ASUS Strix Z390-F GAMING Motherboard & i5 9400F Hex-Core CPU Bundle

Intel Core i5 9400F 6-Core 9th Gen Desktop Processor

Designed for the World’s Best Gamers

Experience exceptional performance, immersive entertainment and simple convenience with 9th Gen Intel Core processors. The i5 9400F processor extends all the capabilities that users love from previous generation CPUs with even more advanced innovations that deliver new levels of performance immersing you into your computer on a variety of form factors. The 9400F features all the latest Intel technologies to allow you to have the best computing experience, whether you are gaming, producing or creating content.

Intel i5 9400F Performance: Exceptional i5 Performance

The 9th Generation Intel Core processors redefine mainstream desktop PC performance. The i5 9400F features six cores for more processing power. The Intel Turbo Boost technology has also increased the maximum turbo frequency of 4.1 GHz, and it features up to 9 MB of cache memory. The 9th gen i5 processor allows you to enjoy excellent gaming and VR experiences.

Immersive VR Experience: Put Yourself in the Game

A high-performance processor is key to achieving a balanced platform to make your VR experiences great. Attach your premium head-mounted display (HMD) to an Intel Core i9, i7 or i5 processor-based PC, and prepare to be amazed. The performance of the 9400 processor allows for a very smooth virtual reality experience. Keep in mind that great VR experiences involve the entire platform, not just any one component. The ideal combination of processor, graphics, I/O connectivity, display, and audio are required, but be assured that this 9th Gen i5 Intel Processor won’t let you down.

Portfolio of Processors: 9th Gen Processor Family

The 9th Generation Intel Core processor family is a great investment in your desktop experiences—whether for gaming, entertainment, or general-purpose computing wherever your life takes you. From the jaw-dropping performance of the Intel Core i9 processor with eight cores to the practical capabilities of the Intel Core i5 processors, our latest generation of desktop processors fits a wide range of budgets and needs. Whether you’re a performance-hungry professional, an exceptional enthusiast, or a first-time buyer, there is a 9th Generation Intel Core processor that will enable the experiences you seek.

ASUS ROG Strix Z390-F GAMING ATX Motherboard

CPU and Cooling Aware

The new AI overclocking feature helps users find the optimum operating point for their CPU by dynamically estimating a minimum CPU voltage for their target frequency.
CPU Overclocking Potential: Instantly estimates the overclocking potential of your CPU upon first boot.
Cooling Capability: Cooler score dynamically tracks CPU power draw, fan duty cycle, and temperature to evaluate the cooling capability of your system.

For the Advanced User

The Ai Overclocking feature has been thoughtfully integrated into the UEFI BIOS to allow advanced users to easily and quickly dial in their overclocking settings.
Ai OC guide: The AI OC Guide can be called at any time by pressing F11 to provide detailed information regarding each of the AI Overclocking parameters as well helpful tips to prevent misuse.
Prediction: The prediction values are fixed on the left-hand panel, so overclocking estimate are ready at a moments notice.

For the Intermediate Users

The AI Overclocking button in AI suite allows users to easily access the AI Overclocking feature without ever touching the BIOS, while leaving flexibility to calibrate their system using their own preferred stress tests.

Ai + 5-Way Optimisation, Upgraded for Novices

5-Way Optimization, revamped with the AI Overclocking feature, offers a complete one-click solution for novices. The built-in stress testing process automatically gauges and dials in an accurate cooler score, while the rest of the process helps tune other parameters such as fan curves.
TPU Insight: The OS-level overclocking tool has been updated with the AI Overclocking prediction values to allow for easy experimentation with different settings
EPU Guidance: Users can set a threshold and EPU will balance temperatures and performance.

The Finest Power, Digitally Controlled

Digital power control and array of DrMOS power stages ensure the ROG Strix Z390 series have the muscle to control Intel’s latest CPUs.
DrMOS: The ROG Strix Z390-E and Strix Z390-F Gaming’s CPU VRM utilizes DrMOS power stages that combine high-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers into a single package, delivering the power and efficiency that Intel’s processors demand. Power efficiency will increase up to 10%, compare to industry standard.
Capacitor and Choke: Superior choke and durable capacitors are engineered to resist extreme temperature and provide up to 110% better performance than the industry standard.
DIGI+ VRM: The Digi+ voltage-regulator module (VRM) IS one of the finest in the industry, ensuring ultra-smooth and clean power delivery to processor.
The Strix Z390 series uses high-quality thermal pads to help transfer heat from the inductor and phase array to heatsinks that have ample surface area to deal with the power demands of all processors.
And for those who want to push their rig to the limit, Strix Z390-E Gaming bundled an additional fan and default onboard fan bracket that helps keep temperatures under tight control.

Unleash DDR4 Performance, Designed to Break Performance Barriers

Integrated OptiMem II technology carefully maps memory signal pathways across PCB layers to reduce vias, and it also adds shielding zones that significantly reduce crosstalk. To further enhance overclocking headroom for fully stacked memory configurations, a highly customized T-Topology layout allows memory speeds of DDR4-4266* and beyond with all slots populated.
*Actual spec may vary depending on different models.

Re-imagined from the Ground Up

To provide Intel’s latest CPUs unfettered access to memory bandwidth, we’ve reimagined motherboard trace routing from the ground up.

Let Your SSD Scream at Speeds up to 32Gbps

Dual PCIe Gen3 M.2: ROG Strix series motherboards are equipped with dual PCIe Gen 3 x4 M.2 slots, offering NVMe SSD RAID support and a great performance boost.
Intel IRST and Optane Memory Ready: Create NVME RAID via two M.2 slots and the PCIe x16 slots to enjoy the world's fastest data-transfer speeds.

M.2 Heatsink, Keeps Your Drive Cool, Makes Your Board Cooler

To keep M.2 SSD drives cool and maintain stable performance, ROG Strix Z390-E gaming is equipped with two dedicated M.2 heatsinks. The M.2 heatsink perfectly chills M.2 SSD and prevent dramatic performance throttle.

Fan Xpert 4, Use GPU Temps as a Source for Fan Speeds

Individual fans can be linked to multiple sensors, including the GPU diode on compatible graphics cards. This allows system cooling to respond to varied workloads, like gaming sessions that disproportionately heat up the GPU and rendering tasks that hammer the CPU.

2x2 802.11ac Intel WiFi with MU-MIMO

ROG Strix Z390-E Gaming features the latest Intel 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 MU-MIMO and wide 160MHz channels, for wireless speeds of up to 1.73Gbps. In fact, its integrated Wireless-AC 9560 Wi-Fi adapter pushes wireless data up to 2X faster than other Wi-Fi solutions. Intel Wireless-AC 9560 also offers Bluetooth 5.0 for connections that are up to 2X faster than ever before, and with up to 4X the range.

USB 3.1 Front Panel Connector

Super-Speed Becomes Handy: Connector runs at native USB3.1 GEN 2, significantly faster than the first gen, and offers support for multiple input. This means you can take advantage of USB hubs to extend USB 3.1 Gen 1 compatibility.
PC Cases Are Ready: ASUS has teamed up with well-known case manufactures Lian-Li and In-win to provide true front panel USB 3.1 Gen 2 connector.

Seamless Merge with ROG Partner

NODE header supports tracking and controlling for compatible devices to expand more powerful integrations. More sensitive and faster reaction, NODE header directly controlled by Embed Controller.

Audio Line Shielding

Block electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

Audio Cover

Effective shielding preserves the integrity of audio signals for the best quality.

Dual OP AMPs Designed for Front Panel Headphone Devices

Drive some of the very best headphones from 32 ohms to 600 ohms available for exceptional gaming-audio and music-listening experiences.

Premium Nichicon Audio Capacitors

Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

SupremeFX, S1220A Codec

ROG’s awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up with the new SupremeFX S1220A codec. It delivers an exceptional 120dB signal-to-noise ratio (SNR) on the line-out connection — and that means supreme quality! We’ve also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the codec.

Easy, Elegant, Seamless

ROG Strix Z390 series lineup is equipped Pre-mounted I/O shield. The I/O Shield expands on the original design by streamlining the motherboard installation process reducing installation to a single step.

MemOK! II, Automated Recovery

Automated memory retraining algorithm allows for easy system boot up in the event of a post code error.
• Retains as much high performance setting as possible.
• Fully automatic memory training.
• A failsafe technique to boot up.

Insert-Moulding SafeSlot

With every part tightly secured in thermoplastic, an insert moulded SafeSlot prevents part loosening, misalignment, improper terminations, and other structural issues. The thermoplastic resin also provides improved resistance to shock and vibration.

Q-LED, Easy PC Diagnosis

Q-LED check key components in sequence during motherboard booting process. This user-friendly design provides an intuitive way to locate the problem within seconds.
4 LEDs indicate problems with CPU, memory, graphics card or boot devices for quick diagnosis with different colours.

Intel Core i5 9400F 6-Core CPU Features:

ASUS ROG Strix Z390-F GAMING Motherboard Features: