ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming Wifi DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi DDR5 is a full-sized ATX motherboard engineered for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors on the LGA1851 socket, paired with the Intel Z890 chipset. It is designed to meet the demands of serious gaming builds and AI-accelerated PC workloads alike, combining a robust power delivery system with an extensive feature set straight from the factory. At its core, the board houses four DDR5 DIMM slots capable of holding up to 192 GB of memory and supporting overclocked speeds of 8800+ MT/s using Clocked Unbuffered DIMMs (CUDIMMs). A suite of ASUS memory tools — including AEMP III, DIMM Flex, DIMM Fit, and NitroPath DRAM Technology — give enthusiasts precise control over memory tuning and stability. Storage is a major strength here: seven onboard M.2 Key-M slots include four with PCIe 5.0 x4 support and three with PCIe 4.0 x4 support, complemented by four SATA 6Gb/s ports and compatibility with Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID configurations. A dedicated M.2 Combo-Sink heatsink with a U-shaped heat pipe keeps high-speed NVMe drives operating at safe temperatures under sustained loads. Connectivity sets this board apart from midrange alternatives. The rear I/O delivers two Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) ports, nine USB 10Gbps ports, and three USB 5Gbps ports, alongside a 1 Gbps DisplayPort 1.4 output and an HDMI 2.1 port both capable of 8K@60Hz output. Wireless connectivity is handled by a 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) module supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with up to 5.8 Gbps transfer rates and Bluetooth 5.4. Wired networking runs through a Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port. Audio is delivered through the ROG SupremeFX system, featuring the ALC4080 codec with 120 dB SNR stereo playback, 110 dB SNR recording input, support for 32-bit/384 kHz playback, and a Savitech SV3H712 amplifier with gold-plated jacks. AI-driven features include ASUS AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II (one-click thermal and acoustic balancing), AI Networking II for dynamic wireless optimisation, and NPU Boost — a BIOS-level feature that overclocks the integrated NPU in Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors by up to 24%. Aesthetically, the board features a deep black PCB with metallic heatsinks and Polymo Lighting on the I/O shroud, all managed through Aura Sync with three onboard Addressable Gen2 headers. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: ATX, 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm (12 in x 9.6 in) - Socket: Intel LGA1851 - Chipset: Intel Z890 - Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, max 192 GB, up to 8800+ MT/s (OC), dual-channel - Storage: 7 x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4), 4 x SATA 6Gb/s - PCIe: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) - Rear USB: 2 x Thunderbolt 4, 9 x USB 10Gbps, 3 x USB 5Gbps - Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 - Ethernet: Realtek 5GbE - Audio: ALC4080, 7.1 surround, 120 dB SNR playback - BIOS: 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI - OS: Windows 11 (22H2 and later)