ASROCK Phantom Gaming Z890 Nova Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard ( Black )

The ASRock Phantom Gaming Z890 Nova WiFi is a full-size ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z890 chipset, designed to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) in the LGA1851 socket. Aimed at enthusiast builders and serious gamers, it delivers a feature set that spans next-generation connectivity, robust power delivery, and expansive storage options without compromise. At the heart of its power delivery sits a 20+1+2+1+1 phase design with 110A Smart Power Stages for the VCore rail, accompanied by an enlarged heatsink armor and a 2-ounce copper 8-layer PCB that helps maintain signal integrity and thermal stability under sustained loads. Long-lasting 20K-hour black capacitors with 1000µF capacitance further reinforce the board's durability credentials. Memory support covers four DDR5 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, accommodating up to 256 GB of non-ECC unbuffered DDR5 memory including CUDIMM modules, with XMP 3.0 profiles and overclocking headroom reaching 9600 MHz and beyond. A Memory OC Shield adds additional protection during high-frequency operation. Storage options are generous: one Blazing M.2 slot (PCIe Gen 5 x4, up to 128 Gb/s) sits directly off the CPU, joined by five additional Hyper M.2 slots supporting PCIe Gen 4 x4 speeds (up to 64 Gb/s each), plus four SATA3 6 Gb/s ports. RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations are supported for both SATA and NVMe arrays. An M.2 Expansion Card is included in the box. Expansion slots include one PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU) and one PCIe 4.0 x16 running at x4 mode (chipset). Connectivity on the rear I/O is equally impressive: two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports (40 Gb/s, USB4 protocol), four USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports (10 Gb/s), four USB 3.2 Gen1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, one HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz), and an optical S/PDIF output. Networking combines a 5 Gigabit LAN port (Realtek RTL8126), a Killer 2.5G LAN port (Killer E3100G), and an 802.11be Wi-Fi 7 module with Bluetooth 5.4 support across 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with MU-MIMO and 320 MHz channel bandwidth on the 6 GHz band. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC4082 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD audio with Nahimic Audio processing, individual PCB layers for left/right channel separation, and impedance sensing on the rear output. RGB and fan control headers include one RGB LED header, three addressable LED (ARGB) headers, two CPU fan connectors, four chassis fan connectors, one AIO pump connector, and one water pump connector, all with Smart Fan Speed Control. A Dr. Debug LED readout, BIOS Flashback button, and Clear CMOS button simplify troubleshooting and setup. Key Verified Specifications: Socket: LGA1851 | Chipset: Intel Z890 | Form Factor: ATX (12.0 in x 9.6 in / 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm) | PCB: 8-layer, 2oz copper | Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, up to 256 GB, up to 9600+ MHz (OC), XMP 3.0 | M.2 Slots: 6 total (1x PCIe Gen5 x4, 4x PCIe Gen4 x4, 1x PCIe Gen4 x4/SATA3) | SATA: 4x SATA3 6 Gb/s | PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) | LAN: 5G (Realtek RTL8126) + 2.5G (Killer E3100G) | Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 | Audio: Realtek ALC4082, 7.1 CH HD | USB Rear: 2x TB4 Type-C, 4x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, 4x USB 3.2 Gen1, 2x USB 2.0 | Display: 1x HDMI 2.1 (4K 120Hz), 2x Thunderbolt 4 (8K 60Hz) | Power: 24-pin ATX + 2x 8-pin 12V | OS: Windows 11 64-bit | Warranty: 3 Years