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ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G Gaming Wifi micro ATX motherboard, black PCB with silver heatsinks and RGB lighting

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ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-G Gaming Wifi LGA 1200 Micro ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-SB0S-XMS8R

Micro ATX board with LGA 1200 socket, 12+2 power stages, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, dual M.2 slots, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4.

  • ProcessorIntel Core 10th Gen (LGA 1200)
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Robust power delivery with 12+2 power stages and ProCool II connector
  • Optimised thermal design featuring VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink and M.2 heatsink
  • High-performance 2.5G Ethernet with ASUS LAN Guard for low-latency gaming
  • Dual M.2 slots plus front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C for fast storage and peripherals
  • SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III for immersive audio

Built for 10th Gen Intel Core

This Micro ATX board uses the LGA 1200 socket to support 10th generation Intel Core processors. It targets builders who want a compact gaming platform without sacrificing core ROG features. The Z490 chipset unlocks overclocking headroom for enthusiasts comfortable with manual tuning. It is not for buyers needing a larger ATX layout or newer processor generations.

12+2 power stages with dual M.2

A 12+2 phase VRM with ProCool II connectors and alloy chokes delivers stable current for high clock speeds. Dual M.2 slots provide fast storage expansion, while heatsinks on the VRM, PCH and M.2 keep temperatures in check under load. The design runs out of expansion slots compared to full-size boards, limiting multi-GPU or add-in card configurations.

Micro ATX form factor with 2.5G Ethernet

The small footprint fits Mini-ITX and Micro ATX cases, freeing desk space for compact builds. Onboard Intel 2.5G Ethernet and Wi-Fi handle wired and wireless networking without extra cards. Front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C simplifies modern case connectivity. SupremeFX S1220A audio with DTS Sound Unbound drives headphones directly. Builders needing more than two M.2 drives or additional PCIe slots must look elsewhere.

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Specifications

Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 10th Gen (LGA 1200)
CPU socketLGA 1200

Questions about this item

Will the LGA 1200 socket accept the 10th Gen Intel Core processor I already own?

Yes, the LGA 1200 socket is designed for 10th Gen Intel Core processors, so your existing CPU will fit and function correctly.

How can I verify the 12+2 power stages and ProCool II connector are delivering stable power after installation?

Enter the BIOS or use monitoring software to check VRM temperatures and CPU core voltages under load; they should remain steady without throttling.

Does the box include the I/O shield and original packaging, or must I source them separately?

The motherboard ships with the I/O shield and original box included; any additional accessories such as cables or brackets are not guaranteed.

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