Intel Z590 Motherboard Roundup: Entry-Level VRM Test

Today we’re taking a look at the VRM thermal performance of 8 entry-level Intel Z590 motherboards, which does not mean these are affordable for everyone, but they are considered budget-conscious Z590 motherboards with prices starting at $170. If you're spending Z590 money, you’ll want to make sure you’re getting a good one. As you’re about to see, going beyond the spec-sheet and when it comes to VRM performance, there are a few models that certainly lag behind the pack.
Asrock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4
Starting with the most affordable board, the Asrock Z590 Phantom Gaming 4 comes in at $170. At least relative to other Z590 boards it is cheap, however even then I don't feel like you’re getting much motherboard. I’ve seen better equipped I/O on an Intel NUC, so it’s pretty horrible for an ATX motherboard. You get a handful of USB ports, three audio jacks, a PS/2 port and a HDMI output, that’s it. But we're here for the VRM and I can tell you that’s not much better, nor is the cooling.

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