GIGABYTE Z890M GAMING X Motherboard
Best compact foundation for high-performance Intel gaming builds.
This board is a powerhouse for the latest Intel chips, offering massive memory speeds and future-proof connectivity in a compact footprint. You sacrifice the sheer expansion space of larger ATX boards, but you gain a streamlined, high-performance foundation that makes building a modern, high-end rig feel surprisingly effortless.
$166.39
at
Micro Center
Who it's for
- Gamers building systems ready for future hardware upgrades
- Overclockers pushing high-performance Intel processors to their limits
- PC builders creating powerful rigs in space-saving chassis
Who should skip it
- Users requiring multiple add-in cards or extensive storage drives
- Power users needing ultra-fast network speeds for data transfers
- Builders who prefer intuitive, user-friendly software and BIOS interfaces
Performance breakdown
Memory Overclocking Potential
Support for 8800MHz DDR5 pushes system bandwidth to the absolute limit.
Future-Proof Connectivity
Wi-Fi 7 and PCIe 5.0 ensure readiness for next-gen hardware standards.
Build Accessibility
EZ-Latch Plus makes installing GPUs and M.2 drives remarkably frustration-free.
Storage Expandability
Four M.2 slots provide ample room for high-speed NVMe drive arrays.
Network Throughput
2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 deliver top-tier, low-latency gaming performance.
Aesthetic Customization
Addressable RGB headers offer standard lighting control for your custom build.
Key Specs
Chipset
Intel Z890
CPU Socket
LGA 1851
Memory Type
DDR5
Memory Slots
4 x 288pin DIMM
Max Memory Supported
256GB
RAID Support
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10
LAN Speed
2500Mbps (2.5GbE)
WiFi Support
Onboard WiFi 7 (802.11be)
PCI Express 5.0 x16
1 slot
Form Factor
ATX
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