ASUS PRIME Z590-P LGA 1200 Intel Z590 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard

The ASUS Prime Z590-P motherboard is part of ASUS’s Prime series, designed for users who prioritize reliability, performance, and value. Built on the Intel Z590 chipset, the Prime Z590-P offers an excellent foundation for Intel’s 10th and 11th Gen Core processors (Comet Lake and Rocket Lake), making it a fantastic choice for gamers, content creators, and everyday PC enthusiasts looking for solid performance without the premium price tag. The motherboard is packed with high-speed connectivity, expansion options, and essential features to enhance your computing experience.

1. CPU and Chipset Compatibility

• Socket Type: LGA 1200
• Chipset: Intel Z590
• Supported Processors: Compatible with Intel 10th Gen (Comet Lake) and 11th Gen (Rocket Lake) Core processors, including Intel Core i9, i7, i5, and i3.

The Z590 chipset offers powerful capabilities to maximize the potential of Intel’s latest processors, including support for PCIe 4.0 and Thunderbolt 4. It is designed to handle demanding applications, heavy workloads, gaming, and overclocking with ease.

2. Power Delivery and VRM Design

• 12+2 DrMOS Power Stages: The motherboard is equipped with 12+2 power stages for the CPU and GPU, delivering stable power to ensure reliable performance, especially under load or during overclocking.
• High-quality Capacitors: Built with premium capacitors for durability and improved system stability.
• ProCool II Power Connectors: These connectors provide enhanced power delivery to the motherboard, ensuring that even high-performance CPUs get consistent power under heavy workloads.

The robust VRM design ensures that the system can maintain optimal power delivery, especially for overclocking and intense gaming sessions, while reducing heat output.

3. Memory Support

• Memory Slots: 4 x DIMM Slots
• Maximum Memory Support: Up to 128GB of DDR4 RAM
• Memory Speeds: Supports DDR4 RAM speeds up to 5333 MHz (OC), with options for memory overclocking for higher bandwidth.
• Dual-Channel Memory Architecture: This motherboard supports dual-channel memory for better performance in applications that demand high memory bandwidth, such as gaming, content creation, and multitasking.

The Prime Z590-P is ideal for users who want high-speed memory for demanding workloads and overclocking to maximize the system’s potential.

4. Storage and Expansion

• M.2 Slots:
  • 2 x M.2 Slots (1 with PCIe 4.0 x4 and 1 with PCIe 3.0 x4 support) for ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage.
  • M.2 support ensures that users can take advantage of the blazing fast speeds offered by modern PCIe Gen 3 and Gen 4 NVMe SSDs.
• SATA Ports:
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s Ports for additional storage options, including HDDs and SATA SSDs.
• RAID Support: The motherboard supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for advanced storage configurations, enabling faster performance or redundancy, depending on the user’s needs.

This combination of M.2 NVMe and SATA ports provides a comprehensive storage solution, ensuring that users have access to both high-speed and large-capacity storage.

5. Graphics and Expansion Slots

• PCIe 4.0 x16 Slot:
  • 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 for graphics cards (ideal for PCIe Gen 4 GPUs and next-gen gaming performance).
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (runs at x4 speed) for additional expansion cards or high-speed SSDs.
• PCIe 3.0 x1 Slot: For additional PCIe-based devices, such as network cards, sound cards, or capture cards.

The PCIe 4.0 x16 slot enables users to fully utilize the latest GPUs, delivering significantly improved bandwidth, ideal for gaming, VR, and GPU-intensive workloads.

6. Networking and Connectivity

• Ethernet:
  • 1 x 2.5Gb Ethernet port powered by Realtek RTL8125B, offering ultra-fast, low-latency wired internet for gamers, streamers, and content creators.
• Wi-Fi:
  • The motherboard does not include built-in Wi-Fi but offers an M.2 slot for users to add an optional Wi-Fi 6 card (sold separately) for high-speed wireless networking.
• Bluetooth:
  • Like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth support is also available with the addition of a compatible Bluetooth card.

The 2.5Gb Ethernet port provides an ideal solution for users who require high-speed wired connections, especially in bandwidth-heavy applications such as gaming, 4K streaming, and file transfers.