Intel Z490 Chipset Information

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Introduction



Today, Intel is launching its 10th Generation Core Desktop Processors based on the Comet Lake S series.  Before we dive into the CPUs themselves in our separate full reviews, there is another important component to the launch.  In order to run one of the new Intel 10th Generation Core Desktop Processors, a new Intel socket and chipset is required.  This means an entirely new motherboard for you.    



Instead of the previous Intel LGA 1151 socket for the desktop processors Coffee Lake and previous, Intel is introducing the new Intel LGA 1200 socket.  In order to gain that support, a new chipset is also required, which is known as the new Intel Z490 chipset.  In this short article, we...

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