ASUS ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is a premium, ATX form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z890 chipset and features the LGA 1851 socket, designed specifically for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 (Arrow Lake) processors. Flaunting a highly popular off-white and silver aesthetic, it is engineered for gamers, creators, and advanced AI PC applications looking to build a high-end white themed setup. (Note: A rogue product description in the market falsely claims this supports 13th Gen Intel CPUs; it strictly supports the LGA 1851 socket ecosystem).
Key Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Processor Socket | LGA 1851 (Supports Intel Core Ultra Series 2) |
| Chipset | Intel Z890 |
| Memory Support | 4 x DIMM Slots, DDR5 up to 192GB (Speeds exceeding 9066+ MT/s OC) |
| Power Delivery | 16 + 1 + 2 + 2 power stages rated at 90A |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (with Q-Release Slim), 1 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (x4 mode) |
| Storage Slots | 5 x M.2 slots (1 x PCIe 5.0, 4 x PCIe 4.0) + 4 x SATA 6Gb/s |
| Networking | Intel 2.5Gb Ethernet + Wi-Fi 7 (Up to 5.8Gbps) + Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Rear I/O Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (Type-C), 6 x USB 10Gbps, 2 x USB 5Gbps, HDMI, DP |
| Audio | ROG SupremeFX 7.1 ALC4080 CODEC with Dolby Atmos |
Top Standout Features
- Advanced Connectivity: Features dual built-in Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports on the back panel supporting up to 40Gbps bidirectional bandwidth and high-res video out.
- Next-Gen Networking: Equipped with state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 7 utilizing the 6GHz band and 320MHz channel widths, offering nearly 5x faster speeds over older wireless generations.
- ASUS EZ DIY Toolset: Promotes hassle-free building via physical hardware innovations like the Q-Release Slim mechanism for simple GPU removal (no release lever latch required) and toolless M.2 mechanisms with sliding locking pins.
- Customizable Polymo Lighting: The integrated I/O shroud features an upgraded Polymo Lighting display module that showcases vivid, customizable RGB effects configured via ASUS Armoury Crate.
- Fast Charging Support: The front-panel USB 20Gbps Type-C header supports up to 30W Power Delivery (PD) fast charging to power up phones or external accessories quickly
