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ASUS TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) Intel motherboard

SKU CH-3PE8-NPYXR

LGA 1200 ATX board with Z490 chipset, 12+2 DrMOS stages, dual M.2, WiFi 6 AX201, 1 Gb LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header, and Aura Sync RGB

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
  • CPU TypeCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
  • Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
  • Memory StandardDDR4 2666
  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • 12+2 DrMOS power stages and 6-layer PCB deliver stable power for heavy workloads
  • VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink and M.2 heatsink keep temperatures low under load
  • Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and Intel I219-V 1Gbps LAN provide fast wired and wireless networking
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header and Thunderbolt 3 support enable high-speed peripheral connections

Intel LGA 1200 Platform

This ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z490 chipset to support 10th and 11th Generation Core i9, i7, i5 and i3 processors. It targets enthusiasts and gamers who need overclocking headroom and extensive I/O for high-performance desktop builds.

Military-Grade Build and Connectivity

A 12+2 DrMOS power stage design sits on a six-layer PCB with ProCool sockets and TUF-rated components for sustained current delivery. Dual M.2 slots with heatsinks, six SATA 6Gb/s ports and a front-panel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header handle storage and peripherals. WiFi 6 AX201, Intel I219-V 1Gb LAN, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN provide wired and wireless networking.

128 GB DDR4 2666 Limit

Four 288-pin slots run dual-channel DDR4 up to 2666 MHz with a 128 GB maximum capacity. This memory ceiling decides whether the board fits a workload that needs large RAM volumes or higher memory frequencies.

Highlights

  • Supports 10th and 11th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • 12+2 DrMOS power stages and 6-layer PCB deliver stable power for heavy workloads
  • VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink and M.2 heatsink keep temperatures low under load
  • Intel WiFi 6 AX201 and Intel I219-V 1Gbps LAN provide fast wired and wireless networking
  • Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header and Thunderbolt 3 support enable high-speed peripheral connections

Specifications

BrandASUS
ModelTUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI)
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1200
CPU TypeCore i9 / i7 / i5 / i3 (11th / 10th Gen, LGA1200)
Supported CPU TechnologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
ChipsetIntel Z490
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory StandardDDR4 2666
Maximum Memory Supported128GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
PCI Express 3.0 x162 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCI Express x13 x PCI Express x1
Serial ATA (SATA)6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.22 x M.2
Intel Optane ReadyYes
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio Channels8 Channels
LAN ChipsetIntel I219-V
Max LAN Speed1Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 ax
BluetoothYes
PS/21 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
HDMI1 x HDMI
RJ451 x RJ45
DisplayPort1 x DisplayPort
S/PDIF Out1 x Optical
Onboard USB3 x USB 3.2 + 2 x USB 2.0
Form FactorATX
LED LightingRGB
Power Pin24 Pin

Questions about this item

What PCIe generation does the Z490 chipset provide and what bandwidth does that cap the primary x16 slot at?

The chipset uses PCI Express 3.0 so the primary x16 slot is limited to 3.0 x16 bandwidth.

What clearance does the VRM heatsink and PCH heatsink need for a CPU cooler and a tall graphics card?

The board has a VRM heatsink and a fanless PCH heatsink; allow enough height above the socket and length past the first x16 slot for your cooler and GPU.

How is the Wi-Fi 6 AX201 module installed and which antenna step is often missed?

The AX201 is soldered on-board; you only need to screw the two external antennas onto the rear I/O panel before booting.

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