Motherboards Reviews

Sub $230 board offers big value compared to Z890, but not against its peers.

Made to be a cheaper option for AM5, the Aorus Elite is a well-balanced board with Wi-Fi 7, several DIY-friendly features, and more for under $230.

The X870E Godlike offers the most M.2 connectivity and USB Type-C ports for the platform, plus an LED screen and lavish looks, but it costs a pretty penny.

ASRock’s Z890 Taichi OCF is a $599 overclocker-focused board for Intel’s latest platform. It’s also mostly great for daily use, though there aren’t a lot of USB-A ports.

The Asus ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi is a solid motherboard option in the upper-midrange space. It offers several other AI and DIY-friendly features and an impressive list of specifications.

ASRock’s Z890 Taichi Lite offers users high-end hardware at a more reasonable price point. You get a lot of storage connectivity, Dual LAN ports, and a flagship-class audio solution for $399.99.

Updated X870E Valkyrie is improved but still lags behind the ‘Big Four’

Loads of USB ports, ultra-fast memory support, and all lots of AI/Easy features

The Crosshair X870E Hero gets a sleek new design and more features without a price increase over last-gen.

Z890 motherboards hit the scene with improved looks, more PCIe lanes, and added features