Asus Z890-ACE SE Motherboard - Socket V1, LGA 1851, ATX

Asus Z890-ACE SE Motherboard - Socket V1, LGA 1851, ATX delivers a high-performance platform for the latest Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors and advanced desktop builds.

This ATX motherboard features the Intel Z890 chipset and full support for LGA 1851 (Socket V1) processors, making it an excellent choice for users upgrading to Intel's newest platforms. The board is designed for demanding workloads and gaming rigs that require robust power delivery and modern connectivity.

Memory support is extensive with four DIMM slots for DDR5-SDRAM in dual-channel configuration, unbuffered and non-ECC, and up to 256 GB of RAM with speeds supported up to 9066 MHz. This combination enables fast multitasking, memory-intensive editing, and smooth gaming performance.

Storage options are versatile: four M.2 slots (including a PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 2280 slot), PCIe 5.0 x16 and PCIe 4.x lanes, plus four SATA III connectors. The board supports up to eight storage drives in total and offers hardware RAID levels 0, 1, 5, and 10 for data protection and performance tuning.

Connectivity is comprehensive with six USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, one USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port, legacy USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 headers, three Ethernet ports (including 2.5Gb, 10Gb and 1Gb options), and a Thunderbolt port with header support. Audio is handled by the Realtek ALC1220P codec with 7.1-channel output and front-panel audio headers for convenient headset connection.

Cooling and power delivery are built for reliability with passive cooling, two 8-pin EPS power connectors, one CPU fan header, five chassis fan headers, a dedicated water-pump connector, and temperature sensor headers. The board also includes useful system features such as a Clear CMOS button, chassis intrusion header, and Thunderbolt header.

Potential use cases include high-end gaming systems with multiple high-speed NVMe drives, workstations for content creators needing large DDR5 capacities and PCIe 5.0 GPU/accelerator support, and small server or storage appliances making use of multi-Ethernet and RAID functions.

Key features at a glance:

• Socket: LGA 1851 (Socket V1) — Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) ready
• Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM slots, up to 256 GB, 9066 MHz
• Storage & expansion: 4x M.2 (one PCIe 5.0), 2x PCIe x16 (Gen5), RAID 0/1/5/10