Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX Motherboard
Best high-performance foundation for modern gaming and enthusiast PC builds.
This board is built for enthusiasts who prioritize stability and future-proofing over flashy aesthetics. While it lacks the extreme overclocking headroom of top-tier enthusiast boards, it delivers a rock-solid foundation for high-performance builds with excellent thermal management and effortless component installation.
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Who it's for
- Power users pushing high-end Intel processors to their limits
- Gamers and creators requiring massive, high-speed storage arrays
- Users needing fast, reliable wireless and wired network connectivity
Who should skip it
- Professionals needing multiple high-bandwidth PCIe expansion cards
- Audiophiles demanding premium, high-fidelity onboard sound quality
- Builders who prefer a polished, intuitive BIOS configuration experience
Performance breakdown
Power Delivery Stability
The 16+2+1 VRM design handles high-end Intel processors with impressive thermal headroom.
Memory Overclocking Potential
DDR5 support with XMP 3.0 profiles pushes high-frequency RAM kits effortlessly.
Storage Expandability
Four M.2 slots provide massive, high-speed storage capacity for demanding creative workflows.
Build Accessibility
EZ-Latch Plus makes installing M.2 drives quick, screwless, and frustration-free.
Network Throughput
Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN ensure ultra-fast, low-latency connectivity for gaming.
Thermal Management
Advanced heatsinks keep SSDs and VRMs cool under sustained heavy workloads.
Key Specs
Chipset
Intel Z790
CPU Socket
LGA 1700
Memory Type
DDR5
Memory Slots
4
M.2 Slots
4 x PCIe 4.0 x4
PCIe Generation
PCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0
Form Factor
ATX
VRM Phases
17 (16+2+1)
LAN Speed
2.5 Gbps
WiFi Standard
Intel WiFi 6E 802.11ax
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