GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX LGA1700 ATX Motherboard - DDR5 (Boxed)
LGA1700 ATX motherboard with Intel Z790 chipset, DDR5 support up to 7600 MT/s, PCIe 5.0, Twin Digital VRM, Wi-Fi 6E, and 4 M.2 slots for modern gaming and content creation.
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| Motherboards - CPU Socket | LGA 1700 |
|---|---|
| Motherboards - Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Motherboards - Form Factor | ATX |
| Motherboards - Memory Type | DDR5 |
| Motherboards - Memory Profile Support | XMP |
| Motherboards - Memory Slots | 4 |
| Motherboards - Max Memory Capacity | 192 GB |
| Motherboards - Main Slot PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 |
| Motherboards - Color | Black |
| Motherboards - M.2 Slots | 4 |
| Motherboards - SATA Ports | 6 |
| Motherboards - USB-C Support | Rear Type-C |
| Motherboards - RGB Headers | 3-pin 5V ARGB 4-pin 12V RGB |
| Motherboards - Wireless Connectivity | Bluetooth WiFi |
The GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is a mid-range ATX motherboard designed for Intel's 12th and 13th generation processors. Featuring a robust Twin Digital VRM design with 16+1+2 power phases, this board delivers stable power delivery for both standard operation and overclocking. The motherboard supports DDR5 memory up to 7600 MT/s with XMP 3.0 profiles, enabling high-performance memory configurations for gaming and content creation workloads.
Connectivity is comprehensive with PCIe 5.0 support for next-generation graphics cards and storage devices, 4 M.2 slots with RAID capability, and Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5.3 for wireless connectivity. The board includes 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, and both HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs. The BIOS features an intuitive interface with XMP Booster for quick memory overclocking and comprehensive fan tuning options.
Reviewers consistently praise this motherboard as offering excellent value for mid-to-high-end gaming builds, particularly with Intel Core i5-13600K or i7-13700K processors. The board runs cool and quietly thanks to large heatsinks, and includes diagnostic LEDs, Q-Flash Plus BIOS update capability, and a clear CMOS button for easy troubleshooting.
- Twin Digital VRM (16+1+2 phases) for stable power delivery
- DDR5 memory support up to 7600 MT/s with XMP 3.0
- PCIe 5.0 design for future-ready GPU and storage compatibility
- 4 M.2 slots with RAID support (0, 1, 5, 10)
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity
- 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports
- Intuitive BIOS with XMP Booster and comprehensive fan tuning
- Q-Flash Plus BIOS update without CPU, RAM, or GPU installation
| Processor Socket | LGA 1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | DDR5-SDRAM |
| Memory Slots | 4x DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | 192 GB |
| Memory Speed Support | DDR5-4000, DDR5-4800, DDR5-5200, DDR5-5400, DDR5-5600, DDR5-5800, DDR5-6000, DDR5-6200, DDR5-6400, DDR5-6600, DDR5-6800, DDR5-7000, DDR5-7200, DDR5-7400, DDR5-7600 MT/s |
| Memory Profile Support | XMP 3.0 |
| VRM Design | Twin Digital VRM with 16+1+2 power phases (8+8 parallel design for CPU) |
| PCIe Slots | 3x PCIe x16 slots |
| PCIe Version | PCIe 5.0 |
| M.2 Slots | 4x M.2 (M Key) slots with PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 support |
| SATA Ports | 6x SATA III |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 |
| CPU Power Connectors | 2x 8-pin EPS (one required) |
| ATX Power Connector | 24-pin |
| USB 2.0 Headers | 2x headers (supports 4 ports) |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports | 3x Type-A |
| USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports | 2x Type-A, 1x Type-C (20 Gb/s) |
| Ethernet | 1x 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 controller |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Video Outputs | 1x HDMI 2.0, 1x DisplayPort 1.2 |
| Audio | Realtek audio codec with 7.1 channels, Chemicon and WIMA audio capacitors |
| RGB Headers | Multiple 5V ARGB and 12V RGB headers |
| Fan Headers | Multiple hybrid fan headers with Smart Fan 6 technology |
| BIOS | UEFI AMI, 256 Mbit, Q-Flash Plus (update without CPU/RAM/GPU) |
| Diagnostic Features | Diagnostic LEDs, Q-Flash Plus button, Clear CMOS button |
| Heatsinks | Large heatsinks for passive cooling of chipset and VRM |
| Motherboard Dimensions | 305 x 244 x 35 mm |
| Color | Black |
| Supported Processors | Intel 13th Gen Core (i3, i5, i7, i9), Intel 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron |
| Operating Systems | Windows 10 x64, Windows 11 x64 |
| Warranty | 3 years |
| Included Accessories | SATA cables, CR2032 CMOS battery, Norton Internet Security (trial) |
User manual (pdf)
User manual (pdf)
Brochure GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELI
Brochure GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELI