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Compact Mini-ITX motherboard with dark PCB, metal I/O shield and heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING 64GB Mini-ITX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-1CKY-QA2HM

Mini-ITX board for LGA 1200 CPUs with Intel Z490 chipset, DDR4 memory up to 64 GB and one SATA cable included

  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • Compact Mini-ITX design fits small-form-factor builds
  • LGA 1200 socket accepts compatible Intel processors
  • Intel Z490 chipset enables enthusiast feature set
  • DDR4 memory support up to 64 GB capacity
  • SATA cable included for storage connectivity

Compact Z490 Platform

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING is a Mini-ITX motherboard built around the Intel Z490 chipset and LGA 1200 socket. It supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, giving small-form-factor builders a full-feature foundation for high-performance Intel processors.

Build Integration

The board fits Mini-ITX cases and requires a compatible LGA 1200 CPU, DDR4 modules, a graphics card and storage drives to complete a system. Its compact layout frees internal space for custom cooling loops or compact power supplies while the included SATA cable and rear I/O panel cover essential connectivity needs.

Thermals And Power

The VRM heatsink array handles typical Z490 power delivery without active cooling, keeping noise low under standard workloads. Power draw scales with the installed processor and memory population, so thermal output remains proportional to the chosen components rather than the board itself.

How it compares

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Price $184.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Max supported RAM64 GB

Questions about this item

What limits sustained performance on the Mini-ITX VRM heatsink?

The compact VRM heatsink on this Mini-ITX board is the first thermal limit under sustained heavy loads; unlocked CPUs will raise temperatures and fan speed.

How noisy or hot does the board get when running all day?

With only the VRM heatsink and chassis airflow, VRM temperatures climb during all-day loads, so case fans must move enough air to keep noise and heat acceptable.

Which components must I already own to use this LGA 1200 Z490 board?

You need an LGA 1200 processor, DDR4 memory modules up to 64 GB total, a Mini-ITX compatible case, an ATX power supply, and storage drives that connect via SATA.

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