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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-8TH0-2JEAM

ATX board for 12th and 13th Gen Intel CPUs with DDR4 memory, PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, 2.5GbE LAN and Intel Wi-Fi 6E

  • ProcessorSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron P
  • ChipsetIntel Z790
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supported memorySupport for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)
  • Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB across four 288-pin slots
  • 16+1+2 phase digital VRM with 70 A power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • Four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots plus one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-speed storage and graphics
  • 5 GbE LAN, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Bluetooth 5.3 with included AORUS antenna

LGA 1700 DDR4 motherboard for 12th

This ATX board pairs a Z790 chipset with an LGA 1700 socket, accepting 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. Four 288-pin slots support dual-channel DDR4 up to 128 GB, with a long list of overclocked speeds available. The 16+1+2 phase digital VRM uses 70 A power stages for stable delivery.

PCIe 5.0 x16 slot plus four PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets

The primary PCIEX16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 for a graphics card, while two additional x16 slots operate at PCIe 4.0 x4 and support AMD CrossFire. One CPU-attached and three chipset-attached M.2 sockets accept 2280 or 22110 drives at PCIe 4.0 x4 or x2, all featuring EZ-Latch Plus screwless retention. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports remain available alongside them.

128 GB DDR4 headroom with Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5 GbE LAN

Dual-channel memory tops out at 128 GB, giving ample capacity for heavy multitasking and content workloads before the platform limit is reached. Networking combines Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 with 160 MHz channel support and Bluetooth 5.3, plus a Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN port. Audio uses a Realtek codec with 7.1-channel output and WIMA capacitors. Q-Flash Plus updates the BIOS without a CPU, memory or GPU installed.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4
Processor
ProcessorSupports 13th / 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memorySupport for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/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 / 3000 / 2933 / 2800 / 2666 / 2400 / 2133 MHz memory modules
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Max supported RAM128 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
2 x M.2 connectors (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek Audio CODEC
High Definition Audio
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 2.5GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed2.5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
Support for 11ax 160 MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbit/s data rate
* Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 5.0 and 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.
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots2 x PCI Express x16 slots, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1, PCIEX4_2)
Support for AMD CrossFire technology (PCIEX16 and PCIEX4)
Rear panel ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x HDMI 2.0 port
1 x DisplayPort
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 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
2 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

Will the 16+1+2 phase VRM with 70A power stages throttle under sustained all-core loads on a 13th Gen Intel Core processor?

The 16+1+2 phase digital VRM uses 70A power stages and is covered by fully covered MOSFET heatsinks, M.2 Thermal Guard III and a 6-layer PCB to dissipate heat during extended heavy workloads.

How loud does the board run when the VRM and M.2 heatsinks are handling continuous throughput all day?

Smart Fan 6 controls fan curves based on VRM, M.2 and PCB temperature sensors, so noise stays proportional to the thermal load rather than running at fixed high speed.

Which DDR4 memory kit do I need to have on hand before this motherboard will post?

Four 288-pin DDR4 slots support up to 128GB in dual-channel; any DDR4 kit within the listed overclock range from 3733 to 5333 MT/s will work.

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