Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is an ATX motherboard that pairs the Intel Z790 chipset with the LGA 1700 socket, making it a solid platform for 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core processors. It sets the stage for a gaming or content-creation build that demands both speed and stability.

Four DDR5 DIMM slots accept up to 128GB of memory, so you can maintain high frame rates while gaming and cut through heavy multitasking without slowdown. Whether you stream, edit, or design, the board keeps memory bandwidth plentiful.

Storage flexibility comes from four M.2 connectors for NVMe drives and six SATA ports for additional hard drives or SSDs. You can house a fast boot drive, a dedicated game library, and large project files without juggling external solutions.

An x16 PCIe 5.0 slot supports the newest graphics cards and ensures full bandwidth for high refresh gameplay or GPU-assisted workloads. The layout also leaves space for future expansion cards if you decide to add capture or sound solutions later on.

Networking is handled by built-in Wi-Fi 6E for low-latency wireless access and a 2.5Gb Ethernet port for a wired option that moves large downloads quickly. Connectivity continues with a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port and a generous mix of USB-A ports, making it simple to attach VR headsets, external drives, and other peripherals.

RGB headers connect to the RGB Fusion software so you can synchronize lighting across fans, strips, and compatible components. Cooling features such as a MOSFET heatsink, an M.2 Thermal Guard, and Smart Fan 6 controls help maintain safe temperatures during extended sessions. When it is time for a firmware update, Q-Flash Plus lets you refresh the BIOS without installing a CPU, memory, or graphics card, easing the upgrade process.

This board suits gamers building a first rig, streamers updating an older platform, and creators who need reliable performance with future-proof expansion. It delivers the balanced feature set that enthusiasts expect from the AORUS series.

• Compatible with Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Core processors
• Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 128GB of memory
• One PCIe 5.0 x16 slot ready for the latest graphics cards
• Four M.2 connectors and six SATA ports for versatile storage options
• Wi-Fi 6E wireless and 2.5Gb Ethernet for fast, dependable networking
• USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C plus multiple USB-A ports for easy device connection
• RGB headers with control through RGB Fusion software
• Cooling features include a MOSFET heatsink, an M.2 Thermal Guard, and Smart Fan 6
• Q-Flash Plus enables BIOS updates without installing a CPU or GPU