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EVGA Z490 Dark

Z490 · LGA1200 · E-ATX
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General

ChipsetZ490
SocketLGA1200
Form FactorE-ATX

Highlights

Memory2× DDR4 · max 64 GB · 4800 MT/s
M.2 Slots2×
GPU Slots3× x16 · PCIe 3.0
Fastest USBUSB 10 Gbps
NetworkLAN 2.5 Gbps + 1 Gbps · Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.2
Power Stages13+1 phases

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Memory

Memory TypeDDR4
Max RAM Speed4800 MT/s
Max RAM64 GB
DIMM Slots2
RAM Form FactorDIMM
ECC SupportNo

Expansion and Storage

PCIe Version3.0
PCIe x16 Slots3
PCIe x1 Slots0
PCIe Slot Modes
3× PCIe 3.0 x16 · electrical: 1× x16 + 1× x8 + 1× x4
1× PCIe 3.0 x4
M.2 Slots
M.2_1: PCIe 3.0 x4 · SATA supported
M.2_2: PCIe 3.0 x4
SATA Ports6
Highest USBUSB 10 Gbps
RAID0/1/5/10

Power Delivery (VRM)

Phase Layout13+1
CPU Phases13
SoC Phases1
MOSFET13x

Connectivity and Audio

Audio CodecRealtek ALC1220
LAN ChipIntel I225-V (2.5Gb/s), Intel I219-V (1Gb/s)
WirelessWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.2
Rear I/O
2× USB 5Gbps Type-A
5× USB 10Gbps Type-A
1× USB 10Gbps Type-C
1× DisplayPort
1× 1 Gbps LAN
1× 2.5 Gbps LAN
2× Wi-Fi antenna connector
5× Audio jacks (3.5 mm)
1× S/PDIF optical out
1× PS/2
Front Panel Headers
7× USB 2.0
2× USB-A 5Gbps
1× USB-C 10Gbps
HD Audio (front audio)
Case Fan Headers8× 4-pin PWM fan
RGB Header
1× ARGB (5V 3-pin)
1× RGB (12V 4-pin)
TPM HeaderNo
Special Features
Audio+solid capacitors
Diagnostic LED (segment display)
supports NVIDIA 2-Way-SLI (x8/x8)/AMD 2-Way-CrossFireX (x8/x8)