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N9 Z890
Intel® Z890 ATX Gaming Wi-Fi 7 Motherboard with Full Cover & RGB
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: 5 x M.2, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Networking: Realtek® 5.0G LAN, Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7 (320MHz), Bluetooth v5.4
Dimensions (L x W x H): 309.4 x 256.5 x 49.2 mm
Warranty: 3 years
Inside the Box
N9 Z890
SATA Cables (2 x 90°, 2 x 180°) x4
M.2 Screws x5
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.
Resources
Overview
The N9 Z890 combines next-gen gaming performance with a sleek, modern design. Built for Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, it delivers overclocking-ready power, optimized thermals, and cutting-edge connectivity with PCIe® 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE, and Thunderbolt™ 4. A full-metal cover with customizable RGB lighting adds a refined, personalized touch to any build.
- Intel LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, featuring an RL-ILM design that enhances thermal contact and reduces mounting pressure.
- Superior Power: A robust 20+1+1 power phase design with 110A SPS and an 8-layer, low-loss 2-oz copper PCB ensure exceptional stability and overclocking potential.
- Advanced Cooling: Stay cool under pressure thanks to a VRM heatsink array with a fin stack, heat pipe, thermal pads, and dual PWM fans, plus dedicated heatsinks for all M.2 slots.
- PCIe® 5.0 Expansion: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot delivers maximum bandwidth for next-gen GPUs, while a PCIe 4.0 slot supports high-speed add-ons like capture cards.
- High-Speed Storage: One PCIe 5.0 and four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots provide ultra-fast storage speeds for minimal load times and maximum efficiency.
- DDR5 Memory: Four dual-channel DIMM slots support DDR5 RAM speeds of 8000+ MT/s, delivering faster multitasking and improved system responsiveness.
- Next-Gen Connectivity: Thunderbolt™ 4, Wi-Fi 7 (320 MHz), and 5GbE deliver blazing-fast data transfers and ultra-low latency networking.
- Sleek and Stylish: A premium full-metal cover conceals the PCB for a clean, modern aesthetic, enhanced by onboard customizable RGB lighting.
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.
Find the latest updates below the FAQs. Need help? NZXT Support is here for you!
Polished & Powerful
The N9 Z890 combines next-gen gaming performance with a sleek, modern design. Built for Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors, it delivers overclocking-ready power, optimized thermals, and cutting-edge connectivity with PCIe® 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE, and Thunderbolt™ 4. A full-metal cover with customizable RGB lighting adds a refined, personalized touch to any build.
Tech Specs
Dimensions
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 309.4 x 256.5 x 49.2 mm
- Weight
- 1.55 kg (3.4 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 (x16 mode)
- PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (PCIEX16_2)
- 1 (x2 mode)
- 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 mode)
- M.2_5
- Type 2280 (PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 4
LAN
- LAN
- Realtek® 5.0G LAN
Wireless
- Tri-Band Wi-Fi 7
- Supported (320MHz)
- Bluetooth
- v5.4
Audio
- Audio
- Realtek® ALC4082 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
- 6
- 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
- Digital Debug LED
- 1
General
- Operating System
- Windows® 11/10 64-bit
- Form Factor
- ATX
- Warranty
- 3 years
- Model Number
- N9-Z89XT-W1 (White) / N9-Z89XT-B1 (Black)
- UPC
- 810074846240 (White) / 810074846257 (Black)
- EAN
- 5056547206189 (White) / 5056547206196 (Black)