The ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming motherboard is an outstanding motherboard that prioritizes achieving top-tier performance and build quality in a mid-range Z490 segment that simply other motherboard vendors couldn't compete. That said, the ROG Strix Z490-E earns the spot as ou Unless you're looking at the extra connectivity or pre-built liquid cooling support on higher-end motherboards such as the Maximus series, then there's no reason to look further other than the ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming.

The equipment (M.2 cooling, adjustable RGB lighting, optional VRM fan, great onboard sound solution) and the extensive bios (also interesting for overclockers) also leave nothing to be desired. Furthermore, our test sample scores with high-quality components, a well thought-out layout and numerous connection options. First of all the very high performance speaks for the mainboard.

Our first Z490 mainboard from ASUS leaves a good impression as usual. Port configuration settings between different BIOS versions or share them with friends. Quickly and easily find the option or setting you're looking for. Rename SATA ports for easy identification. Track the latest changes and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive. Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition. GPU POSTĪutomatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information. SMARTĬheck your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology logs to gauge reliability and to identify potential failures. The AI OC Guide allows you to enable the AI Optimization or view a quick guide. EZ Flash 3įlash the latest BIOS via the internet from within the BIOS. Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list. AI OC monitors system vitals like temperatures, fan speeds, and power draw to estimate overclocking performance.

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