Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Elite AX

Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Elite AX is a feature-rich motherboard built for modern AMD or Intel platforms. It provides robust power delivery for overclocking, multiple M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 support, and comprehensive connectivity including USB 3.2, onboard Wi-Fi, and 2.5G LAN. A reliable foundation for any high-performance desktop build.

Specifications

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Expert Review

Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Elite AX excellent value proposition. 16+1+2 phase VRM with 80A stages handles i7 and i9 CPUs well. DDR5 support to 7600MHz with XMP 3.0. PCIe 5.0 x16 and M.2 support. WiFi 6E with BT 5.3. 2.5Gb LAN. Realtek ALC1220-VB audio. Q-Flash Plus for CPU-less BIOS updates. EZ-Latch for M.2 drives. Smart Fan 6 control. RGB Fusion 2.0. Good VRM cooling with extended heatsinks. Solid component selection. Great for 13th/14th gen i5 and i7 builds. Popular choice for price/performance.