Intel’s CES 2021 virtual trade show gave the first tastings of the upcoming Rocket Lake processors, which are expected to go on sale in March. However, the first motherboards in the 500 series for new processors are due to go on sale as early as February.

Asus’ Z 590 motherboard range is familiarly divided into the ROG Maximus, ROG Strix, TUF and Prime series. In total, Asus introduced at this stage 13 the motherboard.

The company has invested as much as 18 in the Maximux XIII Extreme top models + 2-phase power supply, which is cooled in the basic model with an aluminum heatsink and in the Glacial model with an integrated monoblock. The company has implemented the Glacial model monoblock in cooperation with EKWB. All Maximus XIII models, on the other hand, have in common the new Thunderbolt 4 connectors and Wi-Fi 6E support, which is also found on the Strix series motherboards.

Extreme models also come with a new ROG Fan Controller designed to fit in a 2.5-inch drive bay for easy installation. The ROG Fan Controller is equipped with six 4-pin fan connectors and an assignable RGB connector, as well as two thermal sensor connectors. For audio, Extreme models get the new ROG Clavis, an external Digital to Analog Converter (DAC) using USB Type-C, with four ESS transformers, each dedicated to a specific frequency range.

Finnish prices for motherboards are not yet known, but Asus’ German office has already revealed local recommended prices for motherboards. At its cheapest, the Asus Z 590 motherboard is available in Prime Z 590 M-Plus format, which has a Recommended Price in Germany 189 euros. At the other end of the list, as expected, you will find Extreme models: Maximus XIII Extreme 960 euros and Extreme Glacial 1516 euros. You can find the prices and release schedule of all models in Germany in the table above.