Motherboard ASUS PRO WS Z890-ACE SE LGA 1851 - 90MB1JC0-M0EAY0

The ASUS PRO WS Z890-ACE SE is an ATX workstation motherboard with LGA1851 socket and Intel Z890 chipset, aimed at more serious configurations – from high-end gaming to professional work. The combination of DDR5 memory up to 9066+ MT/s (OC) and rich storage and network options makes it suitable for loaded systems where stability and connectivity are key. You get support for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2), three LAN ports with up to 10GbE, as well as Thunderbolt 4 for fast external devices. Onboard BMC complements the picture for more serious workstation / server tasks and remote management.

What you get

The foundation is the Intel Z890 chipset with LGA1851 socket, so you can step onto the new generation Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors for serious multi‑core and single‑core performance. With 4 DDR5 slots, supporting up to 256 GB DDR5 memory, including Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) in dual‑channel, you have enough resources for heavy projects – 3D, video editing, virtual machines, software development. The four M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4 and three PCIe 4.0 x4) allow you to assemble a fast NVMe array for OS, projects, and scratch disks, and with 8 x SATA 6Gb/s and RAID 0/1/5/10 you can supplement with large capacity and redundancy for data. The built-in 10GbE + 2.5GbE + 1GbE give you a flexible network topology – from a direct 10Gb connection to a NAS to separate VLANs and link aggregations. For peripherals and external drives, you have Thunderbolt 4, and the built-in audio Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 covers the needs for quality sound without a separate card.

• The motherboard uses the LGA1851 socket with the Intel Z890 chipset, positioning it in the new generation of platforms for high-end workstations.
• Support for Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) gives you access to the latest Intel CPUs for multi‑threaded and AI‑focused workloads.
• Four DDR5 slots with capacity up to 256 GB and speeds up to 9066+ MT/s (OC), dual‑channel, and non‑ECC un‑buffered CUDIMM provide serious memory bandwidth for heavy applications.
• Four M.2 slots – one PCIe 5.0 x4 and three PCIe 4.0 x4 – allow you to build fast NVMe storage with clearly separated disks for OS, projects, and cache.
• 8 x SATA 6Gb/s ports and support for RAID 0/1/5/10 are suitable for large HDD/SSD arrays with a balance between speed, capacity, and data protection.
• Triple LAN configuration – 1 x 10GbE (Marvell AQtion), 1 x 2.5GbE (Intel), and 1 x 1GbE (Realtek) – offers flexibility for separate networks, fast access to NAS, and backup links.
• Thunderbolt 4 and onboard BMC combine convenience for fast external connectivity with remote management capabilities, characteristic of true workstation platforms.
• The built-in audio Realtek ALC1220P 7.1 Surround provides quality sound for multimedia work and gaming without the need for a separate sound card.

Who it is suitable for

This board is aimed at people who build a serious workstation: 3D artists, video editors, CAD/CAE, developers, as well as enthusiasts with a need for a lot of RAM, fast NVMe, and multi-channel networking (NAS, servers, virtual environments). It is also suitable for a high-end gaming configuration if you want a platform that can handle productive workloads, but it is too serious for a typical budget or mid-range gaming build.

The strongest aspect of the ASUS PRO WS Z890-ACE SE is the combination of the new LGA1851 / Z890 stack, huge RAM capacity, four M.2 slots, and three LAN ports with 10GbE, reinforced by Thunderbolt 4 and onboard BMC – a foundation for a long-term, flexible, and reliable workstation platform.