NZXT N7 Z490 Motherboard Review: Shrouds Everywhere

Solid performance, budget-friendly price and feature-rich

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NZXT N7 Z490
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Software

NZXT doesn’t include a bunch of applications, but takes more of a single program route with its CAM software. CAM monitors your PC, controls fans and RGB lighting, audio, and includes overclocking capabilities. The program is easy to use and worked well in our short time with it, controlling fans and making some on-the-fly system adjustments when overclocking.

Joe Shields
Joe Shields
Staff Writer, Components

Joe Shields is a staff writer at Tom’s Hardware. He reviews motherboards and PC components.

4 Comments Comment from the forums
  • Shadowclash10
    This is a very interesting looking motherboard. To be honest I don't like NZXT's design language as much, but I understand the appeal.
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  • olaf
    MEH ... you'r just paying for that stupid shourd ... atleast its not RGB...
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  • ajr1775
    Looks like a functional improvement over their last Intel offering in terms of value. If I was in the market I would consider it.
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  • eye4bear
    You mention in the article that the rear I/O panel has "a PS/2 port for ancient devices". My PS/2 port on my Gigabyte POS mb has saved my tail more than once when it fails to initialize the USB ports rendering my wireless mice and keyboards useless. However, is it just me but I do NOT see a PS/2 port?
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