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NZXT N9 Z890

This ATX Intel Z890 board targets LGA 1851 builders who want PCIe 5.0 x16, five M.2 slots, four memory slots, 5GbE, Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7. Its broad expansion and networking set is the clearest buyer advantage, while full component compatibility still needs checking before assembly.

Updated 2026-09-29

NZXT N9 Z890 motherboard in Black, straight-on front view showing full-metal cover, CPU socket area and DIMM slots
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Alternatives

AlternativeWhere this Product winsWhere it losesPick it if
ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFiThis board documents five M.2 slots and 5GbE, compared with three M.2 slots and 2.5GbE on the ASRock rival. [1]
It provides PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics support, while the ASRock rival documents PCIe 4.0 x16. [2]		Its ATX form factor needs a larger compatible case than the microATX ASRock rival. [1]Choose this Z890 board for an Intel LGA 1851 ATX build; choose the ASRock board for an AMD AM5 microATX build.
Head to head
SpecificationNZXT N9 Z890ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi
M.2 Slots5 US [1]3
Ethernet Speed5 Gbit/s US [1]2.5 Gbit/s
PCIe VersionPCIe 5.0 x16 US [2]PCIe 4.0 x16
Form FactorATX US [1]microATX

Buyer questions

Before you buy

How many M.2 slots are documented?

Five M.2 slots are documented. [1]

What networking is documented?

The evidence documents 5GbE and Wi-Fi 7 at 320 MHz. [1]

Compatibility

Which CPU socket and chipset does it use?

It uses the LGA 1851 socket and Intel Z890 chipset. [1]

Setup

What installation safety step is specified?

Disconnect AC power before installing or removing hardware. [2]

NZXT N9 Z890 motherboard in Black, straight-on front view showing full-metal cover, CPU socket area and DIMM slots
NZXT N9 Z890 (Black, N9-Z89XT-B1) front viewImage source: Image courtesy of NZXT
NZXT N9 Z890 motherboard in Black, rear I/O panel showing HDMI, Thunderbolt 4, USB, 5G LAN and audio ports
NZXT N9 Z890 (Black) rear I/O panelImage source: Image courtesy of NZXT
NZXT N9 Z890 motherboard in Black, angled top-down view showing full-metal cover, RGB accent and PCIe/M.2 heatsinks
NZXT N9 Z890 (Black) angled top viewImage source: Image courtesy of NZXT
NZXT N9 Z890 motherboard in Black installed inside an NZXT PC case with RGB fans and liquid cooler
NZXT N9 Z890 (Black) installed in a systemImage source: Image courtesy of NZXT
NZXT N9 Z890 motherboard in Black, exploded view showing the full-metal cover detached from the PCB
NZXT N9 Z890 (Black) full-metal cover, exploded viewImage source: Image courtesy of NZXT

Facts and specifications

Manufacturer datasheet

SpecificationValueSource
ChipsetIntel Z890 US[1]
Ethernet Speed5 Gbit/s US[1]
Expansion SlotsPCIe 5.0 x16 for GPU plus PCIe 4.0 expansion US[1]
Form FactorATX US[1]
M.2 Slots5 US[1]
VRM Power Stages22 US[1]
SocketLGA 1851 US[1]

Manufacturer manual

SpecificationValueSource
Memory Slots4 US[2]
PCIe VersionPCIe 5.0 x16 US[2]

Other facts

SpecificationValueSource
Buyer FitBuilders wanting a distinctive Z890 motherboard design US[3]
Setup RequirementDisconnect AC power before installing or removing hardware US[2]

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KnowSpec analysis

High-connectivity Intel Z890 build fit

This ATX Intel Z890 board targets LGA 1851 builders who want PCIe 5.0 x16, five M.2 slots, four memory slots, 5GbE, Thunderbolt 4 and Wi-Fi 7. Its broad expansion and networking set is the clearest buyer advantage, while full component compatibility still needs checking before assembly.

Method: evidence_synthesis

Visible information gaps

Missing information is shown rather than guessed.

  • Topic:Limitationsnot found

Sources and method

  1. N9 Z890 Intel Z890 ATX Gaming Wi-Fi 7 MotherboardNZXT · retrieved 2026-09-28Manufacturer
  2. N9 Z890 Digital ManualNZXT · retrieved 2026-09-28ManualPDF
  3. NZXT N7 and N9 Z890 MotherboardsOC3D · retrieved 2026-09-28Editorial review
Updated: 2026-09-29 · Research accepted 2026-09-29Method: document and public-data analysis by an authorised research Agent with deterministic KnowSpec validation. No physical testing unless a section says otherwise. Missing or conflicting evidence stays visible instead of being guessed.