# ASUS Prime Z490M-PLUS LGA 1200 (Intel® 10th Gen) Z490 Micro ATX Motherboard (dual M.2, DDR4 4600, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB Type-A®, Thunderbolt™ 3 support, Aura Sync RGB)

- Category: Motherboard
- Brand: ASUS
- Model: Prime Z490M-PLUS
- Part number: Prime Z490M-PLUS
- Price (US): $199.99
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.5/5 from 125 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/motherboard/asus-prime-z490m-plus/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | ASUS |
| Model | Prime Z490M-PLUS |
| Socket Type | LGA 1200 |
| Chipset | Intel Z490 |
| Form Factor | Micro ATX |
| Memory Type | 4 x DDR4 |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB |

## Key Features

- Intel LGA 1200 Socket: Designed to unleash the maximum performance of 10th Gen Intel Core processors
- Enhanced Power Solution: 8+1 DrMOS power stages, ProCool connector, alloy chokes and durable capacitors for stable power delivery
- Comprehensive Cooling: VRM heatsink, PCH heatsink, hybrid fan headers and Fan Xpert 4 utility
- Boosted Memory Performance: ASUS OptiMem II proprietary trace layout allows memory kits to operate at higher frequencies with lower voltages to maximize system performance.
- Ultrafast Connectivity: Dual M. 2, 1 Gb Ethernet, USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-A and Thunderbolt 3 support

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