Z790-AORUS-ELITE

This Intel Z790 chipset motherboard is purpose-built to handle the power and speed demands of the latest 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors. Featuring a 70A Smart Power Stage with twin 16+1+2 digital VRM phases and a 6-layer 2x copper PCB, it ensures stable and efficient power delivery for maximum overclocking potential. Full DDR5 support with dual-channel memory architecture and PCIe 5.0 readiness enables breakthrough bandwidth for GPUs and NVMe drives. The board includes four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots (one with Thermal Guard III) and six SATA ports to cover a wide array of storage needs. Cooling is handled by an advanced thermal solution, including fully covered MOSFET heatsinks, 6mm heatpipes, 7.5 W/mK thermal pads, and Smart Fan 6 support. With 2.5GbE LAN, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, and integrated DisplayPort/HDMI outputs, it delivers high-speed connectivity for both data and visuals. Packed with DIY-friendly features like PCIe and M.2 EZ-Latch Plus, Multi-Key, and Q-Flash Plus, it’s ideal for enthusiasts who demand top-tier reliability, customization, and performance.

Features

• 70A Smart Power Stage with Twin 16+1+2 Digital VRM

• 6-layer 2X copper PCB for efficient heat dissipation

• PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with Ultra Durable™ Armor

• 4x M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots (1 with Thermal Guard III)

• Dual-channel DDR5 with XMP 3.0 support

• 2.5GbE LAN, Rear USB-C® 20Gb/s, Front USB-C® 10Gb/s

• Multi-Key (BIOS/RGB/Reset/Safe Mode options)

• Advanced thermal design with heatpipes and Smart Fan 6

• Q-Flash Plus for BIOS update without CPU/GPU

• EZ-Latch for tool-free M.2 and GPU installation

Specifications