Motherboard ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI LGA1851

ASUS PRIME Z890M-PLUS WIFI is a Micro ATX motherboard with LGA 1851 socket and Intel Z890 chipset, aimed at a stable mid-range to serious high-end build with the new Intel Core Ultra processors. It combines compact dimensions with quite rich connectivity, including Wi-Fi 7, 2.5Gb LAN, and three M.2 slots. Support for DDR5 up to 8666+ MT/s (OC) and up to 192 GB RAM provides good room for future upgrades and heavy applications. You get a board that can easily handle a powerful CPU and serious graphics card in a small case, without compromising on ports and storage.

What you get

With LGA1851 and support for Intel Core Ultra processors, you have a foundation for a modern platform focused on performance and efficiency. The four slots for DDR5 memory with a capacity of up to 192 GB and frequencies up to 8666+ MT/s (OC) allow you to combine high capacities with very fast RAM – important for gaming at high refresh rates, rendering, video processing, and heavy multitasking. The three M.2 slots, one of which is PCIe 5.0 x4, give you the option for a super-fast system NVMe drive and two more PCIe 4.0 for games, projects, and media library, without relying on SATA. The built-in Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 make the system ready for high-speed wireless networking and peripherals, while Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet handles gaming and working with large files over cable. The Realtek 7.1 audio codec provides decent surround sound for games and movies without the need for a separate sound card for most scenarios.

• LGA 1851 socket with support for Intel Core Ultra processors – ready for the latest generation Intel platform.
• Micro ATX form factor – a good combination of compact size and enough slots and connectors for serious gaming or workstation.
• 4 DDR5 slots with up to 192 GB and frequencies up to 8666+ MT/s (OC) – plenty of RAM and high clock for smooth multitasking and heavy applications.
• 3 x M.2 slots – one PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4, allowing a combination of ultra-fast system drive and two more fast game/project SSDs.
• 6 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s with support for RAID 0/1/5/10 – flexible storage with options for speed, redundancy, or a combination of both.
• Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4 – modern wireless connectivity for high speeds and stable connections with peripherals.
• Realtek 2.5Gb Ethernet and Realtek 7.1 HD audio – faster network than standard gigabit plus multi-channel sound for gaming and multimedia.
• A rich set of USB ports – including USB 20Gbps Type-C with DP Alt mode, USB 10Gbps, multiple USB 5Gbps, and USB 2.0 for modern and legacy peripherals.
• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics card plus additional PCIe 4.0 slots – enough space for a powerful GPU and expansion cards.

Who it is suitable for

This motherboard is suitable if you want a compact yet serious gaming or productivity build with a new Intel Core Ultra CPU, fast DDR5 memory, and PCIe 5.0 NVMe. It is a good choice for 1440p/4K gaming, creative work, home or office workstation with many drives and strong network connectivity. If you are aiming for an extreme enthusiast build with maximum PCIe slots and E-ATX size – you will likely need a larger board.

The most sensible aspect here is the combination of the new LGA1851 + Z890, PCIe 5.0 M.2, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5Gb LAN in a Micro ATX format – a stable platform for the coming years, without filling the case with unnecessary size.