GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER is a flagship ATX motherboard built on Intel Z890 chipset for LGA1851 socket, designed for high-performance systems powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 2. This motherboard combines expanded networking capabilities, premium audio processing, extensive storage options, and robust power delivery. It supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots, with power delivery built on an 18+1+2 Twin Digital VRM architecture featuring 110A Smart Power Stage, making the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER suitable for handling powerful processors under sustained workloads. The storage subsystem includes five M.2 slots: two operating at PCIe 5.0 speeds and three at PCIe 4.0, along with four SATA 6 Gbps connectors. The expansion slots accommodate one PCIe 5.0 x16, one PCIe 4.0 x4, and one PCIe 4.0 x1 configuration. Networking features include 10GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7, while connectivity options feature two Thunderbolt 4 ports with USB4 support, USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 3.2 Gen 1, and a front-panel USB-C 20Gbps connector. The audio system is built around ALC1220 and ESS SABRE ES9118 components. The motherboard is equipped with advanced VRM cooling through Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard XL, plus convenient EZ-Latch mechanisms for PCIe and M.2 slots. The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS MASTER represents one of the most feature-rich solutions in its class for flagship Intel builds requiring 10GbE connectivity, Thunderbolt 4 support, multiple M.2 storage options, and enhanced power delivery.