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ATX motherboard with black heatsinks, silver accents and integrated I/O shield

ASUS

ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI LGA 1851 ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-R65M-MY8F2

An ATX Intel Z890 board for Core Ultra Series 2 CPUs with 18+2+1+2 power stages, DDR5 to 8800 MT/s, three PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, Thunderbolt 4 and 5 Gbps LAN

  • ProcessorLGA 1851
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5
  • AI-ready platform for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors
  • 18+2+1+2 power stages with 110A, 90A and 80A ratings
  • DDR5 memory up to 8800 MT/s and 192 GB capacity
  • Seven M.2 slots including three PCIe 5.0 with dedicated cooling
  • WiFi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, dual Thunderbolt 4 and 5 Gbps LAN

AI-Ready Platform

This motherboard uses the Intel Z890 chipset and an LGA 1851 socket for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors. It targets builders who want an ATX board prepared for advanced AI workloads and high-speed connectivity. Four DDR5 slots support up to 192GB of memory with speeds reaching 8800+ MT/s when overclocked.

Thermals and Power

Massive heatsinks with an integrated I/O cover and a C-shaped heatpipe manage heat from the 18+2+1+2 power stage array rated at 110A, 90A, 90A and 80A. ProCool II connectors and MicroFine alloy chokes deliver stable current. High-conductivity thermal pads cover all seven M.2 slots to keep storage temperatures low under load.

Bundled Intelligence

ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II and AI Networking II automatically tune frequencies, fan curves and traffic prioritisation. NPU Boost and ASUS AI Advisor add workload-specific acceleration and guided setup. DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III simplify memory configuration while improving stability and performance.

How it compares

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Price $238.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI
Processor
ProcessorLGA 1851
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5
Max supported RAM192 GB
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)*
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
Intel Z890 Chipset
M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_7 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
** M.2_2 & M.2_3 slots share bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5). When M.2_2
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
Sound channelsROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4080*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Savitech SV3H712 AMP
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Audio cover
* The LINE OUT port on the rear panel does not support spatial audio. If you wish to use spatial audio, make sure
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (supports x16 mode)
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)
2 x USB 5 Gbit/s headers support additional 4 USB 5 Gbit/s ports
3 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 6 USB 2.0 ports
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin Main Power connector
2 × 8-pin +12 V CPU Power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU into the LGA 1851 socket without bending pins?

Align the processor triangle with the socket marker, lower it straight down without pressure, then engage the retention lever fully; the lever should move smoothly if alignment is correct.

Which cooling components on this board will need thermal-pad replacement after a few years of heavy use?

The massive heatsinks, integrated I/O cover and C-shaped heatpipe rely on high-conductivity thermal pads that can dry out and should be refreshed during a major teardown.

At what point does the 18+2+1+2 power-stage VRM hit its thermal limit during sustained all-core loads?

The 110 A, 90 A and 80 A stages are cooled by the massive heatsink and heatpipe; prolonged maximum current will eventually saturate the thermal mass and throttle.

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