Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard (Matte Black)

The Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 is an ATX form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z890 chipset and fitted with an LGA 1851 socket, making it compatible with Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. Designed for enthusiast PC builders who want cutting-edge connectivity without sacrificing reliability, the board combines a robust power delivery system with a comprehensive I/O layout and a matte black aesthetic that suits a wide range of chassis. At the heart of the board’s power delivery is a 16+1+2 phase digital twin VRM solution, which helps maintain stable voltages under sustained workloads. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support dual-channel memory with XMP profiles and CUDIMM compatibility, and the platform can accommodate up to 256 GB of DDR5 RAM at speeds reaching up to 9200 MHz. Memory flexibility is further extended by support for ECC un-buffered modules operating in non-ECC mode, as well as standard non-ECC un-buffered configurations. Storage is handled by four M.2 Socket 3 connectors — one of which operates at PCIe 5.0 x4 speeds — alongside four SATA 6 Gb/s ports, offering ample room for fast NVMe drives and traditional storage. Expansion is served by one CPU-direct PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with ultra-durable metal reinforcement, plus two additional PCIe 4.0 x4 slots via the chipset. Networking capabilities include Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4 via a 2T2R directional antenna design, as well as a 2.5 GbE LAN port. For display and high-speed data transfer, the board offers a Thunderbolt 4 Type-C rear port with DisplayPort Alt Mode, a rear DisplayPort output, and an internal HDMI header. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220 codec paired with WIMA audiophile-grade capacitors. Build-friendly features include EZ-Latch Plus for tool-free PCIe and M.2 slot management, EZ-Latch Click for screwless M.2 heatsink removal, a Q-Flash Plus button for BIOS updates without a CPU installed, and a Sensor Panel Link port for connecting in-chassis display panels. Lighting customisation is available through three addressable RGB Gen2 headers and one standard RGB header. The board carries a 3-year manufacturer warranty. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: ATX – Socket: LGA 1851 – Chipset: Intel Z890 – CPU Compatibility: Intel Core Ultra Series 2 – Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 256 GB, up to 9200 MHz, XMP and CUDIMM support – Storage: 4 x M.2 (1 x PCIe 5.0 x4, others via chipset), 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s – PCIe: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 2 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset) – Networking: 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 – Rear I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x RJ-45, 1 x optical S/PDIF out, 2 x audio jacks – Audio: Realtek ALC1220, WIMA capacitors – RGB: 3 x ARGB Gen2, 1 x RGB header – Warranty: 3 Years