ASUS Philippines has set a new benchmark in PC hardware innovation with the launch of its Z890 motherboard lineup, alongside a host of complementary products, at a media event held at Yes Please, The Palace, Bonifacio Global City.
The event, co-hosted by Intel, showcased the latest advancements in PC components and networking solutions, aimed at gamers, creators, and tech enthusiasts.
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Z890 Motherboard Lineup
The Z890 motherboard series spans the ROG Maximus, ROG Strix, TUF Gaming, Prime, and ProArt families, supporting Intel® Core™ Ultra (Series 2) processors. Designed for advanced AI-driven workflows, the series offers exceptional support for DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0 x16 multi-GPU setups, and innovative AI-powered features like AI Overclocking and AI Cooling II. These tools optimize system performance, reduce noise, and enhance cooling, making the motherboards ideal for both beginners and professionals.
Enhanced DDR5 Overclocking
ASUS introduces the NitroPath DRAM slot design across its Z890 series, delivering improved slot retention, reduced interference, and boosted data transfer speeds. With Clock Unbuffered DIMM (CUDIMM) kits and ASUS’s AEMP III profiles, users can achieve speeds up to DDR5-8000 effortlessly. For traditional UDIMM users, AEMP II offers seamless optimization for mixed-brand memory setups.
Thunderbolt 5 Integration
The Z890 motherboards also mark the debut of Thunderbolt 5, delivering up to 80 Gbps bi-directional bandwidth and support for three 8K displays at 60 Hz. Select models, like the ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme and ProArt Z890-Creator WiFi, include dual Thunderbolt 5 ports, while others can incorporate this feature with the ASUS ThunderboltEX 5 card.
Graphics Cards
The event also unveiled the Prime graphics card series, which includes models ranging from RTX 4060 Ti to RTX 4070 SUPER. Engineered for small form factor builds, these cards feature triple-fan Axial-tech cooling for quiet and efficient operation in compact PCs.
WiFi 7 Networking
ASUS introduced new WiFi 7 routers designed to complement the Z890 motherboards, including the flagship ROG Rapture GT-BE98 and RT-BE88U. Offering speeds up to 7200 Mbps with features like Multi-Link Operation (MLO) and 4K QAM, these routers ensure high-speed, low-latency connectivity for gaming and multimedia applications.
Monitors for Gamers and Creators
The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP took center stage as the world’s first OLED gaming monitor with a 1440p resolution and a 480 Hz refresh rate. Additional monitor options, such as the ROG Strix XG27UCS and XG27ACS, feature stunning HDR capabilities and ASUS Variable Overdrive 2.0 technology, catering to a variety of gaming needs.
Ease of PC Building
ASUS emphasized user-friendly features across its new lineup, including refined BIOS interfaces, tool-free installation mechanisms, and intuitive optimization tools like ASUS AI Advisor. Enhancements like the PCIe Slot Q-Release Slim and M.2 Q-Slide streamline the PC building experience, making high-performance systems more accessible to beginners and enthusiasts alike.
ASUS Expands Horizons
ASUS continues to push technological boundaries with its Z890 series and complementary products, offering powerful solutions for gaming, AI workflows, and content creation. The launch showcases ASUS’s commitment to delivering innovation, reliability, and performance to its users.
For more details on the new lineup, visit ASUS Philippines.
