Intel Z890 Motherboard Mega Guide (2025) — ASUS, ASRock, GIGABYTE & MSI

ASRock Z890-CW — workstation-leaning wiring

Z890-CW targets workstation builders: lane maps that keep PEG at Gen5 x16 with CPU-Gen5 storage intact while offering clear add-in card options (NICs/capture). Expect fewer cosmetic frills, more measurable stability and slot clarity. If your tower is a tool, not a toy, CW is the kind of board you keep for years.

Spec snapshot

1. 1. • ATX, robust VRM with fin mass
      • 4× DDR5; high-capacity XMP with minimal fuss
      • PCIe 5.0 x16 PEG; CPU-Gen5 + multiple Gen4, tidy lane tables
      • 2.5/5/10GbE options by region, Wi-Fi 7

Official page: ASRock Z890-CW