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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS ELITE Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8JS6-DETEY

ATX board for 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs with 12-phase digital VRM, dual M.2 slots, 2.5 GbE LAN and RGB Fusion 2.0

  • ProcessorSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel C
  • ChipsetIntel Z490
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1200
  • Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support: 1 x
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors with LGA 1200 socket
  • 12-phase digital VRM with 50A smart power stages for stable delivery
  • Dual M.2 slots with AORUS thermal guards keep SSDs cool
  • Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN provides 2.5 Gbps wired throughput
  • RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting syncs with compatible components

Socket and chipset

The GIGABYTE Z490 AORUS ELITE uses the Intel Z490 chipset and an LGA 1200 socket to support 10th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors. Four DDR4 DIMM slots accept up to 128GB of dual-channel memory with overclocked speeds reaching 5000 MT/s. The board targets builders who want a full-size ATX foundation for gaming or workstation tasks.

VRM cooling and network

A direct 12-phase digital VRM with 50A smart power stages feeds the CPU, while an advanced thermal design uses optimised surface heatsinks to dissipate heat. Two M.2 slots each receive an AORUS Thermal Guard to keep storage temperatures in check. Smart Fan 5 hybrid headers provide fan-stop, PWM control and noise detection for quiet operation. A Realtek 2.5GbE LAN controller delivers 2.5Gbps wired throughput.

Connectors and daily use

Rear I/O supplies two USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A ports, four USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports and four USB 2.0 ports. Front-panel headers add one USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, two USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A and four USB 2.0 connections. An integrated I/O shield simplifies installation. HDMI 1.4 output supports 4096x2160 at 30 Hz with HDCP 2.3. Q-Flash Plus updates the BIOS without a CPU, memory or GPU installed. Realtek ALC1200 audio handles 7.1-channel output and S/PDIF. RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting ties into the broader ecosystem.

How it compares

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Price $106.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ490 AORUS ELITE
Processor
ProcessorSupport for 10th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/Intel Core i7 processors/Intel Core i5 processors/Intel Core i3 processors / Intel Pentium processors/Intel Celeron processors in the LGA1200 package
CPU socketLGA 1200
ChipsetIntel Z490
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memorySupport for DDR4 5000(O.C.)/ 4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.)/ 4133(O.C.)/ 4000(O.C.)/ 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3666(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2933/ 2800/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133 MHz memory modules
* To support 3200 MHz, you must use XMP memory.
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB/M2A_SB)
Optane memory supportYes
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1200
Sound channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Support for S/PDIF Out
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)
* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)
PCIe x1 slots2 x PCI Express x1 slots
(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Rear panel ports2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x HDMI port
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
5 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

How do I install a CPU into the LGA 1200 socket and which step is often missed?

Lift the retention lever, align the processor notches with the socket keys, lower the CPU gently without forcing it, then secure the lever; the step many miss is removing the plastic protective cover from the socket before placement.

What maintenance will the board need later, such as the CMOS battery or fan headers?

The onboard Realtek ALC1200 audio and 2.5 GbE LAN have no user-serviceable parts; only the CMOS battery on the board may eventually need replacement to keep BIOS settings and the system clock accurate.

What thermal limit appears first on the VRM during sustained heavy loads?

The direct 12-phase digital VRM with 50A smart power stages is cooled by an optimised surface heatsink; under prolonged full-load the VRM temperature rise is the first thermal boundary you will encounter.

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