GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX Intel DDR5 Motherboard

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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX Intel DDR5 Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX motherboard is a top-tier choice for enthusiasts and gamers looking to build a high-performance PC. Designed to support the latest Intel processors and packed with advanced features, this motherboard delivers exceptional speed, connectivity, and thermal management.

Key Features

  1. Supports Intel® Core™ 14th and 13th Processors
    Built to handle the newest Intel® Core™ processors, ensuring top-notch performance and future-proofing your system.
  2. Digital Twin 16+1+2 Phases VRM Solution
    Provides stable and reliable power delivery to the CPU, even under heavy workloads, enhancing overall system performance and longevity.
  3. Dual Channel DDR5 with XMP 3.0
    Supports 4 DIMMs of DDR5 memory, enabling higher frequencies and improved efficiency, along with XMP 3.0 for easy overclocking.
  4. PCIe UD Slot X
    Features a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength, designed for high-performance graphics cards, ensuring superior stability and durability.
  5. EZ-Latch Click
    Innovative M.2 heatsink with a screwless design for easier installation and removal.
  6. EZ-Latch Plus
    Quick release design for M.2 slots, making it simple to install or upgrade your storage solutions.
  7. UC BIOS
    User-centered, intuitive BIOS with a quick access function, providing a seamless and efficient user experience.
  8. Ultra-Fast Storage
    Equipped with 4 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, offering ultra-fast storage options for rapid data access and improved system responsiveness.
  9. Efficient Overall Thermal Design
    Advanced VRM Thermal Armor and M.2 Thermal Guard L ensure optimal heat dissipation, maintaining system stability and performance.
  10. Fast Networking
    Includes 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E with an ultra-high gain antenna, delivering high-speed, stable internet connections for gaming and streaming.
  11. Extended Connectivity
    Provides extensive connectivity options with DP, HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s, and Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s, ensuring compatibility with a wide range of devices.
  12. Precision Audio
    High-quality audio with ALC1220 and audiophile-grade capacitors, delivering rich, immersive sound for an enhanced multimedia experience.

Conclusion

The GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX motherboard is designed to meet the demands of modern users, offering a blend of performance, connectivity, and customization. Whether you’re building a high-end gaming rig or a powerful workstation, this motherboard provides the features and reliability you need to succeed.

For more detailed specifications and features, visit the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX product page.

For more Options check out our Motherboards Section.

Additional information

Dimensions 30 × 10 × 30 cm

Specifications

  • CPU
    LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors*
    L3 cache varies with CPU

    * Please refer to “CPU Support List” for more information.

  • Chipset
    Intel® Z790 Express Chipset
  • Memory
    Support for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s memory modules
    4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory Dual channel memory architecture
    Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
    Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
    Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” for more information.)
  • Onboard Graphics
    Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
    – 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz

    * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
    ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.

    – 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz

    * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3

    (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)

  • Audio

    Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC

    * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.

    High Definition Audio
    2/4/5.1/7.1-channel

    * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.

    Support for S/PDIF Out

  • LAN
    Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
  • Wireless Communication module
    Realtek® Wi-Fi 6E RTL8852CE (PCB rev. 1.0)
    – WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    – BLUETOOTH 5.3
    – Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
    Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (For PCB rev. 1.1)
    – WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    – BLUETOOTH 5.3
    – Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard
    (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
  • Expansion Slots
    CPU:
    – 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and running at x16 (PCIEX16)

    * For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.

    Chipset:
    – 2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)

  • Storage Interface
    CPU:
    – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
    Chipset:
    – 2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
    – 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
    – 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
    RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

    * Refer to “2-8 Internal Connectors,” for the installation notices for the M.2 and SATA connectors.

  • USB
    Chipset:
    – 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
    – 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, available through the
    internal USB header
    – 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
    – 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (3 ports on the back panel, 2 ports available
    through the internal USB header)
    Chipset+2 USB 2.0 Hubs:
    – 8 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through
    the internal USB headers)
  • Internal I/O Connectors
    1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
    1 x CPU fan header
    1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
    3 x system fan headers
    1 x system fan/water cooling pump header
    3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
    1 x RGB LED strip header
    4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
    6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    1 x front panel header
    1 x front panel audio header
    1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
    2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    2 x Thunderbolt™ add-in card connectors
    1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
    1 x reset button
    1 x Q-Flash Plus button
    1 x Clear CMOS button
    1 x reset jumper
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper
  • Back Panel Connectors
    1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
    3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R) jk
    1 x HDMI port
    1 x DisplayPort
    1 x RJ-45 port
    1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
    2 x audio jacks
  • I/O Controller
    iTE® I/O Controller Chip
  • H/W Monitoring
    Voltage detection
    Temperature detection
    Fan speed detection
    Water cooling flow rate detection
    Fan fail warning
    Fan speed control

    * Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan

    (pump) you install.

  • BIOS
    1 x 256 Mbit flash
    Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
    PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
  • Unique Features

    Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)

    * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.

    Support for Q-Flash
    Support for Q-Flash Plus
    Support for Smart Backup

  • Bundled Software
    Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
    LAN bandwidth management software
  • Operating System
    Support for Windows 11 64-bit
    Support for Windows 10 64-bit
  • Form Factor
    ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm
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