{"product_id":"asus-rog-maximus-z890-hero-lga1851-atx-motherboard","title":"ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero LGA1851 ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cem\u003eIntel's Z890 platform with ROG's best memory tuning behind it\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIntel Z890 chipset on LGA1851 for Core Ultra Series 2 processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour DDR5 DIMM slots tuned for very high overclocked frequencies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eATX form factor with full ROG armour and Q-Code diagnostics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePCIe 5.0 graphics and multiple PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Thunderbolt 4 \/ USB4 Type-C, 5GbE and Wi-Fi 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe enthusiast's Z890 choice\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaximus Hero is the board most serious Intel builders end up on. Core Ultra 200S chips are noticeably sensitive to memory speed and interconnect tuning, and ROG's BIOS is the most complete toolkit available for extracting that performance — clear submenus, sane defaults, per-core controls and a Q-Code readout when a setting goes too far. Around that sits everything a high-end build wants: PCIe 5.0 for GPU and storage, dual USB4 for docks and fast enclosures, 5GbE, Wi-Fi 7 and SupremeFX audio good enough that most people skip the external DAC.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRead this before you spend the money\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you install a Core Ultra 7 and never open the BIOS, this board's advantage over a Prime Z890 is largely cosmetic and connective, not a frame-rate win. It is also a big spend on a platform whose CPU upgrade path is shorter than AM5's, so factor that into a five-year plan. There is no OLED panel and networking stops at 5GbE — a 10-gig home network needs the Extreme or an add-in card. Small-form-factor builders and anyone on a strict budget should look at the ROG Strix Z890 range instead.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlagship power delivery with teamed power stages and heatpipe-linked heatsinks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG memory tuning BIOS with AI Overclocking and per-core adjustment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMultiple PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets with tool-free Q-Latch heatsink mounting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDual Thunderbolt 4 \/ USB4 Type-C, 5 Gigabit Ethernet and Wi-Fi 7\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG SupremeFX audio with ESS DAC and headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChipset: Intel Z890\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSocket: Intel LGA1851\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm Factor: ATX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMemory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots, dual channel, up to 192GB, very high overclocked frequencies supported\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpansion Slots: PCIe 5.0 x16 primary graphics slot plus additional PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0 expansion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStorage: Multiple M.2 NVMe sockets including PCIe 5.0, plus four SATA 6Gb\/s ports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNetworking: 5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio: ROG SupremeFX high-definition audio with ESS DAC and headphone amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRear I\/O Highlights: Dual Thunderbolt 4 \/ USB4 Type-C, HDMI, BIOS FlashBack and Clear CMOS buttons, LAN port, Wi-Fi antenna mounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB: USB4 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 Type-A rear ports plus front-panel Type-C header\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 3 Year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWHAT'S IN THE BOX:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero motherboard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSATA 6Gb\/s cables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG Wi-Fi antenna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eM.2 Q-Latch package, mounting screws and thermal pads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eROG stickers, cable ties, user manual and driver documentation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy ASUS?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Maximus line is ASUS's longest-running enthusiast Intel series and receives the most thorough BIOS and memory-compatibility work of any board in the range. 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