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ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING

Overview

Intel Z490 LGA 1200 ATX gaming motherboard featuring 16 power stages, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI Networking, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), Intel 2.5 Gb Ethernet, dual M.2 with heatsinks, USB 3.2 Gen 2, SATA and AURA Sync RGB lighting

Reasons To Buy

  • ✓ Top-notch features
  • ✓ Well-built, excellent cooling
  • ✓ Deep rear I/O panel
  • ✓ Easy-to-use BIOS
  • ✓ Reasonably priced for Z490 chipset and feature set

Reasons To Avoid

  • ✗ Must remove plastic chipset shroud to access top M.2 heat spreader
  • ✗ Memory-profile option available only in BIOS's EZ Mode

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