Colorful Technology introduces its lineup of Intel Z890 motherboards to the newly launched Intel Core Ultra 200 Series processors. The new Intel Z890 motherboards feature several technological improvement including 40Gbps USB4 connectivity, Wi-Fi 7, and higher DDR5 memory support among others. Upon launch, COLORFUL presents seven Z890 motherboards designed to cater a wide range of users from casual desktop users to more demanding users such as gamers and content creators. For high-end PC builders, COLORFUL introduces the iGame Z890 VULCAN X/W, iGame Z890 FLOW and iGame Z890 ULTRA motherboards. The iGame Z890 VULCAN X/W is the flagship motherboard, packed with premium features designed to deliver performance and aesthetics – available in black and white models.

For mainstream users, the CVN Z890 ARK FROZEN, CVN Z890M GAMING FROZEN and BATTLE-AX Z890M-PLUS motherboard offer a great balance of features and latest technologies.

Intel Core Ultra 200 Series Processors
On October 10, 2024, Intel launched the new Core Ultra 200 series desktop processors, featuring a hybrid architecture with performance and efficiency cores. While hyper-threading has been removed, the new Arrow Lake architecture and TSMC's 3nm process achieve up to a 30% reduction in power consumption and a 16% increase in IPC performance compared to the 14th generation.

The interface has also been upgraded to the advanced LGA1851 specification. Notably, these processors include NPU units for AI computing, marking the arrival of the desktop AI PC era and offering users a groundbreaking experience in high-performance computing and AI applications.

iGame Z890 VULCAN X/W
The iGame Z890 VULCAN X/W motherboard showcases a striking black and white color to color-match most gaming PC builds. Comes in an E-ATX form factor like its Z790 predecessor. Its large Vulcan heat dissipation armor on the front and an alloy protection backplate enhances both durability and cooling efficiency. Additionally, the Vulcan Infinity Mirror beside the VRM heatsink and double "V" Vulcan field on the PCH both support ARGB lighting, creates a cohesive design that appeals to PC gamers and enthusiasts.

The flagship iGame Z890 Vulcan X/W motherboards boasts premium specifications and features including a robust 20+1+1+1 phase 105A DrMOS power supply module and a fully black fin-type heatsink. With four alloy-reinforced DDR5 memory slots supporting dual-channel high-frequency memory of up to 8400MT/s.

The motherboard offers ample storage options, including five M.2 (one PCIe 5.0 x4 and four PCIe 4.0 x4), and four SATA interfaces. The IO panel includes six 10G USB-A ports, two USB4 40G Type-C ports, dual 2.5G/5G network ports, and a Wi-Fi 7 antenna interface.

The iGame Z890 Vulcan X/W also features advanced overclocking functions such as an independent base frequency adjustment buttons and the LN2 mode, along with an upgraded BIOS, enhance user experience by ensuring smoother and more efficient performance.

Key Features
Available in black and white colors to match your style
Supports Intel Core Ultra 200 Series Processors
Supports memory up to DDR5-8400MT/s, DDR4-8800MT/s (OC)
Premium 20+1+1+1 power phase design with 105A DrMOS power stages
Server-Grade 8-Layer PCB
Alloy-reinforced DDR5 DIMM slots with thickened gold-plated contacts
LN2 MODE for extreme overclocking
WiFi 7 + Dual LAN (2.5G + 5G) + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4 40Gbps Type-C
USB3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C (PD 60W)
iGame Z890 FLOW

The iGame Z890 FLOW motherboard features an intricately designed CNC-milled heat dissipation armor showcasing smooth, dynamic curves that blend aesthetics and performance. This innovative design contrasts traditional rigid lines. Its ARGB lighting effects symbolizes the continuous flow of iGame energy to the processor.

The iGame Z890 FLOW sports a 20+1+1+1 power phase design with 90A high-spec DrMOS power stages, coupled with high-performance chip polymer capacitors to support sustained, full-load operation of Intel's Core Ultra 200 series processors.

Additionally, the iGame Z890 FLOW offers extensive storage options with five M.2 interfaces (including one PCIe 5.0 x4 and four PCIe 4.0 x4), alongside four SATA ports. The IO panel is well-equipped with four USB 2.0 ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and two versatile 40G USB4 Type-C ports, catering to high-speed peripheral needs.

To enhance the gaming experience, the iGame Z890 FLOW features a combination of 2.5G LAN and Wi-Fi 7 wireless networking capabilities. Furthermore, it includes a convenient USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port that supports 30W fast charging, allowing users to quickly charge their mobile devices.

Key Features
Supports Intel Core Ultra 200 Series Processors
Supports memory up to DDR5-8400MT/s, DDR4-8800MT/s (OC)
Premium 20+1+1+1 power phase design with 90A DrMOS power stages
Server-Grade 8-Layer PCB
Alloy-reinforced DDR5 DIMM slots with thickened gold-plated contacts
WiFi 7 + 2.5G LAN + Bluetooth 5.4
USB4 40Gbps Type-C
USB3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C (PD 30W)

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ASRock has unveiled a full lineup of Z890 motherboards, led by the new Taichi series flagship models. This series offers a powerful mix of options for extreme enthusiasts, including the ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA, Taichi OCF, Taichi, and Taichi Lite. Other ASRock Z890 motherboards include the gaming-focused Phantom Gaming series, featuring the Nova, Riptide, and Lightning models, as well as the popular Steel Legend, LiveMixer, and Pro series for mainstream users. The new Z890 motherboards support the latest Intel® Core Ultra 200 series processors, offering more high-speed expansion such as PCI-Express 5.0 support for a graphics card, as well as M.2 SSD, and more importantly up to two Thunderbolt 4 ports for all Z890 motherboards.

The New Era of Taichi
The white-styled ASRock Z890 Taichi AQUA introduces a unique hybrid thermal design developed in collaboration with Alphacool, which combines air and water cooling for the VRM and M.2 block. The Z890 Taichi AQUA also features the first detachable M.2 water block for Gen-5 SSDs, simplifying and streamlining installation.

Its extreme cooling is matched by a highly robust and impressive power design, featuring a 28+1+2+1+1 110A Power Phase SPS and a 10-layer PCB with a 2oz copper core. The rear I/O offers an all-USB Type-C layout, with 10 ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps-enabled ports. For connectivity, it supports Wi-Fi 7 2x2, as well as 10Gbps and 5Gbps Ethernet ports for highest speed data transfers.

OC Meets Taichi with the Z890 Taichi OCF
ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF is designed for extreme overclocking with 10-layer PCB and server grade ultra-low loss inner core. The innovative memory layout includes ASRock's patent-pending Memory OC Shield reduces EMI noise, enhancing memory overclocking stability and allowing DDR5 speeds of up to 10133 MHz. Besides the onboard overclocking toolkit such as OC buttons and OC profile switches, it also supports ElmorLabs OC Panel for hardcore overclockers.

Enter The New Era of Taichi with ASRock Z890 Series Motherboards

Phantom Gaming: From Big to Mini
The ASRock Z890 Phantom Gaming series spans the full range of big-to-small form factors, from the ATX Z890 Nova WiFi, Z890 Riptide WiFi, and Z890 Lightning WiFi, to the micro ATX Z890M Riptide WiFi, and the mini-ITX Z890I Nova WiFi. Noteworthy features include support for up to 9 M.2 SSDs on the Z890 Nova WiFi (via a bundled M.2 card), while the mini-ITX Z890I Nova WiFi still manages to accommodate three M.2 SSDs, ensuring ample storage even in compact builds. Connectivity options include dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, and 2.5Gbps plus 5Gbps LAN, featuring ASRock's patented Ethernet connector for superior EMI resistance and enhanced network stability.

Enter The New Era of Taichi with ASRock Z890 Series Motherboards

Z890 LiveMixer WiFi: Sleek and Elegant Aesthetics
The Z890 LiveMixer WiFi series debuts with a sleek new soundwave-inspired design, merging innovation with modern elegance. Ideal for creators, it offers a wide range of connectivity and expansion options, including 23 USB ports, dual Thunderbolt Type-C ports and dual PCI-Express x4 slots for peripherals such as premium audio cards or additional storage. Dedicated Lightning Gaming Ports, using separate USB controllers ensure ultra-fast, low-latency connections, while Ultra USB Power delivers stable, noise-free power for enhanced audio and device reliability.

Enter The New Era of Taichi with ASRock Z890 Series Motherboards

New White Designs for Z890 Steel Legend WiFi and Z890 Pro RS WiFi White
The Z890 Steel Legend WiFi and Z890 Pro RS WiFi White feature a new white aesthetic with minimalist ARGB lighting, catering to builders seeking clean, smart designs. With robust power phase design and upgraded ultra-long-life high quality components, these boards provide durable and reliable performance for mainstream users with impressive DDR5 overclocking speeds when paired with compatible memory modules.

Enter The New Era of Taichi with ASRock Z890 Series Motherboards

Product Information:
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NZXT, a leader in PC gaming components, gear, and prebuilt gaming systems, is thrilled to announce the launch of the N9 Z890 and the N7 Z890 Intel® ATX motherboards. Offering two new motherboards that are optimized to support the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors, each providing a robust feature set suited to give gamers the performance they desire while also sleekly fitting into any PC build.

The N9 Z890 is designed for enthusiast PC gamers looking to build a high-end Intel®-based gaming PC and push its performance to the limit. It enables gamers to unlock their peak performance by providing the thermal headroom and tools needed to reliably achieve higher overclocks for the new Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors and memory. Meanwhile, the N7 Z890 refreshes NZXT’s existing N7 lineup with a well-balanced ATX motherboard, offering the power and stability required to run any Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processor, making it an ideal choice for most PC gamers

Both motherboards support the latest high-speed connectivity standards, including PCIe® 5.0, Thunderbolt™ 4, Bluetooth® 5.4 and Bluetooth® 5.3 for the N7 Z890, and Wi-Fi 7 for the N9 Z890 and Wi-Fi 6E for the N7 Z890, enabling gamers to take full advantage of their cutting-edge speeds and robust networking capabilities for a seamless and immersive gaming experience. Their newly designed metal covers, combined with newly integrated RGB lighting on the N9 Z890, provide a fresh new look to the iconic NZXT motherboard cover, allowing gamers to easily personalize their setup and achieve a cohesive aesthetic, especially when paired with an NZXT case.

“We’ve been thrilled by the impact our motherboards have had within the community, which inspired us to revamp our line for Intel’s latest chipset, allowing us to continue pushing the boundaries of motherboard design and functionality." says Johnny Hou, Founder and CEO of NZXT. “By focusing on performance and introducing fresh new looks, we’ve created two motherboards that are ideal for gamers looking to build PCs that fully leverage the power of the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra CPUs.”

“Built for gamers and creators, the new Intel Core Ultra 200S series processors deliver phenomenal performance for the most demanding workloads and ground-breaking power efficiency, for cooler and quieter systems,” says Roger Chandler, Intel vice president and general manager, Enthusiast PC and Workstation Solutions​, Client Computing Group. "NZXT’s freshly redesigned N7 Z890 and N9 Z890 motherboards unlock the full potential of our Intel Core Ultra desktop processors. Utilizing the iconic design NZXT's motherboards, PC builders can create a system capable of reliably conquering anything from intense gaming sessions to demanding multitasking workloads.”

N9 Z890 Key Features:
Intel® LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors (Series 2).
Advanced Power Delivery: A robust 20+1+1 power stage design (110A SPS) and an 8-layer, low-loss 2oz copper PCB ensure exceptional stability and overclocking potential.
Optimized Thermal Design: Stays cool under pressure thanks to a high-performance VRM heatsink array (fin stack, heat pipe, thermal pads, dual PWM fans) and dedicated heatsinks for all M.2 slots.
PCIe® 5.0 M.2 Slot: Access PCIe® 5.0 storage speeds with the top M.2 slot, plus four additional PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots
DDR5 Memory: Four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots accelerate load times, boost frame rates, and enable seamless multitasking.
Lightning-fast Connectivity: Support for Wi-Fi 7, 5.0Gb ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.4, and high-fidelity Realtek® ALC4082 audio
Integrated NZXT RGB Lighting: Included are two NZXT 8-pin combo fan headers for simple connection and control of NZXT RGB Core single-frame fans and integrated RGB onboard zone controlled through NZXT CAM.
N7 Z890 Key Features:
Intel® LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra desktop processors (Series 2).
Reliable Power Delivery: A 16+1+2 power phase design with 80A DrMOS provides stable and efficient power for critical components.
Optimized Thermal Design: Stays cool under pressure with an aluminum VRM heatsink featuring thermal pads for MOSFETs and chokes, plus a dedicated PCIe® 5.0 M.2 heatsink.
PCIe® 5.0 M.2 Slot: Access PCIe® 5.0 storage speeds with the top M.2 slot, plus three additional PCIe® 4.0 M.2 slots
DDR5 Memory: Four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots accelerate load times, boost frame rates, and enable seamless multitasking.
Lightning-fast Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5Gb ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Integrated NZXT RGB Lighting: Included are two NZXT 8-pin combo fan headers for simple connection and control of NZXT RGB Core single-frame fans.
Estimated Availability N7 Z890: Q1 2025 N9 Z890: Q1 2025

Colors: Black or White

MSI proudly introduces the next generation of motherboards, designed to pair seamlessly with Intel® brand-new Core™ Ultra Processors. The Z890 MEG Series, MPG Series, MAG Series, and PRO Series motherboards are designed to harness the power of Intel’s latest technology, delivering enhanced AI computing efficiency compared to previous generations. These boards provide exceptional performance with advanced features, MSI innovations, premium components, and improved connectivity. But what truly sets them apart is their user-friendly DIY solutions, empowering you to take control of your computing experience. Built with gamers, creators, and all users in mind, MSI’s Z890 motherboards offer the very best in computing power. On launch, there will be 5 models available, which are the Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 285K, Intel® Core™ Ultra 7 265K / 265KF, and Intel® Core™ Ultra 5 245K / 245KF processors.

MSI Z890 Motherboards

With the introduction of MSI’s Z890 motherboards, designed to push performance boundaries and with a completely redesigned, more intuitive BIOS, users can now maximize motherboard performance with ease. Powered by MSI's Ultra Engine, memory design optimization enables overclocking up to 9200+ MT/s across the entire Z890 motherboard lineup. And with the returning of the MEG Z890 UNIFY-X, built with overclocking in mind, takes memory frequencies even higher, reaching up to 9600 MT/s. The Z890 motherboards incorporate a number of powerful features like AI Boost with the ability to overclock the NPU further for AI enhancement capabilities, Game Boost, Performance Preset, enhanced XMP Memory Profiles, and Memory Try It!, allowing users to elevate their system's performance to new heights.

MSI’s Ultra Connect introduces next-gen connectivity options, including Thunderbolt™ 4, Intel® Killer™ 5G LAN and Intel® Killer™ Wi-Fi 7, delivering blazing speeds up to 5.8 Gbps and 320Hz of channel bandwidth. With TriLink Connectivity and PCIe Gen 5.0 support, these motherboards are future-proofed for next-gen graphics cards and SSDs. Additionally, Thunderbolt™ 4 port ensure fast data transfers, compatibility with a wide range of devices, including display output and Daisy-chain support. All MSI Z890 motherboards also include a Thunderbolt 5 header, providing future-proofing for upcoming Thunderbolt standards through an expansion card.

MSI continues to prioritize user-friendly designs with its EZ DIY features, simplifying the building and upgrading process. These include the all-new EZ PCIe Release and EZ PCIe Clip II for quick and easy graphics card removal, along with second-generation Steel Armor II which is available on the EZ PCIe Release for enhanced PCIe slot durability and supporting heavier GPUs. The EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II, EZ Magnetic M.2 Shield Frozr II, and EZ M.2 Clip II ensure effortless, tool-free M.2 installation. Additional features such as EZ Conn-Design, EZ Antenna, and the Debug LED display further streamline cable management and troubleshooting.

All MSI Z890 motherboards are ATX 3.1 Ready, featuring an 8-pin Supplemental PCIe Power Connector to handle the power demands of AI computing and GPU-heavy tasks. With support for up to 2.5x power excursions, these motherboards deliver stable and efficient performance under the most demanding workloads, offering unmatched reliability. With these new MSI Z890 motherboards, MSI offers top-tier performance, future-proof features, and a seamless building experience, making them the perfect match for Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors.

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