GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite X AX
Designed for next-gen performance, the Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX motherboard combines advanced engineering with user-friendly features to meet the demanding needs of gamers and enthusiasts. It supports Intel® 14th and 13th Gen CPUs and DDR5 memory with speeds up to 8266 MT/s, offering blazing-fast data processing. The 16+1+2 phase Twin Digital VRM and 8-layer low-loss PCB ensure peak stability and power delivery.
AORUS enhances DIY experiences with EZ-Latch Plus and EZ-Latch Click for effortless M.2 and GPU installation. Four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics support, and Ultra Durable™ designs ensure optimal performance and protection. Integrated 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E provide high-speed connectivity, while the UC BIOS with intuitive UX and XMP 3.0 support delivers refined customization and control.
Engineered with a robust thermal solution, Smart Fan 6, and M.2 Thermal Guard L, it ensures effective heat dissipation. The inclusion of audiophile-grade components like ALC1220-VB CODEC and high-fidelity capacitors offers studio-quality sound. Whether building or upgrading, the Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX is a future-ready motherboard built to exceed expectations.
Features
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Supports Intel® Core™ 14th and 13th Gen processors
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Twin 16+1+2 Phase Digital VRM for stable power delivery
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DDR5 memory support up to 8266 MT/s with XMP 3.0
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PCIe 5.0 x16 UD Slot X for next-gen GPUs
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Four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots with Thermal Guard L
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EZ-Latch Click & Plus for tool-free installation
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UC BIOS with intuitive Quick Access UI
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Advanced thermal design with VRM Thermal Armor
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Intel® 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E with high-gain antenna
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ALC1220 audio codec with audiophile-grade capacitors
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DisplayPort and HDMI onboard video output
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Extensive USB support including rear USB-C® 20Gb/s
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RGB Fusion and GIGABYTE Control Center customization
Specifications
| CPU Socket | LGA1700 (Supports Intel® 14th, 13th, 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold, Celeron®) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
| Memory | 4x DDR5 DIMM (up to 256 GB), up to 8266 MT/s OC, Dual Channel, ECC/Non-ECC |
| Graphics Support | 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 (CPU dependent) |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC, 7.1-channel HD Audio, Audiophile-grade capacitors |
| LAN | Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip |
| Wi-Fi/Bluetooth | Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3 (Realtek RTL8852CE or Intel AX211, PCB dependent) |
| Expansion Slots | 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| M.2 Slots | 4x M.2 PCIe 4.0 (1 CPU, 3 Chipset), some support SATA |
| SATA Ports | 6x SATA 6Gb/s with RAID 0/1/5/10 support |
| USB Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2×2 (rear), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (front), multiple USB 3.2/2.0 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| BIOS Features | UC BIOS, XMP 3.0, PerfDrive, DDR5 Boosters, Q-Flash Plus |
| Thermal Solutions | VRM Thermal Armor, M.2 Thermal Guard L, Smart Fan 6 |
| DIY Enhancements | EZ-Latch Plus, EZ-Latch Click, PCIe EZ-Latch |





















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