{"product_id":"gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-lga1851-atx-motherboard","title":"Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 LGA1851 ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 is an ATX motherboard for builders upgrading to Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2). It combines a 16+1+2 phase VRM, Wi-Fi 7 connectivity, and four M.2 slots—including one PCIe 5.0—to handle high-end gaming, content creation, and multithreaded workloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 7 and 2.5GbE for fast networking\u003c\/strong\u003e — This motherboard includes Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) with a directional ultra-high gain antenna and 2.5GbE wired LAN, covering both wireless and wired connectivity for low-latency gaming and fast file transfers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 and four M.2 slots for storage\u003c\/strong\u003e — One M.2 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 speed, with three additional slots at PCIe 4.0 or SATA. All slots feature screwless EZ-Latch Click heatsinks for easy installation and thermal management.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16+1+2 phase digital VRM for power stability\u003c\/strong\u003e — The dual-tower VRM design with Thermal Armor Advanced keeps voltage regulation cool and stable under sustained load, essential for overclocking and heavy workloads.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThunderbolt 4 and DisplayPort outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e — The integrated Thunderbolt 4 Type-C port supports up to 40 Gbps with Thunderbolt devices and carries DisplayPort for video, while a second USB Type-C header provides additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 connectivity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR5 memory support up to 256 GB\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept modules up to DDR5-9200 (overclocked), with XMP profile support for plug-and-play speed configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAI Perfdrive for automated BIOS tuning\u003c\/strong\u003e — The motherboard can generate customized BIOS presets tailored to your system components, simplifying overclocking and performance optimization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA1851 for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Z890 Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × DDR5 (up to 256 GB, DDR5-5600 to DDR5-9200)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 (1 × PCIe 5.0 x4, 3 × PCIe 4.0 or SATA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNetwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5GbE LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThunderbolt 4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eYes, with DisplayPort and USB4 support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2) in the LGA1851 socket only; not compatible with older Intel generations or AMD processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts DDR5 memory modules at speeds from DDR5-5600 to DDR5-9200 (overclocked), with XMP profile support for faster kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Houses up to four NVMe M.2 SSDs and four SATA drives simultaneously; includes RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support for both drive types.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Integrates Bluetooth 5.4 and Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax) for wireless connectivity without a separate adapter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Supports Thunderbolt 4 monitors at up to 5120×2880@60 Hz, or USB4 Type-C monitors at up to 3840×2160@240 Hz, depending on monitor type.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-end gaming builds that benefit from fast NVMe storage, low-latency Wi-Fi 7, and stable power delivery under sustained load.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContent creators running demanding workloads like video editing or 3D rendering, thanks to the robust VRM and support for up to 256 GB of DDR5 RAM.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverclocking enthusiasts who want AI-assisted tuning via BIOS and real-time power monitoring through HWinfo.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who need extensive storage: four M.2 slots (one at PCIe 5.0) plus four SATA ports cover both NVMe and traditional drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders requiring Thunderbolt 4 connectivity for high-speed external storage or professional peripherals on the same connector as video output.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious builders: this motherboard targets enthusiasts and professionals willing to spend for features like Wi-Fi 7 and PCIe 5.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers with Intel 13th or 14th generation processors; it requires Series 2 Core Ultra CPUs on the newer LGA1851 socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact build projects: ATX form factor requires a full-size case with standard mounting holes and space for large coolers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAMD platform builders; this board is Intel-only and will not accept Ryzen or other AMD processors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) Digital twin 16+1+2 phases VRM solution · D5 Bionic Corsa for Infinite Memory Performance · AI Perfdrive : Provides optimal and customized BIOS preset profile for users · Premium Compatibility : 4*DDR5 with XMP Memory Module Support · WIFI EZ-Plug : Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation · EZ-Latch Plus : PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release \u0026amp; Screwless Design · EZ-Latch Click : M.2 heatsinks with screwless design · Sensor Panel Link : Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup · Friendly UI : Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Auto Scan in BIOS and SW · New Power Monitor in HWinfo for real-time monitoring on CPU power phases · Ultra-Fast Storage : 4*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4 · Efficient Thermal : VRM Thermal Armor Advanced \u0026amp; M.2 Thermal Guard L · Fast Networking : 2.5GbE LAN \u0026amp; Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna · Extended Connectivity : THUNDERBOLT™ 4 Type-C with DP-Alt, DisplayPort · High-Res Audio\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGigabyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNetworking\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWireless standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 7 (802.11be), 802.11a\/b\/g\/n\/ac\/ax\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWireless throughput\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 7\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBluetooth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eBluetooth 5.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWired LAN\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2.5GbE\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerformance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA1851 (Intel Core Ultra Series 2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Z890 Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × DIMM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMax memory\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e256 GB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory speed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5-5600 to DDR5-9200 (with XMP support)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVRM phases\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16+1+2 (Digital Twin)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 connectors (1 × PCIe 5.0 x4, 1 × PCIe 4.0 x4\/x2, 2 × PCIe 4.0\/SATA)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × SATA 6Gb\/s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eNVMe RAID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSATA RAID\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRAID 0, 1, 5, 10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePorts \u0026amp; power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePCIe expansion slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × PCIe 5.0 x16, 2 × PCIe 4.0 x4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThunderbolt 4 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 (Type-C, 40 Gbps with Thunderbolt, 20 Gbps USB4, 10 Gbps USB 3.2)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB Type-C (rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × Thunderbolt 4 (video + data)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e2 (rear)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 (3 rear, 2 via header)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eUSB 2.0 ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e8 (4 rear, 4 via headers)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eAudio codec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eRealtek ALC1220\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003ePower connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × 24-pin ATX, 2 × 8-pin 12V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eFan headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e1 × CPU fan, 1 × CPU pump, 3 × system fan, 1 × system pump\/fan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRGB headers\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 × addressable Gen2, 1 × standard RGB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eI\/O shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003ePre-fitted integrated I\/O shield\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBIOS\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGIGABYTE UC BIOS with Q-Flash Plus, AI Perfdrive, HyperTune\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eThermal features\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eVRM Thermal Armor Advanced, M.2 Thermal Guard L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"GIGABYTE","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55678828642680,"sku":"GIG-2042","price":301.97,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0690\/9119\/7218\/files\/c5af9a46aa993b788adb1b69ca5012e9baf67f98.jpg?v=1790703178","url":"https:\/\/tech-syndicate.co.uk\/products\/gigabyte-z890-aorus-elite-wifi7-lga1851-atx-motherboard","provider":"Tech Syndicate","version":"1.0","type":"link"}