ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF Motherboard Review @ ThinkComputers
ThinkComputers described the Maximus Z890 Hero BTF as an enthusiast-grade ATX board built for the latest Intel CPUs, offering extensive connectivity paired with high-end power delivery. It supports LGA 1851 socket CPUs, runs DDR5 RAM from 4800 to 9200+ MT/s, and includes two PCIe 5.0 x16 slots alongside multiple PCIe 4.0 slots and six M.2 storage slots. Network features include Intel 2.5 GbE, Realtek 5 GbE, and Wi-Fi 7. Dual Thunderbolt 4 ports, USB 20 Gbps Type-C front panel support, and ample USB-A and USB-C ports round out its connectivity options.
"Back-connect motherboards keep getting more and more popular, especially considering pretty much every new PC case has been designed to fit them. These type of motherboard are ideal for people who are looking for the cleanest build possible as all of your connectors are on the back of the board and cable routing is done back there so it does not really show. ASUS of course calls their back-connect motherboards BTF and today we are checking out the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero BTF Motherboard. This board is essentially the same feature-wise as the ROG Maximus Z890 Hero board that we took a look at back in October of last year, but of course we have the connectors on the back and a little bit different styling. You are still going to get a 22+1+2+2 power phase design, six M.2 slots, dual Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, WiFi 7, both 5G and 2.5G LAN, and DDR5 support with NitroPath DRAM technology. It is really great to see a high-end BTF motherboard from ASUS so let's take a look!"
Performance testing highlighted its robust 27-phase power design with large heatsinks that helped the board remain cool and stable during overclocking. The inclusion of user-friendly hardware features like Q-Release PCIe slots, Q-Latch M.2 covers, and pre-mounted I/O shield made installations easier. Benchmarks in memory, CPU, and storage workloads aligned with expectations for a top-tier Z890 motherboard. While the price of around $690 may be steep, TechPowerUp and ThinkComputers agreed it stands as the most feature-rich and future-proof Z890 board, ideal for builders seeking a comprehensive, all-in-one high-performance platform.
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