ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero

ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is a feature-rich motherboard built for modern AMD or Intel platforms. It provides robust power delivery for overclocking, multiple M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 support, and comprehensive connectivity including USB 3.2, onboard Wi-Fi, and 2.5G LAN. A reliable foundation for any high-performance desktop build.

Specifications

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Expert Review

The ROG Maximus Z890 Hero represents the pinnacle of LGA1851 motherboards. Features include 24+1 power stages with ProCool II connectors for stable power delivery to high-end Core Ultra 200 series CPUs. DDR5 support up to 8000MHz+ with AEMP II technology. PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for latest GPUs plus PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots. WiFi 7 and 2.5Gb Ethernet. SupremeFX audio with ESS DAC. AI Overclocking and AI Cooling features automatically optimize performance. Q-Design includes Q-Release for easy GPU removal. Aura Sync RGB with addressable headers. Premium build quality with 8-layer PCB. Perfect for enthusiast builds and competitive overclocking.