GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE
GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE
The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE motherboard offers support for Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, an advanced 16+1+2 phase power solution and an all-new AI-optimised PCB architecture. The result is exceptional performance, high overclocking precision and perfect stability under any load. In addition to 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with a high-gain antenna, the board is equipped with a THUNDERBOLT™ 4 Type-C interface, five M.2 slots (including one PCIe 5.0 x4) and a PCIe UD Slot X with ten times the load capacity. The EZ-Latch system enables easy, screwless component installation, while integrated RGB Fusion expands the build's customisation options. The entire design is based on an 8-layer PCB with 2× copper, guaranteeing stable power delivery and exceptional durability.
Intel Z890
Chipset
Intel 1851
Socket
ATX
Form factor
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE motherboard
- Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors
- Digital 16+1+2 phase power design with 80A Smart Power Stage
- Supports DDR5 memory with AI performance optimisation
- AI-ViaFusion, AI-Trace and AI-Layer technologies for signal purity
- HyperTune BIOS and AORUS AI SNATCH for automatic overclocking
- Advanced VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard L cooling
- 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt™ 4 Type-C connectivity
- PCIe UD Slot X with metal reinforcement and 10× higher load capacity
Performance driven by artificial intelligence
The motherboard uses the unique AORUS AI SNATCH system, which automatically optimises processor and DDR5 memory performance. The HyperTune BIOS and AI PerfDrive features intelligently analyse system behaviour and adjust parameters to achieve maximum efficiency and performance. Advanced AI-ViaFusion, AI-Trace and AI-Layer technologies deliver a revolutionary PCB design that ensures lower signal loss, better impedance matching and more reliable data transmission.
Cooling and reliability
The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS ELITE X ICE boasts massive VRM Thermal Armor Advanced cooling and M.2 Thermal Guard L heat shields, which ensure efficient heat dissipation even under prolonged load. With a 7W/mK thermal pad, a massive MOSFET heatsink and integrated I/O protection, the board maintains low temperatures and high durability. The Smart Fan 6 system enables detailed management of fans, water cooling and sensors, while the BIOS interface offers clear options for individual adjustment.
Port equipment
Storage
- Number of SATA III: 4
- Number of M.2: 5
- M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 (CPU)
- M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (CPU)
- M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (chipset)
- M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 and SATA (chipset)
- Features: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (support for NVMe and SATA SSDs)
USB ports
- Rear Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Type-C: 1 (up to 40Gbps)
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red): 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4
- Rear USB 2.0/1.1: 4
- Internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 1
- Internal USB 2.0/1.1: 2
Graphics
- Thunderbolt 4
- Front HDMI 1.4
- DisplayPort 1.4 and HDCP 2.3 support
- Graphics outputs: Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 Type-C), HDMI
Sound
- Number of channels: 7.1
- Sound chip: Realtek ALC1220
- Rear connectors: 2× 3.5mm audio jack, 1× optical S/PDIF Out
- Internal connectors: Front panel audio header
- DSD audio and S/PDIF Out support
Other
- LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE LAN (2.5Gbps/1Gbps/100Mbps)
- Wi-Fi: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (rev. 1.0) / Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (rev. 1.1)
- Rear connectors: RJ-45, optical S/PDIF Out, 2× audio jack, 2× antenna connector
- Power: 24-pin ATX, 2× 8-pin ATX 12V
- Cooling: CPU FAN, CPU water pump, 4× system FAN, 2× system FAN/pump header
- Internal connectors: RGB LED, 3× ARGB LED, TPM, USB headers, HDMI port, Q-Flash Plus button, Clear CMOS, reset jumper, power button, noise detection, temperature sensors, front panel
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard (also known as a mainboard), it's important to pay close attention to the socket type, form factor, and chipset. These are the most crucial parameters, as they ensure the board's compatibility with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of processor, while the other connectors will dictate which components you need for your future computer.Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | AGz890a3 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
| Links: | Producer's Website: |
| Manufacturer information |
SIL Servis Partner a.s., Těšínská 1970/56, 710 00 Slezská Ostrava, Czech Republic, +420 552 301 141, [email protected] Gigabyte, founded in 1986, is an irreplaceable player in the field of computer components. They put great emphasis on key technologies and the strictest quality standards. The company produces a wide range of basic computer components such as motherboards and graphics cards, but also have many computer peripherals, laptops, tablets, desktops and even network solutions and servers on offer. Recently they also introduced a line of Gigabyte mobile phones. 
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