ASUS Introduces Z490 Series Motherboards to Maximize the Power of 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors
Fremont, California (April 30, 2020) -
ASUS is introducing a new and powerful line of Z490 motherboards for gamers, enthusiasts and professionals that will showcase the full potential of the new 10th Generation Intel Core family of CPUs. ASUS and Republic of Gamers are here to help you make the most of this new generation of chips with new Z490 motherboards tuned for the tastes of anyone looking for the latest technology in the market. Every motherboard in ASUS’ Z490 product line-up will showcase improvements and features that will take your clock speeds to the next level.
The new 10th Generation Intel Core family of CPUs offers the best of both worlds: an intoxicating combination of high thread counts and blistering single-core clocks. The Z490 chipset pairs plenty of cutting-edge connectivity options with these new CPUs, including a built-in Wi-Fi controller, abundant USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, Optane Memory and chipset RAID support. Every board in the line can now run faster RAM than ever, and all ROG models are fitted with our proprietary OptiMem III technology for better signal integrity and AI Overclocking technology that can lend users a helping hand in pushing their CPU to its limits.
PC builders, enthusiasts, gamers and professionals can experience the full potential of the new technology from Intel’s latest processors and ASUS’ family of Z490 motherboards. For further details about the complete ASUS lineup please visit the ASUS Z490 landing page1. A guide with specifications and images for the entire lineup of ASUS Z490 series motherboards is located in the Edge Up Buying Guide2.
The Z490 chipset isn’t the only 10th Gen-ready platform Intel is launching, of course. Builders will soon be able to select from ASUS and ROG H470, B460, and H410 motherboards to fit their requirements and budget. You’ll find more information on those products soon, but for now, sit back and enjoy a tour of our most innovative Intel enthusiast boards yet.
The ROG Maximus XII Extreme
The Extreme is the crème de la crème of our Z490 lineup, and it should be the first stop for builders using top-end CPUs, multiple graphics cards, and copious amounts of fast storage and peripherals. A set of MicroFine Alloy chokes complements those power stages and helps deliver pristine, stable power to 10th Gen Core chips. To keep the power flowing to those high-core-count CPUs, the Extreme uses ProCool solid pins in its two eight-pin auxiliary 12V inputs and as part of the ATX connector. A high-octane VRM needs equally capable cooling to deliver sustained performance, so the Maximus XII Extreme starts with highly conductive thermal pads that transfer heat into a massive heatsink array. A solid aluminum plate mid-board further dissipates heat from high-end NVMe storage in 4 x M.2 slots without occupying any PCIe slots. The motherboard also combines a cutting-edge OptiMem III design approach with a daisy-chain topology that’s new for ASUS Z490 boards.
ASUS set out to give builders access to everyday memory clocks of 4800MHz with this board, and speeds beyond that are attainable for those ready to explore the outer limits of overclocking. The Extreme also has out-of-the-box compatibility with over 80% of still-stratospheric 4600MHz DDR4 kits.