PRIME Z490M-PLUS
Intel® Z490 (LGA 1200) micro ATX motherboard with dual M.2, 9 DrMos power stages, HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, SATA 6 Gbps, Intel® 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A® and Type-C®
- Intel® LGA 1200 socket: Ready for 10th Gen Intel® Core™ processors
- Enhanced power solution: 8+1 DrMOS power stages, 6-layer PCB, ProCool sockets, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Comprehensive cooling: VRM heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4
- ASUS OptiMem: Careful routing of traces and vias to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
- Ultrafast connectivity: Dual M.2, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ® and Type-C® support
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The 2023 Readers’ Choice Award for Best Motherboard Brand goes to…ASUS. Not only has the brand been a favourite of our readers year-on-year, but this year’s results have been their highest in the last decade, surpassing their previous high of 62% in 2020’s Awards.
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Can anyone beat ASUS in the PC DIY scene?
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ASUS is highly regarded for quality components as well; its motherboards often the choice of enthusiasts, overclockers and gamers for their durability and performance.
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With a commanding 62% share of the votes, ASUS is once again the winner of this Readers’ Choice category.
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Vendor of the Year 2023
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Award: Corporate - Manufacturer of the Year
The winners - Ryzen 7 2700X, Geforce RTX 2070
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Hands on the SSD TUF GAMING A1 - Reliability, water resistant
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In the hands of the Gaming A1 - The best box Hard Drive SSD
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In the hands of the SSD TUF GAMING A1 box - Durable, fast, and water resistance
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Overview on ASUS Z590 motherboards
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ASUS offers a set of AI-based technologies aimed not only at improving its products, but also at making life easier for users.