ASUS ROG Strix Z590-F Gaming Wifi DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Strix Z590-F Gaming WiFi is a full-ATX motherboard built on Intel's Z590 chipset and designed around the LGA 1200 socket, making it compatible with both 10th-generation Intel Core (Comet Lake) and 11th-generation Intel Core (Rocket Lake) processors. Its 14+2 power stage design combines high-side and low-side MOSFETs with integrated drivers in a single package, giving the voltage-regulator module the headroom it needs to sustain demanding workloads and overclocking sessions. ASUS's ProCool II power connector uses metal-armored contacts to maintain flush engagement with PSU cables, reducing impedance and heat build-up at the connector. The board carries four DDR4 DIMM slots and, using ASUS OptiMem II trace-routing technology to minimise vias and crosstalk, supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory with improved stability at higher frequencies. For storage, four M.2 slots leverage both CPU and Z590 chipset bandwidth to accommodate PCIe Gen 4.0 NVMe drives as well as legacy SATA devices, enabling Intel NVMe RAID configurations. Connectivity is handled by Intel Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with integrated Bluetooth, giving wireless connections access to the 6 GHz band in addition to 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz. A total of 10 USB ports are available across rear-panel and internal headers. The onboard audio subsystem is complemented by ASUS's Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation feature, which uses a deep-learning model to filter microphone input and incoming audio simultaneously — removing keyboard, mouse, and ambient noise during gaming sessions or calls. Visually, the board carries the ROG aesthetic: a monochrome finish, iridescent ROG logo, and Aura Sync ARGB lighting that integrates with the wider ROG ecosystem. AI-assisted cooling and overclocking controls are accessible through the UEFI BIOS and ASUS software utilities. Key Verified Specifications: • Chipset: Intel Z590 • Socket: LGA 1200 • Form Factor: ATX (30.5 × 24.5 cm) • Memory: 4 × DDR4 DIMM; max 128 GB • Wireless: 802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) + Bluetooth • Storage: 4 × M.2 (PCIe 4.0 / SATA); PCI-Express x16 primary GPU slot • USB: 10 ports total • Special Features: AI Cooling, AI Overclocking, Two-Way AI Noise Cancellation, Aura Sync ARGB • Weight: 1 kg • Model Year: 2021 • Country of Origin: China