ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming is visually appealing as well, featuring cyberpunk aesthetics such as mirrored stainless steel surfaces.
Thanks to its improved power delivery and optimized cooling, ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming helps you get the most out of your gaming build.
With intelligent controls, you can manage your overclocking, cooling, and networking settings with ease, allowing you to fully utilize your build for top-tier gaming performance.
By including a fan bracket and additional MOS fan with the VRM, you can cool the areas around the VRM even when your build is pushed to its limits.
For better performance and higher wattage resistance, the U-shaped heatsink transfers heat rapidly and evenly from the VRM to the extended MOS heatsink.
As well, MOSFETs and chokes have a large contact area with the MOS heatsink.
From the inductor and phase array, heat is transferred to the heatsink through thermal pads of high quality.
Adding a heatsink to the end of the heat pipe allows the heat generated by the high voltage to be offset, lowering temperatures by up to 5°C.
Maintaining the optimum operating temperature of the M.2 SSD through M.2 heatsinks is crucial for consistently high performance and reliability.
ROG AI Overclocking prevents overheating by profiling your CPU and cooling system automatically to determine what you should be using for voltage and frequency setting.
A user's experience can be streamlined by using the AI Overclocking user interface on the AI Suite in Windows or through the UEFI directly.
Overclockers can customize the system settings, and beginners can use the auto-tuning feature.
You can enjoy smooth online experiences and lightning-fast file transfers with the ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming.
An improved audio system gives you a huge advantage in terms of picking up on audio cues that are extremely small, making your gaming experience completely immersive.
Memory kits with OptiMem II technology have a higher frequency margin due to reduced vias and crosstalk, ensuring improved reliability and compatibility.
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.
These two technologies together give you the fastest and most flexible M.2 interface.
In densly populated wireless environments, the WiFi 6 (802.11ax) onboard chip provides outstanding online gaming performance.
Experience the full potential of WiFi 6 by pairing your Asus motherboard with an ASUS WiFi 6 router. Visit the ASUS WiFi 6 website for more information.
Faster file transfers, smoother gaming and HD video streaming are just some of the benefits of the onboard 2.5G Ethernet interface, which is 2.5X faster than standard Ethernet connections.
Optimal audio is ensured with SupremeFX technology built into the headset.
The frequency response is flat with a detailed, neutral sound signature.
The front panel output of a gaming headset is powered by two op amps to maintain audio quality.
Stylish slashes and cybertext accentuate the cyberpunk aesthetics.
With the ROG ecosystem, you can customize a gaming rig that reflects your personal style by pairing the ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming with other ROG products.
With its mirror-like stainless steel finish and futuristic cybertext, ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming is instantly recognizable as a ROG product.
A sleek matte black finish completes ROG's I/O shield. It's pre-mounted so that installation is a breeze.
A rigorous certification process ensures ROG Strix is compatible with a wide range of devices and components.
Refer to our comprehensive list of guaranteed-compatible components, which also includes a dedicated Qualified Vendor List (QVL) for memory - so you can build without worry.
Take your game to the next level with ROG Strix graphics, AIO coolers, cases, mice, and keyboards.
Unlike any competing brand, you can enjoy more choice, control, and aesthetics.
Exclusive ROG software utilities let you tweak audio and make your PC sound just how you like it.
With a single click, you can handle complex tuning.
Asus 5-Way Optimization balances cooling and acoustics by overclocking the processor and optimising fan speeds.
5-Way Optimization uses onboard CPU tuning and Prime95 based stress tests to deliver a well-tuned result out of the box.
The Sonic Studio virtual surround solution for VR headsets utilizes HRTF (head-related transfer function*) to build immersive aural environments.
Using Sonic Studio, you can also adjust acoustics to meet personal preferences or headset characteristics via one-click presets and EQs.
With Armoury Crate, you can centrally control all ROG gaming products from the same place.
Armoury Crate's intuitive interface lets you control all of your Aura gear with ease, including the brand new Aura Creator.
Furthermore, the software allows control of ROG products, so you can tailor the way your system looks and feels.
To keep you updated on ROG gaming news, Armoury Crate even offers a dedicated product registration area.
RAMCache reduces game load times by turning milliseconds into microseconds.
Its advanced cache technology effectively caches entire storage devices so your favorite games and apps can launch at breakneck speed. The technology is fully compatible with the latest NVM Express storage options.
| Memory slots type | DIMM |
| Number of memory slots | 4 |
| Supported memory types | DDR4-SDRAM |
| Memory channels | Dual-channel |
| Non-ECC | |
| Supported memory clock speeds | 2133,2400,2666,2800,2933,3000,3200,3333,3466,3600,3733,3866,4000,4133,4266,4400,4500,4600,4800 MHz |
| Maximum internal memory | 128 GB |
| Unbuffered memory |
| Processor manufacturer | Intel |
| Compatible processor series | Intel Celeron, Intel Core i3, Intel Core i5, Intel Core i7, Intel Core i9, Intel Pentium |
| Processor socket | LGA 1200 |
| Maximum number of SMP processors | 1 |
| Supported storage drive types | HDD & SSD |
| RAID levels | 0,1,5,10 |
| USB 2.0 connectors | 2 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors | 1 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors | 1 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces | M.2, SATA III |
| Number of SATA III connectors | 6 |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) | |
| Number of EATX power connectors | 1 |
| CPU fan connector | |
| Number of chassis fan connectors | 2 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) | |
| Thunderbolt headers | 1 |
| HDMI ports quantity | 1 |
| DisplayPorts quantity | 1 |
| HDMI version | 1.4b |
| DisplayPort version | 1.4 |
| Headphone outputs | 1 |
| Microphone in | |
| S/PDIF out port | |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity | 4 |
| USB 3.0 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity | 2 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity | 3 |
| USB 3.1 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports | 1 |
| Ethernet LAN | |
| Ethernet interface type | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| LAN controller | Intel I225-V |
| Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi standards | 802.11a,802.11b,802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth version | 5.1 |
| Audio chip | SupremeFX S1220A |
| Component for | PC |
| Motherboard chipset family | Intel |
| Motherboard chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Motherboard form factor | ATX |
| Audio output channels | 8.0 channels |
| Windows operating systems supported | Windows 10 x64 |
| Maximum resolution | 4096 x 2160 pixels |
| Parallel processing technology support | 2-Way SLI,3-Way CrossFireX |
| PCI Express x1 (Gen 3.x) slots | 3 |
| PCI Express x4 (Gen 2.x) slots | 1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 3.x) slots | 2 |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots | 2 |
| BIOS type | UEFI AMI |
| BIOS memory size | 192 MB |
| Clear CMOS jumper |
| Width | 305 mm (11.9 ") |
| Depth | 244 mm (9.52 ") |
| Cables included | SATA |
| Drivers included |
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