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GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX DDR4

Z790 · LGA1700 · ATX
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General

ChipsetZ790
SocketLGA1700
Form FactorATX
Supported CPU FamiliesCeleron G6000, Pentium Gold G7000, Core i-12000, Core i-13000, Core i-14000

Highlights

Memory4× DDR4 · max 128 GB · 5333 MT/s
M.2 Slots4×
GPU Slots3× x16 · PCIe 5.0
Fastest USBUSB 20 Gbps
NetworkLAN 2.5 Gbps · Wi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.3
Power Stages16+1+1 phases · 60 A

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Memory

Memory TypeDDR4
Max RAM Speed5333 MT/s
Max RAM128 GB
DIMM Slots4
RAM Form FactorDIMM
ECC SupportNo

Expansion and Storage

PCIe Version5.0
PCIe x16 Slots3
PCIe x1 Slots0
PCIe Slot Modes
1× PCIe 5.0 x16
1× PCIe 4.0 x16 · electrical: x4
1× PCIe 3.0 x16 · electrical: x4
M.2 Slots
M.2_1: PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_2: PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_3: PCIe 4.0 x4
M.2_4: PCIe 4.0 x4 · SATA supported
SATA Ports4
Highest USBUSB 20 Gbps
RAID0/1/5/10

Power Delivery (VRM)

Phase Layout16+1+1
CPU Phases8
SoC Phases1
Amps per Phase60 A
PWM ControllerNCP81530R (max. 10 phases)
MOSFET16x 60A NCP303160 (DrMOS)

Connectivity and Audio

Audio CodecRealtek ALC897
LAN ChipRealtek RTL8125BG (2.5Gb/s)
WirelessWi-Fi 6E · Bluetooth 5.3
Rear I/O
4× USB 2.0 Type-A
2× USB 10Gbps Type-A
1× USB 20Gbps Type-C
1× HDMI
1× 2.5 Gbps LAN
2× Wi-Fi antenna connector
2× Audio jacks (3.5 mm)
1× S/PDIF optical out
Front Panel Headers
4× USB 2.0
2× USB-A 5Gbps
1× USB-C 10Gbps
HD Audio (front audio)
Case Fan Headers
4× 4-pin PWM fan
2× Pump (liquid cooling)
RGB Header
2× ARGB (5V 3-pin)
2× RGB (12V 4-pin)
RGB Zones
RGB
1 zone (chipset heatsink)
TPM HeaderYes
BIOS Chip32 MB
Dual BIOSNo
Special Features
Audio+solid capacitors
Diagnostic LED (LED indicators)
I/O shield integrated
4x M.2 passive heatsink
supports AMD 2-Way-CrossFireX (x16/x4)