GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE – Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard, LGA 1200, PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, DDR4 XMP, Built-in Water Cooling, Wi-Fi 6, 10GbE LAN

GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE – Intel Z490 ATX Motherboard, LGA 1200, PCIe 4.0, Dual M.2, DDR4 XMP, Built-in Water Cooling, Wi-Fi 6, 10GbE LAN

Flagship Integrated Water Cooling for 10th Gen Intel Platforms The GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE is a flagship high-end motherboard built for 10th Gen Intel Core processors on the Z490 chipset. Featuring an all-in-one monoblock water cooling system, a robust 16-phase digital VRM, and premium connectivity including Wi-Fi 6 and 10GbE LAN, this E-ATX board is engineered for enthusiasts who want extreme overclocking performance integrated directly into a custom liquid cooling loop.

All-in-One Monoblock Water Cooling

The Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE features a unique CPU/VRM/PCH water cooling monoblock built with high-density copper fins for efficient heat dissipation, along with a built-in leak detection circuit that automatically shuts the system down if a leak is detected. With a single G1/4-threaded inlet/outlet pair, the monoblock is designed for high compatibility with existing custom water-cooling components, covering the CPU, VRM, M.2 storage, and chipset in one cooling solution.

Powerful 16-Phase Digital VRM

Power delivery is handled by a pure digital 16-phase VRM design using 90A Smart Power Stages capable of delivering a total of 1440A, supported by an 8+8 solid-pin CPU power connector configuration. This fully digital controller, combined with a Tantalum Polymer Capacitor Array and GIGABYTE’s exclusive 2X Copper PCB design, delivers precise, stable power for maximum overclocking performance from 10-core 10th Gen Intel processors.

XTREME MEMORY Technology for DDR4 Performance

The board incorporates GIGABYTE’s XTREME MEMORY technology, featuring Shielded Memory Routing, SMT DIMM slots, and a Tantalum Polymer Capacitor Array to minimize noise and electrical interference. Supporting dual-channel non-ECC unbuffered DDR4 across 4 DIMMs, this design helps users achieve higher, more stable memory clocks with full XMP support.

Full PCIe 4.0 Design with Triple M.2 Storage

The Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE offers a full PCIe 4.0 design supporting high-frequency memory and fast data transfer, with triple ultra-fast NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 slots featuring Thermal Guards II for cooling. This is complemented by 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports, giving builders flexible options for high-speed and bulk storage configurations alike.

Dual High-Speed LAN and Thunderbolt 3

Networking is handled by an AQUANTIA 10GbE BASE-T LAN controller paired with an Intel 2.5GbE LAN and cFosSpeed software, alongside onboard Intel Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) for fast, reliable wireless connectivity. Onboard Intel Thunderbolt 3 further extends I/O flexibility for high-speed peripheral and display connections.

Premium Hi-Fi Audio and Casemodder Extras

Audio quality is handled by 127dB SNR AMP-UP Audio featuring a high-end ESS SABRE 9018K2M DAC, LME 49720 and OPA1622 op-amps, and WIMA audio capacitors, along with an exclusive ESSential USB DAC for front-panel USB Type-C audio processing. GIGABYTE also includes an exclusive RGB FAN COMMANDER accessory, giving professional case modders a centralized hub for RGB and fan control.

Why Choose the GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE?

This flagship E-ATX motherboard combines an integrated all-in-one water cooling monoblock, a powerful 16-phase/1440A digital VRM, and premium connectivity including Wi-Fi 6, 10GbE LAN, and Thunderbolt 3 to deliver an uncompromising platform for 10th Gen Intel processors. Its XTREME MEMORY technology, triple PCIe M.2 storage, and premium Hi-Fi audio make it a standout choice for enthusiasts building top-tier custom water-cooled systems. Brand new, it’s an excellent option for overclockers who want flagship-level power delivery and integrated liquid cooling in one board.