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  • Avg. price: ~£620
  • CPU socket: LGA 1851
  • Chipset: Intel Z890
  • Form factor: ATX

Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

9.0

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%

9.0

Technical Score

10.0%

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User score

Exceptional
9.0

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%

9.8

Memory

16.0%

9.4

Platform & Features

16.0%

9.5

Storage

15.0%

9.7

Network

13.0%

7.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

7.3

Expansion

8.0%

8.7

Power & Cooling

5.0%

8.9

Audio

Exceptional
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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%

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User reviews

30.0%

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Popularity

  • 9.7
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    9.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    10

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    10

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    10

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Best prices in UK

    N/A~ £620

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Verdict

The Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic is a high-performance ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z890 chipset with the LGA1851 socket, specifically designed for Intel Core Ultra processors. Key technical specifications include support for up to 256GB of dual-channel DDR5 memory with overclocking speeds reaching 8800+ MT/s, alongside a robust 110A SPS power delivery system. It features advanced connectivity through dual USB4 (40Gbps) Type-C ports, Wi-Fi 7, and 5Gb Ethernet, while storage is handled by four M.2 slots (supporting PCIe 5.0 and 4.0) and four SATA 6Gb/s ports. Major pros include its striking 'Arctic' white aesthetic with an integrated IO panel LCD, toolless GPU release, and high-end networking features at a competitive price point; however, potential cons include limited BIOS update frequency and reported issues with excessive CPU voltage delivery in current BIOS versions.

Technical Specifications of Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic

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%

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Memory

16.0%

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Platform & Features

16.0%

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Storage

15.0%

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Network

13.0%

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Ports & USB

8.0%

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Expansion

8.0%

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Power & Cooling

5.0%

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Audio

9.0
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has a technical score of 8.99 points, which is higher than that of 97.8% 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%

0.0

User reviews

30.0%

1.0

Popularity

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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.
1.0
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has a popularity of 1 points, which is lower than 77.9% 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%

9.0

Overall score

40.0%

7.2

Price

8.5
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has a quality-to-price ratio of 8.5 points, which is higher than 85.7% 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

Maxsun
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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

ATX
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has the ATX form factor, which is more versatile than that of 47.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 52.2% 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

4
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% 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

256 GB
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.8% of motherboards and equal to 16.5% 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

8,800 MT/s
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic supports memory speeds up to 8800 MT/s, which is higher than that of 94.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.9% 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

4
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% 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/x2, 3x PCIe 4.0 x4/x2
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic offers 1x PCIe 5.0x4/x2, 3x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 95.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.1% 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

4
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 1 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 68.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.6% of motherboards.
lane split supported
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

2
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 2 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 91% of motherboards and equal to 6.3% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

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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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

11
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 11 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 91.4% of motherboards and equal to 1.5% 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

16
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 16 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 61.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.2% 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 2 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 84.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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)
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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 ALC1220
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic uses the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec, which is more advanced than that of 65.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 13% 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

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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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic supports a headphone amp. 37% of motherboards support this feature.
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

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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

20+1+1
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 20+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 95.9% 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

2
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.6% of motherboards and equal to 45.3% 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

5
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has 5 fan headers, which is more than 35.8% of motherboards and equal to 14.5% 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
Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

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Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic vs the average motherboard

  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.4 vs 2
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 8 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (9 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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (9 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.9 vs 1
  • Newer CPU socket
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 3 more rear USB ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.11 vs 8
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    lane split supported
    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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
  • More VRM phases
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.20+1+1 vs 10
  • Newer CPU socket
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes POST code display
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has a POST code display, while the average motherboard does not. 27.2% of motherboards include a POST code display.
  • Rear-panel CMOS reset button
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has a rear-panel CMOS reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 26.5% of motherboards include a rear-panel CMOS reset button.
  • More BIOS update options
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more BIOS update options than the average motherboard (UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app, DOS vs UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app). The average motherboard offers UEFI utility, flashback, Windows app BIOS update methods.
  • Better motherboard chipset
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has better motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel Z890 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • Includes onboard power button
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has an onboard power button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.7% of motherboards include an onboard power button.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
  • Newer DDR memory generation
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has newer DDR memory generation than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4). The average motherboard supports DDR4 memory.
  • 91.3% higher maximum RAM speed
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,800 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 78.4% higher overclocked RAM speed
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (8,800 MT/s vs 4,933 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 4,933 MT/s.
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
  • 1 more U.2 sockets
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more U.2 sockets than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 U.2 socket/s.
  • Faster M.2 slot interfaces
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has faster M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (1x PCIe 5.0x4/x2, 3x PCIe 4.0x4/x2 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • 1 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 2 more PCIe x4 slots
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more PCIe x4 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe x4 slot/s.
  • 8 more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more USB 3.2 Gen2 ports than the average motherboard (9 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen2 port/s.
  • 3 more rear USB ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
  • 1 more rear USB-C ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
  • 2 more Thunderbolt 3 ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more Thunderbolt 3 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 Thunderbolt 3 port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2x2 headers
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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.
  • 1 more total USB connections
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (16 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • Better audio codec
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has better audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1,220 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • More VRM phases
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (20+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.

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  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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.
    rear USB-C is faster than Gen 1
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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.
  • 4 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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.
    rear USB-C is faster than Gen 1
    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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
  • More basic LAN controller
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic 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
  • 3.88x more expensive
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic is more expensive than the average motherboard (£620 vs £160).
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic is more expensive than the average motherboard (£620 vs £160).£620 vs £160
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
    What it is: The number of internal USB 2.0 headers available for case connections.
    When it matters: When your case or accessories need internal USB connections.

    Importance: LOW

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.1 vs 2
  • 4.17x less popular
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic is less popular than the average motherboard (1.00 vs 4.165).
    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.
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic is less popular than the average motherboard (1.00 vs 4.165).1 vs 4.17
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
    What it is: The number of PS/2 ports on the motherboard rear I/O.
    When it matters: When you want support for older keyboards or mice.

    Importance: LOW

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe x1 slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want space for smaller add-in cards.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=2

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots
    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.
    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

    Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic has fewer PCIe 3.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slot/s.0 vs 1
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What customers like about Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic?

  • Excellent value for money, offering premium features at a mainstream price point (~$300).
  • High-end VRM design (20+1+1 phases with 110A SPS) capable of handling demanding Intel Core Ultra 200S CPUs.
  • Integrated 3.4-inch LCD screen on the I/O panel for real-time system monitoring and personalization.
  • Fast memory support with speeds rated up to 8800 MT/s (OC).
  • Generous connectivity including Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE LAN, and multiple USB4 (40Gbps) ports.
  • User-friendly DIY features like a quick-release mechanism for GPUs and a debug LED.
  • Striking 'Arctic' white aesthetic with a unique titanium ice crystal pattern.

What customers dislike about Maxsun iCraft Z890 Arctic?

  • BIOS software (Maxsun Smart Panel) and some companion apps may have limited English language support or untranslated segments.
  • Limited global availability; often easier to find in Asian markets than in the US or EU.
  • Overclocking menus in the BIOS may not be as extensive or granular as those from top-tier competitors.
  • Reported issues with the BIOS tending to apply higher-than-necessary voltages to the CPU on automatic settings.
  • While mostly toolless, some reviews note that certain components like NVMe heatsinks still require traditional screws.

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