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ATX motherboard with black and silver heatsinks and LGA 1200 socket

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING LGA 1200 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-XE8K-2PKSE

An LGA 1200 ATX board with the Intel Z490 chipset supporting up to 128GB of DDR4 memory

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Maximum Memory Supported128GB
  • Supports up to 128GB DDR4 memory for high-capacity builds
  • Intel Z490 chipset enables advanced overclocking features
  • LGA 1200 socket fits 10th generation Intel Core processors
  • ATX form factor suits standard desktop chassis layouts
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield for immediate installation

Target build

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z490 chipset and the LGA 1200 socket. It supports DDR4 memory up to 128GB capacity for high-performance desktop systems.

Thermals and power

The board draws typical ATX power through standard connectors and relies on case airflow for component cooling. No liquid-cooling hardware or specialised fan headers are listed in the specifications.

Build integration

The package includes the motherboard, one SATA cable and a chassis I/O back panel. Original packaging and additional accessories such as extra cables or Wi-Fi antennas are not supplied. Builders who need more storage connectors or a full accessory kit should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Supports up to 128GB DDR4 memory for high-capacity builds
  • Intel Z490 chipset enables advanced overclocking features
  • LGA 1200 socket fits 10th generation Intel Core processors
  • ATX form factor suits standard desktop chassis layouts
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield for immediate installation

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Maximum Memory Supported128GB

Questions about this item

How do I install the ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING into an ATX case and which step is often missed?

Mount the board using the standard ATX screw holes, fit the supplied I/O back panel before seating the motherboard, then connect the 24-pin and 8-pin power cables; the step most builders miss is installing the I/O shield first.

What maintenance will the ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING need over time?

The included metal battery maintains BIOS settings and clock; when the system starts losing time or reverting to default BIOS values, replace the battery.

What limit appears first when the ASUS ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING runs sustained heavy workloads?

The memory ceiling is 128 GB of DDR4; once all four slots are populated at that capacity, no further RAM can be added regardless of cooling or power headroom.

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