The ROG Maximus XII Extreme has features like an OLED display 2.5G and 10G ethernet, and four M.2 slots but that only scratches the surface of what Asus packed into the board. So today I’m going to dig in and take a closer look at what else it has to offer. Put the board to the test and also see if that staggering price point is worth the money for those looking for the best of the best Z490 build.
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In this review, we look at the MSI Z490 UNIFY. The new series targeted in a high-end solution. Interesting to see that this is an RGB-less all-black design. Priced at 299 USD, it comes with AX WIFI and has that a 2.5 Gbps Ethernet jack and a 16-phase power design.
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The Z490 Aorus Master brings a slew of features, including three heatsinked M.2 slots, high-quality power delivery, and PCIe 4.0 support for future CPUs to Intel’s platform. Its performance also matches similar boards, making it a good option for those shopping for a sub-$400 board.
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The Maximus XII Apex ships in the usual ROG red-black themed box and if we take a closer look at the design, you’ll notice that it actually comes in a similar fashion as the previous Maximus XI Apex. It doesn’t come with the fancy RGB theme that you’ll find on the ROG Strix lineup that is targeted for the gamers, but it does have ASUS AURA support for those who really want RGB for their system.
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Key beneficiaries from the uptick in CPU performance are Mini-ITX and Small Form Factor (SFF) aficionados who can now squeeze a new level of compute performance into their mini PCs. ASRock’s X570 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB3 takes that compute powerhouse argument one step further by also throwing Thunderbolt 3 support into the mix.
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Today we’ll be checking out the ASUS TUF Gaming Z490 Plus WiFi. This new motherboard finds itself among the cheaper boards using this chipset, since TUF Gaming is intended to deliver the essentials and keeping those costs down to a minimum.
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Asus continues the industry trend of having a large integrated I/O shield and significant cooling around the VRMs and PCH/M.2 slots. Three interconnected heatsinks comprise a C-shaped cooling solution around the processor socket. Underneath resides a 14-phase supply for the CPU, plus a further two for the SoC.
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ASUS’s Republic of Gamers (ROG) “Maximus” motherboards are always a top choice for overclocking and enthusiasts. They are pretty much the cream of the crop when it comes to high-end motherboards and have every feature you could think of whether you are a gamer, overclocker, or just a normal PC enthusiast. Today we have the ASUS ROG Maximus XII Hero (Wi-Fi) motherboard on the test bench.
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Enter the MSI MEG Z490 Unify. A motherboard which sticks to the all black parts and PCB that are the basis for all modern motherboards, but entirely dispenses with the RGB onboard, limiting itself to just a couple of LED strip headers and these are in black, keeping that Spinal Tap aesthetic.
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The ATX-sized Gaming Carbon WiFi has always been a good seller through generations as it employs a number of manufacturer-specific features without breaking the bank. It sits below the Z490 Godlike, Ace, Unify models but above the Gaming Edge, Tomahawk, Gaming Plus, and plain old Pro in the pecking order.
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