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ASUS

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME Intel Motherboard

SKU CH-0DW9-27493

Extended ATX Intel Z890 motherboard with LGA 1851 socket for Core Ultra CPUs and DDR5 memory, suited to serious gaming

  • CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
  • CPU TypeLGA 1851
  • Memory StandardDDR5
  • Form FactorExtended ATX
  • Supports Intel Core Ultra processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • Extended ATX form factor provides ample expansion space
  • DDR5 memory standard enables high-speed performance
  • Includes I/O shield and two SATA cables for connectivity
  • Designed for serious gaming workloads

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME Motherboard

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME is an Extended ATX desktop motherboard built for Intel Core Ultra processors using the LGA 1851 socket. It supports DDR5 memory and is positioned for serious gaming systems. The board includes an I/O shield, two SATA cables and aftermarket Wi-Fi antennas where applicable.

Who this suits and who should look elsewhere

This board suits builders assembling a high-end Intel gaming platform who need the expansion room of an Extended ATX layout. It is not for builders whose case only accepts standard ATX or smaller form factors, nor for anyone planning to use a non-LGA 1851 processor.

Deciding specification: LGA 1851 socket

The CPU socket is LGA 1851, which exclusively accepts Intel Core Ultra desktop processors. If your CPU uses a different socket this motherboard will not work, so verify the processor package before purchase.

Highlights

  • Supports Intel Core Ultra processors via LGA 1851 socket
  • Extended ATX form factor provides ample expansion space
  • DDR5 memory standard enables high-speed performance
  • Includes I/O shield and two SATA cables for connectivity
  • Designed for serious gaming workloads

Specifications

BrandASUS
CPU Socket TypeLGA 1851
CPU TypeLGA 1851
Memory StandardDDR5
Form FactorExtended ATX

Questions about this item

How do I install the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS Z890 EXTREME into an Extended ATX case and which step is often missed?

Align the board with the case standoffs, secure it with screws, attach the supplied I/O shield before mounting, then connect the 24-pin and CPU power cables; the step most builders miss is fitting the I/O shield first.

What maintenance or replacement will this motherboard need over time?

The board ships with the I/O shield, two SATA cables and aftermarket Wi-Fi antennas; keep those accessories for any future rebuild and reseat the DDR5 modules if you ever move the system.

What limit appears first when the board runs sustained heavy loads?

The Extended ATX form factor and LGA 1851 socket define the physical and power envelope; sustained loads are constrained by the case airflow and the CPU cooler capacity you pair with the board.

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