GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX (LGA 1700/ Intel Z790/ ATX/ DDR5/ Quad M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/Intel WiFi 6E/ 2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/PCIe EZ-Latch/Gaming Motherboard)
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Style: Z790|AE|M.2 x4|WIFI6
Size: ATX
Features
- Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
- DDR5 Compatible: 4SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
- Commanding Power Design: Twin 16 plus1 plus2 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 70A Power Stage
- Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: M.2 Thermal Guard III, Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, PCIe Ultra Durable Armor, 6-Layer PCB
- Next Gen Connectivity: SMD PCIe 5.0, 4 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
- EZ-Latch: PCIe 5.0 EZ-Latch with a Quick Release and Screwless Design
- Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, Intel WiFi 6E 802.11ax, 2T2R and BT5 with AORUS Antenna
- Dynamic Audio: High-End Audio Capacitor, Audiophile WIMA Capacitors
- Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED and RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU
Description
Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors DDR5 Compatible: 4SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support Commanding Power Design: Twin 16+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 70A Power Stage Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: M.2 Thermal Guard III, Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, PCIe Ultra Durable Armor, 6-Layer PCB Next Gen Connectivity: SMD PCIe 5.0, 4 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C EZ-Latch: PCIe 5.0 EZ- Latch with a Quick Release & Screwless Design Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, Intel WiFi 6E 802.11ax, 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS Antenna Dynamic Audio: High-End Audio Capacitor, Audiophile WIMA Capacitors Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU. Ascend the Throne of Gaming with the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX. The Z790 AORUS ELITE AX supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Processors unparalleled performance. Unlock your gaming potential with GIGABYTE Z790 Motherboards. GIGABYTE Z790 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance. Claim what is yours.
Brand: GIGABYTE
CPU Socket: LGA 1700
Compatible Devices: Personal Computer
RAM Memory Technology: DDR5
Compatible Processors: 12th Generation Intel Core,13th Generation Intel Core,14th Generation Intel Core
Chipset Type: Intel Z790
Memory Clock Speed: 7600 MHz
Platform: Windows
Model Name: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
CPU Model: Others
Processor: others
RAM: DDR5
Memory Speed: 7600 MHz
Wireless Type: 802.11ax
Number of USB 2.0 Ports: 2
Brand: GIGABYTE
Series: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
Item model number: Z790 AORUS ELITE AX
Item Weight: 4.35 pounds
Product Dimensions: 13.18 x 10.62 x 3.14 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH: 13.18 x 10.62 x 3.14 inches
Manufacturer: GIGABYTE
Date First Available: October 20, 2022
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🚀 Abunda's Overview
This is our summary and key points to consider based on customer reviews.
The motherboard under review receives generally high praise for its performance, ease of setup, and aesthetics, offering a good base for both experienced builders and newcomers. Users appreciate the seamless BIOS update process, functional software for drivers and RGB control, and excellent compatibility with recent GPUs and CPUs. However, some users encountered difficulties with BIOS settings, peripheral compatibility, and audio performance, suggesting there may be variability in user experience based on specific needs and hardware configurations.
Pros
- 🔧 Easy setup and clear labeling, making it user-friendly for first-time builders.
- 💾 Seamless BIOS updates and functional software for drivers and RGB control.
- 📡 Onboard WiFi offers significant speed improvements over USB alternatives.
- 💼 Excellent compatibility with recent GPUs, CPUs, and DDR5 support.
- 🖥 Beautiful aesthetics that complement various build themes.
Cons
- 🔇 Audio performance is basic and may not meet the needs of users working with audio editing, streaming, or gaming.
- 🔄 BIOS can be finicky, with some users reporting difficulties in tweaking settings and encountering unintuitive post beep codes.
- 🧰 Peripheral compatibility issues, requiring very new monitors or keyboards for optimal functionality.
- 👾 Some users reported network driver issues, leading to stuttering and unstable connections.
- 📦 Complaints about the lack of a physical manual, MOBO speaker, or driver CD in the box.
Should I Buy It?
If you value ease of setup, aesthetics, and plan on using recent GPUs/CPUs with DDR5, this motherboard is a strong contender. However, if audio performance and peripheral compatibility are paramount to your build, or if you are not comfortable troubleshooting potential BIOS and driver issues, you might want to consider other options or be prepared for potential workarounds.
