I purchased the ASUS ROG STRIX Z890-E GAMING WIFI after replacing a Gigabyte Z890 AORUS ELITE WiFi7 Plus. Having recently used both Z890 boards in essentially the same system gave me a good opportunity to judge the ASUS through actual ownership rather than specifications alone. I am not here dumping on the Gigabyte MB, it was good, it just that most pc builders know sometimes brands don't always function together correctly, that is just the nature of tech.
So far, my experience with the Z890-E has been very positive.
Setup and Stability
My system runs Windows 11 Pro with 32 GB of DDR5 memory and a dedicated NVIDIA RTX graphics card. After changing motherboards, I was able to rebuild and configure the system into a stable setup with my applications, peripherals, storage, and backup environment all working properly.
BIOS and Configuration
The Z890-E provides the BIOS control I expect from an enthusiast-class motherboard without requiring me to push the hardware simply for benchmark numbers. I value reliability and predictable behavior more than maximum performance, and the board gives me plenty of control over how the system is configured.
Windows 11 and Peripherals
The board has worked well with my Windows 11 Pro installation, NVIDIA RTX graphics, ASUS gaming monitor, Wacom tablet, multiple storage devices, Adobe software, Steam, and backup utilities.
Overall Experience
The ROG STRIX Z890-E feels like a serious enthusiast motherboard designed to be configured, expanded, and kept for years. Its combination of stability, BIOS control, storage capacity, connectivity, and expansion capability are its strongest qualities.
It is an expensive motherboard, and at this price I expect strong firmware, drivers, documentation, and long-term support. I also prefer keeping optional ASUS software and background utilities to a minimum rather than installing everything available.
You get what you pay for with this MB. The extra little things make Pc Building easier, and that is why I upgraded.
Great product! Really easy to use even for a newbi
on December 29, 2025
Posted by: L.G.
Frequency of use:Daily
Verified Purchase:Yes
First time I built a PC, felt like I made a good choice with this motherboard. Easy to use M.2 Q-release makes SSD installation screw-less and satisfying. Armored PCIe slot important for larger GPUs, very good selection of IO ports on the back. Overall aesthetic is great, maybe a little less "ROG" text? But thats just me.
The ROG STRIX Z890-E Motherboard made it easy to put a modern Gaming PC together. It has more than enough M.2 slots, USB A, C, version 3.2 and ports to satisfy all your needs. Wifi is built in. I gambled and purchased an open box which has paid off. Its been flawless and top notched to satisfy my future-proofing requirements of gaming. I purchased high end peripherals along with this high end motherboard so I wouldn't have any bottlenecks that would hinder my gameplay in the near future. All in All, I am very happy with the performance and capabilities of the Z800-E. I'm impressed with newer technology.
I've owned many MB's... Mostly stuck with Asus, and this one is by far the best one of all the builds I've done. All the bells and whistles...setup was a breeze... And so easy to update. Glad I splurged and spent the extra money on this board.
My z890 gaming e died on me after 3 months, maybe I got a bad unit? I loved the features and ascetics of the board but I would recommend going with other options.
Response from https://www.asus.comBy CLM, October 17, 2025
Dear CameronRead,
Thank you for your comment.
We do understand your disappointment with this motherboard and the inconvenience this may have caused if it stop working after 3 months of usage. If the system will no longer boot up or power on, please do the following. Verify if the power supply unit, hardrive, RAM and CPU are still working properly. Check if the PC was properly connected to a working surge protector or AC outlet and the power button is being pressed all the way down to trigger a power on signal. If you need further assistance, please email me at cl-rodel@asus.com and I will be more than happy to help. Or you are most welcome to call Product Support Hotline at: 1(888) 678-3688. Also, you can chat with an ASUS live support agent from the link: https://www.asus.com/us/support/article/1135/.