ASUS ProArt Z490 Creator 10G DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS ProArt Z490 Creator 10G is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z490 chipset and designed specifically for content creators who demand high throughput, reliable connectivity, and intelligent system management. It uses the Intel LGA 1200 socket to support 10th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors built on Intel's 14 nm process, with compatibility for Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 (CPU-dependent). Connectivity is a central strength. Two onboard Thunderbolt 3 Type-C ports each deliver up to 40 Gbps aggregate bandwidth, support DisplayPort 1.4 output, and can daisy-chain up to 12 Thunderbolt devices per port with up to 15 W of charging power. A bundled HYPER 10G LAN card connects via PCIe 3.0 x4 and provides 10 Gigabit Ethernet over a standard RJ45 connector, making large-file transfers and 4K video uploads significantly faster than standard Gigabit links. Onboard Intel I225-V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet adds a second wired network path for flexible studio or workstation setups. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots accommodating up to 128 GB of non-ECC unbuffered memory in dual-channel configuration, with native speeds of 2133/2400/2666 MHz and overclocked profiles up to DDR4-4800 via XMP. ASUS OptiMem II routing reduces interference for improved stability at high frequencies. Storage options include two M.2 Socket 3 slots (one supporting SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4, the other PCIe 3.0 x4/NVMe only) plus six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, with RAID 0/1/5/10, Intel Rapid Storage Technology, and Intel Optane Memory readiness. Expansion slots consist of two PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (running at x16 or dual x8 from the CPU), one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x4 from the chipset, and two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots. AMD 3-Way CrossFireX multi-GPU is supported. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC S1220A 8-channel HD codec with 120 dB SNR stereo playback, 24-bit/192 kHz support, optical S/PDIF output, dedicated PCB layers, audio shielding, and premium Japanese capacitors. AI-driven software—including AI Overclocking, AI Cooling, and CreationFirst network prioritization—automates system tuning. The ProArt Creator Hub provides centralised monitoring of all compatible ProArt devices. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: Intel LGA 1200 | Chipset: Intel Z490 - Form Factor: ATX, 12 in × 9.2 in (30.5 cm × 23.4 cm) - Memory: 4 × DDR4 DIMM, max 128 GB, up to DDR4-4800 (O.C.), dual-channel, XMP - Thunderbolt: 2 × Thunderbolt 3 Type-C, up to 40 Gbps, DisplayPort 1.4, 15 W charging - LAN: Intel I225-V 2.5G onboard + HYPER 10G LAN card (PCIe 3.0 x4) - Storage: 2 × M.2 (PCIe 3.0 x4) + 6 × SATA 6 Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 - USB (rear): 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A + 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A + 2 × Thunderbolt 3 Type-C - Audio: Realtek ALC S1220A, 8-channel, 120 dB SNR, 24-bit/192 kHz, optical S/PDIF - Power Delivery: 12+2 DrMOS power stages - BIOS: 128 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - Warranty: 3 Years