GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX MOTHERBOARD

The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX is a high-end ATX motherboard designed to cater to the needs of gamers, enthusiasts, and professionals who demand exceptional performance and reliability. Built to support the latest 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors, it features an LGA 1700 socket and the Intel Z790 chipset, ensuring robust processing power and compatibility. This motherboard supports up to 128GB of DDR5 RAM with speeds reaching DDR5-6400+ MHz (OC), providing ample memory bandwidth for intensive multitasking and gaming.

For expansion, the Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX offers a reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, which is ideal for high-end graphics cards, along with additional PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 3.0 slots to accommodate various peripherals and expansion cards. Storage options are equally impressive, with one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs, as well as four SATA 6Gb/s ports that support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations.

Connectivity is another strong suit of this motherboard, featuring an Intel 2.5GbE LAN port for high-speed wired networking, Wi-Fi 6E for cutting-edge wireless connectivity, and Bluetooth 5.3 for seamless pairing with wireless devices. The rear I/O panel is equipped with a diverse array of USB ports, including USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, and USB 2.0 Type-A ports. Additionally, it includes an HDMI 2.1 port for integrated graphics output and comprehensive audio connectivity, powered by a Realtek ALC1220-VB codec and enhanced with an ESS SABRE DAC for superior sound quality.

Internally, the motherboard features multiple power connectors, fan headers, and a water cooling pump header to ensure optimal cooling and power delivery. It also offers RGB and ARGB headers for customizable lighting, allowing users to personalize their build with various lighting effects and color schemes through RGB Fusion 2.0. The advanced thermal design, which includes heatsinks and heat pipes, ensures that critical components remain cool even under heavy loads.

Additional features include DualBIOS with UEFI support for a reliable and user-friendly BIOS interface and Gigabyte’s suite of utilities for system monitoring, tuning, and customization. These features make the Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX an excellent choice for those seeking a motherboard that combines cutting-edge technology, exceptional performance, and extensive customization options.