It’s been almost a week since the embargo for Intel’s Z490 chipset launched.ASUS Republic of Gamers and other brands have released their whole Z490 lineup but processors are not yet available as of writing. ASUS ROG just announced its pre-order program starting May 6, 2020 until May 20, 2020.
ROG Z490 Motherboard Pricing
| Model | SRP |
| ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME | PHP 46,000 |
| ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA | PHP 27,600 |
| ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) | PHP 24,980 |
| ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING | PHP 16,640 |
| ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING | PHP 14,730 |
| ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING | PHP 13,770 |
| ROG STRIX Z490-G GAMING(WI-FI) | PHP 13,770 |
| ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING | PHP 16,640 |
| TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) | PHP 12,160 |
*Due to resellers’ own cash discounts or bundle promotions, their pricing may be different from the official SRP. To compare real-time, please check reseller’s pricelist.
| Model | Gaming Gear Bundle | SRP | Gaming Monitor Bundle | SRP | Special pre-order gift |
| ROG MAXIMUS XII EXTREME | ROG Cetra | PHP 46,000 | ROG Strix XG32VQR | PHP 74,580 | P1,000 Steam credit |
| ROG MAXIMUS XII FORMULA | ROG Cetra | PHP 27,600 | ROG Strix XG32VQR | PHP 56,180 | P1,000 Steam credit |
| ROG MAXIMUS XII HERO (WI-FI) | ROG Cetra | PHP 24,980 | ROG Strix XG32VQR | PHP 53,560 | P1,000 Steam credit |
| ROG STRIX Z490-E GAMING | ROG Pugio | PHP 16,640 | ASUS VG278QR | PHP 31,940 | P 800 Steam credit |
| ROG STRIX Z490-F GAMING | ROG Pugio | PHP 14,730 | ASUS VG278QR | PHP 30,030 | P 800 Steam credit |
| ROG STRIX Z490-A GAMING | ROG Pugio | PHP 13,770 | ASUS VG278QR | PHP 29,070 | P 800 Steam credit |
| ROG STRIX Z490-G GAMING(WI-FI) | ROG Pugio | PHP 13,770 | ASUS VG278QR | PHP 29,070 | P 800 Steam credit |
| ROG STRIX Z490-I GAMING | ROG Pugio | PHP 16,640 | ASUS VG278QR | PHP 31,940 | P 800 Steam credit |
| TUF GAMING Z490-PLUS (WI-FI) | TUF Gaming K5 | PHP 12,160 | TUF Gaming VG27VQ | PHP 27,620 | P 500 Steam credit |
ROG Z490 Gaming Gear Bundle
ASUS is pairing its Z490 Gaming Motherboards with ROG branded gaming peripherals. The ROG Cetra noise-canceling earbuds are bundled with the ROG Maximus XII series. The ROG Strix Z490 series, on the other hand, is paired with the ROG Pugio ambidextrous gaming mouse. While the TUF Gaming Z490-PLUS(Wi-Fi) board comes with the TUF Gaming K5 gaming keyboard.
ROG Z490 Gaming Monitor Bundle
The latest ROG Z490 motherboards are also paired with ROG’s latest and greatest monitor at a discount. The ROG Strix XG32VQR HDR monitor is bundled with the ROG Maximus XII series. The popular ASUS VG278QR is bundled with the more mainstream ROG Strix Z490 series. And ofcourse like the TUF Gaming K5, the TUF Gaming VG27Q monitor is paired with TUF Gaming Z490 motherboards.
ROG Z490 CPU Priority and Steam Gifts
Gamers who pre-order ASUS ROG’s Z490 Gaming motherboards will be given priority allocation for the upcoming 10th-gen Intel Core series processors from where they purchased the motherboard. Additionally, users who pre-ordered can get as much as P1,000 steam credits aside from the aforementioned gaming gear and gaming monitor bundle.
Promotion mechanics
1. The promotion is open to all Philippine residents.
2. For every pre-order and consequent purchase of selected ASUS or ROG product, the
customer is entitled to receive a gift bundle.
Participating Resellers
- ROG Concept Store Davao and Gilmore
- Davao Futurebright Enterprises
- Dynaquest
- Easy PC
- Gaisano Interpace
- JDM
- PC Express
- PC Hub
- PC QuickBuys
- PC Worx
- Strategic Technologies
- Thinking Tools.
Stay tuned for our upcoming ROG Strix Z490-E Motherboard Review.
Grant is a Financial Management graduate from UST. His passion for gadgets and tech crossed him over in the industry where he could apply his knowledge as an enthusiast and in-depth analytic skills as a Finance Major. His passion allows him to earn at the same time help Gadget Pilipinas' readers in making smart, value-based decisions and purchases with his reviews and guides.
