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ATX motherboard with silver VRM heatsinks and black PCB

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-AE0K-66QSM MPN Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

ATX Intel Z890 board for Core Ultra Series 2 with 4 DDR5 slots up to 256 GB, PCIe 5.0 x16, four M.2, Thunderbolt 4, 2.5 GbE LAN and WIFI7

  • ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
  • ChipsetIntel Z890
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1851
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 /

Model Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • 256GB DDR5 capacity across four 288-pin slots with XMP 3.0 profiles
  • 16+1+2 phase power design using 80A smart power stages
  • Four M.2 slots plus PCIe 5.0 x16 and Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
  • WIFI7 and 2.5GbE LAN for high-speed wired and wireless networking

LGA 1851 Intel Core Ultra Platform

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 is an ATX motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the LGA 1851 socket. It targets enthusiasts and builders who need a full-feature Z890 foundation for high-performance desktop systems. The board delivers the chipset’s full I/O potential in a standard form factor.

16+1+2 Phase Power with Thermal Armor

An 80A Smart Power Stage array across 16+1+2 phases feeds the CPU, backed by VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guards for sustained loads. Four M.2 slots and a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot use EZ-Latch mechanisms for tool-free installation. Rear I/O includes Thunderbolt 4, a front USB-C header, 2.5GbE LAN and a WIFI 7 module with EZ-Plug antenna.

DDR5 Dual Channel up to 9200 MT/s

Four 288-pin DDR5 slots support a maximum of 256GB in dual-channel mode with Intel XMP 3.0 profiles. Validated speeds range from 5600 to 8400 MT/s natively, with overclocked support reaching 9200 MT/s. The platform’s memory controller ultimately limits real-world stability at the highest frequencies, so actual throughput depends on CPU sample quality and cooling.

How it compares

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Price $225.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineAORUS
Model nameZ890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
Processor
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2)
CPU socketLGA 1851
ChipsetIntel Z890
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 5600 / DDR5 5800 / DDR5 6000 / DDR5 6200 / DDR5 6400 / DDR5 6600 / DDR5 6800 / DDR5 7000 / DDR5 7200 / DDR5 7400 / DDR5 7600 / DDR5 7800 / DDR5 7900 / DDR5 7950 / DDR5 8000 / DDR5 8200 / DDR5 8266 / DDR5 8400 / DDR5 8600 / DDR5 8800 / DDR5 8933 / DDR5 9066 / DDR5 9200
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesIntel XMP 3.0
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots4 x M.2
SATA and RAID support0/1/0+1/5/10
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWIFI 7
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express 5.0 x16
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express 4.0 x16
Rear panel ports1 x DisplayPort / 1 x LAN (RJ45) / 1 x Optical S/PDIF Out / 1 x Thunderbolt 4 / 2 x Audio Jacks / 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A / 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 / 4 x USB 2.0/1.1
Size & build
Form factorATX
Shipping weight2.72 kg
Package size330 × 279 × 76 mm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

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Questions about this item

What PCIe generation does the primary x16 slot use and what bandwidth does that cap the graphics card at?

The board provides one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, so a graphics card is limited to the PCIe 5.0 x16 bandwidth ceiling.

What case form factor and CPU cooler clearance does the ATX board with LGA 1851 socket require?

It needs an ATX-compatible case and a cooler that mounts on the LGA 1851 socket pattern.

How are the four M.2 drives installed and which step do builders often miss?

Each M.2 slot uses the EZ-Latch clip — insert the drive at an angle, press down, then snap the clip shut; the clip is the step most often forgotten.

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