When a gamer or creator builds a high-end PC, the biggest worry is that the motherboard cannot keep up with fast CPUs, massive RAM and the latest storage. That bottleneck slows games, delays rendering and makes multitasking painful. You need a board that matches the power of an Intel Core Ultra processor, supports the fastest DDR5 memory and gives you many fast connections. The Asus ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard solves this by delivering strong power delivery, AI-enhanced tuning and a wealth of modern I/O, so your system runs smooth and ready for anything.
Asus ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1851 Motherboard with Asus
Imagine a board that lets you push an Intel Core Ultra chip to its limits without worrying about stability. This Asus motherboard is built for serious gamers and AI-focused creators. It gives you the speed of Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4 and seven M.2 slots, so you never run out of bandwidth. If you have felt lag or dropped frames because your old board could not feed the CPU fast enough, this model removes that frustration and lets you enjoy every frame and every render.
Usages
The board fits an ATX case and works best in a high-performance gaming rig that needs ultra-fast networking and storage. It also shines in AI research workstations where large DDR5 memory and multiple NVMe drives speed up data processing. Streamers will love the built-in Wi-Fi 7 for low-latency uploads. Finally, it is a solid choice for anyone building a future-proof PC that can upgrade to new GPUs and CPUs without a complete overhaul.
Benefits
- Stable power for the newest Intel CPUs means smoother gaming and faster AI tasks.
- Wi-Fi 7 and 5 Gb Ethernet keep online play and large file transfers lag-free.
- Seven M.2 slots let you add multiple fast SSDs for massive storage and quick load times.
- AI-driven tuning automatically optimizes performance, so you spend less time tweaking.
- Rich USB-C and Thunderbolt 4 ports simplify connections to monitors, docks and external GPUs.
Key Features
- Intel Z890 chipset with advanced power design.
- Supports up to 192 GB DDR5-8800 memory on four DIMM slots.
- One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for top-tier graphics cards.
- Seven M.2 slots for NVMe SSDs, plus four SATA III ports.
- Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4 for fast wireless connectivity.
- 5 Gb Ethernet for reliable wired networking.
- Two Thunderbolt 4 ports and multiple USB-C/Type-A ports for versatile I/O.
- Realtek ALC4080 audio codec delivering 7.1-channel sound.
- Clear CMOS button and UEFI AMI BIOS for easy setup.
- Robust cooling with five chassis fan headers and a dedicated CPU fan connector.
Specifications
| Processor |
| Compatible processor series |
Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) |
| Processor socket |
LGA 1851 (Socket V1) |
| Processor manufacturer |
Intel |
| Memory |
| Unbuffered memory |
Yes |
| Maximum internal memory |
192 GB |
| Supported memory clock speed (max) |
8800 MHz |
| ECC сompatibility |
Non-ECC |
| Memory channels |
Dual-channel |
| Memory slots type |
DIMM |
| Number of memory slots |
4 |
| Supported memory types |
DDR5-SDRAM |
| Storage controllers |
| RAID levels |
0, 1, 5, 10 |
| RAID support |
Yes |
| Number of HDDs supported |
4 |
| Number of storage drives supported |
11 |
| Supported storage drive interfaces |
M.2, SATA III |
| Supported storage drive types |
HDD & SSD |
| Graphics |
| On-board graphics card |
No |
| Parallel processing technology support |
Not supported |
| Internal I/O |
| 12V power connector |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt headers |
1 |
| EPS power connector (8-pin) |
Yes |
| Chassis intrusion connector |
Yes |
| Number of chassis fan connectors |
5 |
| CPU fan connector |
Yes |
| ATX Power connector (24-pin) |
Yes |
| Front panel audio connector |
Yes |
| Number of SATA connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA II connectors |
0 |
| Number of SATA III connectors |
4 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 connectors |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) connectors |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors |
2 |
| USB 2.0 connectors |
3 |
| Rear panel I/O ports |
| USB connector type |
USB Type-A, USB Type-C |
| Thunderbolt ports quantity |
2 |
| S/PDIF out port |
Yes |
| Microphone in |
Yes |
| DisplayPorts quantity |
1 |
| DVI-D ports quantity |
0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity |
0 |
| Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports |
1 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity |
2 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity |
7 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
3 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.4 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes |
| Ethernet interface type |
5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet LAN |
Yes |
| Features |
| Windows operating systems supported |
Windows 11 |
| Product colour |
Black |
| Audio output channels |
7.1 channels |
| Audio chip |
Realtek ALC4080 |
| Motherboard chipset |
Intel Z890 |
| Motherboard chipset family |
Intel |
| Motherboard form factor |
ATX |
| Component for |
PC |
| Expansion slots |
| Number of M.2 (M) slots |
7 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 5.x) slots |
1 |
| PCI Express x16 (Gen 4.x) slots |
1 |
| BIOS |
| Clear CMOS button |
Yes |
| BIOS memory size |
256 Mbit |
| BIOS type |
UEFI AMI |
| Packaging data |
| Package weight |
2.58 kg |
| Package height |
281 mm |
| Package depth |
87 mm |
| Package width |
356 mm |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Depth |
244 mm |
| Width |
305 mm |
| Other features |
| Maximum internal memory |
192 GB |
| mSATA ports quantity |
0 |
