The gorgeous Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE is new motherboard for overclockers y GIGABYTE. This white, grey, and silver board, as its name implies, offers performance that complements its aesthetic. Its two DDR5 slots, which enable the new CQDIMM memory technology introduced at CES 2026, are the key feature.
A CQDIMM (Clocked Quad-rank Unbuffered Dual In-line Memory Module) offers high speeds and improved stability along with 256 GB of memory capacity with two 128GB modules.
Thanks to the CQDIMM upgrade and premium design that includes PCB optimizations and unique BIOS tuning, overclockers and enthusiasts will be able to achieve memory rates of DDR5-10400 or 10,400 MT/s for the Z890 AORUS TACHYON DUO X ICE, which features GIGABYTE’s innovative D5 Duo X technology.
The twin memory slots and CPU socket are arranged horizontally rather than vertically on this motherboard, which is a follow-up to the original Z890 AORUS TACHYON ICE for the Intel Core Ultra 200S Series. It has an 8-layer PCB, an 18+1+2 Digital VRM Design, and high-end capacitors.
In terms of storage, it has four M.2 SSD slots, three PCIe 4.0 slots with integrated cooling, and one PCIe 5.0-ready slot. It also incorporates the numerous DIY-friendly features of the company, to guarantee a simple installation process with comprehensive customization as well as tool assistance, just like all contemporary GIGABYTE motherboards designed for gamers, overclockers, and enthusiasts.
In terms of ports, it has Wi-Fi 7, 5G LAN, USB 4 and USB 3.2, and more. A variety of monitoring features, including as voltage, temperature, fan speed, and even water-cooling flow-rate detection, are also available for overclockers.
