{"product_id":"gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-ddr5-wi-fi-6e-atx-motherboard","title":"Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E ATX Motherboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is a full-size Intel motherboard for 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen processors, built for enthusiasts who want robust CPU power delivery, fast storage connectivity, and Wi-Fi 6E networking without the cost of higher-tier boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e16+2+1 phase VRM for stable overclocking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twin digital power stages deliver clean power to the CPU under load, supporting high-frequency memory and chip tuning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0\u003c\/strong\u003e — All four drive bays run at full x4 speed, with thermal guards to prevent throttling under sustained activity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDDR5 support up to 7600 MHz overclocked\u003c\/strong\u003e — Native DDR5 voltage control and pre-tuned XMP profiles let you run fast memory with a single click.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 6E and 2.5 Gbps wired networking\u003c\/strong\u003e — Dual connectivity options cover wireless and wired use; Wi-Fi 6E supports up to 2.4 Gbps data rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB-C 20Gbps rear\u003c\/strong\u003e — High-speed I\/O includes a rear USB-C port running at 20 Gbps, front USB-C at 10 Gbps, and five Gen 1 ports.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSocket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA1700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eChipset\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Z790 Express\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eForm Factor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eATX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eMemory Support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5 up to 7600 MHz (O.C.), 4 DIMM slots, 256 GB max\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eM.2 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 × PCIe 4.0 x4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eWireless\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eRear USB-C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e20 Gbps\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eVRM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e16+2+1 phase digital\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Intel Core 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen processors (LGA1700 socket).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ DDR5 memory modules, including both standard and XMP-certified kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ PCIe 5.0 graphics cards in the primary x16 slot; runs at full x16.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ NVMe SSDs and SATA storage with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Secondary PCIe slots (PCIEX4_1 and PCIEX4_2) run at PCIe 4.0 x4 only, not 5.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eBest For \/ Trade-offs\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOverclockers and memory enthusiasts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders using fast NVMe storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers needing wireless and wired speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBIOS-level control and customization.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget-conscious builders on a tight timeline.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompact or ITX form-factor builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers with only one or two M.2 drives.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch5\u003eDescription\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupports Intel® Core™ 14th\/ 13th \/12th processors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnparalleled Performance：Twin 16*+2+１ Phases Digital VRM Solution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual Channel DDR5：4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext Generation Storage：4*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Thermal Design \u0026amp; M.2 Thermal Guard III: To Ensure VRM Power Stability \u0026amp; M.2 SSD Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEZ-Latch Plus：M.2 Connectors with Quick Release \u0026amp; Screwless Design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast Networks：2.5GbE LAN \u0026amp; Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended Connectivity：DP, HDMI, Front USB-C® 10Gb\/s, Rear USB-C® 20Gb\/s\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSmart Fan 6：Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQ-Flash Plus：Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* 8+8 phases parallel power design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of Intel's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePCIe 5.0 Design supports double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 and ensures that compatible with cutting-edge GPUs released in the next few years to their full capability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe new generation, GIGABYTE's exclusive stainless-steel PCI-e shielding becomes 20% wider providing reinforced tensile strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that has memory overclocking capability up to 7600 and beyond. For DDR5 XMP Memory, all users need to do to attain high memory performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e*Memory overlocking and XMP profile support may vary depending on hardware configuration. Please see the complete validated memory support list. Product features may vary by model.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE exclusive circuit design unlocks Native DDR5 voltage control · Transforms Native DDR5 memory module to Overclocked DDR5 memory\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBy optimizing memory trace width, length and style from HPC simulation to actual implementation, overall impedance is lowered between CPU memory controller and memory modules to achieve higher DDR5 speed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eServer grade mid-loss or low-loss PCB material is chosen to lower signal loss inside PCB and maintain DDR5 high speed signal transmission.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutomatically Boost the Native DDR5 frequency to 5000MHz while the system is under heavy loading by a single click.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE BIOS offers pre-defined and retrievable profiles for users to get higher performance easily. The profiles are based on a database that is created by checking each memory IC and PMIC vendors to optimize the modules to unleash their full potential. This is a time saving feature to manually configure overclocked DDR5 memory kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUSB 3.2 Gen 2 provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, the much improved USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTo ensure a studio-quality experience, WIMA and Premium Grade Audio capacitors are used to provide power to the overall system.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customizable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew User Interface All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information in one page including CPU clock, Memory, Storage, Fan.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupport for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate * Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e* Bluetooth version may change with updates. See the Wi-Fi chip vendor's website for details.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGeneral\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eGigabyte\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eZ790 AORUS ELITE AX\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCPU \u0026amp; Memory\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;font-size:14px;margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eCPU Socket\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eLGA1700\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;font-weight:bold;width:35%;\"\u003eSupported CPUs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eIntel Core 14th, 13th, 12th Gen; 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