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ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI

Mini-ITX · DDR5 · 2 DIMMs · 10-phase VRM · 7

Quality
76
VRM
56
Value
58
Amazon
$248
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI
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Overall76.0
VRM56.0
Chipset97.0
Expansion / storage51.0
Connectivity81.0
Audio95.0
Quality / price58.3
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Written analysis

ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI at a glance

The ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI uses the Mini-ITX form factor, LGA 1851 socket, and Z890-I chipset. This is a high-end platform with the feature headroom expected in an enthusiast gaming or productivity build.

Memory support is DDR5 across 2 DIMM slots, with up to 128 GB and rated overclocked speeds up to 9200 MT/s. XMP / EXPO memory-profile support is recorded for easier tuning.

Best fit: a performance gaming and productivity PC that needs a balanced board without workstation-class excess.

Power delivery

The calculated VRM score is 56.0, placing the power delivery in the upper mid-range class. The board lists 10 CPU power phases, 110 A power stages in a 10+1+2+1 layout. CPU power input is listed as 1. It suits performance processors at stock; sustained extreme overclocking is not its main purpose.

Expansion and storage

The expansion and storage score is 51.0: focused on the essentials. The platform supports PCIe 5.0. Physical expansion includes 1 ×16 slot.

On-board storage consists of 2 M.2 slots and 2 SATA ports. Supported M.2 lengths are listed as 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280. The two-slot layout covers a typical OS-and-games or OS-and-project-drive setup.

Connectivity and rear I/O

The connectivity score is 81.0, rated strong . Wireless networking is Wi-Fi 7 ; wired networking is 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet at up to 2500 Mbps. Bluetooth 5.4 is included. The recorded USB provision is 9 rear connections; a front-panel total is not recorded. USB4 Type-C is available at the rear. The specification sheet below separates every USB speed and connector type.

Display connectivity includes HDMI 2.1, USB-C DisplayPort. These motherboard outputs require a processor with integrated graphics.

Audio

The audio score is 95.0. This is an ultra-premium onboard implementation based on ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC, aimed at users who want strong analogue output without immediately adding a USB DAC.

Buying verdict

Overall quality is 76.00, a strong performance-class result. This is the practical sweet spot for a powerful gaming or productivity PC without paying for every flagship extra.

At the recorded Amazon price, the quality-to-price score is 58.3—a balanced value for its feature class.

Board data

Full specifications

Platform, expansion, storage, rear I/O, internal headers, networking, audio, and board controls in one sheet.

General

Manufacturer
ASUS
Motherboard
ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-I GAMING WIFI
Chipset / socket
Z890-I / LGA 1851
Form factor
Mini-ITX
Launch price
—
Amazon price
$248
Availability
In stock
Price updated
3 days, 15 hours ago

VRM

CPU phases
10 (110 A)
Power design
10+1+2+1
EPS connector
1

Memory

Type / slots
DDR5 / 2 DIMMs
Max capacity / OC
128 GB / 9200 MT/s
Per DIMM
64 GB
XMP / EXPO
Yes

PCIe

Supported version
PCIe 5.0
x16 physical
1
x16 Gen 5
1

Storage

M.2 slots
2
M.2 lengths
2230, 2242, 2260, 2280
SATA ports
2

Display outputs

HDMI
Yes · 2.1 · 4K@60Hz
DisplayPort
No
USB-C DisplayPort
Yes · 2.1 · 8K@60Hz

USB

Rear USB 2.0
2
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
1
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 10 Gbps
3
Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
Rear USB4 Type-C
2
Header USB 2.0
3
Header USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 5 Gbps
2
Header USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C 20 Gbps
1
USB4
Type-C · rear

Networking

Ethernet
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
LAN ports
1
LAN speed
2500 Mbps
Wi-Fi
7
Wi-Fi bandwidth
320MHz
Bands
2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz
Antenna connectors
2
Bluetooth
5.4

Audio

Chipset
ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC
Analog jacks
—
Gold-plated jacks
No
Optical S/PDIF
No
Spatial audio
No

Buttons

BIOS flashback
Yes
Clear CMOS
No
Q-Flash Plus
No
Smart button
No
Onboard start / reset
No

Additional information

Memory notes
Supports Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM). Features include DIMM Fit, DIMM Flex, and ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III). Supported memory types, data rate, and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration. Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
Display notes
Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. The 2x Intel Thunderbolt 4 ports (USB Type-C) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs. In Thunderbolt 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2. In DP alt mode, only one USB Type-C port supports up to UHBR20 at a time. When installing the operating system, ensure the monitor is connected to the HDMI port or a discrete graphics card.
Expansion notes
Please check the PCIe bifurcation table on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
M.2_1
5.0 4 · 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU
M.2_2
5.0 4 · 2230, 2242, 2260, 2280 · CPU — M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with PCIEX16(G5). When M.2_2 slot is occupied with an SSD device, PCIEX16(G5) will run at x8 mode only.
RAID
SATA / PCIe (['0', '1'])
Storage notes
The 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports require the installation of the ROG FPS Card.
USB notes
Includes ROG STRIX HIVE II with 2 x USB 10Gbps ports (1 x USB Type-C + 1 x Type-A). Includes ROG FPS Card with 2 x USB 2.0 headers supporting 3 USB 2.0 ports. USB Type-C power delivery output is max. 5V/3A.
Audio notes
All audio functions are supported through the external ROG STRIX HIVE II. Features include ROG Hyper-Grounding Technology, silver-plated audio jacks, and dedicated audio PCB layers.
Networking notes
Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system. For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 requires 24H2 or later for full functions, while older versions only support Wi-Fi 6E. For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported. Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulations may vary between countries. The Bluetooth version may vary. Wi-Fi supports up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
Button notes
The motherboard has a Clear CMOS header, a 2-pin Power Button header, a CPU Over Voltage jumper, and an Alteration PCIe Mode switch.
Fan / RGB headers
1 CPU · — OPT · 1 AIO · 1 chassis · 2 ARGB · — RGB
Thermal sensors
1
Other headers
System panel
Dimensions
17 cm x 17 cm

Extracted notes sit here. Official manufacturer copy is at the bottom of the page.

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Vendor copy

Official manufacturer data

Raw manufacturer text kept for reference. Structured specs above are extracted from this copy and are the source for scores and tables.

Memory

2 x DIMM slots, max. 128GB, DDR5
Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC,
Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
Dual channel memory architecture
DIMM Fit
Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile
(XMP) memory module
Supports DIMM Flex
ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
* Supported memory types, data rate
(speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory
configuration, for more information please refer to CPU/Memory Support list
under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
* Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports
On-Die ECC function.

Graphics

Graphics
1 x HDMI™ port**
2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB
Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***
* Graphics specifications may vary between
CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates.
** Supports 4K@60Hz as specified in HDMI
2.1.
*** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to
8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x 2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or
16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please check DisplayPort 2.1 specs. In DP
alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
**** VGA resolution support depends on
processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
***** While installing the operating
system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the
back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.

Expansion slots

Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)*
1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (supports x16 mode)
* Please check the PCIe bifurcation table
on the support site (https://www.asus.com/support/FAQ/1037507/).
- To ensure compatibility of the device
installed, please refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for
the list of supported peripherals.

Storage

Total Supports 2 x M.2 slots and 2 x SATA
6Gb/s ports*
Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors(Series 2)**
M.2_1 slot (Key M), type
2230/2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2 slot (Key M), type
2230/2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports***
* Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports
PCIe RAID 0/1, SATA RAID 0/1.
** M.2_2 slot shares bandwidth with
PCIEX16(G5). When M.2_2 slot is occupied with SSD device, PCIEX16(G5) will run
x8 only.
*** Install ROG FPS Card to support 2 x
SATA 6Gb/s ports.

USB

Rear USB (Total 9 ports)
2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
Front USB (Total 3 ports)
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB
Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional
USB 5Gbps ports
ROG STRIX HIVE II (Total 2 ports)
2 x USB 10Gbps ports ( 1 x USB Type-C®+ 1 x
Type-A)
ROG FPS Card (Total 3 ports)
2 x USB 2.0 headers support additional 3
USB 2.0 ports
* USB Type-C® power delivery output: max.
5V/3A

Internal I/O

Fan and Cooling Related
1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
1 x 4-pin Chassis Fan header
1 x Extra Flow Fan header
Power Related
1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
1 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connector
Storage Related
2 x M.2 slots (Key M)
USB
1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB
Type-C®)
1 x USB 5Gbps header supports 2 additional
USB 5Gbps ports
Miscellaneous
2 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
1 x 2-pin Power Button header
1 x Thermal Sensor header
2 x USB Type-C® connectors to install ROG
FPS card
ROG FPS card
2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
1 x CPU Over Voltage jumper
1 x Clear CMOS header
1 x Front Panel header
1 x Alteration PCIe Mode switch
2 x USB 2.0 headers support 3 additional
USB 2.0 ports

Rear I/O

2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 (2 x USB Type-C®)
1 x USB 20Gbps port (1 x USB Type-C®)
3 x USB 10Gbps ports (3 x Type-A)
1 x USB 5Gbps port (1 x Type-A)
2 x USB 2.0 ports (2 x Type-A)
1 x HDMI™ port
1 x Wi-Fi module
1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button

Wireless

Wi-Fi 7*
2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to
5.8Gbps transfer rate.
Bluetooth® v5.4***
*Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the
operating system
For
Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions,
Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
For
Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth
regulatory may vary between countries.
*** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please
refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.

Audio

ROG Strix Hive II Audio Features
- ROG Hyper-Grounding Technology
- ESS® SABRE9260Q DAC
- Silver-plated audio jacks
- Dedicated audio PCB layers
* All audio functions on ROG STRIX Z890-I
GAMING WIFI are supported through the ROG STRIX HIVE II.

Special features

Extreme Engine Digi+
- 5K Black metallic capacitors
ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Release Duo
- PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim (with PCIe
SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-DIMM
- Q-Slot
ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- VRM heatsink design
- Fan bracket
ASUS EZ DIY
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- BIOS FlashBack™ LED
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeDIMM
- Backplate
Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 headers
ROG STRIX HIVE II
1 x USB Type-C® connects to motherboard
2 x USB 10Gbps ports ( 1 x USB Type-C®+ 1 x
Type-A)
1 x Headphone jack with mic in
1 x FlexKey button
1 x Power button
1 x Volume control knob with mute button
Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA
[white], Boot Device [yellow green])

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