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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE E-ATX Socket 1200 Intel Z490 Express motherboard - 4x DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s M.2 PCI-E NVMe - USB 3.1 - 3x PCI-Express 3.0 16x - Wi-Fi AC - 10 GbE LAN
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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

E-ATX Socket 1200 Intel Z490 Express motherboard - 4x DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s M.2 PCI-E NVMe - USB 3.1 - 3x PCI-Express 3.0 16x - Wi-Fi AC - 10 GbE LAN

Last price 1 199€95
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Overview

Extreme cooling and performance

The Gigabyte Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE motherboard is designed to support Intel's 10th generation Comet Lake-S processors on socket LGA 1200. It will allow the assembly of a powerful gaming configuration with a unique look. Gaming, streaming, intensive multitasking, multimedia creation, it is the ideal solution to design a high-end PC with high performance. It also supports DDR4 RAM, PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gb/s and M.2 PCI-E NVMe drives, and USB 3 .0 and USB 3.1 devices .

Gigabyte Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

  • Compatible with 10th Generation Intel Core processors on Intel LGA 1200 socket
  • DDR4 Dual Channel OC
  • Intel Optane compatible
  • 16-Phase IR Digital VRM with PowIRstage
  • AORUS All-In-One waterblock for CPU and PCH zones
  • Intel CNVI 802.11ac 2x2 Wave 2 Embedded Wi-Fi with AORUS Antenna
  • Audio 127dB SNR AMP-UP, DAC ESS SABRE 9018K2M, OP-AMP LME 49720 and OPA1622, Audio WIMA capacitors
  • AQUANTIA 10GbE BASE-T and Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed
  • Intel Thunderbolt 3
  • RGB FAN COMMANDER and OC Touch for casemodders and overclockers
  • USB TurboCharger for fast charging of any mobile device
  • RGB FUSION 2.0, Multi-Zone lighting via addressable LEDs, Addressable LED & RGB LED strip compatibility
  • Smart Fan 5 including multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C front headers
  • Triple M.2 PCIe Gen3 x4 and Triple Thermal Guards

10th Generation Intel Core Processor


With top-notch gaming performance, smooth virtual reality, and intensive multitasking, 10th generation Intel Core processors are ultra versatile and at home in any situation. Intel Comet Lake-S processors deliver dazzling performance with high base frequencies, even more cores and threads, and a high-level cache. Their moderate TDPs allow them to offer high operating frequencies while keeping power consumption under control.

Specifications
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General information

Product name

 Gigabyte Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

Brand

 Gigabyte

Model

 GA-Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

Processor

Processor support

 Intel 1200

Number of CPUs supported

 1

Chipset

Chipset

 Intel Z490 Express

Memory

Memory format

 4 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

 DDR4 5000 MHz
DDR4 4933 MHz
DDR4 4800 MHz
DDR4 4700 MHz
DDR4 4600 MHz
DDR4 4500 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 4300 MHz
DDR4 4266 MHz
DDR4 4133 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 3866 MHz
DDR4 3800 MHz
DDR4 3733 MHz
DDR4 2133 MHz
DDR4 3666 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz
DDR4 3466 MHz
DDR4 3400 MHz
DDR4 3333 MHz
DDR4 3300 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz
DDR4 2933 MHz
DDR4 2800 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz

Memory type

 DDR4

Memory technology

 Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

 32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

 128 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

 No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

 Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

 1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16 (x8)
1 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4)
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

 2 X PCI Express 3.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

 SLI
CrossFireX

Audio

Audio Chipset

 Realtek ALC1220-VB

Number of audio channels

 8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

 Intel i225-V

Number of ports/Ethernet controler N°2

 AQUANTIA 10 GbE

Network standard(s)

 Bluetooth 5.0
Wi-Fi AC
2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)
10/100/1000 Mbps
10 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE)

Storage

RAID supported

 Yes

Hard drives connectors

 6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
2 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4

Supported RAID Modes

 5
10
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

 1 X HDMI Female
2 X Thunderbolt 3/USB-C
4 X USB 3.1
2 X USB 3.0
2 X USB 2.0
2 X SMA Female
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
2 X RJ45 Female

Additional connectors

 1 X TPM
Front panel audio
Chassis intrusion
2 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
4 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0
2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
2 X LED RGB connector(s)

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

 E-ATX

Length

 305 mm

Width

 271 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

 Yes

Use

 Gamer

LED

 Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

 Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

 See terms & conditions

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Product referenced on 6 May 2020

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