Description
Unlock ultimate gaming potential with robust power delivery and next-gen connectivity for Intel LGA1851 processors.
Quick Specs
- Dominate your games with a motherboard built for peak Intel LGA1851 performance.
- Experience lightning-fast data transfers and future-proof connectivity.
- Ensure stable power delivery for overclocking and demanding components.
- Crafted with premium materials for enhanced durability and system longevity.
- Designed for gamers seeking ultimate control and a competitive edge.
Engineered for victory: The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is your command centre for elite gaming.
This is not merely a foundation for your system; it is the beating heart of a champion's rig. Designed for the discerning South African gamer who demands uncompromising performance, this Z790 motherboard is built to harness the full potential of Intel LGA1851 processors. It's for those who understand that victory is forged in the details: from the stability of power delivery during intense overclocking sessions to the seamless flow of data that defines split-second decision-making. This motherboard is the ultimate statement of intent, for those who play to win and refuse to settle for anything less than the pinnacle of gaming hardware.
Unleash raw power and unwavering stability
At the core of the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero lies its commitment to supreme power delivery. Engineered with robust VRM solutions and premium chokes, it ensures that your Intel LGA1851 CPU receives a consistently clean and stable power supply, even under the most demanding loads. This meticulous attention to power management is critical for achieving peak performance and unlocking the full potential of your processor through overclocking, providing a reliable foundation for all your gaming adventures. This makes it one of the best motherboards for gaming.
Connectivity redefined for the modern gamer
Experience the bleeding edge of connectivity with the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero. Featuring the latest high-speed USB ports, including USB Type-C with advanced power delivery capabilities (supporting up to 60W fast charging and detailed wattage monitoring), this motherboard ensures your peripherals are powered and connected without compromise. Coupled with advanced networking options, you gain the responsiveness and bandwidth necessary for uninterrupted online gaming, rapid file transfers, and the smooth operation of all your high-performance components. When searching for motherboards, look for this level of integrated connectivity.
Built to endure, designed to perform
The Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero is constructed with durability and longevity in mind. Utilizing premium-grade materials and rigorous testing protocols, this motherboard is built to withstand the rigors of competitive gaming and overclocking. Its robust design not only ensures reliability but also contributes to optimal thermal performance, keeping your system cool and stable when it matters most. Invest in a motherboard that is as resilient and determined as you are, ensuring you have the best motherboard for gaming needs.
The ultimate platform for your competitive edge
For the South African gamer who seeks absolute dominance, the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero offers an unparalleled platform. It’s designed to provide the responsiveness, power, and stability required to push your system to its limits. With its advanced features and premium construction, this motherboard is the definitive choice for those who demand the best and are ready to claim victory.
FEATURES:
- Secure your system's power with advanced VRM and premium components for stable overclocking and peak Intel LGA1851 performance.
- Experience accelerated data transfer and device charging with versatile USB ports, including USB Type-C® with up to 60W fast charging.
- Establish a low-latency, high-speed gaming network with advanced connectivity options ensuring uninterrupted online play.
- Enhance system stability and longevity through superior build quality and thermal management.
- Take full command of your gaming rig with intuitive BIOS controls and comprehensive software suite.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- CPU
- Support Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) , LGA1851*
- Supports Intel® Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 and Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0**
- * Refer to https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/ for CPU support list.
- ** Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 support depends on the CPU types.
- Chipset:
- Intel® Z890 Chipset
- Memory
- 4 x DIMM slots, max. 256GB, DDR5
- Support up to 9200+MT/s (OC), Non-ECC, Un-buffered, Clocked Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM)*
- Dual channel memory architecture
- Supports Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory module
- Supports DIMM Flex
- NitroPath DRAM Technology
- DIMM FIT
- ASUS Enhanced Memory Profile III (AEMP III)
- * Supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules vary depending on the CPU and memory configuration, for more information please refer to
- CPU/Memory Support list under the Support tab of product information site or visit https://www.asus.com/support/download-center/.
- * Non-ECC, un-buffered DDR5 memory supports On-Die ECC function.
- Graphics
- 1 x HDMI™ port**
- 2 x Intel® Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (USB Type-C®) support DisplayPort and Thunderbolt™ video outputs***
- * Graphics specifications may vary between CPU types. Please refer to www.intel.com for any updates
- ** Supports max. 8K@60Hz with DSC as specified in HDMI 2.1.
- *** In Thunderbolt™ 4 mode, supports up to 8K@60Hz x1 with DSC or 4K@60Hz x2, maximum total bandwidth up to 23.8Gbps or 16Gbps/16Gbps, for resolution support please
- check DisplayPort 2.1 specs.
- **** In DP alt mode, Only one USB Type-C® port supports up to UHBR20 at a time.
- ***** VGA resolution support depends on processors' or graphic cards' resolution.
- ******While installing the operating system, please ensure that your monitor is connected to the HDMI port on the back I/O panel or to a discrete graphics card.
- Storage
- Supports up to 6 x M.2 slots and 1 x SlimSAS connector and 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports*
- Intel® Core™ Ultra Processors (Series 2) *
- M.2_1 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_2 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_3 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)**
- M.2_4 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 5.0 x4 mode)
- Intel® Z890 Chipset
- M.2_5 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- M.2_6 slot (Key M), type 2242/2260/2280 (supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- SlimSAS connector supports PCIe 4.0 x4 mode or up to 4 SATA devices via an adapter cable. The cable is purchased separately.
- * Intel® Rapid Storage Technology supports PCIe RAID 0/1/5/10, SATA RAID 0/1/5/10, M.2 slot from CPU only supports RAID 0/1/5
- ** When M.2_3 or M.2_4 is enabled, PCIEX16(G5) will run x8 only.
- Ethernet
- 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet
- 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet
- ASUS LANGuard
- Wireless & Bluetooth
- Wi-Fi 7*
- 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
- Supports 2.4/5/6GHz frequency band**
- Supports Wi-Fi 7 320MHz bandwidth, up to 5.8Gbps transfer rate.
- Bluetooth® v5.4***
- *Wi-Fi features may vary depending on the operating system
- For Windows 11, Wi-Fi 7 will require 24H2 or later version for full functions, Windows 11 21H2/22H2/23H2 only supports Wi-Fi 6E.
- For Windows 10, only Wi-Fi 6 is supported.
- ** Wi-Fi 6GHz frequency band and bandwidth regulatory may vary between countries.
- *** The Bluetooth® version may vary, please refer to the Wi-Fi module manufacturer's website for the latest specifications.
- USB
- Rear USB (Total 11 ports)
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 ports (2 x USB Type-C®)
- 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- Front USB (Total 10 ports)
- 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® with up to 60W PD/QC4+)**
- 1 x USB 10Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C®)
- 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- * USB Type-C® power delivery output: max. 5V/3A
- ** USB Type-C® power delivery output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
- Audio
- ROG SupremeFX 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio CODEC ALC4082*
- Impedance sense for front and rear headphone outputs
- Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel MIC Jack-retasking
- High quality 120 dB SNR stereo playback output and 110 dB SNR recording input
- Supports up to 32-Bit/384 kHz playback on front panel"
- Audio Features
- SupremeFX Shielding Technology
- ESS® ES9219 QUAD DAC
- Gold-plated audio jacks
- Rear optical S/PDIF out port
- Premium audio capacitors
- Back Panel I/O Ports
- 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 USB Type-C® ports
- 5 x USB 10Gbps ports (4 x Type-A + 1 x USB Type-C®)
- 4 x USB 5Gbps ports (4 x Type-A)
- 1 x HDMI™ port
- 1 x Wi-Fi module
- 1 x Intel® 2.5Gb Ethernet port
- 1 x Realtek 5Gb Ethernet port
- 2 x Gold-plated audio jacks
- 1 x Optical S/PDIF out port
- 1 x BIOS FlashBack™ button
- 1 x Clear CMOS button
- Internal I/O Connectors
- Fan and Cooling Related
- 1 x 4-pin CPU Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin CPU OPT Fan header
- 1 x 4-pin AIO Pump header
- 4 x 4-pin Chassis Fan headers
- 1 x W_PUMP+ headers
- Power Related
- 1 x 24-pin Main Power connector
- 2 x 8-pin +12V CPU Power connectors
- 1 x 8-pin PCIe Power connector
- Storage Related
- 6 x M.2 slots (Key M)
- 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
- 1 x SlimSAS connector
- USB
- 1 x USB 20Gbps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
- 1 x USB 10Gps connector (supports USB Type-C® )
- 2 x USB 5Gbps headers support 4 additional USB 5Gbps ports
- 2 x USB 2.0 headers support 4 additional USB 2.0 ports
- Miscellaneous
- 3 x Addressable Gen 2 headers
- 1 x Alteration PCIe mode switch
- 1 x FlexKey button
- 1 x Front Panel Audio header (F_AUDIO)
- 1 x ReTry button
- 1 x Start button
- 1 x 10-1 pin System Panel header
- 1 x Thermal Sensor header
- 1 x Thunderbolt™ (USB4®) header*
- * The Thunderbolt™ card can only be used when installed to the PCIEX16(G4) slot. Ensure to install your Thunderbolt™ card to the PCIEX16(G4) slot.
- Special Features
- Extreme OC Kit
- FlexKey button
- ReTry button
- Start button
- Extreme Engine Digi+
- 10K Black metallic capacitors
- MicroFine alloy choke
- ASUS Q-Design
- M.2 Q-Latch
- M.2 Q-Release
- M.2 Q-Slide
- Q-Release Slim (with PCIe SafeSlot)
- Q-Antenna
- Q-Code
- Q-Connector
- Q-Dashboard
- Q-LED (CPU [red], DRAM [yellow], VGA [white], Boot Device [yellow green])
- Q-Slot
- ASUS Thermal Solution
- M.2 heatsink backplate
- M.2 heatsink
- Metal backplate
- VRM heatsink design
- ASUS EZ DIY
- Backplate
- BIOS FlashBack™ button
- Clear CMOS button
- CPU Socket lever protector
- ProCool II
- Pre-mounted I/O shield
- SafeSlot
- SafeDIMM
- Aura Sync
- Addressable Gen 2 header(s)
- ROG M.2 PowerBoost
- Front Panel USB 20Gbps with Quick Charge 4+ Support
- Support: up to 60W fast charging and USB Wattage Watcher*
- Output: 5/9/15/20V max. 3A, PPS:3.3–21V max. 3A
- Compatible with PD3.0 and PPS
- * To support 60W, please install the power cable to the 8-pin PCIe power connector or else only 27W will be supported.
- BIOS
- 256 Mb Flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS
- Operating System
- Windows 11 (22H2 & later)
- Form Factor
- ATX Form Factor
- 12 inch x 9.6 inch ( 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm )
WHAT'S IN THE BOX:
- Asus ROG Maximus Z890 Hero Intel LGA1851 ATX Gaming Motherboard - Black x1
- ARGB RGB extension cable x1
- SATA 6Gb/s cables x4
- Additional Cooling Kit x1
- DDR5 fan holder x1
- Thermal pad for M.2 22110 x1
- ASUS WiFi Q-Antenna x1
- Q-connector x1
- M.2 Q-Latch package x1
- M.2 Q-Slide packages x3
- ROG stickers x1
- M.2 rubber packages x6
- ROG thank you card x1
- ROG Bottle Opener x1
- USB drive with utilities and drivers x1
- Quick start guide x1
Why Asus?
Asus ROG is synonymous with elite gaming hardware, engineered for enthusiasts who demand peak performance and unwavering reliability. Trusted by gamers worldwide, ROG components deliver cutting-edge technology and superior build quality, ensuring your system is ready for any challenge. Choose Asus ROG for a competitive advantage that lasts.
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Refund Policy
Returns Policy
Returns:
If a client is not satisfied with a purchase, it can be returned within seven days of the delivery for a full refund, less the shipping costs. Full refunds will only be issued if products are returned unopened and with all packaging and any other materials that were part of the original purchase. The following restriction will apply for returns:
- Should an opened product be returned, a 20% re-stocking fee will be charged, provided that all the original packaging and all materials are provided with it.
- Please note that we as Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd will not accept any items back for credit or replacement if the packaging is not complete, this includes and is not limited to boxes, documentation, cables, accessories, etc
- Goods returned in opened packaging need to be returned in a condition that is fit for resale. Software and consumables can only be returned if they have not been opened.
- Certain hardware items and all custom/special orders may only be returned for replacement and not for refund and will incur a 20% handling fee.
- Electronic license cannot be returned, therefore client need to ensure they are purchasing the correct item before concluding the transaction, if further information is required around the item, please contact us on shop@raioncx.co.za.
- All products being shipped back to Raion Connect should be carefully packed in protective materials where necessary. The package should have the order number and return address clearly marked.
- Should a product be damaged while being shipped to our offices; Raion Connect will not be liable for the damages. It is recommended to insure any items that you send to us.
Replacements:
All products sold by Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd are covered under our 7 day guarantee against defects. Items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to manufacturer and/or Raion Connect (PTY) Ltd restrictions.
Defective items may be returned for refund or replacement subject to the following restrictions:
- All products must be returned in original condition including packaging, documentation, warranty cards, manuals, and accessories.
- Software is non-refundable unless returned unopened in their original packaging with documentation. Where the license key is exposed on software packages we will not accept the return of these packages.
- All returns must be shipped freight prepaid.
- Any returns found to be non-defective are subject to a restocking fee of 15% and all non-product related fees (shipping, transaction and insurance) are not refundable.
- Delivery fees will not be refunded for returns or for collecting of faulty items
- The manufacturer warranty will not apply if the product shows evidence of:
- impact, sand, liquid or moisture damage
- dropping, mishandling, or tampering
- battery or chemical corrosion
- damage caused by connected equipment
- use contrary to the applicable instruction manual
- wrong configuration of equipment
- Unaccredited third party repairs, configuration or maintenance on equipment.
- Modification of any parts or enhancement not approved by the manufacturer
Stock availability
- We are not a stock holding company and the stock availability for some of the items shown on our eCommerce site are from lists that are imported every morning or when available from suppliers.
- Stock quantities are thus a reflection of the previous days stock count at close of business.
- Although we will try our utmost to keep stock availability up to date we cannot be held responsible if a product becomes out of stock with our suppliers but our site still shows availability.
- A lot of the products on our eCommerce site shows "Limited Availability". For these products we are not sure of the availability of stock from our suppliers and will need to revert to you are the delivery ETA.
Shipping
- Shipping costs are calculated on the volumetric weight.
- Couriers don’t give an exact time of day for the delivery but will deliver between 8am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.
- No Deliveries will take place on weekends or public holidays
- Deliveries are made via courier (Door to Door)
- The couriers require someone to be at the address provided to accept the delivery otherwise the goods will be returned and this will delay you receiving your goods on time.
- Provide contact numbers and contact persons receiving the goods
- No deliveries to a Postal Box
- Delivery ETA’s depend on stock availability but you will be informed if the item you require is out of stock and may take longer than the above lead times.
- Orders are processed from when the payment is received and reflects in our account.
- We do not deliver outside of South Africa, but you may arrange for a courier service to collect from us or an appointed collection point when the goods have been invoiced and ready for collection.
- Orders placed on weekends or public holidays are processed the following business day.
- Raion Connect reserve the right to part ship goods on all orders to the customer and to invoice each shipment separately, unless otherwise stipulated by the customer. This is to make sure that the customer receive their stock in a fast and efficient manner..