Socket: LGA 1200
Supported CPUs: Intel® 10th Gen Core Processors (Supports CPU & Memory Overclocking)
Chipset: Intel® Z490
Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM slots, supporting up to 128GB and high frequencies via XMP.
Expansion Slots:
3x PCIe 3.0 x16 Slots (Steel Slots for reinforcement)
1x PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot
Storage:
M.2 Slots: 3x M.2 slots (2x PCIe 3.0 x4 & 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA). All are covered with heatsinks.
SATA: 8x SATA 6Gbps ports.
Networking:
Wi-Fi & Bluetooth: Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX200 and Bluetooth (A premium feature at launch).
LAN: Dual LAN including a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port and a 1 Gigabit Ethernet port.
Power Delivery: A powerful 14-phase power design with 90A power chokes and a large, integrated heatsink for stable power delivery to overclocked CPUs like the i9-10900K.
Audio: High-end Polyphonic Audio solution with a Realtek ALC1220 codec, featuring a PCB separator and high-quality audio capacitors.
Design: Distinctive black and silver color scheme with the iconic animated "Taichi" gear design on the PCH heatsink. Features addressable RGB LEDs that can be synchronized.
Rear I/O Panel:
Clear CMOS Button with BIOS Flashback Button (for easy updating without a CPU).
A generous number of USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C.
Dual LAN ports and Wi-Fi antenna connectors.
Optical S/PDIF out and audio jacks