directly.

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