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Discussing z490 and z590 models Need assistance with these devices? Let me know how I can help.

Discussing z490 and z590 models Need assistance with these devices? Let me know how I can help.

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Homwer
Junior Member
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11-13-2021, 07:16 AM
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Hello. I'm planning to upgrade my gaming system to Intel, and I'm targeting European markets soon. The Z590 boards are expected to be available there, which also presents some attractive offers for the Z490. I have a solid deal on the Asus Maximus Xii Extreme for 500€ instead of 900€. My alternative would be to hold off until the Maximus Xiii Hero Z590 is released at the same price. My main concerns are: 1) The Z490 only has 16 PCIe connections directly to the CPU, which I'll need for my RTX 3090 GPU. The Optane 905p SSD will require a path through the Z490 chipset. Will using the Z490 chipset really make a noticeable difference? 2) The Maximus Xii Extreme is quite premium, while the Xiii is slightly more affordable but still uses the newer Z590 chipset. Which one should I choose for Rocket Lake?
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Homwer
11-13-2021, 07:16 AM #1

Hello. I'm planning to upgrade my gaming system to Intel, and I'm targeting European markets soon. The Z590 boards are expected to be available there, which also presents some attractive offers for the Z490. I have a solid deal on the Asus Maximus Xii Extreme for 500€ instead of 900€. My alternative would be to hold off until the Maximus Xiii Hero Z590 is released at the same price. My main concerns are: 1) The Z490 only has 16 PCIe connections directly to the CPU, which I'll need for my RTX 3090 GPU. The Optane 905p SSD will require a path through the Z490 chipset. Will using the Z490 chipset really make a noticeable difference? 2) The Maximus Xii Extreme is quite premium, while the Xiii is slightly more affordable but still uses the newer Z590 chipset. Which one should I choose for Rocket Lake?

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Wiicarbon
Member
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11-28-2021, 08:28 PM
#2
Which CPU are you looking at? The "extreme" boards are designed for pushing performance beyond normal limits with special cooling solutions.
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Wiicarbon
11-28-2021, 08:28 PM #2

Which CPU are you looking at? The "extreme" boards are designed for pushing performance beyond normal limits with special cooling solutions.

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Smileyman130
Junior Member
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11-30-2021, 04:55 PM
#3
I'll start with a 10900k and switch to a 11900k when available.
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Smileyman130
11-30-2021, 04:55 PM #3

I'll start with a 10900k and switch to a 11900k when available.

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alexminor9
Junior Member
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12-01-2021, 10:34 AM
#4
I believe there are many 250-300 euro boards suitable for an overclocked 10900k or 11900k with standard air or AIO cooling. It’s unclear if it’s worth the investment for an “extreme” motherboard. Definitely, I’d choose the Z590.
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alexminor9
12-01-2021, 10:34 AM #4

I believe there are many 250-300 euro boards suitable for an overclocked 10900k or 11900k with standard air or AIO cooling. It’s unclear if it’s worth the investment for an “extreme” motherboard. Definitely, I’d choose the Z590.

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jaefrh
Member
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12-03-2021, 01:02 AM
#5
The decision to use the MAXIMUS ii extreme comes from its unique DIMM.2 design, which supports 8 lanes directly to the CPU. With Rocket Lake, you can leverage one SSD to provide 4 lanes straight to the CPU from this DIMM.2 and another 16 lanes for the GPU. This setup relies on ASUS and BIOS support, though it's feasible in theory. In Europe, Asus expects delays for Z590 boards. I'm patiently waiting. Regarding performance, using an SSD through the chipset (Z490) shows a more noticeable impact on gaming compared to routing directly to the CPU (Z590 with Rocket Lake)?
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jaefrh
12-03-2021, 01:02 AM #5

The decision to use the MAXIMUS ii extreme comes from its unique DIMM.2 design, which supports 8 lanes directly to the CPU. With Rocket Lake, you can leverage one SSD to provide 4 lanes straight to the CPU from this DIMM.2 and another 16 lanes for the GPU. This setup relies on ASUS and BIOS support, though it's feasible in theory. In Europe, Asus expects delays for Z590 boards. I'm patiently waiting. Regarding performance, using an SSD through the chipset (Z490) shows a more noticeable impact on gaming compared to routing directly to the CPU (Z590 with Rocket Lake)?

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ProSniper15
Member
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12-03-2021, 01:23 AM
#6
Rocket lake provides 20 PCI-E 4.0 channels, allowing direct connection of your Optane to the CPU's PCI-E lanes. Even when routed via the PCH attached lanes, it maintains speed thanks to the enhanced DMI x8 bus bandwidth. You can find my evaluations on Rocket lake and Maximus XIII Hero; a separate storage benchmark comparison between Z490 and Z590 will follow in the next review.
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ProSniper15
12-03-2021, 01:23 AM #6

Rocket lake provides 20 PCI-E 4.0 channels, allowing direct connection of your Optane to the CPU's PCI-E lanes. Even when routed via the PCH attached lanes, it maintains speed thanks to the enhanced DMI x8 bus bandwidth. You can find my evaluations on Rocket lake and Maximus XIII Hero; a separate storage benchmark comparison between Z490 and Z590 will follow in the next review.

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esquisitoso
Junior Member
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12-03-2021, 01:58 AM
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The review is impressive. It suggests the z590-e gaming Strix should suffice for the 10900k-11900k range.
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esquisitoso
12-03-2021, 01:58 AM #7

The review is impressive. It suggests the z590-e gaming Strix should suffice for the 10900k-11900k range.