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Rectangular ATX motherboard with dark grey metal armour covering the VRM and M.2 slots, silver I/O shield and four black DDR5 slots

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS PRO X Intel motherboard

SKU CH-9VJ1-EZAY1

An ATX Intel Z790 motherboard with LGA 1700 socket, four DDR5 slots up to 192 GB, five M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0, 5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and USB 3.2 20 Gb/s Type-C

  • ProcessorSupport for the 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentiu
  • ChipsetIntel Z790 Express Chipset
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1700
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memorySupport for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.
  • Supports 12th, 13th and 14th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
  • Four DDR5 DIMM slots deliver up to 192 GB with XMP 3.0 support
  • Twin 18+1+2 phase digital VRM ensures stable power for high-end CPUs
  • Five M.2 slots including one PCIe 5.0 x4 provide ultra-fast storage options
  • 5 GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 give high-speed wired and wireless networking

Z790 AORUS PRO X LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard

This Intel Z790 motherboard fits the LGA 1700 socket and supports 12th, 13th and 14th Generation Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. It delivers a Twin 18+1+2 phase digital VRM with advanced thermal armour and M.2 guards. The board provides four DDR5 DIMM slots, five M.2 connectors, 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 and front and rear USB 3.2 Type-C 20Gb/s ports.

Who This Suits

Enthusiasts building a high-performance DDR5 system with PCIe 5.0 graphics and storage will use the full feature set. The Q-Flash Plus button allows BIOS updates without a CPU, memory or GPU installed. Users needing only SATA storage or 1GbE networking can choose a simpler board.

Deciding Specification

Four DDR5 slots support up to 192GB total capacity with XMP 3.0 profiles reaching 8266 MT/s. This memory ceiling and speed range determine whether the platform matches the workload.

How it compares

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Price $254.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameZ790 AORUS PRO X
Processor
ProcessorSupport for the 13th, and 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron Processors
CPU socketLGA 1700
ChipsetIntel Z790 Express Chipset
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memorySupport for DDR5 8266(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 MT/s memory modules
Max supported RAM192 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slotsCPU:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2580 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_CPU)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
- 1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbit/s/2.5 Gbit/s/1 Gbit/s/100 Mbit/s)
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 4.0 x16 slotsChipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1)
PCIe 3.0 x16 slotsChipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_2)
Rear panel ports2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x DisplayPort In port
1 x HDMI port
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
1 x USB Type-C port (DisplayPort), with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
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 × 2 support
1 x USB Type-C port (DisplayPort), with USB 2.0 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 length30.5 cm × 24.4 cm
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported

Questions about this item

Will a 13th generation Intel Core processor fit this socket?

Yes, the LGA 1700 socket supports 13th and 12th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold and Celeron processors.

How many M.2 drives can I install and which one supports the fastest speeds?

Five M.2 slots are available; one CPU-connected slot supports PCIe 5.0 x4 for the highest throughput.

Can I update the BIOS before installing a CPU and memory?

Q-Flash Plus lets you update the BIOS using only a USB drive and power, with no CPU, memory or GPU installed.

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