ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming Z490 (WiFi 6) Intel Z490 Dual M.2 RGB

Power Design

Digital power control and an array of DrMOS power stages ensure ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming has the muscle to control the latest Intel CPUs.

1. PROCOOL II POWER CONNECTOR

2. DIGI+ POWER CONTROL

3. 14+2 POWER STAGES

4. ALLOY CHOKE & CAPACITOR

COOLING INNOVATION

1. Fan Bracket and MOS Fan

2. MOS Heatsink with U-shaped Heatpipe

3. Thermal Pads

4. Extended VRM Heatsink

5. Dual M.2 Heatsinks

COOLER BY DESIGN

ROG Strix Z490 series features the most comprehensive cooling options ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS

 CPU Fan Header

 AIO Pump Fan Header

 Water Pump Header

 M.2 Heatsink

 M.2 Fan Header

 4-pin PWM/DC Fan Header

Dual PCIe 3.0 M.2

Two M.2 slots are available, with one supporting both SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4 modes, and the other supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 for NVMe. Together, they give you the fastest and most-flexible M.2 interface available.

Networking

WIFI 6 (802.11 ax):Onboard WiFi 6 (802.11ax) supports ultrafast wireless-networking speeds, improved capacity and better performance in dense wireless environments, providing exceptional online gaming experiences. Pair your motherboard with ASUS WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.

INTEL 2.5G ETHERNET: Onboard 2.5G Ethernet gives your wired connection a boost, with up to a 2.5X improvement over standard Ethernet connections for faster file transfers, smoother lag-free gaming and high-res video streaming.

SONIC STUDIO III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options and one-click presets, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.