Gigabyte
Z790 AORUS ELITE AX Motherboard
Elevate your PC build with the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard, engineered for 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors. It features a powerful 16+2+1 phase digital VRM for stable power delivery and supports dual-channel DDR5 memory. With four PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots enhanced by Thermal Guard III, storage performance is optimized. Experience blazing-fast connectivity through 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E. Installation is made simple with EZ-Latch Plus, and BIOS updates are a breeze with Q-Flash Plus, providing a robust foundation for high-performance systems.
$189.99
Owner Satisfaction
4.3
/ 5
Category Rank
540
/ 759
#540 in Motherboards
Price vs Category Average
-43%
Below average
Chipset
790
/ Intel Z
Who it's for
- Robust Power Delivery (VRM)
- Extensive M.2 Storage Options
- Integrated Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE
Who should skip it
- Limited Secondary PCIe Slots
- Standard ALC897 Audio Codec
- Less Intuitive BIOS Interface
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
Features
- Supports latest Intel Core processors
- Robust VRM for stable power
- Next-gen storage with four M.2 slots
- Advanced cooling for sustained performance
- High-speed 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E
- User-friendly installation with EZ-Latch Plus
- Easy BIOS updates with Q-Flash Plus
- Comprehensive system monitoring with Smart Fan 6
What customers say
The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX earns praise as a strong mid to high-range Z790 option, primarily valued for its robust hardware and excellent feature set. Users consistently highlight the powerful delivery system, capable of handling demanding Intel processors, making it ideal for performance builds. Its inclusion of DDR5 support, multiple M.2 slots, and PCIe 5.0 connectivity ensures great future-proofing and speed. While the core hardware performance is lauded, some users note minor frustrations with the BIOS stability and the Gigabyte Control Center software, finding them less intuitive than competitor offerings. Overall, the motherboard is recognized for delivering exceptional value, balancing high performance and essential features effectively for demanding PC setups.
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