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| Motherboard | ![]() $26999 | ![]() $37199 |
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Chipset | Intel Z890 | Intel Z790 |
Socket | LGA1851 | LGA1700 |
Form Factor | ATX | ATX |
Max Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
Memory Type | DDR5 | DDR5 |
Memory Slots | 4 | 4 |
ECC Memory Support | No | No |
PCIe x16 Slots | 2 | 1 |
PCIe x16 4.0 Slots | 2 | 0 |
PCIe x16 5.0 Slots | 0 | 1 |
PCIe x1 Slots | 0 | 1 |
M.2 Slots | 5 | 4 |
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SATA Ports | 8 | 8 |
USB 2.0 Headers | 2 | 2 |
USB 3.2 Headers | 2 | 1 |
USB 3.2 (Gen 2) Headers | 0 | 2 |
WiFi | 802.11 ax | 802.11 ax |
Ethernet Speed | 5 Gbps | 2.5 Gbps |
Audio Chipset | Realtek | Realtek ALC897 |
Audio Channels | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Optical S/PDIF Out | Yes | Yes |
BIOS Flashback | Yes | Yes |
Color | Dark | Dark |
Supported CPUs | Intel Core Ultra Series 2 | Intel 12th, 13th, 14th Gen |
M.2 Heatsink/Shields | - | Yes |
Product Release | - | 2022 |
Comparison Analysis
Comparing the Z890 Nova WiFi vs MB Z790 PG Riptide R reveals distinct differences in their targeted use cases.
The Z890 Nova WiFi is the more budget-friendly option, costing approximately $102 (38%) less than the MB Z790 PG Riptide R.
