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ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) Intel motherboard

SKU CH-3PE8-NPYXR

LGA 1200 ATX board with Z490 chipset, 12+2 DrMOS stages, dual M.2, WiFi 6 AX201, 1 Gb LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header, and Aura Sync RGB

  • ProcessorCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • 12+2 DrMOS power stages and 6-layer PCB deliver stable power for heavy workloads
  • VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink and M.2 heatsink keep temperatures low under load
  • Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and Intel I219-V 1Gbps LAN provide fast wired and wireless networking
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header and Thunderbolt 3 support enable high-speed peripheral connections

Intel LGA 1200 Platform

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z490 chipset to support 10th and 11th Generation Core i9, i7, i5 and i3 processors. It targets enthusiasts and gamers who need overclocking headroom and extensive I/O for high-performance desktop builds.

Military-Grade Build and Connectivity

A 12+2 DrMOS power stage design sits on a six-layer PCB with ProCool sockets and TUF-rated components for sustained current delivery. Dual M.2 slots with heatsinks, six SATA 6Gb/s ports and a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header handle storage and peripherals. WiFi 6 AX201, Intel I219-V 1Gb LAN, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN provide wired and wireless networking.

128 GB DDR4 2666 Limit

Four 288-pin slots run dual-channel DDR4 up to 2666 MHz with a 128 GB maximum capacity. This memory ceiling decides whether the board fits a workload that needs large RAM volumes or higher memory frequencies.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameTUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI)
Processor
ProcessorCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
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
Audio & video
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCI Express x1
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
DisplayPort connectors1 x DisplayPort
S/PDIF output1 x Optical
Onboard USB headers3 x USB 3.2 + 2 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

What PCIe generation does the Z490 chipset provide and what bandwidth does that cap the primary x16 slot at?

The chipset uses PCI Express 3.0 so the primary x16 slot is limited to 3.0 x16 bandwidth.

What clearance does the VRM heatsink and PCH heatsink need for a CPU cooler and a tall graphics card?

The board has a VRM heatsink and a fanless PCH heatsink; allow enough height above the socket and length past the first x16 slot for your cooler and GPU.

How is the Wi-Fi 6 AX201 module installed and which antenna step is often missed?

The AX201 is soldered on-board; you only need to screw the two external antennas onto the rear I/O panel before booting.

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