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N7 Z890

Intel® Z890 ATX Gaming Wi-Fi Motherboard with Full Cover

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Color
Key Specs
  • Chipset: Intel® Z890

  • CPU Socket: Intel® Socket LGA 1851 (Core™ Ultra Series 2)

  • Form Factor: ATX

  • Memory: 4 x DDR5, dual-channel

  • Storage: 4 x M.2, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s

  • Networking: Realtek® 2.5G LAN, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth v5.3

  • Dimensions (L x W x H): 304.8 x 246.9 x 49.4 mm

  • Warranty: 3 years

Inside the Box
  • N7 Z890

  • SATA Cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°) x4

  • M.2 Screws x4

  • Wireless Antenna x2

  • NZXT 8-pin Splitter x2

  • User Manual

Warranty & Return Policy
  • Warranty coverage — See NZXT warranty terms by product

  • Returns & exchanges — NZXT components and accessories are sold through authorized retailers. Start a return or exchange with the retailer you purchased from.

  • Warranty service — Submit a request to NZXT Support. Proof of purchase from an authorized NZXT retailer is required.

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Overview

The N7 Z890 pairs advanced gaming performance with a sleek, refined design. Built for Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, it features robust power delivery, optimized thermals, and high-speed connectivity with Thunderbolt™ 4, DDR5, and PCIe 5.0. A full PCB cover enhances aesthetics, creating a clean and modern foundation for any build.

  • Intel LGA 1851 Socket: Designed for Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, featuring an RL-ILM socket for reduced mounting pressure and improved thermal contact.
  • Optimal Power: 16+1+2 power phase design with 80A DrMOS and a six-layer, low-loss 2-ounce copper PCB ensure stable power delivery.
  • Thermal Management: VRM and PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD heatsinks optimize cooling efficiency, keeping temperatures low during intense workloads.
  • PCIe 5.0 Expansion: One PCIe® 5.0 x16 slot for GPUs and two PCIe® 4.0 x16 slots for additional high-speed expansion.
  • High-Speed Storage: One PCIe® 5.0 and four PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots deliver ultra-fast storage speeds, reducing load times and maximizing efficiency.
  • DDR5 Memory: Four dual-channel DIMM slots support DDR5 RAM speeds of 8000+ MT/s, delivering faster multitasking and improved system responsiveness.
  • Fast Connectivity: Thunderbolt™ 4, Wi-Fi 6E, and 2.5GbE enable high-speed data transfers and low-latency networking.
  • Sleek, Minimal Design: A full PCB cover provides a clean, modern aesthetic that integrates seamlessly into any build.

IMPORTANT: BIOS & Driver Updates Required

Update your BIOS and drivers for the best compatibility, stability, and performance.

  • BIOS: Ensure your motherboard is running the latest BIOS version for optimal system stability and hardware compatibility. You can check your BIOS version in NZXT CAM.
  • Drivers: Keep your chipset and system drivers up to date for peak performance and reliability.
Two NZXT computer motherboards, one black and one white, are displayed side by side against a blue and purple gradient background with icons and text indicating support for Intel, WiFi 6E, NZXT CAM, Thunderbolt, and DDR5.

Polished & Powerful

The N7 Z890 pairs advanced gaming performance with a sleek, refined design. Built for Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, it features robust power delivery, optimized thermals, and high-speed connectivity with Thunderbolt™ 4, DDR5, and PCIe 5.0. A full PCB cover enhances aesthetics, creating a clean and modern foundation for any build.

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A white NZXT motherboard with labeled features: 16+1+2 power phases, LGA 1851 socket for Intel Core Ultra CPUs (Series 2),...
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Six purple squares display white icons and text: Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps), USB 3.2 Type-C (20 Gbps), WIFI 6E, Realtek 2.5Gb...
Rear I/O panel of an NZXT motherboard, labeled with ports: HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, S/PDIF out, Wi-Fi ...

Tech Specs

Dimensions
Dimensions (L x W x H)
304.8 x 246.9 x 49.4 mm
Weight
1.5 kg (3.3 lb)
CPU
CPU
Intel® Socket LGA 1851 for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2)
Chipset
Chipset
Intel® Z890
Memory
DIMM Slots
4 x DDR5 only
Memory Architecture
Dual-Channel
Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0
Supported
OC Frequency
Please refer to Memory QVL on NZXT’s website (www.nzxt.com) for more information.
Expansion Slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_1)
1
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (PCIEX16_2 & PCIEX16_3)
2
M.2 Socket (Key E)
1 (Type 2230 Wi-Fi/BT PCIe Wi-Fi module and Intel® CNVio/CNVio2)
Storage
M.2_1
Type 2280 (PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
M.2_2
Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_3
Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
M.2_4
Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 and SATA 6Gb/s mode)
SATA 6Gb/s ports
4
LAN
LAN
Realtek® 2.5G LAN
Wireless
Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E
Supported
Bluetooth
v5.3
Audio
Audio
Realtek® ALC1220 Audio Codec
Rear I/O
Wireless antenna SMA connectors
2
HDMI™ port
1
Thunderbolt™ 4 ports
2
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports
3
Clear CMOS button
1
LAN (RJ45) port
1
Audio jacks
2
Optical S/PDIF Out port
1
Internal I/O
24-pin ATX power connector
1
8-pin ATX 12V power connector
2
4-pin CPU_FAN connector
1
4-pin AIO_PUMP connector
1
4-pin SYS_FAN connectors
3
NZXT RGB LED connector
1
5V ARGB LED connectors
2
NZXT 8-pin PWM connectors
2
USB 2.0 header
2 (Up to 4 USB 2.0 ports)
USB 3.2 Gen1 header
2 (Up to 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports)
USB 3.2 Gen2x2 front panel header
1 (For USB Type-C)
Front panel audio connector
1
Power button
1
Reset button
1
POST LEDs
1
General
Operating System
Windows® 11/10 64-bit
Form Factor
ATX
Warranty
3 years
Model Number
N7-Z89XT-W1 (White) / N7-Z89XT-B1 (Black)
UPC
810074846264 (White) / 810074846271 (Black)
EAN
5056547206202 (White) / 5056547206219 (Black)

Frequently Asked Questions

What CPUs does the N7 Z890 motherboard support?

The N7 Z890 uses the Intel LGA 1851 socket and supports Intel Core Ultra Processors (Series 2) on the Intel Z890 chipset. It's an ATX board for Windows 10 64-bit or newer, with Thunderbolt 4 support built in.

What memory does the N7 Z890 support?

The N7 Z890 has four DIMM slots for DDR5 memory only, running in dual-channel up to 192 GB, with Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 support. For supported memory speeds and kits, check the Memory QVL on the N7 Z890 downloads page at support.nzxt.com.

How many M.2 slots does the N7 Z890 have?

The N7 Z890 has four M.2 Type 2280 slots: one PCIe 5.0 x4 and three PCIe 4.0 x4, with the fourth also accepting SATA drives. There are four SATA 6Gb/s ports, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot running at x16 and two PCIe 4.0 x16 slots running at x4.

Does the N7 Z890 have Wi-Fi and Thunderbolt?

The N7 Z890 has Realtek 2.5G LAN, Dual-Band Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth v5.3, with two wireless antennas in the box. The rear I/O includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Type-C port, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports and an HDMI port.

What fan and RGB headers does the N7 Z890 have?

The N7 Z890 has a CPU_FAN header, an AIO_PUMP header and three SYS_FAN headers, all 4-pin PWM. For lighting and NZXT fans, it adds a 4-pin NZXT RGB header, two 5V ARGB headers and two NZXT 8-pin RGB + PWM headers, and the board is supported in NZXT CAM.