Asus’ New Intel Arrow Lake Motherboards Demand High Prices for Gamers
Asus New Intel Arrow Lake Motherboards Pricing Overview
Asus has unveiled its lineup of Intel Arrow Lake motherboards, and the prices are eye-watering. The top-of-the-line ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme is priced at over $1,000, enough to buy an entire gaming rig complete with formidable components like the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 Ti. Gamers looking to upgrade will face significant costs due to the new LGA1851 socket and the accompanying Z890 chipset.
Details on Pricing and Features
- ROG Maximus Z890 Extreme: $1,111.87
- ROG Maximus Z890 Hero: $780.66
- ROG Strix Z890-A Gaming WiFi: $445.04
- ROG Maximus Z890 Apex: $812.29
- Asus Prime Z890M-Plus WiFi: $256.50
In addition to critical functionalities, the ROG Maximus Z790 Extreme features an LED display along with an embedded OLED screen in one of its M.2 SSD heatsinks.
Concerns About Future Upgrades
As rumors suggest that the Arrow Lake refresh may be canceled, buyers might end up investing heavily in a motherboard that could become obsolete in just one generation. Unlike Intel's more enduring LGA1700 socket, which has supported three generations, the LGA1851 may not offer the same longevity.
Final Thoughts on Asus' Pricing Strategy
With the steep cost of Asus' Intel Arrow Lake motherboards, consumers will need to weigh their options carefully, especially if they are looking to stay up-to-date with future CPU releases.
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