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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£260
  • Avg. price in US: ~$300
  • CPU socket: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form factor: Mini-ITX

ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

7.2

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

7.3

Technical Score

10.0%

5.9

User score

Very good
7.3

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

6.0

Memory

16.0%

8.8

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.7

Storage

15.0%

9.7

Network

13.0%

5.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.5

Expansion

8.0%

6.1

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.4

Audio

Very good
5.9

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.2

User reviews

30.0%

2.9

Popularity

User score:
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  • 8.4
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    7.5

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    7.8

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    7.8

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi is a high-performance Mini-ITX motherboard designed for Intel Core Ultra Series 2 processors (LGA1851), featuring a robust 12+1+1+1+1 power phase design with 110A Smart Power Stages on a 10-layer PCB. Key specifications include support for up to 128GB of DDR5 memory at speeds exceeding 9866+ MHz (OC), a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, and three M.2 sockets—one of which is a 'Blazing' Gen5 x4 slot. Connectivity is a standout feature with 5Gbps LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and dual Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Type-C ports. Pros include its exceptional value as one of the most affordable Z890 ITX boards, superior networking speeds, and high-end audio with the Realtek ALC4082 codec. Available cons include the lack of a tool-less GPU release mechanism, a BIOS interface that may feel dated to some, and the potential for a small 30mm VRM fan to generate noise under heavy loads.

Technical Specifications of ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

6.0

Memory

16.0%

8.8

Platform & Features

16.0%

7.7

Storage

15.0%

9.7

Network

13.0%

5.6

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.5

Expansion

8.0%

6.1

Power & Cooling

5.0%

9.4

Audio

7.3
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a technical score of 7.3 points, which is higher than that of 67.9% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

7.2

User reviews

30.0%

2.9

Popularity

User score:
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

5.9
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a user score of 5.92 points, which is lower than that of 94.7% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
2.9
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a popularity of 2.9 points, which is lower than 60.7% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.2

Overall score

40.0%

9.2

Price

7.8
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.8 points, which is higher than 64% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Asrock
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 1851
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi uses the LGA 1851 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 77.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 8.1% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel Z890
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi uses the Intel Z890 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 94.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.8% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

Mini-ITX
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has the Mini-ITX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 84.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 7.3% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR5
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi uses DDR5 memory, which is newer than that of 64.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 35.3% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

2
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 2 Memory slots, which is fewer than 78.6% of motherboards and equal to 21.4% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

6,400 MT/s
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports memory speeds up to 6400 MT/s, which is higher than that of 72.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.3% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

3
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 3 M.2 sockets, which is more than 65.4% of motherboards and equal to 18.6% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

1x PCIe 5.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4, 1x PCIe 4.0x4/SATA for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 84% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.3% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

2
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 2 SATA 3 connectors, which is fewer than 95.3% of motherboards and equal to 3.9% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

yes
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports NVMe RAID. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is equal to 55.6% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

0
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 0 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is fewer than 59.5% of motherboards and equal to 40.5% of motherboards.
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

x16
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi uses x16 for PCIe slot electrical configuration, which is less flexible than that of 86.5% of motherboards and equal to that of 9.3% of motherboards.
PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8, x8/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

13
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 13 USB ports (including headers), which is fewer than 64.7% of motherboards and equal to 7.6% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

2
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Thunderbolt / USB4 Type-C ports counted.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

3
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 3 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 84.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
USB4 excluded.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

5 Gbps
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 5% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek RTL8126
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi uses the Realtek RTL8126 LAN controller, which is more advanced than that of 81.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.9% of motherboards.
N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

1
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than that of 88.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 11.3% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC4082
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi uses the Realtek ALC4082 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 96.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.1% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

130 dB
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has an audio SNR of 130 dB, which is higher than that of 98% of motherboards and equal to that of 1.8% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

yes
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
headphone amp on rear port.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

2
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

12+1+1+1+1
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 12+1+1+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 75.6% of motherboards and equal to 0.2% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

1
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 1 CPU power connectors, which is equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

3
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has 3 fan headers, which is fewer than 76.7% of motherboards and equal to 15% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a pump header. 23.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

3 A
ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports up to 3 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 76.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 23.2% of motherboards.
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ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi vs the average motherboard

  • Newer CPU socket
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 1851 vs LGA 1151
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster USB-A ports for storage or accessories.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.6 vs 1
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
    What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
    When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: DDR5

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=3

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.3 vs 2
  • Better audio codec
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4,082 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
    What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4,082 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.Realtek ALC4082 vs Realtek ALC898
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    Thunderbolt / USB4 Type-C ports counted.
    What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.2 vs 1
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    Flexible integrated I/O shield.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O shield comes pre-mounted on the motherboard instead of being installed separately.
    When it matters: When you want an easier motherboard installation process.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Newer CPU socket
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,851 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z890 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Includes onboard power button
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 39.1% higher maximum RAM speed
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (6,400 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 2x higher overclocked RAM speed
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,866 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 1 more M.2 sockets
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 5 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (6 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
  • 2 more total USB-C connections
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 2 more USB4 40Gbps ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 4 ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more Thunderbolt 4 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 4 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 header/s.
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC4,082 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • 15 dB higher audio SNR
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (130 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • More VRM phases
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+1+1+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 135 mm shorter
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi is shorter than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.
  • 74 mm narrower
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi is narrower than the average motherboard (170 mm vs 244 mm). The average motherboard width is 244 mm.
  • 1 A higher pump header current limit
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has a higher pump header current than the average motherboard (3 A vs 2 A). The average motherboard provides pump header current of 2 A.

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  • No TPM connector
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi does not have a TPM connector, while the average motherboard does. 86.7% of motherboards include a TPM connector.
  • Narrower Windows support
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has narrower Windows support than the average motherboard (Windows 11, Windows 7 vs Windows 11, Windows 10). The average motherboard supports Windows 11, Windows 10.
    64-bit only.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
  • No multi-GPU support
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • Less flexible PCIe lane configuration
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has less flexible PCIe lane configuration than the average motherboard (x16 vs x16/x1). The average motherboard uses x16/x1 PCIe slot lane configuration.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 2 fewer total USB connections
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (13 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 2.0 ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • More basic LAN controller
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,126 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • No rear line-in
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 95.5% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
  • 2 fewer fan headers
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • 1 fewer RGB headers
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer RGB headers than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 2 fewer memory slots
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.
    What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=4

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer memory slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 memory slot/s.2 vs 4
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.0 vs 4
  • No multi-GPU support
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    Single PCIe x16 slot only.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can run more than one graphics card in a supported multi-GPU configuration.
    When it matters: When you plan to run more than one graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • More basic chipset cooling
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.
    What it is: The cooling method used for the motherboard chipset, such as passive or active cooling.
    When it matters: When chipset noise or thermal behavior matters to you.

    Importance: LOW

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more basic chipset cooling than the average motherboard (Active vs Passive). The average motherboard uses Passive chipset cooling.Active vs Passive
  • 2 fewer total USB connections
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (13 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
    When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=14

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer total USB connections than the average motherboard (13 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.13 vs 15
  • More basic LAN controller
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,126 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.
    What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has more basic LAN controller than the average motherboard (Realtek RTL8,126 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C). The average motherboard uses Marvell AQtion AQC113C LAN controller.Realtek RTL8126 vs Marvell AQtion AQC113C
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.2 vs 5
  • 1 fewer DisplayPort outputs
    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.
    other video outputs only
    What it is: The number of DisplayPort video outputs on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to connect compatible displays through the rear I/O.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi has fewer DisplayPort outputs than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 DisplayPort outputs.0 vs 1
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

What customers like about ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi?

  • Excellent value for money, often cited as the best-featured mini-ITX Z890 board for its price point.
  • Robust 12+1+1 power phase design (110A) that handles high-end Intel Core Ultra CPUs stably.
  • Superior memory support with capabilities for extreme DDR5 overclocking (up to 9866+ MHz).
  • Great storage expansion for the ITX size, featuring three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0).
  • High-speed connectivity including 5Gbps LAN, WiFi 7 support, and dual Thunderbolt 4 ports.
  • User-friendly BIOS with a convenient physical BIOS Flashback button on the rear I/O.
  • Solid build quality with a 10-layer copper PCB and durable 20K black capacitors.

What customers dislike about ASRock Z890I Nova WiFi?

  • The mini-ITX form factor naturally limits expansion, offering only two SATA ports and two RAM slots.
  • Lack of a physical 'Clear CMOS' button, which is less convenient for overclockers than the BIOS Flashback button.
  • Some third-party CPU cooler backplates may interfere with the pre-installed heatsink on the back of the board.
  • The primary M.2 heatsink is bulky, which can cause clearance issues in extremely tight small-form-factor (SFF) cases.
  • No tool-less release mechanism for the primary PCIe slot, making GPU removal difficult in cramped builds.
  • Minimalist rear audio connectivity (limited jacks), though it includes optical SPDIF out.
  • Aesthetically polarizing purple accents may not match all color-themed builds.

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