Maybe it's hard to fathom an Intel chipset that actually supports more than a single generation of CPU designs; and if so, you're forgiven, because it seems the blue giant has mostly forgotten of thinking about platform longevity and upgradeability. However, we might be in for a rare treat, if the words from a Gigabyte representative are to be taken seriously. In a Q&A regarding Gigabyte's latest generation Z490 motherboards, a user questioned the Gigabyte representatives whether their Z49

Gigabyte confirms Z490 support for Intel 11th Gen Core In a somewhat unexpected way, Gigabyte has confirmed that Z490 motherboards, which are backbone the 10th Gen Core i9 will also support its successor. Intel Rocket Lake-S is expected to launch later this year. The series has never been confirmed to be called "11th Gen Core", however, we have already seen Lakefield processors listed with similar names, so there is no reason to believe that Core S

ASRock Launches Complete 400-series Motherboard Range with Superior Sustained Performance, Best-in-Class Features New Z490 Taichi, PG Velocita for Performance Enthusiasts and Extreme Gamers TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 30 2020 –The leading global motherboard, graphics card and mini PC manufacturer, proudly announces its latest range of motherboards featuring Intel 400-series chipsets and supporting the latest Intel 10th Generation processors with up to 10-cores using the LGA1200 socket

The Prime motherboard has long been a great choice if you want a utilitarian motherboard, and with the Z490-A you get all the benefits of Intel's new chipset too.

Gigabyte have a Z490 model to suit every pocket, and whilst we might all dream of the Xtreme, perhaps the Master is the big seller.

The flagship motherboard from MSI, the Godlike, is here in Z490 form with some of the coolest lighting effects we've seen on a motherboard.

Intel has used some clever engineering to lower its Comet Lake thermals

The next generation of Intel motherboards are on the horizon, and we begin with the Maximus XII Extreme.