Performance, power management, thermals, audio, GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards checks all the boxes for users seeking to take their computing firepower to the next level.
GIGABYTE
TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards,
today announced the new Z490 AORUS motherboards which power the 10th Gen.
Intel® Core™ processors. Featuring up to a 16-phase digital power design and a
new and improved Fins-Array II heatsink design so each phase can hold up to 90
amps, GIGABYTE’s Z490 AORUS lineup is geared with the best power and thermal
management to optimize overclocking performance on the 10-core K series Intel®
Core™ processor. GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards use Daisy Chain routing with
an anti-interference design to improve memory overclocking and stability.
Select GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards offer top-of-the-line audio quality,
feature-rich I/O with an integrated I/O shield, the newest Thermal Guard II
Technology, and much more. Performance, power management, thermals, audio,
GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards checks all the boxes for users seeking to take
their computing firepower to the next level.
The 10th
generation of Intel Core™ processors with new microarchitecture has arrived.
With it comes the LGA 1200 socket which means that older platforms will not be
compatible even with BIOS updates. The Core™ i9-10900K outdoes previous
generation processors by bringing 10 cores and 20 threads to the table along
with a 20MB cache, and default 125W TDP. With Turbo Boost Max, it’s able to hit
5GHz across almost all cores. The increase in core count and stock frequencies
will likely lead to higher power consumption since in order to accomplish the tall
task of hitting 5.3GHz across all cores, a TDP of over 200W might be required.
GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards pack features such as a 16-phase digital power
design in which each phase can hold up to 90 amps with its Smart Power Stage
design, or a 12-phase direct power design paired with highly durable DrMOS
power stages to deliver 1440 Amps, both of which provide the best power
balance. Solid power pin connectors on the GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards
ensure that the power delivery is stable while reducing excess heat during
overclocking to prevent throttling. The addition of Tantalum Polymer capacitors
improves the transient response of the VRM between high and low loads,
increasing the stability of the processor so that users won’t have to worry about
overlocking failures caused by unstable power.
GIGABYTE Z490
AORUS motherboards are designed with a renewed focus on heat dissipation.
Starting from the GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS PRO, the lineup implements Fins-Array II
technology which features a redesigned stack fin heatsink which comes with 3x
the surface area compared to traditional heatsinks and also introduces newly
reshaped fins that allow for superior heat dissipation. Direct-Touch Heatpipe
II technology features a larger, 8mm direct touch heatpipe with shortened
distance and increased contact area between the heatpipe and heatsink to speed
up heat transfer from the VRM to the heatsinks, lowering temperatures
significantly. GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards implement a new generation
LAIRD 7.5W/mK thermal pad which offers 4x the heat dissipation compared to
traditional thermal pads while increasing the contact between the VRM and
thermal pad which also increases overall heat dissipation. With both
functionality and style, the metal backplate adds extra sturdiness and rigidity
to the motherboard while its nanocarbon coating quickly dissipates heat away
from the backside components and the PCB.
Aside from power
and thermal management, GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards boast an impressive
memory configuration with single-slot 32GB memory capacity. The PCB’s unique
Daisy Chain memory routing and anti-interference design ensure that the memory
configuration is suitable for the needs of most users. The memory circuits are
embedded within the PCB ground layers while the metal outer layer of the PCB
reduces electromagnetic interference so those using dual channel configuration
can enjoy high-speed, stable overclocked RAM performance up to DDR4 4800MHz
speeds. GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS XTREME features the exclusive SMT Memory DIMM
design which utilizes surface adhesion welding technology so that the solder
joints of the memory slots are smoothly fixed onto the PCB. This reduces signal
interference between the open fiber cloths of the PCB and the memory wiring.
The signal stabilizing function of the tantalum Polymer capacitors at the base
of the memory slots further enhance the stability of the board especially when
overclocking at XMP high frequencies.
In addition to
the processor and RAM, storage drives are some of the most important PC
components in relation to PC performance. GIGABYTE Z490 series motherboards use
PCIe 4.0 grade PCBs, PCIe slots, M.2 slots, and controllers for the highest
bandwidth quality. Although storage capacities on NVMe M.2 SSDs continue to
increase and many of these SSDs are double sided, M.2 SSD heatsinks on most
motherboards only cover one side of the SSD, leaving the storage drives
vulnerable to overheating. To address this potential bottleneck, select
GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS motherboards come with Thermal Guard II. With unique
adjustments from the previous generation M.2 heatsink, the new patented design
ensures that both sides of the M.2 SSD are adequately cooled to prevent thermal
throttling under high-speed operation.
Select Z490
AORUS motherboards come pre-installed with the patented, flexible I/O shield
which adds a nice touch to the overall aesthetics but more importantly allows
easier alignment between the board and the chassis. The shield brings extra
protection to the feature rich back panel which includes USB 3.1 Gen2 slots,
2.5G and 10G Ethernet, audio jacks, and Thunderbolt 3 expansion interface. The
addition of QFLASH and Clear CMOS buttons makes it much easier and more
convenient for users to troubleshoot their systems or update their BIOS without
installing a processor. The board’s Intel® 2.5Gbps Ethernet brings ultra-fast
connectivity that is 2.5 faster than Gigabit Ethernet. Also, the board
implements an Intel® WiFi 6 802.11ax network adapter and AORUS high-gain WiFi
smart antenna to deliver up to 2.4Gbps transmission speed. The ultra-fast
Ethernet and WiFi configuration means that users have a flexible configuration
with ultra-fast and stable internet connectivity.
When it comes to
audio, GIGABYTE is always on top of its game. Select GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS
motherboards utilize the ALC 1220-VB audio engine and pairs it with the WIMA
FKP2 studio-grade audio capacitors to deliver studio-grade, high-fidelity
audio. The GIGABYTE exclusive audio design integrates ESS SABRE DAC, often used
in professional audio devices, as well as DTS：X® Ultra to deliver high
fidelity audio for the most immersive sound experience whether it’s for gaming
or watching movies/listening to music. The flagship Z490 AORUS XTREME
motherboard introduces the ESSential USB DAC through the USB Type C interface
and a built-in ESS SABRE HiFi ES9280C PRO converter to users can free up an
audio jack and use a USB slot converted to a 3.5mm sound source output.
ESSential USB DAC can also be used with Android mobile phones or tablets that
have USB Type C interfaces to provide a more immersive audio experience.
GIGABYTE Z490
AORUS motherboards bring back fan favorite technologies such as RGB Fusion with
support for digital lighting strips, Smart Fan 5 Technology, USB TurboCharger
for ultra-fast charging on phones, and other technologies. GIGABYTE BIOS has
been completely revamped with a new graphical interface that displays key
information on clock speeds, memory, storage devices, fan statuses/settings,
and other important hardware information in a more intuitive and user friendly
manner. Q-Flash Plus technology allows the user to maintain the system’s BIOS
in a USB flash drive without installing a CPU, RAM, GPU, and other peripherals.
GIGABYTE Z490
AORUS motherboards offer a diverse range of enticing features for overclocking,
gaming and much more. With GIGABYTE signature Ultra-Durable technology,
all-solid capacitors, digital power designs with intelligent fan control
design, these all new motherboards manage to be both energy-saving and
environmental friendly while offering the best performance and durability.
GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS Gaming motherboards represent the next generation of PC
technology.
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