Elevate your gaming rig with the GIGABYTE Z790 ATX motherboard, designed for Intel's 13th and 12th Gen processors. This powerhouse supports up to 128GB DDR5 memory at speeds up to 7600 MHz (OC), featuring 4 M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0, and extensive USB connectivity including 3.2 Type-C. It's equipped with Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5G LAN, and immersive 7.1 audio with Realtek codec. RGB Fusion 2.0 compatibility adds customizable flair to your setup, making it not just powerful but also visually stunning.
GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX, motherboard (black)
Specifications
motherboard basic properties |
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Manufacturer | GIGABYTE |
chipset | Intel® Z790 |
form factor | ATX |
BIOS type |
1x 256 Mbit, AMI UEFI BIOS, |
motherboard processor |
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processor family | Intel |
processor socket | base 1700 |
Supported processors |
Intel Core 13th Gen and 12th Gen |
motherboard memory |
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number of DIMM slots | 4x |
Maximum main memory | 128 GB |
storage type | DDR5 |
Non-ECC, Unbuffered | Yes |
supported memory clock |
up to 7600 MHz (OC) |
motherboard expansion slots |
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PCI-Express x16 (total) | 3x |
PCI-Express 5.0 x16 | 1x |
PCI-Express 4.0 x16 | 2x |
M.2 | 4x |
motherboard external connections |
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DisplayPort | Yes |
HDMI | Yes |
USB 3.2 Type-C | 1x |
USB 3.1 Type-A | 2x |
USB 3.0 | 3x |
USB 2.0 | 4x |
Ethernet (LAN) | 1 x |
3,5mm Klinke | 2x |
Toslink/S/PDIF (optical) | Yes |
motherboard internal connections |
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SATA 6 GB/s | 6x |
USB 3.1 Header | 1x (Typ-C) |
USB 3.0 Header | 1 x |
USB 2.0 Header | 2 x |
Thunderbolt 2 AIC (5-Pin Header) | Yes |
TPM-Header | Yes |
Chassis Intrusion-Header | Yes |
RAID | 0/1/5/10 |
power connections |
1x 24-Pin ATX, 2x 8-Pin EPS12V |
audio channels | 7.1 |
Audio-Codec | Realtek |
motherboard cooling |
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CPU fan 4-pin | 2x |
case fan 4-pin | 3x |
Pump 4-Pin | 1x |
Thermal-Sensor | 1x |
motherboard lighting |
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RGB-Header 4-Pin | 2x |
ARGB-Header 3-Pin | 2x |
lighting color | RGB |
LED compatibility |
Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0 |
motherboard network |
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LAN Controller |
2.5GBase-T (Realtek RTL8125BG) |
Transferrate |
10/100/1000/2500 Mb/s |
WLAN |
Wi-Fi 6E (WLAN 802.11a/​b/​g/​n/​ac/​ax) |
Bluetooth | 5.2 |
motherboard features |
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USB BIOS Flashback | Yes |
M.2-Passivkühler | 1x |
Diagnostic LED | Yes |
IO panel integrated | Yes |
Audio+solid capacitors | Yes |