SeekerAsus Prime Z490-A
The Asus Prime Z490-A is a stable and worthwhile ATX board to build an Intel 10th Generation Core system on, but you can find better buys in its price range.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Enhanced Power Solution: 12+2 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
- Boosted Memory Performance: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking with ASUS OptiMem II
- Built for Productivity : Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 header support, Dual M.2 slots
- Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers
- Immersive Gaming Audio: The Realtek S1200A codec offers pristine audio quality to draw you deeper into the game action or to enhance your favorite music tracks or videos.
PROS
+ Well-rounded feature set
+ Easy-to-use BIOS
+ Flawless setup and install process in our test build
CONS
- Slightly high pricing for the feature set
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By PCMag on October 02, 2020
The Asus Prime Z490-A is a stable and worthwhile ATX board to build an Intel 10th Generation Core system on, but you can find better buys in its price range.
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