GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PRO ICE WIFI7 DDR5 LGA1851 Motherboard

GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PRO ICE WIFI7 – High-End LGA1851 Motherboard with DDR5, PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4, and Wi-Fi 7

Overview:

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PRO ICE is a premium ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z890 chipset, designed for Intel Core Ultra processors (LGA 1851 socket). It combines cutting-edge features such as DDR5 memory up to 9500 MHz (OC), PCIe 5.0 GPU and SSD support, Wi-Fi 7, and dual Thunderbolt 4 (USB4) for unmatched performance and connectivity. Ideal for gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts aiming for a next-generation Intel build.

Key Features:

CPU and Chipset:

• Supports Intel Core Ultra processors (LGA 1851 socket)

• Intel Z890 Express Chipset

Memory:

• 4x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB total

• Supports memory speeds up to DDR5-9500 (OC)

• Dual-channel architecture with ECC/Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMMs

• Compatible with Intel XMP and CUDIMM modules

Graphics:

• Integrated Intel HD Graphics support (requires CPU with iGPU)

• Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB4 Type-C) with DisplayPort 1.4 support

• Up to 3-display output support (including HDMI)

• Max resolution: 5120×2880@60Hz (Thunderbolt)

Audio:

• Realtek ALC1220 HD Audio Codec

• Supports 7.1-channel surround sound, DSD audio, and S/PDIF out

Networking:

• Realtek 5GbE LAN for ultra-fast wired connectivity

• Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 with Bluetooth 5.4 (2.4/5/6 GHz support)

• Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3

Expansion:

• 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (graphics/NVMe SSDs only)

• 2x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (x4 and x1)

Storage:

• 5x M.2 Slots (including PCIe 5.0 x4 and PCIe 4.0 x4)

• 1x M.2 slot supports SATA & PCIe SSDs

• 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports

• Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for NVMe and SATA

USB Ports:

• 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C (up to 40 Gbps)

• 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C (front)

• 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A

• 6x USB 3.2 Gen 1

• 8x USB 2.0 ports

Internal Features:

• 2x 8-pin + 1x 24-pin power connectors

• 7x fan headers (including pump support)

• Multiple RGB and ARGB headers

• Clear CMOS, Q-Flash Plus, onboard power/reset buttons

• TPM header, noise detection, and temp sensors