About ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming ATX Motherboard
The ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming is designed for gamers, creators and PC enthusiasts who want a feature-rich and high-performance foundation for their Intel 10th Gen desktop build. Powered by the Intel Z490 chipset, it provides excellent CPU performance for high-refresh gaming, streaming, video editing, rendering and productivity workloads. The board supports DDR4 memory with enhanced tuning options, offering smooth responsiveness across modern games and demanding software. Its robust VRM design features high-quality power stages and efficient cooling, ensuring stable performance during long gaming sessions or overclocking.
With built-in WiFi 6, users benefit from fast, low-latency wireless connectivity, while high-speed LAN provides an equally strong wired network experience. The dual NVMe M.2 slots support ultra-fast SSDs, significantly lowering boot times and improving application performance. ROG Strix enhancements such as AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, SupremeFX audio, customizable Aura Sync RGB and reinforced PCIe slots elevate both performance and aesthetics.
Connectivity options include USB 3.2 Gen2, USB-C, HDMI (CPU dependent), DisplayPort and multiple fan headers, enabling flexibility for both gaming and content creation setups. The ATX form factor ensures excellent expandability, airflow and cable management.
ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming ATX Motherboard Specifications:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Model | ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| CPU Support | Intel 10th Gen Core (LGA1200) |
| Memory Support | DDR4 |
| Wireless | WiFi 6 |
| PCIe Support | PCIe x16 GPU slots |
| Storage | Dual NVMe M.2 + SATA |
| Connectivity | USB 3.2 Gen2, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort |
| Cooling | Robust VRM cooling, AI Cooling |
| Audio | SupremeFX high-resolution audio |
| Aesthetics | Aura Sync RGB, ROG Strix design |
| Ideal Use | Gaming, streaming, content creation |
Best For
• High-end Intel 10th Gen gaming PCs
• Creators working with video editing, 3D tasks and streaming
• Users needing DDR4 tuning and stable overclocking
• Systems requiring WiFi 6 and strong wired networking
• Multi-NVMe SSD setups for fast workflow performance
• Enthusiasts wanting customizable RGB and premium aesthetics
• ATX builds with strong cooling and high expandability
The ASUS ROG Strix Z490-E Gaming delivers powerful Intel performance, advanced cooling, WiFi 6 and premium ROG features, making it an exceptional foundation for high-FPS gaming rigs and creator-grade desktops.

