ASUS ROG STRIX Z390-E Gaming - Motherboard - LGA1151 - Intel Z390

ASUS ROG STRIX Z390-E Gaming brings high-performance desktop power to gamers and creators on the LGA1151 platform with the Intel Z390 chipset.

This ATX motherboard supports Intel processors for the LGA 1151 (Socket H4) and is compatible with Intel® Celeron® and Intel® Pentium® series CPUs, offering a flexible foundation for both mainstream and enthusiast builds.

Memory support is robust with four DIMM slots for DDR4-SDRAM in dual-channel configuration, non-ECC and unbuffered, supporting up to 64 GB and high clock rates including 2133–4266 MHz (with overclocking and XMP profiles). Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) is supported to simplify memory overclocking.

Expandability and storage options are comprehensive, with three PCI Express x16 (Gen3) slots and three PCIe x1 (Gen3) slots, plus two M.2 slots and six SATA III connectors, and RAID 0/1/5/10 support for flexible storage configurations and fast NVMe boot options.

Connectivity is gamer-focused with multiple USB ports (USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen1 and Gen2 Type-A and a Gen2 Type-C), one HDMI and one DisplayPort, Intel HD Graphics support up to 4096 x 2160, a 7.1-channel audio solution including S/PDIF out, Gigabit LAN powered by the Intel® I219-V, and integrated Wi‑Fi (802.11ac/802.11n) with Bluetooth 5.0.

Cooling and power delivery features include standard 24-pin ATX power and one EATX power connector, CPU and chassis fan headers, UEFI AMI BIOS with 16 Mbit memory and Clear CMOS jumper, making system tuning and maintenance straightforward.

Common use cases include high-performance gaming rigs with multi-GPU CrossFireX/2‑Way SLI support, content creation workstations that benefit from fast NVMe storage and large memory capacities, and enthusiast overclocking platforms using Intel Turbo Boost 2.0 and XMP. The board’s robust connectivity also suits streaming setups and home LAN gaming.

Key selling points: Intel Z390 chipset optimized for 8th/9th Gen Intel CPUs on LGA1151, dual M.2 + six SATA III for versatile storage, extensive USB (including Gen2 Type-C), integrated Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 5.0, and full ATX expandability for gamers and creators.

• Socket LGA1151, Intel Z390 chipset
• 4x DDR4 DIMM (up to 64 GB), XMP support
• 2x M.2, 6x SATA III, RAID support
• Wi‑Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 and Intel Gigabit LAN
• USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑A and Type‑C ports