NZXT Announces New N9 and N7 Motherboards

On October 10 of 2024, NZXT announced the launch of their N9 Z890 and N7 Z890 Intel ATX motherboards.

The N9 Z890 is the top tier offering, which is meant for enthusiast PC builders who are looking to assemble a top-end Intel gaming rig. It is made with overclocking in the back of the mind, providing thermal headroom and other tools so that games can reliably overclock their CPUs.

The N7 Z890 is a refresh of the existing N7 line; balanced ATX motherboards that are aimed at the broader PC gaming market, offering plenty of power and stability to run an Intel setup without overclocking.

Both announced motherboards support the latest connectivity standards, which includes PCIe 5.0, Thunderbolt 4, Bluetooth 5.4 and Bluetooth 5.3 for the N7 Z890 and Wi-Fi 7 for the N9 Z890 and Wi-Fi 6E for the N7 Z890.

Both motherboards have newly designed metal covers for a sleek look. The top-end model, the N9 Z890, also features detailed RGB elements.

Johnny Hou, Founder and CEO of NZXT, has the following to say about the motherboards:

“We’ve been thrilled by the impact our motherboards have had within the community, which inspired us to revamp our line for Intel’s latest chipset, allowing us to continue pushing the boundaries of motherboard design and functionality. By focusing on performance and introducing fresh new looks, we’ve created two motherboards that are ideal for gamers looking to build PCs that fully leverage the power of the latest Intel Core Ultra CPUs.”

N9 Z890 Key Features

Intel LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for the latest Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2).
Advanced Power Delivery: A robust 20+1+1 power stage design (110A SPS) and an 8-layer, low-loss 2oz copper PCB ensure exceptional stability and overclocking potential.
Optimized Thermal Design: Stays cool under pressure thanks to a high-performance VRM heatsink array (fin stack, heat pipe, thermal pads, dual PWM fans) and dedicated heatsinks for all M.2 slots.
PCIe 5.0 M.2 Slot: Access PCIe 5.0 storage speeds with the top M.2 slot, plus four additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
DDR5 Memory: Four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots accelerate load times, boost frame rates, and enable seamless multitasking.
Lightning-fast Connectivity: Support for Wi-Fi 7, 5.0Gb ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.4, and high-fidelity Realtek ALC4082 audio
Integrated NZXT RGB Lighting: Included are two NZXT 8-pin combo fan headers for simple connection and control of NZXT RGB Core single-frame fans and integrated RGB onboard zone controlled through NZXT CAM.

N7 Z890 Key Features

Intel LGA 1851 Socket: Ready for the latest Intel Core Ultra desktop processors (Series 2).
Reliable Power Delivery: A 16+1+2 power phase design with 80A DrMOS provides stable and efficient power for critical components.
Optimized Thermal Design: Stays cool under pressure with an aluminum VRM heatsink featuring thermal pads for MOSFETs and chokes, plus a dedicated PCIe 5.0 M.2 heatsink.
PCIe 5.0 M.2 Slot: Access PCIe 5.0 storage speeds with the top M.2 slot, plus three additional PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots
DDR5 Memory: Four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots accelerate load times, boost frame rates, and enable seamless multitasking.
Lightning-fast Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5Gb ethernet, and Bluetooth 5.3.
Integrated NZXT RGB Lighting: Included are two NZXT 8-pin combo fan headers for simple connection and control of NZXT RGB Core single-frame fans.

Both motherboards will be available early 2025 and can be bought in either black or white. For more details, visit NZXT’s website.