ASUS Announces Its Z490 Series Motherboards

The latest motherboards take advantage of extreme speed and cutting-edge technologies to maximize the power of 10th generation Intel Core processors.

ASUS has announced a new range of Z490 motherboards designed to show the full potential of the latest 10th generation of Intel Core processors. Ideal for gamers, enthusiasts and professionals, each ASUS and Republic of Gamers (ROG) Z490 motherboard features enhancements and refinements to take clock speeds to the next level.

10th Generation Intel Core processors offer a combination of high thread count and superfast single core clocks. The Z490 chipset offers many cutting-edge connectivity options, including a built-in WiFi controller, numerous USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, Intel Optane memory, and RAID support. ASUS OptiMem III technology ensures better signal integrity, and AI Overclocking technology uses a proprietary algorithm to predict optimal clock speed and voltage settings for the motherboard, allowing users to push their CPU performance to the limit with a single click.

ASUS Z490 series motherboards will soon be joined by ASUS and ROG H470, B460, and H410 motherboards, giving users more options to fit their needs and budgets.

ROG Maximus XII Extreme

The ROG Maximus XII Extreme tops Z490 line And it should appeal to assemblers using high-end CPUs, multiple graphics cards, fast storage, and peripherals. A set of MicroFine alloy coils works with combined power phases and solid ASUS ProCool pins to provide stable power to the Intel Core CPU. Highly conductive thermal pads take heat away from the VRM, effectively transferring it to a set of massive heatsinks. A solid aluminum plate provides additional cooling, dissipating heat from NVMe storage drives. The Maximus XII Extreme also takes advantage of ASUS OptiMem III technology and its chain topology to improve signal integrity.

Maximus XII Extreme gives users access to 4800 MHz memory clocks and beyond, allowing them to explore the upper limits of overclocking. It features immediate compatibility with over 80% of the 4600 MHz DDR4 kits and has a built-in LED display along with the Power, Retry and Secure Boot buttons.

Four M.2 slots They allow for quick and spacious storage builds, with two located under the main body armor in the center of the dash, and two others on the DIMM.2 card with accompanying heatsinks to ensure sustained and reliable storage performance.

A variety of USB ports are available, including a port USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 Type-C State-of-the-art capable of speeds of up to 20 Gbps. Three USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports Additional, one type C and two type A, offer speeds of up to 10 Gbps. Wired connections are made through a controller Intel Ethernet I225-V providing 2.5 Gb Ethernet and a controller Marvell 10 GbE. Those who prefer a wireless solution can take advantage of connectivity WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1.

Maximus XII Extreme has ab ThunderboltEX 3-TR, an Intel certified add-in card Thunderbolt 3 providing bi-directional speeds of up to 40 Gbps over a single cable. Additionally, an integrated Thunderbolt 3 header can support up to six devices on a daisy chain and provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charging devices.

ROG Maximus XII Apex

ROG Maximus XII Apex has a six layer PCB optimized for overclocking and shares the same 16 combined power stage design found in Maximus XII Extreme, with a huge heatsink placed on top of the power components to ensure they stay cool . To help supply the power required by 10th generation Intel Core CPUs, the Maximus XII Apex includes two eight-pin power connectors in its upper left corner to complement the standard 24-pin ATX connector. It also features ASUS OptiMem III.

Numerous heads on top of the motherboard serve both standard and high performance fans, liquid cooling control heads and sensors are also present. ROG Probelt voltage measurement points are located to the right of the motherboard, along with four DIP switches to control the overclocking bank’s startup sequence. The board control center also has the LED display and buttons Start and FlexKey remanufactured.

ROG Maximus XII Formula

The ROG Maximus XII Formula lays the ideal foundation for liquid-cooled constructions. Your VRM features a CrossChill water block designed in collaboration with EK’s water blocks. The CrossChill EK III hybrid heatsink is capable of operating up to 50 ° C cooler than standard air-cooled designs.

In the upper right corner of the dash is a zip code LED display and dedicated power on and reset buttons. Two M.2 slots are located below the heat sinks at the front of the board, with one at the rear – and all can be configured in a RAID array for maximum parallel storage performance.

The Maximus XII Formula has 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb of Ethernet, along with WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 connectivity. There are also numerous USB ports for connections to peripherals. Users can take advantage of AI cooling as well as the AI ​​network with GameFirst VI technology.

ROG Maximus XII Hero (Wi-Fi)

ROG Maximus XII Hero (Wi-Fi) offers balanced performance and is more than ready for the demands of 10th generation Intel Core CPUs. It can accommodate up to three NVMe storage devices, all cooled by dedicated heatsinks.

This board features an Intel WiFi 6 adapter and two Ethernet ports, one of which offers speeds of up to 5 Gbps. Users can take advantage of AI Overclocking for the best clocks and voltage settings at the touch of a button, while the ASUS OptiMem III’s layout design allows for higher memory frequencies and lower latencies.

The Maximus XII Hero (Wi-Fi) incorporates RGB LED accents in its stealthy, muted aesthetic. Users can customize the look of their build with Aura Sync and Gen 2 addressable RGB LED heads on board.