ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 18+2+1+2 stages, DDR5, WiFi 7, 7x M.2, Thunderbolt™ 4, USB Type-C®, AI Overclocking, Cooling & Networking

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI is an ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2), suited to high-performance gaming and enthusiast PCs that need Wi-Fi 7, Thunderbolt 4, 5Gb Ethernet, and support for up to seven M.2 drives.

Recommended For

• High-end gaming PC builders using an Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor who want Wi-Fi 7, 5Gb Ethernet, Thunderbolt 4, and extensive rear USB connectivity on one board.
• Creators and power users who work with several internal NVMe drives, such as separate project, scratch, and library storage, and can plan around the board’s M.2 and graphics-slot lane sharing.
• Desktop users who regularly connect Thunderbolt 4 storage, docks, or displays and want those high-speed connections built into the motherboard.
• PC-building enthusiasts who want onboard tools for memory tuning, overclocking, cooling control, and easier component installation, rather than a basic plug-and-play board.

Real-World Use Scenarios

• Building a high-end gaming PC around a compatible Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processor and graphics card? The board provides a gaming-focused platform with room for fast DDR5 memory and multiple SSDs; installing drives in both M.2_3 and M.2_4 reduces the graphics-card slot to x8, so plan the storage layout if GPU bandwidth matters.
• Keeping a large game library or project files on internal storage? The seven M.2 slots let builders add several SSDs without relying only on external drives; check the slot and graphics-card lane-sharing details before filling every slot.
• Connecting fast external storage or a compatible dock and displays at a workstation? The two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports support high-bandwidth peripherals and display connections, reducing the need to add a separate Thunderbolt card for supported setups.
• Building a desktop for large file transfers or shared home storage? The onboard 5Gb Ethernet offers a wired option for compatible network equipment, while Wi-Fi 7 provides a wireless alternative when the router and operating system support the relevant features.
• Assembling or upgrading a system with a large graphics card and several M.2 drives? The board’s release and latch features are designed to make removing the graphics card and installing SSDs less fiddly, which can simplify access during a build or later maintenance.

Spec Summary