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Gigabyte Z390 Designare ATX motherboard with dark grey finish and silver heatsinks

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z390 DESIGNARE LGA 1151 ATX Intel motherboard

SKU CH-BZQK-C95GC

ATX board for 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core CPUs with 12+1 phase VRM, Thunderbolt 3, and advanced thermal design

  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Form factorATX
  • Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors for broad CPU choice
  • 12+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS delivers stable power
  • Advanced thermal design with direct touch heat pipe keeps temperatures low
  • Intel Thunderbolt 3 provides versatile USB-C connectivity
  • Dual channel DDR4 across four DIMM slots enables high memory capacity

Z390 DESIGNARE ATX motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z390 DESIGNARE is an ATX motherboard built for the LGA 1151 socket. It uses the Intel Z390 chipset and provides four DDR4 memory slots in a dual-channel layout. A 12+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS handles power delivery for the CPU.

Enthusiasts needing Thunderbolt 3 on Intel LGA 1151

This board suits builders who want integrated Intel Thunderbolt 3 connectivity on the Z390 platform. The USB-C implementation supports data video and power over a single port. Buyers who need a newer socket or a different form factor should look elsewhere.

12+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS

The power design uses a 12+1 phase digital VRM solution with DrMOS components. An advanced thermal design adds a direct-touch heat pipe over the VRM heatsinks. This specification determines how well the board sustains high CPU loads.

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Price $169.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1151
Size & build
Form factorATX

Questions about this item

How much heat does the 12+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS produce during all-day operation?

The 12+1 phase digital VRM with DrMOS is paired with an advanced thermal design that uses a direct touch heat pipe to dissipate heat efficiently during sustained workloads.

Which memory kit is required for the dual channel DDR4 layout with four DIMM slots?

You need unbuffered non-ECC DDR4 modules; the board provides four slots for dual channel operation.

Can the Intel Thunderbolt 3 USB-C port connect to older Thunderbolt or USB devices?

The Thunderbolt 3 port uses a USB-C connector and is compatible with earlier Thunderbolt and USB standards through appropriate cables or adapters.

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