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ATX motherboard with black PCB and red accents, metal VRM heatsinks, two M.2 shields, rear I/O shield attached

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-H GAMING Intel motherboard

SKU CH-XTCG-XQD9Y

ATX board for 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs with 12+2 power stages, dual M.2, 2.5Gb Ethernet and DDR4 up to 4600

  • ProcessorCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • 12+2 Dr. MOS power stages with ProCool II connector deliver stable CPU power
  • Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet with LANGuard provides low-latency wired networking
  • Dual M.2 slots plus SATA 6Gb/s give flexible high-speed storage options
  • SupremeFX S1220A codec with DTS Sound Unbound produces high-fidelity gaming audio
  • Aura Sync RGB lighting with addressable headers enables full system colour personalisation

Socket & audience

This ATX board uses the LGA 1200 socket for 10th and 11th generation Intel Core i9, i7, i5 and i3 processors. It targets builders who want a Z490 chipset with robust power delivery and dual-channel DDR4 support up to 128 GB. The 12+2 Dr. MOS power stages and ProCool II connector are designed for sustained high loads. AURA Sync RGB headers allow lighting coordination with other components.

Installation notes

The board follows standard ATX mounting and uses a 24-pin plus 8-pin ProCool II power arrangement that seats firmly. Memory slots accept 288-pin DDR4 modules; populate the primary pair first for dual-channel operation. The two M.2 slots sit under a shared heatsink that must be removed before drive installation. The Key E M.2 slot is for a CNVI Wi-Fi module sold separately, so plan connectivity before closing the case.

Deciding specification

The chipset is Intel Z490 with six SATA 6Gb/s ports and dual M.2 sockets for storage expansion. On-board Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet handles wired networking without an add-in card. Video output relies on HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort 1.4 driven by the processor integrated graphics. SupremeFX S1220A audio with DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III completes the feature set.

How it compares

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Price $83.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Model nameSTRIX Z490-H GAMING
Processor
ProcessorCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 3.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 2666
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots2 x M.2
Optane memory supportYes
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipROG SupremeFX Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC S1220A
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I225-V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x4
PCIe x1 slots1 x PCI Express x1
Additional slotsM.2 slot only (Key E) (Support CNVI & PCIe interface)** Wi-Fi module is sold separately.
Onboard USB headers4 x USB 3.2 + 4 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How do I confirm the 12+2 Dr. MOS power stages are delivering stable voltage after assembly?

Enter the BIOS and check the hardware monitor for CPU Vcore readings under load; the Fan Xpert 4 utility in Windows also shows real-time VRM temperatures and fan speeds to verify the thermal design is working.

Which components are included and what must I purchase separately for a complete build?

The board ships with the ATX motherboard, I/O shield, SATA cables, M.2 screws, RGB extension cables and documentation; a Wi-Fi module for the Key E M.2 slot, DDR4 memory, CPU, cooler, storage drives and PSU are not included.

Should I choose DDR4 2666 or DDR4 4600 modules for this Z490 board?

The official memory standard is DDR4 2666; DDR4 4600 is an overclocked speed that requires XMP-enabled modules and manual tuning in BIOS, so pick 2666 for guaranteed plug-and-play stability or 4600 if you plan to overclock.

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