| Revew | Gigabyte Z890M GAMING X MotherboardThe Gigabyte Z890M GAMING X is a Micro ATX motherboard for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors in the LGA1851 socket, built on the Intel Z890 chipset. It suits gaming and work PCs in a compact case, with an 8+1+2 phase digital VRM and support for DDR5 memory at up to 9066 MT/s (OC). The board offers a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the graphics card, three M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0 x4, four SATA ports and 2.5GbE wired networking. VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard heatsinks, an integrated I/O shield and the PCIe EZ-Latch make assembly easier and keep the system stable over time. 
Key features- Ready for Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) - The LGA1851 socket and Intel Z890 chipset support Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) processors. An 8+1+2 phase digital VRM on a 6-layer PCB delivers steady power even under sustained load.
- Fast DDR5 memory - Four dual-channel DDR5 slots support up to 256GB (up to 64GB per module) and speeds of up to 9066 MT/s (OC). XMP profiles and CUDIMM modules are supported, and D5 Bionic Corsa with DDR5 XMP Booster helps reach high memory performance without manual tuning.
- PCIe 5.0 for graphics and storage - A PCIe 5.0 x16 slot connects directly to the CPU, next to a second slot running at PCIe 4.0 x4. Storage options include one M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot, two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots and four SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10.
- Efficient cooling - The VRM Thermal Armor Advanced heatsink cools the power stages, and M.2 Thermal Guard keeps the SSD from throttling. Smart Fan 6 controls four fan headers, two of which also support a liquid cooling pump.
- Complete connectivity - Realtek 2.5GbE wired networking, one HDMI and two DisplayPort outputs for integrated graphics with up to three displays, five rear USB ports and an internal header for a front-panel USB-C port.
- Easy assembly and maintenance - An integrated I/O shield, PCIe EZ-Latch for quick graphics card release, debug LEDs in the EZ-Debug Zone and BIOS updates with Q-Flash. GIGABYTE Control Center brings the board settings together in one place.
Specifications| Manufacturer | Gigabyte | | Model | Z890M GAMING X | | EAN | 4719331865160 | | CPU socket | LGA1851 | | Supported processors | Intel Core Ultra (Series 2) | | Chipset | Intel Z890 | | Memory | 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual channel, up to 256GB, up to 9066 MT/s (OC), XMP, CUDIMM | | Expansion slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 4.0 x4 (x16 slot) | | Storage | 1 x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4, 2 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s, RAID 0/1/5/10 | | Networking | Realtek 2.5GbE | | Video outputs | 1 x HDMI 2.1, 2 x DisplayPort 2.1, up to 3 displays | | Audio | Realtek HD Audio, up to 7.1 channels | | Rear panel | PS/2, 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2 x USB 2.0, HDMI, 2 x DisplayPort, RJ-45, 3 audio jacks | | Internal USB | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1), USB 3.2 Gen 1 header for 2 ports, 2 x USB 2.0 headers for 4 ports | | Power design | 8+1+2 phase digital, 24-pin and 8-pin connectors | | Fan headers | 4, including 2 for a liquid cooling pump | | Lighting | 2 x ARGB Gen2, 1 x RGB | | Form factor | Micro ATX | | Dimensions | 24.4 x 24.4 cm | | Supported OS | Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit |
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