The Colorful Z890 motherboard lineup features 7 models, featuring white PCB designs on most models.
Colorful introduces iGame Z890 Vulcan X/W as the flagship motherboard and iGame Z890 Flow for mainstream systems
The PC hardware manufacturer, Colorful has today introduced its brand-new lineup of the Intel Z890 motherboards for the latest Intel Core Ultra 200 series(Arrow Lake CPUs). The company introduced seven different models in the lineup but detailed only two models in its Press Release.
According to the company, it is introducing several different models to cater to a wide range of users, including enthusiasts, gamers, content creators, and users who work with casual applications. The lineup brings the flagship iGame Z890 Vulcan X/W motherboard for enthusiasts and several mid-range and affordable motherboards for gamers and content creators.
- iGame Z890 Vulcan X
- iGame Z890 Vulcan W
- iGame Z890 Flow ($325)
- iGame Z890 Ultra
- CVN Z890 ARK Frozen
- CVN Z890M Gaming Frozen
- BATTLE-AX Z890M-PLUS
Colorful iGame Z890 Vulcan X/W
The iGame Z890 Vulcan is available in both Black and White PCB editions to allow users to build their gaming systems as per their favorite color themes. The motherboard brings a 20+1+1+1 power phase design and 105A DrMOS for great overclocking stability. The majority of the PCB is covered with large white heatsinks and there is a Vulcan Infinity Mirror on the I/O shroud which along with the Double "V" Vulcan filed on the chipset features ARGB lighting.
It supports a generous 8400 MT/s of DDR5 memory speed and brings five M.2 connectors for storage, including 1x PCI-E 5.0 and 4x PCI-E 4.0 connectors. Even though it appears that there is a single PCI-E x16 slot on top, the other two PCI-E x16 and PCI-E x1 slots are hidden underneath the heatsinks along with M.2 connectors. For connectivity, there 2x USB4 ports, WiFi 7, and dual LAN ports. Plus, there are several USB Tyupe C and Type-A ports for peripheral connectivity.
Key Features
- Available in black and white colors to match your style
- Supports Intel Core Ultra 200 Series Processors
- Supports memory up to DDR5-8400MT/s, DDR4-8800MT/s (OC)
- Premium 20+1+1+1 power phase design with 105A DrMOS power stages
- Server-Grade 8-Layer PCB
- Alloy-reinforced DDR5 DIMM slots with thickened gold-plated contacts
- LN2 MODE for extreme overclocking
- WiFi 7 + Dual LAN (2.5G + 5G) + Bluetooth 5.4
- USB4 40Gbps Type-C
- USB3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C (PD 60W)
Colorful iGame Z890 Flow
The iGame Z890 Flow is another high-end but more affordable option, bringing a solid 23-power phase design with 90A DrMOS. It uses CNC-milled armor for heat dissipation and has decently large-sized heatsinks all over the board. Even though it is inferior to the Vulcan, it still brings advanced onboard features such as an Error Code reader and various switches at the bottom for troubleshooting.
There are 5x M.2 connectors, 4x SATA ports for storage, and 2x PCI-E x16 slots for GPUs and expansion cards. Users will get similar connectivity on this board as found on the Vulcan X/W edition but there are some small differences between the two including the generation for the second PCI-E x16 slot, SATA ports count, and the type of USB ports at the I/O.
Key Features
- Supports Intel Core Ultra 200 Series Processors
- Supports memory up to DDR5-8400MT/s, DDR4-8800MT/s (OC)
- Premium 20+1+1+1 power phase design with 90A DrMOS power stages
- Server-Grade 8-Layer PCB
- Alloy-reinforced DDR5 DIMM slots with thickened gold-plated contacts
- WiFi 7 + 2.5G LAN + Bluetooth 5.4
- USB4 40Gbps Type-C
- USB3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps Type-C (PD 30W)
Colorful will reveal the rest of the models and the prices of these boards later, probably when they will be available to ship on 24th October when other motherboard makers will start shipping their boards.
About the author: Sarfraz Khan is a hardware reporter with a focus on PC components and the builder community. With years of experience writing about PC hardware and laptops, his work has been featured on several reputable technology publications. Sarfraz's hands-on experience is demonstrated through his first-person accounts of using and comparing different hardware configurations, providing practical and relatable insights for everyday users. His technical analysis is respected by peers in the enthusiast community and has been cited by specialized hardware sites such as Germany's Igor's Lab.
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