Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently had the pleasure of building a new PC with the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard, and it has been an impressive experience. This motherboard has exceeded my expectations in several key areas, and I’d recommend it for most builds if needed, provided you have a stable Intel chip (you can research this whole issue if curious). The first thing I noticed was the exceptional build quality. Gigabyte has done a fantastic job using premium materials, which gives the motherboard a solid and durable feel. The heatsinks are particularly impressive, providing excellent thermal management. Even during heavy loads, my system stays cool, thanks to these well-designed heatsinks. Plus, they add a sleek look to the overall design. Storage options were a major consideration for me, and the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX did not disappoint. With four M.2 slots (all covered by their own heatsinks) and SATA ports, expanding storage was a breeze. The motherboard also supports a wide range of connectivity options, including USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB Type-C, ensuring fast data transfer speeds and compatibility with all my latest devices. I was also pleased with the variety of headers and support options available. From RGB headers to additional fan connectors, this motherboard covered all my needs. This level of customization made it easy to tailor my build exactly to my specifications. The solid metal panel coverings caught my eye as well. Not only do they enhance the durability of the motherboard, but they also contribute to a sleek and modern look. These coverings provide an extra layer of protection to the critical components, which is reassuring for longevity and reliability. Accessing the BIOS on the Z790 AORUS Elite was a breeze. The user-friendly interface allowed me to navigate and adjust settings with ease, whether updating firmware or tweaking performance settings. As someone who enjoys overclocking, I appreciated the robust support provided by this motherboard. Achieving high overclocks was straightforward, thanks to the comprehensive BIOS settings and the inherent stability of the board. One of the standout features for me was the compatibility with high-speed RAM. I had no issues pushing my RAM to its maximum rated speeds, ensuring that I could fully utilize the performance potential of my memory modules. This capability is crucial for my gaming and content creation needs, as high-speed memory makes a significant difference. My only real issue is the way the board supports dual vs single-channel frequency RAM. Check which slots you’re using when installing RAM sticks; otherwise, you’ll probably slot them into the wrong ones. There also isn’t a bunch of bloatware that you need to use to make anything work; in fact, you technically don’t need any of the GCC software to tweak anything, which I appreciate. In conclusion, my experience with the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard has been nothing short of excellent. Its exceptional build quality, efficient heatsinks, ample storage and connectivity options, solid metal panel coverings, easy BIOS access, and strong overclocking support make it a versatile and reliable choice. Additionally, the seamless compatibility with high-speed RAM ensures that I can achieve the best possible performance from my system. Whether you're a gamer, content creator, or PC enthusiast, I highly recommend this motherboard for your next build. Of course, the caveat to this whole review is it’s hard to recommend building a PC with socket LGA1700 as the newest Intel processors are right around the corner, along with the latest Intel news regarding 13/14th gen processors having stability issues.

The GIGABYTE - Z790 AORUS ELITE AX has been a much welcomed upgrade to my gaming PC setup. While it isn't too flashy it has plenty of features and has been performing excellent. Whether you are doing a fresh build or doing a motherboard swap this GIGABYTE motherboard has everything you need. Setting this up is straightforward if you have experience building PC's. I did a swap and it took me a couple hours. I ended up upgrading my AIO while I had the MOBO out so it took me a little longer than it should have. Couple things I really like about this motherboard over my old B model is the EZ latch system and the Wi-Fi 6E capability. I was pleasantly surprised when upgrading my M.2 drives that I didn't have to mess with the tiny screws. You just push the stick down and it clicks in place. Same thing with the latch to release the GPU. Smooth and effective. While I typically use an ethernet connection, having the capability to use super fast Wi-Fi is very nice. You get blazing fast speeds with the included Wi-Fi 6E antennae. The BIOS is easy to navigate. I got in there to turn on the XMP profile and tinker with some other things and it was a pleasant experience. I downloaded the GIGABYTE control center and let it do its thing with updates and it worked great. Took some time but all went well. If you're looking for a motherboard for a new build or upgrading an existing system, I recommend Aorus Elite AX. Has everything you need and will be a solid choice.

The Gigabyte - Aorus Elite AX (Z790 version) is an outstanding motherboard with tons of expansion. With a total of 4 M.2 slots, 4 DDR5 slots with a maximum of 192Gb of RAM, all 3 PCI-E slots are x16, and tons more make this motherboard a powerhouse and a great choice for expansion. This is also one of the latest and greatest Gigabyte motherboards and has Wi-Fi 6E built into the motherboard with an external antennae. The capability of having a total of 9!! USB ports is also another testament to the absolute abundance of expansion available on this motherboard. One thing to be aware of with this motherboard is the size of the heatsinks are quite big and close to the CPU, so clearance of your CPU cooler can be an issue. I ended up buying an AIO cooler due to the fact that the air cooler that I had was not able to fit due to the height of the heatsink. The RAM is also quite close to the CPU and could also cause an issue with clearance on your CPU cooler. Other than that one issue that I ran into when installing my CPU cooler, this motherboard was a pleasure to build in, with clearly labeled connectors, toolless M.2 slots, and tons of expansion I am really pleased with this motherboard.

Installation of the motherboard was easily completed; the motherboard was clearly labeled as to what went where. Setting up the BIOS took some time as to the many features available for customization. Installation of my SSDs with the EZ-latch system, made it quicker than trying to fasten all those tiny screws. This motherboard will allow the use of the latest generation of M.2 SSDs. Imagine being able to run four M.2 SSDs at once. Each M.2 SSD slot is covered with a heat shield to dissipate heat. I found that even with the additional SSDs and better GPU the system’s internal cooling was better than what I originally had previously. The system was actually running a few degrees cooler. The build quality of the motherboard is well thought out. The complete board is sturdy enough to hang the heaviest of components like your Graphics Processing Unit without fear they will fail/fall. There are plenty of USB ports both type A and C. More Type A than C. The designers of this motherboard must have asked true gamers what they needed in a motherboard. All my wants have been incorporated in this one.

When building my new computer, this motherboard seemed to fit the bill and price. Inside the box, you get several items that are actually very useful: - Q Connector - this makes it easy to connect the front panel connectors from your case to the motherboard as one giant "block". This saves a lot of time instead of trying to use tweezers to get the tiny individual connectors onto the right pins, only to realize you have them backwards! (by the way, the connector with the triangle/arrow means it is the positive end) - M.2 Thermal Pad - This helps with the transfer of heat from your M.2 to the aluminum heatsinks that are already on the motherboard. Note that some of the heatsinks, such as the main gray one near the graphics card slot, already has the thermal pad installed. Just be sure to peel the protective adhesive film before use! - WiFi Antenna - Easily stands by itself, and helps increase sensitivity to weaker WiFi signals Other things that I really like about this motherboard: - USB 3.2 for the front panel *as well as USB-C*! Having front USB-C is very convenient for the external high speed SSDs. Plugging into the rear USB-C on my old computer was inconvenient. - Reinforced PCIe x16 - seeing the metal reinforcement around this slot is a nice touch especially with graphics cards getting larger and heavier with each new iteration - Large heatsink for primary M.2 drive - 2.5 Gb Ethernet for futureproofing - Q Flash allows me to update the BIOS without CPU/RAM/GPU attached All in all, the build was pretty seamless and the BIOS was easy to navigate. I like that the BIOS is graphical and looks nice while also being easy to understand the settings.