SeekerAsus ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming
The Asus ROG Strix Z490-E gaming performed well in most tests, is a capable overclocker and offers good looks as well.But there are similarly equipped (or better) boards at around this price point or for a little less.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Intel LGA 1200 socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Robust Power Solution: 14+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to provide reliable power even when push the CPU performance to the limit
- Optimized Thermal Design: Except comprehensive heatsink, heatpipe and fan headers, features low-noise AI cooling to balance thermals and acoustics by reducing fan speeds and maintaining a 5 Celsius delta
- High-performance Gaming Networking: On-board Intel WiFi 6 AX201 (802. 11 ax) and Intel 2. 5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard
- Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI 1. 4 and DisplayPort 1. 4 output, and featuring dual M. 2 , front panel USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C connector.Industry-leading Gaming Audio: High fidelity audio with the SupremeFX S1220A codec, DTS Sound Unbound and Sonic Studio III draws you deeper into the game action.Unmatched Personalization: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers
PROS
+ Capable 14-phase VRM
+ Premium audio implementation
+ ROG good looks
CONS
- Higher price than similarly equipped competition
- No onboard buttons for power/reset
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on August 05, 2020
The Asus ROG Strix Z490-E gaming performed well in most tests, is a capable overclocker and offers good looks as well.But there are similarly equipped (or better) boards at around this price point or for a little less.
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By PCMag on September 30, 2020
At a midrange price, the Asus ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming looks, feels, and operates like a top-end Intel motherboard with just a few of the premium bells and whistles knocked off. It's an ideal-balance ATX board for 10th Generation Intel chips, and it performed flawlessly in our tests.
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