GIGABYTE - Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard - Black
GIGABYTE - Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard - Black
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- ChipsetIntel Z790Form FactorATXProcessor SocketSocket LGA 1700Number of PCI-E Slots3Wireless Networking StandardWi-Fi 6ENumber Of Memory Slots4
- Key Specs
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Number of PCI-E Slots: 3 (How many peripheral component interconnect express slots are available.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Maximum Memory Supported: 192 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5
- General
- Brand: GIGABYTE
- Model Number: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
- Product Name: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard
- Color: Black
- Year of Release: 2023
- Compatibility
- Chipset: Intel Z790
- Chipset Compatibility: Intel
- Form Factor: ATX (The size, arrangement, and physical configuration of the product.)
- Processor Socket: Socket LGA 1700 (Type of pin configuration that connects a CPU to a computer’s motherboard.)
- Processor Compatibility: Intel Core i9 14th Generation, Intel 13th Generation Core i9, Intel 12th Generation Core i9
- Operating System Compatibility: Windows 10, Windows 11 Home
- Slot
- Number of M.2 Slots: 4 (This interface is most commonly used for high-speed solid state drives (SSDs), and is often used in laptops due to its small size.)
- Number of PCI-E Slots: 3 (How many peripheral component interconnect express slots are available.)
- Number Of PCI-E x16 Slots: 3
- Number Of PCI-E x8 Slots: 0
- Number Of PCI-E x4 Slots: 0
- Number Of PCI-E x2 Slots: 0
- Number Of PCI-E x1 Slots: 0
- Number Of Memory Slots: 4
- Connectivity
- Power Connector: 24-pin ATX main power connector, 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors (The configuration of the connector as it connects the motherboard to a power supply unit.)
- SATA Connector: 6x SATA GB` (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer power supply unit to a SATA-based drive.)
- Fan/Cooling System Connector: 1 x CPU fan header,1 x water cooling CPU fan header,3 x system fan headers, 1 x system fan/water cooling pump header (The configuration of the connector as it connects a computer component to a fan or cooling system.)
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Wireless Networking Standard: Wi-Fi 6E (The wireless networking standard used by the device. Each iteration of the standard developed by the Wi-Fi Alliance corresponds to an existing IEEE 802.11 protocol; for example, standard 802.11ac (or AC) is termed Wi-Fi 5. Refers specifically to the standard the device is designed to use, but ultimately determines product interoperability and backward compatibility including previous versions.)
- Wireless Standard: AX (The wireless networking protocol used by the device. Each iteration of the protocol is based on the 802.11 standard developed by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) Standards Association. Denoted by letters following 802.11 (802.11a, 802.11ac, etc.), each version, published in alphabetical order, encompasses all previous versions.)
- Ports
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A 3.2, 5 x USB-A 3.2, None, None (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Thunderbolt Ports: 2 x Thunderbolt (The number and type of Thunderbolt ports the product has.)
- Audio Ports: 2 x audio jacks
- Number of Audio Channels: 1 (The number of discrete channels of sound output. This can be a single number or multiple numbers separated by decimal(s). The first number is the primary, horizontally directed audio channels. The number after the first decimal, if applicable, is the number of subwoofer outputs or channels. The number after the second decimal, if applicable, is the number of height or atmospheric channels designed to immerse the listener by producing overhead sound effects.)
- Dimensions
- Product Length: 284.48 millimeters (The out of box length of the item. Length is measured as the longest dimension of the item.)
- Product Width: 243.84 millimeters (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 24 ounces (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Memory
- Maximum Memory Supported: 192 gigabytes
- Memory Type Supported: DDR5
- Memory Format Supported: UDIMM (Memory module size that will fit with the device.)
- Memory Speeds Supported: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB (48 GB single DIMM capacity) (The RAM's bandwidth rating supported by the device. The number refers to transfer speed. For example, 12800 would indicate that the memory has a theoretical bandwidth of 12,800 megabytes per second (MBs). The higher the number, the faster the speed.)
- Memory Slot Type: 288-pin DIMM
- Features
- RAID Support: RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 10 (RAID 1+0) (A Redundant Array of Independent Disks (RAID) includes a collection of separate disks that your computer recognizes as one disk unit. Each configuration offers a different level of mirroring, striping and read/write speeds.)
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 5 years
- Warranty - Labor: 5 Years
- Other
- UPC: 889523034002
Ascend the Throne of Gaming with the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.x). The Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.x) supports 14th and 13th Gen Intel Core Processors unparalleled performance. Unlock your gaming potential with GIGABYTE Z790 Motherboards. GIGABYTE Z790 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance. Claim what is yours.
- Processor Compatibility: Supports 14th and 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
- DDR5 Compatible: 4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
- Next Gen Connectivity: 4* PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
- Sturdy Power Design: Twin 16*+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Comprehensive Thermal Design: Advanced Thermal Design, M.2 Thermal Guard
- Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN
- Fine Tuning Features: Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU
- Extended Warranty:: 5-Year Warranty
- Processor Compatibility: Supports 14th and 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
- DDR5 Compatible: 4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
- Next Gen Connectivity: 4* PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
- Sturdy Power Design: Twin 16*+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution
- Comprehensive Thermal Design: Advanced Thermal Design, M.2 Thermal Guard
- Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN
- Fine Tuning Features: Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU
- Extended Warranty:: 5-Year Warranty
Q: What is the warranty period for this Gigabyte motherboard?
A: This motherboard comes with a 5-year warranty.
Q: What is the maximum memory supported by this motherboard?
A: The maximum memory supported is 192 gigabytes.
Q: How many M.2 slots are available on this motherboard?
A: This motherboard has 4 M.2 slots.
Q: What type of memory does this motherboard support?
A: This motherboard supports DDR5 memory.
Q: Does this Gigabyte motherboard support 13th Gen Intel Core Processors?
A: Yes, this motherboard supports 14th and 13th Gen Intel Core Series Processors.
Q: What kind of networking does this motherboard offer?
A: This motherboard comes with 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E for fast networking.
Q: is this compatible with the intel i9 13900k chip?
A: Yes, it supports all Intel series 12 through 14 processors which does include the i9 13K.
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| Pros for GIGABYTE - Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard - Black | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Performance, BIOS, Compatibility, Connectivity, M.2 SSD | BIOS, Connectivity, Performance, Ease of use, Price | Overall Performance, Connectivity, Compatibility, I/O Port, Installation Ease | Overall Performance, BIOS Update Ease, VRM |
| Cons for GIGABYTE - Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (Socket LGA 1700) Intel Z790 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard - Black | |||
| There were no cons for this product— | M.2 Slot Access | There were no cons for this product— | There were no cons for this product— |
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Customers are saying
Customers have good things to say about the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard, particularly its overall performance and the ability to run multiple M.2 SSDs. Users also appreciate the BIOS, generous connectivity options, and hardware driver compatibility. The design and ease of installation have also garnered positive feedback.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great board for anyone to use or upgrade to
Great motherboard for the price. I got this on sale and wanted to update my system with a new DDR5 board. I used to have another brand and I was fine with it but with recent issues arising I decided to swap to Gigabyte. I I like that this has Wi-Fi-6E and it has bluetooth so I don't need to have a usb port taken up by an adapter like my old one. This has great thermal performance on the M.2 slots they all have heat syncs which is nice. The RGB is tasteful and isn't overly there and easy to control in the software. The Bios is great and works as it should with easy and advanced modes. I9-12900k 32gb DDR5 4 M.2 SSD RTX 4070ti Super Cooler Master 850w PSU Be Quiet! Pure Base 500DX
JoeY Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Solid Board with Great Features – Just Update the
Easy to use and quick to install. Offers great expandability and plays nicely with other RGB peripherals. One important note: make sure to update the BIOS right away—mine shipped with a version that was two years out of date, which can cause issues with 13th and 14th gen Intel CPUs. Once updated, everything ran flawlessly. Great value overall.
JDD93 Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rock-Solid Motherboard for a Smooth Build!
Built my rig around this board and it handles everything like a champ. Paired it with a Ryzen 7000 and RX 6600—zero bottlenecks. Games run smooth, temps stay low, and I’ve got all the USB ports and fast Wi-Fi I need. If you’re building a gaming setup, this is the foundation you want.
Keiveli Posted