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ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI ATX motherboard with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU installed, dark finish with silver heatsinks

ASUS

ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI Intel motherboard with Core Ultra 9 285K

SKU CH-Y90K-3XKB9

Z890 ATX board paired with a Core Ultra 9 285K, 16+2+1+2 power stages, dual Thunderbolt 5 plus Thunderbolt 4, 10Gb and 2.5Gb LAN, WiFi 7, five M.2 slots and DDR5 up to 256GB

  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Memory channelsDual Channel

Model ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI

CPU +Ultra 9 285K

  • Ready for advanced AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 9 285K CPU
  • Robust 16+2+1+2 power stages deliver stable performance for creators
  • Dual Thunderbolt 5 plus Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed peripherals
  • 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet with Wi-Fi 7 for fast networking
  • Four DDR5 slots support up to 256 GB memory capacity

ProArt Z890 Creator motherboard

This bundle pairs an ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI motherboard with an Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor. The LGA 1851 platform targets content creators and AI workloads with dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and support for DDR5 memory up to 256 GB. A 16+2+1+2 teamed power stage design and ProCool II connectors deliver stable current for the 125 W CPU.

Compatibility checklist before ordering

Verify that your chassis fits a standard ATX board and provides clearance for the 125 W processor cooler. Confirm the power supply includes the required ProCool II 8-pin and 24-pin connectors. Ensure any DDR5 modules are non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs rated for the desired speed up to 8600 MT/s. Check that M.2 drives match the listed 2242, 2260, 2280 or 22110 form factors for the five available slots.

Build quality and daily connectivity

The board uses alloy chokes and durable capacitors around the 16+2+1+2 power stages for sustained loads. SafeSlot reinforcement and Q-Release Slim simplify graphics card swaps, while M.2 Q-Latch, Q-Slide and Q-Release make drive installation tool-free. Rear I/O supplies two Thunderbolt 5 Type-C ports, one Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port, six USB 10 Gbps Type-A ports, HDMI, DisplayPort input, 10 Gb and 2.5 Gb LAN, and Wi-Fi 7 with Bluetooth 5.4.

How it compares

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Price $1,411.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI+Ultra9 285K
Part numberProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI+Ultra9 285K
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
SATA and RAID support* Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5.
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220P
Sound channelsRealtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Internal audio Amplifier to enhance the highest quality sound for headphone and speakers
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 113 dB SNR recording input (Line-in)
- Supports up to 32-Bit/192 kHz playback*
Audio Features
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* Due to limitations in HDA bandwidth, 32-Bit/192 kHz is not supported for 7.1
Connectivity
Maximum network speed1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet
1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet
ASUS LANGuard
Wi-Fi standard2 × 2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
2 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 or x8/x8 modes)
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel Z890 Chipset
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x4 mode)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 20 Gbit/s connector (supports USB Type-C)
1 x USB 5 Gbit/s header supports 2 additional USB 5 Gbit/s ports
1 x USB 2.0 header supports 2 additional USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 support(22H2 & later)
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

What comes in the box with the ASUS ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI and Core Ultra 9 285K bundle?

The bundle includes the ProArt Z890-CREATOR WIFI motherboard and the Intel Core Ultra 9 285K processor. A CPU cooler is not included and must be purchased separately.

Should I choose the 192 GB or 256 GB DDR5 memory limit for this board?

The specifications list a maximum capacity of 256 GB, while the memory feature detail notes 192 GB across four DIMM slots. For full four-slot population, plan for 192 GB; 256 GB may require specific high-density modules.

What does the 8600 MT/s DDR5 rating mean once the Core Ultra 9 285K is installed?

8600 MT/s is an overclocked speed achievable with XMP memory modules. The Core Ultra 9 285K memory controller supports this frequency when paired with compatible DDR5 kits and adequate cooling.

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