If cute factor alone isn’t enough to convince you, however, the Asus ROG Strix Z390-I Gaming also packs an ungodly amount of functionality onto a compact motherboard of its minuscule size. However, with a little critical thinking, and planning out your build around your board, the process can be rather painless.After all, the motherboard is the vessel for all your other, frankly, more interesting components that really make your gaming PC tick. ROG Crosshair VIII Formula AMD X570 ATX gaming motherboard with PCIe 4.0, 16 power stages, OptiMem III, on-board Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), 5 Gbps LAN, USB 3.2, SATA, M.2, ASUS NODE and Aura Sync R... Add to comparison list ROG STRIX X470-F GAMING )/ 3000(O.C. *** The data refers to uplink-OFDMAEvery aspect of ProArt Z490-CREATOR 10G is built to remove barriers and designed in pursuit of immense performance for professionals in 3D modeling and rendering, animation, media production and game development, letting you concentrate on creativity and push the bounds of the possible.Higher Device Power ConsumptionROG Strix Gaming motherboards pack essential ROG features in cutting-edge designs accessible to all gamers. You will receive a verification email shortly.Give your next build a solid foundation with one of the best gaming motherboards.As with most gaming motherboards, the MPG X570 has 3-zone RGB lighting, as well as enough headers for three additional RGB-enabled components. Say hello to longer battery lifeBandwidth fully utilized - Lower latencyAI Overclocking, AI Cooling, AI NetworkingDesigned for Crowded Multi-Device Networks1. Despite the dense set of features, the Strix Z390-I's clean design makes for quick system assembly and configuration, an important consideration for ITX rig building. Also of note is the HDMI port, which many X570 boards omit (not that we'd really recommend using an AMD APU with integrated graphics in a high-end board like this).With the price dropping and the previous Z370-based model disappearing from vendors, ASUS's Strix Z390-I Gaming moves into the top spot for the boutique ITX segment. ASUS Z490 series motherboards features a teamed-power-stage architecture that unleashes the full potential of the latest Intel ® Core™ CPUs. Enhanced performance in crowded areasDressed in a professional attire, the Prime Z490 series caters to users with serious pursuits in mind who prefer to put their 10th Gen Intel processors to productive use. The downside being it is a little high on the power/thermal side of things. They’ve taken cooling seriously with VRM heat pipes and backplates to maximise heat sinking away from the components. The ASUS ROG Zenith II motherboard is the 3rd-gen Threadripper's best friend. It boasts 5 fan/pump headers and 6 on board temperature sensors which will allow for a comprehensive cooling set up.We consider the ASUS Z490-G to be the strongest mATX Z490 offering to date and at $240 it won’t divert too much of the budget from other components. Memory speed compatibility is also expanded from the 2666Mhz stated for previous intel CPUs up to 2933Mhz but even this is highly conservative.