ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 (WiFi 6) LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard, 14+2 Power Stages, DDR4 4800+, 5Gbps LAN, Intel LAN

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The Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 is the perfect foundation for the Republic of Gamers.

It’s a motherboard that packs substantial power, smart cooling, and faster memory support under a stealthy skin.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 is Loaded with renowned ROG features, from AI overclocking and AI cooling to attention-grabbing Aura Sync illumination, Maximus XII Hero is ready to perform and crafted for customization.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 consists of High Quality Components such as:

• 1.Dual 8-pin ProCool II power connector.
• 2. 14+2 power stage.
• 3. MicroFine alloy chokes.
• 4. 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors.

Boasting proprietary memory trace layout tweaks that improve signal integrity and mitigate noise, ASUS OptiMem III is more compatible with 3600 MHz+ memory kits, allowing them to run at higher frequencies.

You can opt to optimize memory for high frequency settings, or low latency settings.

With higher capacity memory kits, OptiMem III in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 enables you to run at maximum frequency, whereas other motherboards will trade off frequency for capacity.

Stack Maximus XII Hero with your favorite modules and maximize throughput of the new 10th Generation Intel Core Comet Lake-S processor for applications that demand massive bandwidth.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 comes equipped with three M.2 slots to let you take full advantage of Intel IRST and NVMe RAID for ultimate SSD storage speeds.

The drives can be found under the aluminum heatsink covers. Integrated PCIe support ensures compatibility with the latest NVMe SSDs to enable ultrafast transfer speeds.

Networking in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 consists of:

• 1. WiFi 6 (AX201).
• 2. Marvell 5Gbps Ethernet.
• 3. Intel 1Gbps Ethernet.

Cooler by design: The Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 features the most comprehensive cooling options ever.

ROG Water-Cooling Zone: Dual water-temperature headers and a flow-rate header in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 feed information straight into the AI Suite utility, allowing you to track coolant temperatures and the flow rate of the entire loop.

The Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 consists:

• 1. VRM heatsink.
• 2. Large diameter heatpipe.
• 3. M.2 heatsink.
• 4. High-conductivity thermal pad 5. Extended VRM heatsink.
• 6. Chipset heatsink.

Tuning is now faster and smarter in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 than ever before. AI Overclocking profiles the CPU and cooling to predict the optimal configuration for each system.

AI Cooling in the Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 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.

With the Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Z490 WiFi 6 you can also attain the Asus ROG Strix Z490-I Gaming Motherboard.

• Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
• Optimal Power Solution: 8+2 power stages with ProCool II power connector, high-quality alloy chokes and durable capacitors to support multi-core processors.
• Optimized Thermal Design: Embedded custom Delta superflo fan, MOS heatsink with L-shaped heatpipe, and Triple-decker Heatsink for improved cooling.
• High-performance Networking: On-board Intel® WiFi 6 AX201 (802.11 ax) and Intel® 2.5 Gb Ethernet with ASUS LANGuard.
• Best Gaming Connectivity: Supports HDMI TM 2.0a and DisplayPort 1.4, and featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C® connectors.