Asus ProArt Z890-Creator WIFI ATX Motherboard

The ASUS ProArt Z890-Creator WIFI is an ATX form-factor motherboard built around the Intel Z890 chipset and LGA1851 socket, designed to support Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2). It targets content creators who demand high-throughput connectivity, robust power delivery, and a refined aesthetic that fits a professional workspace. At the heart of its power design is a 16(90A)+1(90A)+2(90A)+2(80A) power stage configuration, where each primary stage is rated for up to 90 amps. High-side and low-side MOSFETs and drivers are integrated into each package, providing stable and efficient power to high-core-count Intel Core Ultra processors under sustained creative workloads. Connectivity is a standout strength of this board. The rear I/O panel includes two Thunderbolt 5 USB Type-C ports and one USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port, enabling up to 120 Gbps bi-directional data transfers. A dedicated DisplayPort input on the rear I/O allows a discrete graphics card to output video through the Thunderbolt 5 ports, supporting up to 8K on a single display or dual 4K monitors. Wired networking is handled by both a Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet port and an Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet port, while wireless connectivity is covered by WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4. Memory support extends to DDR5 modules in dual-channel configuration, with speeds up to 9066+ MT/s. The board accepts non-ECC unbuffered and Clocked Unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMM) and is compatible with Intel XMP and ASUS AEMP III profiles, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. Expansion is handled by two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (operating in x16 or x8/x8 modes) and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot operating at x4 mode via the Z890 chipset. Five M.2 Key-M slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide ample storage options. Additional internal headers include a USB 20Gbps Type-C connector, addressable Gen2 ARGB headers, fan and AIO pump headers, and a front panel audio header. BIOS-level features include AI Overclocking for CPU tuning assistance, AI Cooling II for automated thermal and acoustic balance, and NPU Boost, which overclocks the integrated Neural Processing Unit in supported Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors to increase AI workflow performance by up to 24% according to ASUS. The PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim mechanism allows graphics card removal by tilting the card toward the latch, eliminating the need to press a button manually. The board ships with a 3-year warranty and carries a professional aesthetic featuring tone- tone black layers with metallic gold accents. Key Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1851 - Chipset: Intel Z890 - Form Factor: ATX - Memory: DDR5, Dual Channel, up to 256 GB, up to 9066+ MT/s - Expansion: 2x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) - Storage: 5x M.2 (Key M), 4x SATA 6Gb/s - Rear I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 5 Type-C, 1x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C, 6x USB 10Gbps Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x DisplayPort In, 1x HDMI, 10G LAN, 2.5G LAN - Wireless: WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 - Warranty: 3 Years