Motherboard ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME LGA1851

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME is a high-end ATX motherboard for LGA1851 and Intel Core Ultra processors, aimed at serious gaming and enthusiast builds. The combination of the Intel Z890 chipset and support for DDR5 up to 9200 MHz makes it a platform for very aggressive overclocking and top performance. You get a rich I/O section, strong network connectivity with 10Gb LAN and Wi-Fi 7, plus a powerful configuration of M.2 slots for PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 SSDs. This is a board that truly gives you a foundation for a flagship build with future upgrades in mind.

What you get
The LGA 1851 socket supporting Intel Core Ultra processors provides you with the latest CPU generation from Intel, while the Intel Z890 chipset unlocks all the extras – from memory overclocking to serious expansion. The four DDR5 slots with a capacity of up to 192 GB and frequencies up to 9200 MHz are an excellent foundation for heavy multitasking, high-end gaming, and professional work. The M.2 configuration with up to 6 x M.2 slots (including PCIe 5.0 x4 for the fastest SSDs) allows you to gather a huge and lightning-fast NVMe storage without relying solely on SATA. For networking, you have simultaneous 10Gb Ethernet, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and Wi‑Fi 7, which is ideal for streaming, NAS, and working with large files over the network. The audio with ROG SupremeFX ALC4082 7.1 provides quality sound for gaming and multimedia without necessarily relying on a separate sound card.

• Support for Intel Core Ultra processors on the LGA 1851 socket, which gives you the latest Intel platform for gaming and productivity.
• Intel Z890 chipset with full control over overclocking, PCIe, and storage capabilities of high-end configurations.
• Four slots for DDR5 memory with a capacity of up to 192 GB and a frequency of up to 9200 MHz, suitable for heavy gaming, streaming, and professional applications.
• A total of up to 6 x M.2 slots, including several PCIe 5.0 x4, allowing a combination of ultra-fast system and working NVMe drives without compromises.
• Available 4 x SATA3 6.0 Gb/s ports with support for RAID 0/1/5/10 for larger arrays with HDD/SSD according to your needs for capacity and reliability.
• Dual wired network – 1 x Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet and 1 x Marvell AQtion 10Gb Ethernet, ideal for fast transfers to servers, NAS, and streaming without bottlenecks.
• Wireless connectivity with Wi‑Fi 7 (802.11be) and Bluetooth 5.4, providing maximum speed and stability with modern routers and peripherals.
• Two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (x16 or x8/x8 or x8/x4/x4) plus a PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, giving you flexibility for a powerful GPU and additional cards.
• Powerful power section with 1 x 24-pin and 2 x 8-pin CPU connectors, plus 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power for stability under load and overclocking.
• Integrated audio ROG SupremeFX 7.1 ALC4082 for detailed, clear sound in games and movies, without necessarily needing an external sound card.

Who it is suitable for
This board is for enthusiasts building a top gaming or workstation build with Intel Core Ultra and want PCIe 5.0, huge DDR5 capacity, and serious NVMe storage. It is suitable for 4K/144 Hz gaming, streaming, video editing, 3D rendering, and working with large files over a 10Gb network. If you are looking for a budget build or do not need extras like Wi‑Fi 7, 10Gb LAN, and so many M.2 slots, this is probably more than necessary.

The combination of Intel Z890, massive DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0 for GPU and SSD, plus 10Gb LAN and Wi‑Fi 7, makes ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME a platform that can comfortably serve as a foundation for the next few generations of high-end configurations.