Intel Z590

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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XIII APEX – TweakTown

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Like all Z590, we have compatibility with 10th and 11th Gen CPUs. 64GB of memory support up to DDR4 5100 over two slots. DIMM.2 takes on the task of Gen3 NVMe storage, while a single slot up top will handle your Gen4 NVMe. Eight SATA ports are included for legacy storage needs, while a host of USB 3.2 connectivity is offered both on internal headers and the rear I/O.

2.5Gbe is offered as standard, while WiFi6e is included on this board. We also have 20Gbps USB 3.2 Gen2x2 on the rear panel and the traditional 3.5mm audio setup.

Read more @ TweakTown

ASRock Z590 Steel Legend – OC Club

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The days when choosing a motherboard should be approached carefully are long gone. The great three of platemakers offer ± the same for ± the same money, flaunting something like that, either in the top-fat segment or among the mainstream compact formats. Among ordinary ATX-standard motherboards, something that stands out sharply from the galaxy of others is extremely rare. And it’s curious what stands out for both the good and the bad. ASRock is trying to contradict the market a little, pressing with prices and sometimes tricky technical solutions.

Read more @ OC Club (Russian)

GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS MASTER – NikKTek

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The Aorus Master may not be the top of the line models in the GIGABYTE lineup but still the Z590 Aorus Master model sports an interesting 18+1 phase digital VRM paired with the 2 generation of their direct-touch heatpipe and fins-array cooling solution, all of which should allow for easy, hassle free overclocking (casual). It also comes ready with a total of 4 DIMM slots (dual-channel configuration – 128GB total supported with speeds up to 5400MHz), 3 full-length EMI shielded (and reinforced) PCIe 4.0 slots (x16/x8-4 / x16 slot operates at up to x8 when the x8 slot is populated), 3 M.2 SSD slots (1xGen4x4/2xGen3x4), 6 native SATA 6Gb/s ports (with RAID 0/1/5/10 support), Realtek ALC1220-VB audio codec (paired with the ESS SABRE 9118 DAC), Intel AX210 Dual-Band WiFi 6/BT 5.2 wireless adapter, Aquantia 10GbE LAN, dual temperature sensor headers, dual-BIOS selection, two RGB LED strip headers and a Thunderbolt add-in connector (extra TB card required to use this). 

Read more @ NikKTech

GIGABYTE Z590 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE – GreenTech_Reviews

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Z590 Aorus Xtreme Waterforce is the flagship of the Z590 Aorus motherboard series, which differs from the “simple” version of Xtreme by the presence of a water block in the package. Yes, not a simple water block, but a candy bar – it removes heat not only from the processor, but also from its power subsystem, as well as all M.2 drives and the chipset. In addition, the boards are strikingly different in appearance, which is the merit of this very water block. The Xtreme Waterforce is about 1.5 times more expensive than the Xtreme. Is there anything to overpay for? Definitely! And it’s not only the presence of a waterblock in the kit. But all this is already further in the text.

Read more @ GreenTech_Reviews (Russian)

ASRock Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 – ThinkComputers

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Each year when we see new mini-ITX motherboards I always talk about how the mini-ITX industry keeps on getting more popular.  I think this past year more than ever we’ve seen the mini-ITX market explode.  This is due in part to traditional manufacturers offering some pretty amazing mini-ITX cases and of course those really awesome kit cases from the lesser-known brands.  For Z590 ASRock has their Z590 Phantom Gaming-ITX/TB4 which has quite the feature set including Thunderbolt 4, a 10-phase VRM, WiFi 6, 2.5G LAN, and even some RGB lighting.  If you are looking to build a small form factor system on the Z590 platform this board might be for you! Read on as we take a look…

Read more @ ThinkComputers

ASUS TUF GAMING Z590-PLUS WIFI – Tom’s Hardware

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The TUF boards used to be an upper-midrange line, with robust power delivery, protective armor and other features that made them pricier than most mid-range and budget offerings. But for the last couple of generations, Asus has let the TUF line lighten up a bit, repositioning the sub-brand as a more budget-focused offering for gamers, behind the Strix and ROG models. The appearance of these boards has also changed over the years, with the TUF Gaming Z590-Plus WIFI now fitting in with most build themes.

Read more @ Tom’s Hardware

NZXT N7 Z590 – NikKTech

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The NZXT N7 Z590 motherboard is based on the LGA 1200 socket (meaning it’s still compatible with LGA 115x coolers and both 10th and 11th generation Intel CPUs) and so it features PCIe Gen v4.0 for one of its PCIe x16 slots (also EMI shielded and reinforced) and one of its M.2 2242/2260/2280 slots. It also sports a 14 power phase design (12+2DrMOS) and a total of 4 DDR4 DIMM slots allowing for up to 128GB of RAM at speeds surpassing 4600MHz. 

Read more @ NikKTech

BIOSTAR Z590I VALKYRIE – Overclocking

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This BIOSTAR Z590I VALKYRIE is built around  Intel’s new chipset , the Z590. This motherboard retains the   LGA-1200 socket from the   Z490 chipset which will allow you to reuse your cooling system if you wish to  upgrade  your configuration. As a reminder, the   LGA-1200 socket is different from the LGA-1151 since we go from 1151  pin  to 1200  pin  at the  socket.

Read more @ Overclocking (French)

MSI MAG Z590 TOMAHAWK WIFI – Tom’s Hardware

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With all of its shrouds and large heatsinks, the board looks like it’s ready for business. All (three) M.2 sockets and the chipset sport a basic heatsink, while the left VRM bank uses a large heatsink that reaches out over the rear IO. Thankfully, most of the white/grey stenciling we’re used to seeing has been done away with. If you’re looking for an RGB light show, you’ll have to add that yourself, as the only RGB illumination is around the chipset area. In the end, the updated appearance should work with more build themes than previous versions.

Read more @ Tom’s Hardware

ASRock Z590 OC Formula – AnandTech

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Looking at performance, the Z590 OC Formula performed respectably in our stock performance test suite, including compute, gaming, and our system-focused tests. We saw a higher power draw in both long idle and idle power states than other Z590 models tested, but the OC Formula did well at full-load. The ASRock breezed through our non-UEFI POST time testing and DPC latency with solid results in both of these tests. Sometimes an overclocking focused motherboard rejects having a good baseline performance mode, but the OC Formula ticks the box that means that even without tweaking, it can work for everyone.

Read more @ AnandTech