ASUS ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard (16 Power Stages, EK CrossChill III, 10 Gbps & Intel 2.5Gb LAN, Triple M.2, 2� Livedash OLED, Aura Sync)

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The Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard are designed to explore the upper echelons of gaming and overclocking.

The Formula is plumbed for custom liquid cooling and includes other enhancements to punctuate premium systems.

The CrossChill EK III VRM block, co-developed with EK Water Blocks, help cope with higher VRM loads associated with Intel Comet Lake CPUs.

Aesthetically, Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard has a stealthy black finish with intricate patterns cut into its reflective armor.

The latest-generation Formula is all set to make your showcase rig shine.

Our ROG engineers developed and extensively-tested intelligent software solutions to ensure your system stays in optimal condition.

Tuning is now faster and smarter than ever before. AI Overclocking in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each system.

AI Cooling automatically manages and controls motherboard-connected fans, ensuring the most efficient settings depending on the current system load and temperature.

GameFirst VI optimizes and organizes network bandwidth, effectively reducing jitter and eliminating spike lag to ensure smooth online gameplay.

The Intel Comet Lake processor features 10 cores and a peak single-core Turbo speed that exceeds 5.3 GHz right out of the box.

To cope with this increased demand on the system, Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard takes advantage of its intelligent VRM design and uses quality components to ensure the best gaming and daily productive computing experience.

The focus on maximizing performance would be futile without similar dedication to improving the cooling that allows systems to sustain faster speeds.

The CrossChill EK III VRM block enables Maximus XII Formula to cope with the high VRM loads of ten core CPUs.

The hybrid cooling system in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard sits atop of a heatpipe that’s directly linked to the extended VRM heatsink, giving it cooling capabilities that surpass the requirements of this current generation.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.

CrossChill EK III lets you cool with air and water. The redesigned copper cooling channel is wider to provide up to 37.2°C-lower MOSFET temperatures on water, while the standard G1/4″ threaded fittings allow it to fit existing setups for efficient, quiet cooling with minimum effort.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard is Engineered with a copper cooling channel that’s incredibly effective at removing heat.

The high-quality thermal pad in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard improves overall heat transfer from the system by bridging the heat generated by the power stages to the heatsink.

The U-shaped design in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard provides rapid and even heat transfer from the VRM to the extended VRM heatsink.

The extended heatsink at the end of heat pipe increases thermal mass to offset the additional heat generated by high power consumption.

A dedicated chipset heatsink in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard draws heat away to maintain optimum operating temperatures.

An electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil construction backplate resists bending, and helps draw heat away from the VRM.

A dedicated heatsink keeps the two M.2 SSDs at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

Each header in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors for workload-based cooling.

And all settings can be easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.

A dedicated PWM/DC header for self-contained water-cooling setups.

Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.

A dedicated header can supply over 3 amps to high-performance PWM or DC water pumps.

A dedicated header in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard enables monitoring of temperatures at the input/output points of any component.

A dedicated header in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard enables constant monitoring of flow rate throughout the entire loop.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard is packed with intuitive and flexible tools to allow customization across all system parameters to deliver the performance you want.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard is well equipped to deliver supersmooth wireless connectivity and compatibility with multiple input sources and PCIe extensions, all of which are a must-have for gaming setups.

The renowned ROG UEFI (BIOS) provides everything you need to configure, tweak, and tune your rig.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard offers intelligently simplified options for newcomers to PC DIY, as well as comprehensive features for seasoned veterans.

The dashboard-style control panel of AI Suite 3 lets you fine-tune almost every aspect of your Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard system with ease.

Get the best balance between performance, cooling, stability, and efficiency via one simple and intuitive interface.

The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard is an intelligent onboard micro-controller that provides array of system-turning features, including the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats and adjust overclocking parameters.

With the Energy Processing Unit (EPU) you’ll enjoy system-wide power savings. The EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximises savings with away mode.

The Digi+ Voltage Regulator Module (VRM) in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency and power-efficiency settings, allowing you to CPU voltage regulation for ultimate stability and performance.

Intel Processors features per-core tuning, and the Asus Turbo App makes use of this feature by letting you assign applications to specific processor cores, prioritizing computer power where its needed the most.

In addition to extraordinary performance, Asus ROG Maximus XII Formula Z490 Gaming Motherboard provides extensive styling and customization options to let you build a system that truly stands apart.