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ATX motherboard in white finish with large silver heatsinks and CPU installed

ASUS

ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W Intel motherboard & Core Ultra 7 265K CPU

SKU CH-W5KH-RPT8G MPN Z890

A Z890 ATX motherboard paired with a Core Ultra 7 265K CPU, delivering 12+1+2+1 80A DrMOS power stages, DDR5 up to 9066 MT/s, one PCIe 5.0 M.2 and three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7.

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

Model Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W

CPU +Ultra 7 265K

  • Ready for AI workloads with Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor
  • Stable power from 16+1+2+1 80A DrMOS stages and ProCool connectors
  • DDR5 memory up to 9066 MT/s across four 288-pin slots
  • One PCIe 5.0 M.2 plus three PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with heatsinks
  • Wi-Fi 7, 2.5 Gb LAN and rear USB 20 Gbps Type-C with 30 W fast-charge

Advanced AI PC Platform

This combination pairs the ASUS Z890 AYW GAMING WIFI W motherboard with the Intel Core Ultra 7 265K processor on the LGA 1851 socket. The board delivers a 16+1+2+1 stage power design with 80A DrMOS for stable delivery. It targets builders who want an Advanced AI PC-ready foundation with DDR5 memory and high-speed connectivity. The CPU brings 30MB L3 cache, 36MB L2 cache and integrated Intel Graphics.

Enthusiast Builders vs Compact Systems

The ATX form factor, four M.2 slots with heatsinks and extensive rear I/O suit enthusiasts planning multi-GPU or multi-storage configurations. DIY-friendly features such as PCIe Slot Q-Release, M.2 Q-Latch and BIOS FlashBack simplify assembly and troubleshooting. Users building small-form-factor systems or needing legacy PCI slots should consider a different platform. The 125W processor also requires a capable cooler, which is not included.

DDR5 Memory Scaling to 9066 MT/s

The four 288-pin slots support dual-channel DDR5 up to 256GB and speeds of 9066+ MT/s when overclocked, with XMP and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile support. This memory ceiling is the key specification that determines whether the platform matches workload demands. Builders needing maximum memory bandwidth for AI compute or content creation will benefit; those restricted to lower-speed kits will not fully utilise the capability.

How it compares

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Price $591.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameZ890 AYW GAMING WIFI W+Ultra 7 265K
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
M.2 slotsSupport Intel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2)
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
Intel Z890 Chipset
M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2280/22110 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 & SATA modes)
SATA and RAID supportIntel 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 channelsRealtek 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC*
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
- Supports up to 24-Bit/192 kHz playback
Audio Features
- Audio Shielding
- Premium audio capacitors
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* A chassis with an HD audio module in the front panel is required to support 7.1 Surround Sound audio output.
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth supportv5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slotsIntel Core Ultra Processors(Series 2): 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsIntel Z890 Chipset:
2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (supports x4 mode)
1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (supports x1 mode)
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 support(22H2 & later), Windows 10 64-bit(21H2 & later)
More details
BIOS256(128+128) Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS

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Questions about this item

What PCIe 5.0 speed does the M.2_1 slot cap at in practice?

The M.2_1 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 with a 2280 or 22110 drive, giving the full 5.0 bandwidth from the Core Ultra 7 265K CPU.

What physical space and clearance does the board need in the case?

ATX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, four 288-pin DDR5 slots, one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, three PCIe 4.0 x16 slots, four M.2 slots (2280/22110), and 4-pin headers for CPU, CPU OPT, AIO pump and four chassis fans.

How is the CPU installed and what step do builders often miss?

Open the LGA 1851 socket lever, align the Core Ultra 7 265K triangle marker, seat the processor gently, close and latch the lever, then apply thermal paste and mount the cooler — skipping the alignment marker is the common error.

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