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product_id: 699779702
title: "ASUS ROG Strix Z890-F Gaming WiFi Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC-Ready, 16+2+1+2 Stages, DDR5, WiFi 7, 5X M.2, Thunderbolt™ 4, USB Type-C®, AI Overclocking, Cooling & Networking"
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# 16+2+1+2 robust power stages 5X M.2 slots including 3 PCIe 5.0 WiFi 7 with Q-Antenna for ultra-fast wireless ASUS ROG Strix Z890-F Gaming WiFi Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC-Ready, 16+2+1+2 Stages, DDR5, WiFi 7, 5X M.2, Thunderbolt™ 4, USB Type-C®, AI Overclocking, Cooling & Networking

**Brand:** asus
**Price:** R12295
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🚀 Power Your AI-Driven Gaming & Workstation Dreams with ASUS ROG Z890-F!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** ASUS ROG Strix Z890-F Gaming WiFi Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC-Ready, 16+2+1+2 Stages, DDR5, WiFi 7, 5X M.2, Thunderbolt™ 4, USB Type-C®, AI Overclocking, Cooling & Networking by asus
- **How much does it cost?** R12295 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- asus enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted asus brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Next-Gen Connectivity:** WiFi 7 and Thunderbolt™ 4 with USB Type-C® ensure seamless, ultra-fast data transfer and multi-device synergy.
- • **Plug & Play Pro Setup:** Tool-less M.2 slots, intuitive BIOS, and extensive USB ports (23 total) make building and upgrading effortless—join the elite builders club.
- • **Rock-Solid Power Delivery:** 16+2+1+2 power stages with premium components deliver stable, efficient power for peak performance under heavy loads.
- • **Future-Ready AI Powerhouse:** Built for Intel Core Ultra processors with exclusive AI overclocking, cooling & networking tech to keep you ahead of the curve.
- • **Unmatched Storage Expansion:** Five M.2 slots, three blazing PCIe 5.0, for insane SSD speeds and massive storage capacity—because speed is the new luxury.

## Overview

The ASUS ROG Strix Z890-F Gaming WiFi motherboard is a cutting-edge ATX board designed for Intel Core Ultra processors with LGA 1851 socket. It features advanced AI technologies including AI Overclocking, Cooling II, and Networking II, robust 16+2+1+2 power stages, DDR5 memory support, WiFi 7, five M.2 slots (three PCIe 5.0), Thunderbolt 4, and 23 USB ports. Engineered for high-performance gaming and professional workloads, it offers exceptional connectivity, storage expansion, and power stability, making it a top-tier choice for forward-thinking PC builders and tech enthusiasts.

## Description

ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX motherboard, Advanced AI PC-ready, 16+2+1+2 power stages, DDR5, WiFi 7 with Q-Antenna, five M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 x16 SafeSlot with Q-Release Slim, Thunderbolt™ 4, USB Type-C®, NPU Boost, AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II and Polymo Lighting

Review: AWESOME. Seven M.2s, three PCIe 5.0 drives, and how many USB ports?! It's a speed beauty. - This is a fantastic motherboard! An LGA1851 board with SEVEN M.2 drive slots, with THREE of them being PCIe 5.0 for under $400? Tremendous value from a brand that has never failed me before, ASUS. My primary need for my new LGA1851 board was the number of M.2 slots and this one did not disappoint. It has the most ports, and the most 5.0 ports that I could find under $500. Most only had 4 ports total with only one or two 5.0 ports. This board's PCIe 5.0 performance is outstanding when you are running a proper compatible 5.0 M.2 drive, like from Samsung, as long as it is properly cooled. The drive cooling is a challenge on this board and I found the built-in heatsinks to be inadequate to cool that many M.2 drives, especially the 5.0 speed drives that get over 10,000MB/s read/write when they are kept cool. My solution was to use third party heatsinks with fans on them for my hottest M.2 drives, including the two 5.0 drives I have. I use both Thermalright HR10 2280 PRO Black SSD Coolers and EZDIY-FAB Shield M.2 SSD Heatsinks with Build-in 20mm PWM Fan on my drives. Both do a great job of lowering the temps on the drives enough for them not to throttle speeds down due to heat. My drives rarely get over 50C under typical stress loads on the drives with these coolers. But with seven M.2 slots, this motherboard doesn't have a lot of room to spare, and you'll find that it is impossible to use third-party heatsinks on ALL seven of the M.2 drives because they are just too close together. So be strategic about which drives to use them on: the ones that will get the hottest (usually the fastest) and the most usage. Other than the plethora of M.2 drive ports on this motherboard. there is also a huge amount of USB and Thunderbolt 4 ports... another huge plus for me considering how many USB accessories I have, including two portable monitors attached to Thunderbolt 4 hubs that supplement my four full-sized monitors plugged into my Nvidia 3060ti video card. With this motherboard, everything just works, fast and beautifully. Just make sure your RAM and CPU are compatible. I highly suggest going to the ASUS website in advance and downloading the latest BIOS onto a USB drive and installing that BIOS first before you set up Windows. Also, make sure you download all of the drivers onto your Windows boot USB drive. When I was building my PC and installing Windows 11, it did not find the Wi-Fi drivers on its own and I had to point to the files I downloaded from ASUS on the USB drive. Oh, yeah, the Wi-Fi speeds on this motherboard are incredible, too! This motherboard is a great value if you can get it under $375 around the time of my review. It's so worth the extra $100 or so you may be tempted to skimp out and get a cheaper one... just invest and get this one, you won't regret it! Have fun. Here are some of my recent components in this build, in case you are interested: ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K - 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 5600MHz CL40-40-40-77 1.25V Intel XMP Desktop Computer Memory Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 2280, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 14,800MB/s Thermalright HR10 2280 PRO Black SSD Cooler EZDIY-FAB Shield M.2 SSD Heatsink with Build-in 20mm PWM Fan Thermaltake CT120 EX ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan (3-Fan Pack) Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 Vision ARGB Black CPU Cooler with LCD screen Thermalright Lga1851 BCF Black CPU Holder,CPU Anti Bending Fixed Bracket HYTE Y70 Upgraded Modern Aesthetic Dual Chamber Panoramic Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX Computer Gaming Case
Review: LGA 1851 board, this one is spot on . . . with lots of neats, but it'll cost ya . . . - After 30 years of building PCs, this MB was excellent to work with and fun at times. Clear and easy to read manual, easy to connect the front panel and more. Lots of extras. Can't go wrong with ASUS, with their reliability. Id did have one ASUS build turn into a nightmare, but they got redeemed with this Z790-E. Dropped a simple reliable i7 in and off we went. Avoided the problems of 13th and 14th Gen chips. BIOS is stable out the box, and easy to work with, again, right out of the box, with a notable exception of a minor hiccup recognizing a overpowered M2 Drive, that was my mistake. This board stands out for several reasons: Cool looking. Yeah, MB used to be beige and green, and smell like feet, now these designs & quality, woow! The back panel and ports feel incredibly solid and well-built. I also love the new tool-less M.2 slots and the two front panel USB 3.1 connectors. Performance: It works flawlessly with Windows 11, yeah WIN 10 is not longer supported come OCT 2025! Did I mention BIOS has been stable, requiring no crazy tweaks to get it working right. Has lots of things you may not need now a days, like sound ports for speakers. Wifi, cool, Bluetooth nice! Okay, it's expensive, and yeah a significant amount of bloatware. ASUS's "Armory Crate of $h" software is deeply rooted and can be difficult to uninstall, good lord, why can't they make that optional, which is a major frustration for me. Overall, despite the initial bloatware, this motherboard is a solid performer. I would buy it again, but, high cost and intrusive software are scratching at taking a single star off, but who am I to judge, ASUS did well on this one. 5 *****

## Features

- Ready for Advanced AI PCs: Designed for the future of AI computing, with the power and connectivity needed for demanding AI applications
- Intel LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for Intel Core Ultra processors (Series 2)
- Exclusive AI Technologies: NPU Boost, ASUS AI Advisor, ASUS-exclusive AI Overclocking, AI Cooling II, AI Networking II
- Exclusive Memory Technologies: DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex and AEMP III to simplify setup and improve performance
- Robust Power Solution: 16(110A)+2(90A)+1(90A)+2(80A) power stages with ProCool II power connectors, MicroFine alloy chokes and premium metallic capacitors

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0DTCS854H |
| Best Sellers Rank | #25 in Computer Motherboards |
| Brand | ASUS |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1851 |
| Chipset Type | Intel Z890 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible Processors | Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2) |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,375 Reviews |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
| Item Height | 6.8 centimeters |
| Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin |
| Manufacturer | ASUS |
| Memory Clock Speed | 320 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 4 |
| Model Name | ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI |
| Model Number | ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI |
| Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 |
| Number of Ports | 30 |
| Platform | Windows 11 |
| Processor Socket | LGA 1851 |
| RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 |
| Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 |
| Total PCIe Ports | 5 |
| Total SATA Ports | 4 |
| Total Usb Ports | 23 |
| UPC | 197105755925 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ASUS
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1851
- **Chipset Type:** Intel Z890
- **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer
- **Compatible Processors:** Intel® Core™ Ultra processors (Series 2)
- **Main Power Connector Type:** 24-Pin
- **Memory Clock Speed:** 320 MHz
- **Model Name:** ROG STRIX Z890-F GAMING WIFI
- **Platform:** Windows 11
- **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR5

## Images

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## Available Options

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ AWESOME. Seven M.2s, three PCIe 5.0 drives, and how many USB ports?! It's a speed beauty.
*by J***E on August 10, 2025*

This is a fantastic motherboard! An LGA1851 board with SEVEN M.2 drive slots, with THREE of them being PCIe 5.0 for under $400? Tremendous value from a brand that has never failed me before, ASUS. My primary need for my new LGA1851 board was the number of M.2 slots and this one did not disappoint. It has the most ports, and the most 5.0 ports that I could find under $500. Most only had 4 ports total with only one or two 5.0 ports. This board's PCIe 5.0 performance is outstanding when you are running a proper compatible 5.0 M.2 drive, like from Samsung, as long as it is properly cooled. The drive cooling is a challenge on this board and I found the built-in heatsinks to be inadequate to cool that many M.2 drives, especially the 5.0 speed drives that get over 10,000MB/s read/write when they are kept cool. My solution was to use third party heatsinks with fans on them for my hottest M.2 drives, including the two 5.0 drives I have. I use both Thermalright HR10 2280 PRO Black SSD Coolers and EZDIY-FAB Shield M.2 SSD Heatsinks with Build-in 20mm PWM Fan on my drives. Both do a great job of lowering the temps on the drives enough for them not to throttle speeds down due to heat. My drives rarely get over 50C under typical stress loads on the drives with these coolers. But with seven M.2 slots, this motherboard doesn't have a lot of room to spare, and you'll find that it is impossible to use third-party heatsinks on ALL seven of the M.2 drives because they are just too close together. So be strategic about which drives to use them on: the ones that will get the hottest (usually the fastest) and the most usage. Other than the plethora of M.2 drive ports on this motherboard. there is also a huge amount of USB and Thunderbolt 4 ports... another huge plus for me considering how many USB accessories I have, including two portable monitors attached to Thunderbolt 4 hubs that supplement my four full-sized monitors plugged into my Nvidia 3060ti video card. With this motherboard, everything just works, fast and beautifully. Just make sure your RAM and CPU are compatible. I highly suggest going to the ASUS website in advance and downloading the latest BIOS onto a USB drive and installing that BIOS first before you set up Windows. Also, make sure you download all of the drivers onto your Windows boot USB drive. When I was building my PC and installing Windows 11, it did not find the Wi-Fi drivers on its own and I had to point to the files I downloaded from ASUS on the USB drive. Oh, yeah, the Wi-Fi speeds on this motherboard are incredible, too! This motherboard is a great value if you can get it under $375 around the time of my review. It's so worth the extra $100 or so you may be tempted to skimp out and get a cheaper one... just invest and get this one, you won't regret it! Have fun. Here are some of my recent components in this build, in case you are interested: ASUS ROG Strix Z890-E Gaming WiFi Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K - 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz CORSAIR VENGEANCE DDR5 RAM 64GB (2x32GB) 5600MHz CL40-40-40-77 1.25V Intel XMP Desktop Computer Memory Samsung SSD 9100 PRO 4TB, PCIe 5.0x4 M.2 2280, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 14,800MB/s Thermalright HR10 2280 PRO Black SSD Cooler EZDIY-FAB Shield M.2 SSD Heatsink with Build-in 20mm PWM Fan Thermaltake CT120 EX ARGB Sync PC Cooling Fan (3-Fan Pack) Thermalright Assassin Spirit 120 Vision ARGB Black CPU Cooler with LCD screen Thermalright Lga1851 BCF Black CPU Holder,CPU Anti Bending Fixed Bracket HYTE Y70 Upgraded Modern Aesthetic Dual Chamber Panoramic Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX Computer Gaming Case

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ LGA 1851 board, this one is spot on . . . with lots of neats, but it'll cost ya . . .
*by B***E on August 13, 2025*

After 30 years of building PCs, this MB was excellent to work with and fun at times. Clear and easy to read manual, easy to connect the front panel and more. Lots of extras. Can't go wrong with ASUS, with their reliability. Id did have one ASUS build turn into a nightmare, but they got redeemed with this Z790-E. Dropped a simple reliable i7 in and off we went. Avoided the problems of 13th and 14th Gen chips. BIOS is stable out the box, and easy to work with, again, right out of the box, with a notable exception of a minor hiccup recognizing a overpowered M2 Drive, that was my mistake. This board stands out for several reasons: Cool looking. Yeah, MB used to be beige and green, and smell like feet, now these designs & quality, woow! The back panel and ports feel incredibly solid and well-built. I also love the new tool-less M.2 slots and the two front panel USB 3.1 connectors. Performance: It works flawlessly with Windows 11, yeah WIN 10 is not longer supported come OCT 2025! Did I mention BIOS has been stable, requiring no crazy tweaks to get it working right. Has lots of things you may not need now a days, like sound ports for speakers. Wifi, cool, Bluetooth nice! Okay, it's expensive, and yeah a significant amount of bloatware. ASUS's "Armory Crate of $h" software is deeply rooted and can be difficult to uninstall, good lord, why can't they make that optional, which is a major frustration for me. Overall, despite the initial bloatware, this motherboard is a solid performer. I would buy it again, but, high cost and intrusive software are scratching at taking a single star off, but who am I to judge, ASUS did well on this one. 5 *****

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good motherboard
*by M***N on December 22, 2025*

After experiencing two motherboard failures from MSI during my recent build, I spent the extra bucks to get this Asus motherboard. I had used Asus motherboards exclusively on my previous builds without issue, but for this build they were outside my budget. Well, I had no issues with the Asus board in this build and that computer is running perfectly without issues. I guess that sometimes it is worth paying more for quality. I am quite pleased with the build quality and the features. The motherboard does feature an actual TPU module whereas not all do.

## Frequently Bought Together

- ASUS ROG Strix Z890-F Gaming WiFi Intel® Z890 LGA 1851 ATX Motherboard, Advanced AI PC-Ready, 16+2+1+2 Stages, DDR5, WiFi 7, 5X M.2, Thunderbolt™ 4, USB Type-C®, AI Overclocking, Cooling & Networking
- Intel Core Ultra 7 Desktop Processor 265K - 20 cores (8 P-cores + 12 E-cores) up to 5.5 GHz
- Samsung 990 PRO SSD NVMe M.2 PCIe Gen4, M.2 2280 Internal Solid State Hard Drive, Seq. Read Speeds Up to 7,450 MB/s for High End Computing, Gaming, and Heavy Duty Workstations, MZ-V9P2T0B/AM

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