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Compact square mini-ITX board with black heatsinks, active VRM fan, rear I/O shield and RGB accents

ASUS

ASUS ROG Strix Z590-I Gaming WiFi 6E Intel motherboard

SKU CH-KMYQ-JZ279

Mini-ITX Intel Z590 board with 8+2 power stages, WiFi 6E, 2.5 Gb LAN, dual M.2 slots and Thunderbolt 4

  • ProcessorIntel Core 11th Gen (LGA 1200)
  • ChipsetIntel Z590
  • Form factorMini ITX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • CPU technologiesSupports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel Turbo Bo
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Supports 11th Gen Intel Core CPUs via LGA 1200 socket
  • 10 layer PCB with 8+2 Dr. MOS stages delivers stable power
  • Active VRM fan and triple-decker heatsinks keep temperatures low
  • WiFi 6E AX210 plus 2.5 Gb Ethernet for fast networking
  • SupremeFX ALC4080 codec provides 7.1 channel high-definition audio

Mini-ITX Z590 platform for 11th Gen Intel Core

This LGA 1200 mini-ITX board targets builders who want a compact gaming system based on 11th or 10th generation Intel Core processors. The Intel Z590 chipset enables PCIe 4.0 support with a compatible 11th Gen CPU. Dual-channel DDR4 memory tops out at 64 GB across two 288-pin slots.

Sustained-load behaviour with active VRM cooling

A 10-layer PCB carries an 8+2 Dr. MOS power stage array fed by a ProCool II connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors. An active VRM fan works with triple-decker heatsinks, an integrated I/O and MOS heatsink, an L-shape heat-pipe, a PCH heatsink and a skived-fin design to move heat away during extended sessions. The M.2 backplate adds another thermal path for the primary slot.

Mini-ITX install notes and common pitfalls

The 6.7 by 6.7 inch footprint fits mini-ITX cases, yet the tall VRM heatsink stack can clash with low-profile CPU coolers or bulky graphics-card backplates. Only 11th Gen CPUs activate the top M.2 slot in PCIe 4.0 x4 mode; with a 10th Gen chip that slot is disabled. Front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 4 headers need matching case connectors to function.

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Price $215.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Model nameSTRIX Z590-I GAMING WIFI
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core 11th Gen (LGA 1200)
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z590
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 count2 × 288pin (DDR4)
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel 11th Gen Processors:
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280
- Only Intel 11th Core processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode, this slot will be disabled for other CPUs.
Intel Z590 Chipset:
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 3.0 x4 & SATA modes)
Optane memory supportYes
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080
Sound channels7.1 Channels*
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I225-V
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 6E
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth support5.2 hardware ready*
* Bluetooth v5.2 function will be ready in Windows 10 build 21H1 or later.
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
* Actual support may vary by CPU
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
1 × 8-pin +12 V Power connector
Size & build
Form factorMini ITX
Width and length6.7 in × 6.7 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How loud does the active VRM fan get when the board runs all day?

The board uses an active VRM fan alongside triple-decker heatsinks, an L-shape heat-pipe and a skived-fin PCH heatsink to keep temperatures down during extended loads.

Which CPU and memory must I already have to use this LGA 1200 mini-ITX board?

You need an Intel 11th or 10th Gen Core processor for the LGA 1200 socket and up to 64 GB of DDR4 in two 288-pin slots running dual-channel.

Will my existing SATA drives and PCIe 3.0 graphics card work with the Z590 chipset?

Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports support current drives, and the single PCI Express 4.0 x16 slot is backward-compatible with PCIe 3.0 cards.

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