GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PRO ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) ATX, DDR5

The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS PRO ICE Ultra Core (Series 2) is a high-performance motherboard from GIGABYTE's AORUS line, designed to cater to power users, gamers, and content creators who demand the best performance, expansion, and connectivity. This board integrates the latest technologies, offering everything needed for a future-proof and top-tier system build. Here's a detailed overview of its key features:

1. LGA 1851 Socket (Intel 13th and 14th Gen Support)

The LGA 1851 socket supports Intel’s latest 13th and 14th generation processors, such as the Core i9, i7, and i5 series. This gives you access to Intel's most powerful and efficient CPUs, ensuring smooth performance for demanding tasks like gaming, video editing, and software development.

2. ATX Form Factor

This motherboard uses the standard ATX form factor, offering a balance of space and expandability. It fits in most mid and full-sized PC cases and provides plenty of room for additional components like GPUs, storage devices, and cooling solutions.

3. DDR5 Memory Support

The board supports DDR5 memory, the latest generation of RAM that offers significant performance improvements over DDR4. With up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM (depending on configuration), you get faster speeds and increased bandwidth for enhanced multitasking, gaming, and content creation.

4. 5x M.2 Slots and PCIe 5.0

The Z890 AORUS PRO ICE features 5 M.2 slots, offering ample room for high-speed NVMe SSDs. Among them, 3 M.2 slots are PCIe 5.0, providing significantly higher bandwidth than PCIe 4.0 and ensuring that your storage devices perform at their best. The additional PCIe 5.0 lanes also support the latest generation of graphics cards and expansion cards, making this motherboard ready for cutting-edge workloads and next-gen applications.

5. Thunderbolt 4

The inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 ports provides ultra-fast data transfer rates of up to 40Gbps. Thunderbolt 4 also offers power delivery, video output, and data transfer through a single cable, making it ideal for connecting high-performance peripherals like external GPUs, 4K/8K monitors, and ultra-fast storage devices.

6. WiFi7 and 5GbE LAN

The WiFi7 technology brings ultra-fast wireless speeds and greater efficiency for high-bandwidth tasks, such as streaming, online gaming, and file transfers. Additionally, the board includes a 5GbE LAN port, enabling incredibly fast wired network connections, ideal for high-speed internet, LAN gaming, and content sharing.

7. EZ-Latch for Easy Installation

EZ-Latch technology simplifies the installation process by allowing you to easily attach and secure components like the CPU and RAM without the need for tools. This feature ensures a smooth and hassle-free build, saving time during assembly.

8. Advanced Cooling Design (Ice Series)

The "Ice" series design focuses on cooling efficiency, featuring advanced thermal solutions, such as robust heatsinks and thermal pads, to maintain optimal temperatures even under heavy loads. This is essential for long-lasting system stability and performance, particularly when running resource-intensive applications or games.

9. Comprehensive I/O and Expansion

The Z890 AORUS PRO ICE Ultra Core includes a wide range of USB ports, including USB Type-C, high-quality audio jacks, and multiple expansion slots (PCIe 5.0). With support for multiple displays, external devices, and high-speed networking, this motherboard provides exceptional connectivity for a wide variety of setups.

10. Overclocking Support

As part of GIGABYTE’s AORUS series, the Z890 AORUS PRO ICE Ultra Core is designed with overclocking capabilities in mind. Whether you're looking to push the limits of your CPU or RAM, this motherboard offers BIOS-level controls and features to help you achieve higher performance in CPU-intensive tasks, gaming, or rendering.