GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE Intel Core Ultra
Unleash the Power of Intel Core Ultra
The GIGABYTE Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE is a flagship E-ATX motherboard engineered for enthusiasts and overclockers who demand the absolute best from their Intel Core Ultra 200-series processors. Built on the Intel Z890 chipset with an LGA1851 socket, this board is a testament to GIGABYTE's commitment to pushing hardware to its limits.
Designed for Extreme Overclocking
The Tachyon series is renowned for its overclocking pedigree, and the ICE edition takes it further with a pristine white aesthetic that stands out in any build. It features a robust VRM design with premium components to deliver clean, stable power for CPU and memory overclocking. With support for DDR5 memory up to an astonishing 9600MHz (OC), you can extract every ounce of performance from your RAM. The board also supports Intel XMP 3.0 and AMD EXPO profiles for easy one-click overclocking.
Next-Gen Connectivity and Storage
Connectivity is future-proof with dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots (running at x16 or x8/x8) for multi-GPU setups, plus a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot from the chipset. Storage is equally impressive with five M.2 slots, including support for PCIe 5.0 x4 SSDs, ensuring lightning-fast load times and data transfers. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide additional legacy storage options.
Networking is handled by Intel's 5GbE LAN (i226-V) for ultra-low latency online gaming and high-speed file transfers. The rear I/O panel includes a USB4 40Gbps Type-C port, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 and Gen 1 ports, and two Thunderbolt 4 headers for expansive connectivity. Video output is covered with HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 2.1 for integrated graphics.
Premium Audio and Build Quality
The Realtek ALC1220 audio codec delivers high-fidelity sound for an immersive gaming experience. GIGABYTE has also included convenient features like Q-Flash Plus for BIOS recovery without a CPU, PCIe slot protection, and a Clear CMOS button on the rear I/O. The all-white PCB and heatsinks make it a centerpiece for themed builds.
Who Is It For?
This motherboard is ideal for hardcore enthusiasts, benchmarkers, and PC builders who want a top-tier platform for Intel Core Ultra 200 series CPUs. Whether you're gaming at 4K, creating content, or pushing world records, the Z890 AORUS Tachyon ICE provides the foundation you need.
Key Specifications
Detailed Parameters
- Platform:
- Intel
- Socket:
- LGA1851
- RAM Type:
- DDR5
- Number of RAM Slots:
- 4
- Maximum RAM/slot:
- 48
- Maximum RAM Capacity in GB:
- 192
- PCI Express Version:
- 5
- Form Factor:
- E-ATX
- Maximum RAM Speed in MHz:
- 9600
Pros
- Extreme DDR5 overclocking support up to 9600MHz
- Robust VRM design for Intel Core Ultra 200 series
- Dual PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for multi-GPU
- Five M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 support
- Premium white aesthetic with high-quality components
Cons
- E-ATX form factor may not fit smaller cases
- High price point for mainstream users
- Limited SATA ports (only 4) compared to some rivals