{"product_id":"gigabyte-z790-eagle-ax-lga1700-atx-ddr5-wi-fi-6e-motherboard","title":"Gigabyte Z790 Eagle AX LGA1700 ATX DDR5 Wi-Fi 6E Motherboard","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Gigabyte Z790 Eagle AX is an ATX motherboard for Intel's 12th, 13th and 14th generation Core processors, built around the Z790 chipset. It combines PCIe 5.0 support, DDR5 memory, Wi-Fi 6E and multiple storage options for builders who need current-generation platform features without premium pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch5\u003eWhy This Product\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePCIe 5.0 ready from the CPU slot\u003c\/strong\u003e — One PCIe x16 slot connects directly to the CPU and runs PCIe 5.0, enabling next-generation GPU and NVMe compatibility. The chipset adds three further M.2 sockets, all PCIe 4.0.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual-channel DDR5 with XMP 3.0\u003c\/strong\u003e — Four DIMM slots support up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory at rated speeds from 4400 to 7600 MT\/s, with XMP profiles for one-click overclocking.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWi-Fi 6E and 2.5 Gb\/s Ethernet\u003c\/strong\u003e — Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 handles 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands with Bluetooth 5.3. Wired connectivity runs at 2.5 GbE for local network tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBIOS update without CPU or RAM\u003c\/strong\u003e — Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates from a USB stick without installing a processor, memory or graphics card, easing CPU upgrades and troubleshooting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e12+1+1 phase power delivery\u003c\/strong\u003e — Twin 12-phase VRM supplies CPU core power and supports overclocking. M.2 thermal guards and multiple temperature sensors protect storage and power stages.\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\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 Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003eDDR5\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 Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e4 DIMM\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 Sockets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e3 (all PCIe 4.0)\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%;\"\u003ePCIe Slots\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 12px;border:1px solid #ddd;\"\u003e5 (1× PCIe 5.0 x16 CPU, 1× PCIe 4.0 x4, 1× PCIe 3.0 x1, 2× PCIe 3.0 x1)\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 5.3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch5\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Fits Intel 12th, 13th and 14th generation Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors in LGA1700 socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Works with DDR5 memory modules at all supported speeds from 4400 to 7600 MT\/s, and accepts ECC modules in non-ECC mode.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Accepts any M.2 NVMe SSDs in PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 form, plus SATA SSDs in one slot. All three M.2 sockets support RAID.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✓ Standard ATX size fits most cases with proper clearance for RAM height and top-mounted CPU coolers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNote: Supports PCIe 5.0 GPUs in the primary x16 slot, but the secondary x16 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds.\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\u003eIntel platform builders upgrading to DDR5\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGamers and creators using high-end GPUs and fast NVMe storage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who need Wi-Fi 6E and wired 2.5 Gb\/s in one board\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilders prioritising CPU overclocking potential\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone updating BIOS frequently without a spare CPU\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrade-offs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBudget builders—this board requires DDR5 memory, which is costlier than DDR4, and adds to total platform expense.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone with Intel 11th gen or older processors, which use a different socket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUsers who need Thunderbolt 3 ports on the rear panel—it provides internal headers only.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose requiring more than four SATA connectors; this board has four, with no expansion.\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 12*+1+１ Phases Digital VRM Solution\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual Channel DDR5：4*DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNext Generation Storage：3*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdvanced Thermal Design \u0026amp; M.2 Thermal Guard: To Ensure VRM Power Stability \u0026amp; M.2 SSD Performance\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEZ-Latch：PCIe 5.0x16 Slot with Quick Release Design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFast Networks：2.5GbE LAN \u0026amp; Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExtended Connectivity：DP, HDMI, Rear USB-C® 10Gb\/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* 6+6 phases parallel power design\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeaturing PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot support, GIGABYTE Motherboards are ready to work with the PCIe 5.0\/ 4.0 devices to provide the superior performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShielded Memory Routing: All memory routing is under the PCB inner layer shielded by a large ground layer to protect from external interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImpedance Optimized Topology: By 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\u003eLow Signal Loss PCB: Server 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\u003eSecure Mode: Motherboard provides fixed 5V to Native DDR5 memory and built-in PMIC outputs locked 1.1v to memory IC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnlocks Native DDR5 PMIC secure mode into programmable mode and controls Native DDR5 voltage with wide range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports all PMIC vendors for maximum compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\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\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProcessor \u0026amp; 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