ASUS Z890 Motherboard - ATX, WiFi, High Performance

ASUS Z890 Motherboard - ATX, WiFi, High Performance arrives as a high-end platform for Intel's latest LGA 1851 (Socket V1) CPUs, designed to support Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors with a release-ready feature set for demanding builds.

This ASUS Z890 ATX motherboard supports DDR5-SDRAM across four DIMM slots in dual-channel mode, with unbuffered memory compatibility and a maximum supported capacity of 192 GB and top clock support up to 8800 MHz, delivering headroom for memory-intensive workloads and high-frequency tuning.

Storage flexibility is extensive, with seven M.2 slots plus SATA III support for up to four SATA drives and room for eleven total storage devices. The board includes RAID support for levels 0, 1, 5 and 10, giving builders options for speed, redundancy and capacity combinations.

Connectivity is comprehensive: multiple USB ports (USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C, Gen 2x2), three USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports and three USB 2.0 headers provide broad peripheral compatibility. Networking is advanced with integrated Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 and a 5 Gigabit Ethernet RJ‑45 port for ultra-fast wired connections.

Expansion and cooling support make the board attractive for gaming and workstation use. It offers PCIe x16 slots supporting Gen 4 and Gen 5 devices, seven M.2 slots for NVMe storage, five chassis fan connectors plus CPU fan and multiple power connectors (24‑pin ATX, 8‑pin EPS, 12V), as well as a Thunderbolt header and two Thunderbolt ports for high-speed external devices.

Audio and I/O are engineered for quality and versatility, featuring a Realtek ALC4080 codec with 7.1-channel output, HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, S/PDIF out, microphone input and a clear-CMOS button for easy BIOS recovery. The UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit memory simplifies tuning and firmware updates.

Typical use cases include high-end gaming rigs, content-creation workstations, and professional desktops that require many NVMe drives, fast network connectivity, and strong memory performance. The black ATX design and robust feature set make the ASUS Z890 a future-proof choice for builders targeting Intel Core Ultra performance.

Key features at a glance:

• Socket LGA 1851 for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) CPUs
• DDR5, 4 DIMM slots, up to 192 GB at up to 8800 MHz
• 7x M.2 slots, RAID 0/1/5/10, Wi‑Fi 7 and 5 Gb Ethernet