Question 1

Can I put an i5 9600k in this without needing to update the bios?

Accepted Answer

I was able to use an i5 9600K with my old Noctua CPU Cooler from a much older generation i5 and it booted up with no updating required. Been running solid for a month now.

Question 2

Can I use two Samsung 970 EVO Plus M.2 drives via PCIe?

Accepted Answer

While I have not personally tested this, Consider that Slot #1 operates in PCIe Gen 3 x4 whereas Slot #2 operates in PCIe Gen3 x2, the "x"indicates the lane numbers used. This being said, Gen 3 can provide 8gb\s per lane, which means x2 = 16gb\s  and x4 = 32gb\s. While your desired configuration may be functional, it may also result in less-than-desired speeds on one of the nvme.

Question 3

rgb header?

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Hello, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question. The best way to confirm specs is actually by checking the manufacturer's website. With many of our products you can click on the "Warranty & Returns" tab and you will find the Manufacturer's contact info, including the manufacturer's website. According to the product manual, this particular motherboard has a single 4-pin RGB Header. This supports 5050 RGB multi-color LED strips (12v/G/R/B) with a maximum power rating of 3A (12V) and no longer than 3 meters. https://dlcdnets.asus.com/pub/ASUS/mb/LGA1151/PRIME_Z390-P/E15011_PRIME_Z390-P_UM_v3_web.pdf?_ga=2.103574598.774927456.1548197308-1478444064.1534352996 Thank you, Newegg Support

Question 4

I recently put together a "gaming pc".  I chose this as my Motherboard.  I do not know much about motherboards.  Would you say this is a good motherboard for a gaming pc?  rate 1-10?

Accepted Answer

It depends on whether you are overclocking or not i would say. this has basic functionality for overclocking so it isn't bad.  otherwise, yeah this is a great motherboard for strictly gaming.  this is their mainstream version so it is a super solid well rounded motherboard and can totally handle gaming. the other versions will be a little bit flashier and have some better heatsinks around the processor area but again, if you aren't overclocking then do not worry! you made a great buy :)

Question 5

Is this Win 11 compatable?

Accepted Answer

Yes, this motherboard is compatible with Windows 11.

Question 6

Will 'ASUS Prime Z390-P LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 SATA 6Gb/s ATX Intel Motherboard' work for i9-9900K intel CPU?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ASUS Prime Z390-P LGA 1151 (300 Series) Intel Z390 ATX Intel Motherboard supports the Intel i9-9900K CPU, as it is compatible with 9th generation Intel Core processors.

Question 7

Will this MB be compatible with Intel i7-8700 and DDR4 2666mhz?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the ASUS Prime Z390-P LGA 1151 motherboard is compatible with the Intel i7-8700 processor and DDR4 2666MHz memory.

Question 8

Can I put an i7 97000 in this without needing to update the bios?

Accepted Answer

ASUS website answers this question and provides you with BIOS update if needed.  Unfortunatly Newegg won't allow me to paste this website in here so you will have to search for it yourself.

Basically, If your motherboard BIOS version number is greater than 2203, then you will not need to flash your BIOS.  The latest available BIOS version is 3006.

Question 9

Is this a good board to go with my Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060?

Accepted Answer

The ASUS Prime Z390-P motherboard is praised for its stable performance, nice BIOS, and good value for money. However, some users have mentioned limited GPU support as a disadvantage. Overall, it is considered a good motherboard with great features for the price, but you may want to consider the mentioned limitations.

Question 10

Is this a good board to go with my Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060?

Accepted Answer

The ASUS Prime Z390-P motherboard is considered a good motherboard with great features for the price. It has unique SafeSlot Core fortified PCIe slots to prevent damage caused by heavyweight GPUs, which could be beneficial for your Nvidia Geforce GTX 1060. However, be aware that some users have mentioned limitations such as limited GPU support.

CPU Socket Type	LGA 1151 (300 Series)
CPU Type	Intel Socket 1151 9th/8th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors * Not backward compatible with older generation of LGA 1151 CPUs ** Refer to www.asus.com for Intel CPU support list
Supported CPU Technologies	Supports Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 * The Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 support depends on the CPU types.

Number of Memory Slots	4x288pin (DDR4)
Memory Standard	DDR4 4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 * The maximum memory frequency supported varies by processor ** Refer to www.asus.com for the Memory QVL (Qualified Vendors List)
Maximum Memory Supported	64GB
Channel Supported	Dual Channel

PCI Express 3.0 x16	1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or x8+x4+x4) 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) * For 3 SSD on CPU support, install a Hyper M.2 X16 card (sold separately) into the PCIeX16_1 slot, enable this card under BIOS settings.
PCI Express x1	4 x PCI Express 3.0/2.0 x1 slots
Other Slots	1 x M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT and Intel CNVi (Integrated Wi-Fi/BT) module* * The Wi-Fi/BT module is purchased separately

Serial ATA (SATA)	4 x SATA 6.0Gb/s ports (gray)
M.2	1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x4 mode)* 1 x M.2 Socket 3, with M key, type 2242/2260/2280 storage devices support (SATA & PCIE 3.0 x2 mode) * When a device in SATA mode is installed on the M.2_1 socket, SATA_2 port cannot be used.
Intel Optane Ready	Yes
SATA RAID	0/1/5/10

Audio Chipset	Realtek ALC887
Audio Channels	8 Channels * Choose the chassis with HD audio module in front panel to support 8-channel audio output.

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Onboard USB	2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 (up to 5Gbps) connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.1 Gen 1 port(s) 1 x USB 2.0 1-port connector(s) support(s) additional 1 USB 2.0 port(s) 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
Other Connectors	1 x Lighting Control RGB Strip Header(s) 1 x COM port(s) connector(s) 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) 2 x Chassis Fan connector(s) 1 x AIO_PUMP connector 1 x S/PDIF out header(s) 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP) 1 x MemOK! II switch(es) 1 x Clear CMOS jumper(s) 1 x System panel connector

Form Factor	ATX
Dimensions (W x L)	12.0" x 9.2"
Power Pin	1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector 1 x 8-pin EATX 12V Power connector

Onboard LAN
LAN Chipset	Realtek RTL8111H
Max LAN Speed	1Gbps

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