Name: GIGABYTE - Z490 AORUS MASTER Socket 1200 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard with RGB Lighting - Black
Brand: GIGABYTE
SKU: 6416661
Rating: 3.9 (8 reviews)

Key Specs
- Chipset: Intel® Z490 Chipset
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1200 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
General
- Product Name: Z490 AORUS MASTER Socket 1200 USB 3.2 Intel Motherboard with RGB Lighting
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- Model Number: Z490 AORUS MASTER
Compatibility
- Chipset: Intel® Z490 Chipset
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1200 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Processor Compatibility: Intel 9th Generation Core i3, Intel 9th Generation Core i5, Intel 9th Generation Core i7, Intel 9th Generation Core i9
Dimensions
- Product Width: 304.8 millimeters (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Other
- UPC: 889523021439

To unleash the full potential of the new Intel 10-core CPU, the motherboard requires the best CPU power design. With the best quality components and GIGABYTE R&D design capability, Z490 AORUS MASTER is a true beast among motherboards.

Processor Compatibility: Supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processors
Expansion Slots: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x8 (PCIEX8) 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
Graphics: Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support: 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@30 Hz * Support for HDMI 1.4 version and HDCP 2.3.
Memory: 4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Audio: Realtek® ALC1220-VB codec
Interfaces: Rear 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A, 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, 4x USB 2.0 Front 1x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type C, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0"
Operating System: Windows® 10 64-bit

Q: How many internal USB’s are supported for plug and play on the front tower?

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Q: How many motherboard slots does this thing take up? my windows 10 has 2 slots so i need to know how many slots it has.

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Q: I know it's compatible with LGA 1200 Intel socket but is it compatible with FCLGA 1200 Intel socket?

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Q: Does this have Pcie 4.0 support

A: Well in theory it does, but 10th gen intel chips don't support it.

Customers are saying

Customers are enthusiastic about the Z490 AORUS MASTER motherboard's overclocking capabilities, citing its strong VRM and effective cooling as key contributors to successful CPU overclocking. The USB 3.2 and PCIe 4.0 support also receive positive feedback, highlighting the motherboard's high-end features and compatibility with newer Intel processors. No significant drawbacks were reported by customers.

This summary was generated by AI based on customer reviews.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great board. Stable, No Issues.
So far so good. I have had problems with both Asus and Gigabyte motherboards in the past (being DOA or other problems) but there have been no problems with this one. I have this with an i9 10900k, RTX 3080 and 64gb of 3600mhz memory and there have been no stability issues with mild overclocks or stock configurations. I appreciate the added PCIE 4.0 support that will allow me to drop in a rocket lake cpu when I feel the need to upgrade and get 4.0 support for the graphics card and one nvme drive from the cpu lanes, without having to move to a z5xx board later on. One thing that used to bother me about my previous mobo, which was an Asus, is that the XMP overclock would occasionally fail to load and I would have to go back into bios to reset it before going into Windows. Whether that was a firmware issue or not I can't say but it was frustrating and issues like that are not here. I was able to setup a custom fan curve for 4 pmw noctua case fans and the 2 on my noctua nh-d15 cpu cooler and everything is quiet and running great. I also have 6 HDDs and 3 SSDs (2 of those are nvme installed directly on the board under the heatshield). Only minor issue I have is if you want to get access to the nvme slots you have to take out your graphics card. I installed one nvme drive when I built the system and then added a second which meant I had to take out the 3080 and remove the entire bottom heatshield on the board. But it's not that big of a deal as it's just something you'll be doing one time or very infrequently. Overall, no problems and although it's a bit pricey I don't have a problem recommending it if you plan to OC or need more support for additional drives and whatnot.
Posted 5 years ago by Mkyeny
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best z490 motherboard for the price.
This motherboard has a beefy VRM that should easily help you overclock your CPU. If you experience coil whine, please go to advanced in the BIOS (under tweaker), then go to CPU settings, and then disable C-States control. You do not need C-States to conserve energy when you are overclocking anyway. Furthermore, the transient response and the extra heatsink due to its ARMOR make this motherboard way better when it comes to efficiency and overclocking. Audio and internet connection are excellent. I have no issues with it. Overall, it's a great motherboard and it looks very sexy in any computer case.
Posted 5 years ago by Nhatchet
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Great hardware and feature set, mediocre software
I'm a Gigabyte fan but always buy the best bang for the buck. I had no issues with the board but returned it for the Extreme version that I got a tremendous deal on. I had no issues with the installation or hardware. DO NOT use Gigabyte software!! May cause serious performance issues and freezes.
Posted 4 years ago by switters