ASUS TUF Gaming Z490-Plus (WiFi 6), LGA 1200 (Intel 10th Gen) ATX Gaming Motherboard (Dual M.2, 12+2 Power Stages, USB 3.2 Front Panel Type-C, Intel WiFi 6 & 1Gb LAN, Aura Sync)

About Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6

About Asus TUF Gaming Motherboard

The Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 (LGA 1200) ATX gaming motherboard with M.2, 14 DrMOS power stages, Intel 1Gb LAN, HDMI, DisplayPort, SATA 6 Gbps, USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, Thunderbolt 3 support, and Aura Sync RGB lighting.

The Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 is equipped with:

1. DrMOS
2. 6-Layer PCB Design
3. ProCool Sockets
4. TUF Components
5. Digi+ VRM

The Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 is equipped with:

1. VRM HEATSINK: A large, high-mass heatsink with extensive surface that covers the VRM and choke areas improves heat dissipation. 
2. THERMAL PAD: High-quality thermal pads help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to the heatsink.
3. M.2 HEATSINK: The M.2 heatsink keeps the M.2 SSD at the optimum operating temperature for consistent performance and reliability.

The Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 is equipped with:

• Multiple temperature sources.
• AiO water-cooling set.
• 4-pin PWM/DC fan.
• Smart protection.

Dual M.2 slots in the Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 support data-transfer speeds of up to 32 Gbps on the x4 PCI Express 3.0 bandwidth, making it perfect for OS or application drives for quicker boot-up and app load times.

An integrated Thunderbolt 3 header in the Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 supports up to 40 Gbps of aggregate interface bandwidth.

One Thunderbolt 3 port in the Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 can support up to six devices in a daisy-chain, and provide up to 100 watts of power to fast-charge devices.

Numerous USB ports in the Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 support gaming rigs loaded with peripherals, including a front-panel USB Type-C connector with fast USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity for compatible cases.

The Intel WiFi 6 AX201 module in the Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 is compatible with the 802.11ax standard and pushes theoretical peak bandwidth up to an incredible 2.4 Gbps.

Perhaps more importantly for power users, it’s optimized for more efficient operation on crowded networks with a lot of competing traffic.

Pair your motherboard with in the Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 routers to fully experience the networking potential of WiFi 6.

With the in the Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus WiFi 6 you can also attain the ASUS Prime Z490-P Intel Motherboard. 

• Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors.
• Enhanced Power Solution: 10+1 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery.
• Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility.
• Boosted Memory Performance: ASUS OptiMem II proprietary trace layout allows memory kits to operate at higher frequencies with lower voltages to maximize system performance.
• Ultrafast Connectivity: Dual M.2, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Thunderbolt 3 support.

You can also attain the Asus TUF Gaming Z490-Plus.

• Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
• Enhanced Power Solution: 12+2 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, military-grade TUF components, and Digi+ VRM for maximum durability and performance
• Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH fanless heatsink, M. 2 heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
• On-line Gaming Networking: Intel Ethernet Connection I219-V, TUF LANGuard and TurboLAN technology
• Fastest Connectivity: Front header for USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C and Thunderbolt 3 support
• Gaming Look and Feel: Synchronizable LED effects across a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear, including RGB headers and Gen 2 addressable headers
• Immersive Gaming Audio: The Realtek S1200A codec offers pristine audio quality to draw you deeper into the game action or to enhance your favorite music tracks or videos.