
cheap, only what I need on a motherboard

Easy to install booted up immediately with easy to follow bios settings. Board is basic but good power delivery

Don't need update BIOS if your install a 14th gen processor

Just finished this build, and I was amazed how everything worked so well at 1st power up. I want to give a shout out to Jayz2cents for his, What to do after the build video. One thing I learned is updating the bios, I did not have to have a 32gb or less USB with fat32 formatting, the new ones can handle exfat, I used a 128gb USB and also downloaded the latest Bios update from the Asus Page, with my 10yr old, and first build, Win10 Desktop, then installed on my new Win11 build, which did not have Windows Op system installed yet. I checked with Asus first because I read several reviews that claimed they had problems with 14Gen CPU's. They had me check my mobo last 4 digits on barcode, I believe, were which bios it had onboard from factory, which were 1658 on mine. Asus said, that would handle 14th Gen, the newest as of right now is 1820. Any way Thanks to Asus and Jayz2cents, power up had no hiccups.

-Stable -Plug and Play -great compatibility -good IO -easy to use bios -all m.2 slots cant be used without taking lanes from your GPU

This motherboard feels very well built and looks absolutely beautiful. It has plenty of I/O and will be perfect for my Unraid server. For the price of what all I got, it was a total bargain!

Stunning White Aesthetic: The standout feature of this motherboard is its sleek and clean white design. It not only brings a fresh look to any build but also stands out in custom PC setups that focus on clean, modern aesthetics. If you're building a white-themed rig, this motherboard is a perfect match. Generous M.2 Slots: With 5 M.2 slots, the Z890-A ensures you'll have ample room for fast storage. What's even more impressive is that 2 of these slots are directly connected to the CPU, offering unparalleled speed and performance, especially for those who need lightning-fast SSD speeds for tasks like video editing or gaming. 6 SATA Slots: If you need even more storage options, the motherboard comes with 6 SATA slots, allowing you to connect multiple drives without worrying about running out of ports. Whether for additional storage or backups, the Z890-A has you covered. Memory Support up to 9066 MT/s: For memory enthusiasts, the ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-A supports memory speeds of up to 9066 MT/s, making it an ideal choice for high-performance applications like gaming, content creation, and heavy multitasking. This ensures the system runs smoothly even under heavy loads. 2x Thunderbolt Ports: The inclusion of 2 Thunderbolt ports is another excellent feature. Thunderbolt 4 provides high-speed data transfer and support for connecting external devices like storage, displays, and even eGPUs, offering impressive versatility for both professional and enthusiast users

The goods I have purchased form Canadian Newegg over the years, never, Never disspoited me. Allways all came on time and NEVER anything was " box open " Very relable place to get the componets from.

I have almost zero building computers experience outside of building a basic gaming pc last year by watching youtube videos. So that's about all the knowledge I have. I wanted to upgrade to 4 ram slots and two m.2 slots. Basically just winged the whole thing and had zero issues. I was shocked it posted first try and no issues after that. Super easy to build in. I have huge hands and everything is spaced far enough apart where even working in the case was simple.

Literally top of the line in everything I was looking for. PCIE 5, so you can pair it with the Samsung 9100. Latest intel processor (Which is also super fast). Wifi is also fast. The price was great for top of the line. I am super happy with it. The BIOS system is very intuitive/easy to use. And it looks great.

Good looking white circuits Good compatibility Strong BIOS

Excellent performance

Great price and quick shipping! ASUS is definitely one of my favorite manufacturers now!

Many M.2 slots Aesthetically pleasing Accessible PCI-e removal Copious heatsinks

Features at its price point.


Everything came in like new condition, I found no signs of wear or prior use. Packaging seemed to be factory conditions. I was extremely nervous after the motherboard drama a year ago but was very pleasantly surprised. The ASUS z490 motherboard is great and has fantastic power delivery I would highly recommend it for anyone trying to overclock. Running a 10600k at 5GHz easily with just a couple tweaks.

I love this board. I threw an i3 on it and am using it as a server in the garage. No issues. Updating the bios was easy, enabling XMP was simple, even configuring the case fans was a breeze.

It was not as complicated to build with this as I thought. I followed the PDF manual, which has links to videos on installing various components. For more clarity, I found additional videos on YouTube with step-by-step building guides.

Fast wifi Very pretty Lots of connectors