- Is the ASUS Pro WS Z890 good for gaming?
- It works fine for gaming, but it is tuned for workstation stability rather than overclocking or RGB. Gamers wanting more tuning options usually look at ROG boards instead.
- Does it have Wi-Fi?
- No. Networking is a 2.5 Gb Ethernet port, so plan on a wired connection or add a Wi-Fi card in a PCIe slot.
- Which CPUs fit this board?
- It uses the LGA1851 socket and Intel Z890 chipset, so it takes Intel Core Ultra desktop processors. Older LGA1700 chips will not fit.
- How much memory can I install?
- It has four DDR5 DIMM slots, so you can run large memory kits for virtual machines, rendering or heavy multitasking. Check ASUS's memory QVL for validated kits.
- How many drives can I connect?
- There are multiple M.2 slots plus SATA ports for 2.5-inch and 3.5-inch drives. There is no U.2 connector, so enterprise U.2 drives need an adapter.
- Is it worth it over a consumer Z890 board?
- If you need long-term reliability, 2.5 Gb Ethernet and lots of storage, yes. If you mainly game and want Wi-Fi and RGB, a consumer board is a better fit.
- Where is the ASUS Pro WS Z890 LGA1851 DDR5 ATX Motherboard cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $569.00, as of our latest check.
- Where can I buy the ASUS Pro WS Z890 LGA1851 DDR5 ATX Motherboard?
- 2 stores we checked sell it, including Best Buy, Newegg.