Name: TUF Z390-PRO GAMING
Brand: ASUS
SKU: 10441

Intel Z390 ATX gaming motherboard with OptiMem II, Aura Sync RGB LED lighting, DDR4 4266+ MHz support, 32Gbps M.2, Intel Optane memory ready, and native USB 3.1 Gen 2.

TUF Protection: SafeSlot, ESD guards, DDR4 overvoltage protection, Digi+ VRM, and stainless-steel back I/O for long-term reliability
Military-grade TUF Components: TUF LANGuard, TUF chokes, TUF capacitors, and TUF MOSFETs for maximum durability
OptiMem II: Careful routing of traces and vias, plus ground layer optimizations to preserve signal integrity for improved memory overclocking
MemOK! II: Automatically fixes boot failures that arise due to memory overclocking and instability
Realtek S1200A Codec: Features an unprecedented 108dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line-out and a 103dB SNR for the line-in, providing pristine audio quality
GPU Temperature Sensing & Fan Xpert 4: Ensures every fan achieves the best balance of cooling performance and acoustics
Aura Sync RGB: Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear

COMPARISON

Awards

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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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ASUS is highly regarded for quality components as well; its motherboards often the choice of enthusiasts, overclockers and gamers for their durability and performance.

With a commanding 62% share of the votes, ASUS is once again the winner of this Readers’ Choice category.

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Arm Your Battlestation

TUF Gaming motherboards are specially designed and tested to survive and thrive in conditions where other boards would struggle. Engineered with highly durable components, these motherboards deliver unwavering stability for gaming sessions that last as long as you demand.

When you build with a TUF Gaming motherboard, you also benefit from the TUF Gaming Alliance — an ASUS collaboration with trusted industry partners that ensures easier building, the best compatibility, and complementary aesthetics from components to case.

TUF GAMING Armor
Display Port
HDMI Port
USB 3.1 Gen 1 Port
USB 3.1 Gen 2 Port
Intel^® LAN
Turbo LAN Utility
Support AIO PUMP Fan
2 x PCIe X16 Slots
・ Intel^® Rapid Storage
Technology for CPU-attached Intel PCIe Storage
・ SLI & CFX Support
・ ASUS SafeSlot
Realtek^® S1200A
Exclusive DTS Custom for
GAMING Headsets
・ TUF Gaming Audio Cover
・ Audio Shielding
・ Dedicated audio PCB layers
・ Premium Japanese audio capacitors
DIGI+VRM & EPU
ASUS Exclusive MemOK! II
Intel^® LGA 1151 Socket
DDR4 4266 (O.C.) MHz
ASUS OptiMem II
・ 32Gb/s M.2 x4 PCIe & SATA mode
・ Intel^® Optane Memory Ready
Intel^® Z390 Chipset
AURA Sync
・ 32Gb/s M.2 x4 PCIe mode
・ Intel^® Optane Memory Ready
2 x RGB Strip Header

Easy PC DIY

TUF Gaming motherboards offer easy and safe DIY builds by leveraging great design, innovative engineering, and strong partnerships with major component manufacturers. The unrivalled combination of military-grade TUF Components, TUF Protection and the TUF Gaming Alliance means that you can rest assured that your gaming rig will go the distance.

TUF Gaming Alliance
TUF Protection
TUF Components
Built for Hard Duty

TUF gaming alliance

TUF Gaming Alliance is a collaboration between ASUS and trusted PC-component brands to ensure compatibility with a wide range of parts, such as PC cases, power supplies, CPU coolers, memory kits and more. With more partnerships and components being added regularly, the TUF Gaming Alliance will continue to grow even stronger. Learn More

TUF PROTECTION

SafeSlot

SafeSlot is the PCIe slot reinvented by ASUS and engineered to provide superior retention and shearing resistance. Manufactured in a single step using a new insert-molding process, SafeSlot integrates fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the PCB through additional solder points.

ESD GUARDS

ESD Guards prolong the life of components while preventing damage from electrostatic discharge, providing protection for up to +/- 10kV of air discharge and +/- 6kV of contact discharge — greatly surpassing the respective industry standards of +/- 6kV and +/- 4kKV

Keyboards and mouse connectors

Additional on-circuit ESD transient-voltage-suppression.

USB connectors

TVS diode for surface-mount and dual-inline package.

DIGI+ VRM

The Digi+ VRM voltage-regulator module (VRM) is one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and ultra-clean power delivery to the CPU at all times.

DRAM OVERVOLTAGE PROTECTION

Onboard resettable fuses prevent overcurrent and short-circuit damage. This extends beyond I/O ports to DRAM to safeguard the lifespan of your system and connected devices.

Stainless-steel back I/O

TUF's corrosion-resistant stainless-steel back I/O panels bonded with chromium oxide have a lifespan that's 3X longer than traditional panels. TUF Gaming motherboard passed 72 hours salt fog test while other brands only passed 24 hours test.

TUF COMPONENTS

TUF CHOKES

Certified military-grade TUF chokes deliver rock-steady power to the CPU, helping to improve system stability.

TUF CAPACITORS

+20% temperature tolerance and 2.5X-longer lifespan.

TUF MOSFETs

Certified military-grade MOSFETs with lower RDS(on)*.

*Lower RDS(on) results in better power efficiency and reduced heat generation.

TUF LANGUARD

TUF LANGuard is a military-grade innovation that integrates advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounted capacitors to improve throughput, protecting the motherboard from lightning strikes and static electricity.

Thermal Pad for Inductors & VRM
Balanced thermal dissipation

Optimized Thermal Design

The TUF Z390-PRO GAMING's VRM and inductor array is coupled to a large heatsink that has ample surface area to deal with the thermals of Intel's latest processors.

ProCool Socket

Enhanced EATX 8-Pin SOCKET

・ Solid and more durable
・ Prevent hotspots and connector failure

Compared with traditional power inputs, ProCool sockets are built to tight specifications to ensure flush contact with the PSU power lines. This lowers impedance, which helps to prevent hotspots and connector failure.

Optimem II SUPPORT

DDR4 OC 4266 MHz+

To provide Intel's latest processors' unfettered access to memory bandwidth, we've reimagined motherboard trace routing from the ground up. Our OptiMem II tech carefully maps memory signal pathways across different PCB layers to reduce vias and also adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. And to further enhance overclocking headroom for fully stacked memory configurations, we've employed a highly customized T-Topology layout that delivers time-aligned signaling.

ASUS OptiMem II advantage:

ASUS OptiMem benefits:

・Improved memory stability and compatibility

・Allows lower memory latencies at equivalent voltages

・Improved memory frequency margin

Tested by using Synopsys HSPICE simulation software

SETUP AND CONFIGURATION

TUF Gaming motherboards are designed to be easy to set up and configure just the way you want, even for first-time builders. With simplified CPU and memory overclocking to optimize and boost performance, intelligent cooling controls for better system stability, and helpful troubleshooting tools to get you up and running quickly if you encounter problems, TUF Gaming motherboards give you everything you need to build your dream gaming rig without adding complexity.

Easy Trouble Shooting
Quick Installation
Smart Cooling

Easy Trouble shooting

MEMOK! II

MemOK! II automatically fixes boot failures that arise due to memory overclocking and instability. When a DRAM-related POST error occurs, the motherboard adjusts memory parameters until the system is able to start.

Quick Installation

Q-INSTALLER, NO DRIVER DISC REQUIRED

ASUS Q-Installer software provides automatic download and installation of drivers and utilities for your TUF Gaming motherboard. Choose just the options you want from a user-friendly interface and Q-Installer will do the rest.

FLEXIBLE COOLING CONTROLS

GPU Temperature Sensing

System temperatures are key to a stable gaming rig ― especially GPU temperatures. TUF Gaming motherboards include Fan Xpert 4 software that's able to intelligently control system fans based upon the input of multiple sensors, including the temperature of ASUS graphics cards*. This ensures that your TUF Gaming system stays perfectly cooled, no matter how long you play.

* ASUS GeForce 700 and later cards supported.

Fan Xpert 4

TUF Z390-PRO GAMING features the most comprehensive fan controls ever, configurable via Fan Expert 4.

Multiple temperature sources
All-in-one water-cooling set
4-pin PWM/DC fan
Smart protection

With Fan Xpert 4 you're able to control system fans based on inputs from up to three temperature sources. For example, Fan Xpert 4 can be set to spin up the chassis fans in response to the GPU temperature. So, when the gaming action heats up, additional cooling kicks in — just when you most need it. Choose your temperature sources and thresholds, from motherboard and CPU to GPU, and leave Fan Xpert 4 to do the rest.
Enables full control of PWM or DC water pumps, perfect for both custom and self-contained cooling setups.
Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans.
A dedicated integrated circuit protects each fan header from over-temperature and overcurrent.

GAMING PERFORMANCE
AND ASTHETIC CUSTOMIZATION

TUF Gaming Z390 provides a complete, high-performance gaming package with a long list of features to improve your experience, including ultrafast networking for smoother online gameplay, immersive audio with positional cues for FPS gaming, and onboard RGB lighting that syncs with attached accessories to help you create the perfect gaming atmosphere.

Efficient Lan Support
Gaming Audio
RGB Lighting
Intel Optane Memory

Intel Ethernet

More throughput, less CPU usage

TUF Z390-PRO GAMING features the very latest Intel Ethernet. Intel's LAN has the advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput for faster, smoother data transfer.

Turbo LAN

Network-optimization software for customizable packet prioritization

Turbo LAN with cFosSpeed traffic-shaping technology adds even more lag-reducing support and an intuitive user interface, so you'll reduce lag by up to 1.45X — with no expert knowledge. It even includes Game mode to prioritise game-related data transmissions,smoothing network operations every time you play

Real-time speed monitor
Grouping your own favorite list
Set priority to speed up for your application

Gaming Audio

REALTEK S1200A CODEC FOR PRISTINE,POWERFUL AUDIO

TUF Gaming audio cover

Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals to ensure best quality.
Audio Enjoyment

Premium Japanese audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound.
Exclusive S1200A Codec

Delivers an expansive soundstage and authorative dynamics.
Audio shielding

Separates analog/digital signal domains, significantly reducing multi-lateral interference.

signal-to-noise ratio

SPEC comparison

ASUS TUF GAMING Z390 motherboards utilize a unique audio codec designed in close collaboration with Realtek — the Realtek S1200A. It also features an unprecedented 108dB signal-to-noise ratio for the stereo line-out and a 103dB SNR for the line-in, providing pristine audio quality.

DTS CUSTOM FOR GAMING HEADSETS

Hone your battleskills with exclusive DTS Custom onboard audio. Utilizing advanced emulation techniques to create positional cues via stereo headphones, DTS Custom takes onboard audio to a new frontier. With three presets ― Aerial, Soundscape, and Tactical ― for different genres, you'll have a distinct advantage in every game.

AERIAL MODE

Experience audio as though hovering above the game world, with sound coming from ahead — perfect for MOBA, RTA, strategy and sports titles!

SOUNDSCAPE MODE

The ideal audio envelope for MMO, RPG, action and horror games — your ears will put you in the center of the action!

Tactical Mode

Shhh — is that an enemy just around the corner? DTS Custom emphasises detail for stealthy play, so you'll detect and locate every footstep!

OUTSHINE THE COMPETITION

Aura Sync

A well-tuned system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable hardware.

Learn more about ASUS Aura Sync.

Static
Breathing
Strobing
Rainbow
Color cycle
Comet
Flash & dash
Wave
Glowing Yo Yo
Starry night
Music effect
Smart

Intel Optane Memory Ready

Intel^® Optane™ is a revolutionary non-volatile memory technology supported by TUF Gaming motherboards. Intel Optane memory modules accelerate attached storage to reduce boot and load times, so everything feels faster and more responsive.

Intel CPU and Chipset features

INTEL Z390 CHIPSET

The Intel^® Z390 is a single-chipset design that supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the chipset provides a maximum of six USB 3.1 Gen 2 ports, four USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z390 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

READY FOR SOCKET 1151 FOR 9TH / 8TH GEN INTEL^® CORE™, PENTIUM^® GOLD AND CELERON^® PROCESSORS

This motherboard supports Socket 1151 for 9th Gen and 8th Gen Intel^® Core™, Pentium^® Gold and Celeron^® processors, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.