Challenger Z890M WiFi
The Maxsun Challenger Z890M WiFi is a Micro ATX LGA1851 motherboard on the Z890 chipset. It supports DDR5 memory up to 7,200 MT/s and 2 M.2 slots. Full specs, power delivery, and current prices are below.
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MaxMyBuild scores
How we score →How well the Challenger Z890M WiFi is equipped for gaming and for productivity, scored 0–100 from its specs. Scores are fit-for-purpose: a capable board can top the gaming score without being the most expensive. Each factor is judged against what LGA1851 processors can use, so the score compares this board with the others you could buy for the same chip.
Weighs CPU power delivery, memory speed support, the GPU PCIe slot, Wi-Fi version, and M.2 storage — the things that actually matter for a gaming build.
Rewards fast, plentiful M.2 storage and USB I/O, PCIe expansion, memory capacity and slots — what matters for content creation and heavy multitasking.
CPU power
432 W
Strong · 1.7x
Wired for about 432 W, roughly 1.7x the 250 W that the top Core Ultra 9 chips pull, so nothing on this socket will run it short of power. The figure comes from its 10+1+1 power-stage (VRM) layout and 8+4 EPS connectors. It is a rating of what the board is built to deliver, not a measurement, so treat it as headroom rather than a guarantee.
Specifications
Platform
- Chipset
- Z890
- Socket
- LGA1851
- Form factor
- Micro ATX
Memory
- Type
- DDR5
- Slots
- 2
- Max speed
- 7,200 MT/s
- Max capacity
- 128 GB
- Channels
- 2-channel
- ECC / memory
- UDIMM, CUDIMM
Power & VRM
- CPU power
- 432 W
- Phase config
- 10+1+1
- VRM stages
- 60A SPS
- EPS power
- 8+4
- VRM heatsink
- Full coverage
Storage & Expansion
- M.2 slots
- 2
- M.2 layout
- 1× PCIe 5.0 ×4, 1× PCIe 4.0 ×4
- SATA ports
- 3 SATA3
- PCIe ×16 slots
- 1× PCIe 5.0 ×16
- Other PCIe slots
- 1× PCIe 3.0 ×1, 1× PCIe 4.0 ×4
Ethernet & Wi-Fi
- Realtek RTL8125BG/D
- 2.5 GbE
- Ethernet ports
- 1
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 6
USB & I/O
- Rear USB-A
- 2× USB 2.0, 4× 5 Gbps
- Front USB-C
- 1× 10Gbps
- Front USB 3 headers
- 1
- Front USB 2 headers
- 1
Audio & Video
- Audio codec
- ALC897
- Audio jacks
- 3
- HDMI
- HDMI 2.0b
- DisplayPort
- DP 1.4
- USB-C video
- None
Cooling, RGB & Design
- Fan headers
- 4
- 12V RGB headers
- 1
- 5V ARGB headers
- 2
- PCB colour
- Black, Grey
- Heatsink colour
- Silver, Black
Onboard & Diagnostics
- Diagnostics
- Debug LEDs
- Onboard buttons
- Clear CMOS
Compare the Challenger Z890M WiFi against every other board on the motherboard comparison table. Not sure it fits your chip? The socket compatibility guide explains LGA1851 pairings.
Where to buy the Challenger Z890M WiFi
Every in-stock retailer offer we track, cheapest first.
| Retailer | Availability | Price | Updated | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newegg | In stock | $159.99 |  |
The Challenger Z890M WiFi starts from $159.99 across 1 retailer (Wi-Fi 6). Prices update daily from live stock.
Which CPUs fit the Challenger Z890M WiFi?
Compare all CPUs →In-stock LGA1851 processors this board can run, socket-matched and within its 432 W power budget, ranked by gaming value (performance per dollar).
| Processor | Cores | Gaming | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Ultra 5 225F Intel | 10/10 | 62.5 | $129.00 | |
| Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus Intel | 18/18 | 73.3 | $199.99 | |
| Core Ultra 5 245K Intel | 14/14 | 67.1 | $184.94 | |
| Core Ultra 5 225 Intel | 10/10 | 62.5 | $178.55 | |
| Core Ultra 5 245KF Intel | 14/14 | 67.1 | $199.00 | |
| Core Ultra 5 250K Plus Intel | 18/18 | 73.3 | $219.00 | |
| Core Ultra 7 265F Intel | 20/20 | 70.3 | $299.22 | |
| Core Ultra 7 270K Plus Intel | 24/24 | 77.5 | $330.00 |
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