Gigabyte Z790 AORUS Elite AX DDR5 WiFi 6E ATX Motherboard
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ATX Motherboard – DDR5, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E Performance
Take your system to the next level with the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX, a premium ATX motherboard built for high-performance gaming and professional workloads. Featuring advanced power delivery, cutting-edge connectivity and robust thermal design, it’s engineered to maximise the potential of Intel 12th and 13th Gen processors.
Key Features & Benefits
Extreme Performance for Intel Platforms
Designed for Intel 12th and 13th Gen CPUs, delivering powerful multitasking, gaming performance and workstation capability.
DDR5 Memory for Maximum Speed
Support for up to 128GB DDR5 RAM, with high overclocking potential (up to 7600MHz OC), providing exceptional bandwidth and system responsiveness.
PCIe 5.0 Ready for Next-Gen GPUs
The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot ensures compatibility with the latest graphics cards, delivering twice the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 for future-proof performance.
Quad M.2 Storage with PCIe 4.0
Featuring 4 x M.2 slots, allowing ultra-fast NVMe SSD setups for quick load times, high-speed data transfer and expanded storage capacity.
Outstanding Thermal Design
Advanced heatsink technology ensures optimal cooling for CPU, VRM and SSDs, maintaining performance and stability under heavy workloads.
Ultra-Fast Connectivity with WiFi 6E
Built-in WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 provide lightning-fast wireless speeds, improved network stability and low-latency performance.
2.5GbE LAN for High-Speed Networking
Upgrade to 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, offering faster wired networking for gaming, streaming and large file transfers.
Premium Build Quality (Ultra Durable Design)
Crafted with high-quality components and reinforced slots, ensuring long-term durability and reliability.
Comprehensive Connectivity & Expansion
Includes USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort and multiple PCIe slots, offering flexibility for modern peripherals and multi-display setups.
Technical Specifications
CPU Support
- Intel LGA1700 Socket
- Supports 12th & 13th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron
Chipset
- Intel Z790
Memory
- 4 x DDR5 DIMM Slots
- Up to 128GB Capacity
- Dual Channel Architecture
- Speeds up to 7600MHz (OC)
- XMP Support
Storage
- 4 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 Slots
- 6 x SATA 6Gb/s Ports
- RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 Support
Graphics & Expansion
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 Slot
- 2 x PCIe x16 Slots (Gen4/Gen3 x4 mode)
Networking
- Intel WiFi 6E (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz)
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Realtek 2.5GbE LAN
Audio
- Realtek HD Audio
- 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel support
- Optical S/PDIF out
USB Connectivity
- USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, rear)
- USB-C header (Gen2)
- USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
- USB 3.2 Gen1 & USB 2.0
Internal Connectivity
- 4 x M.2 slots
- RGB & ARGB headers
- Multiple fan & pump headers
- Thunderbolt add-in support
- TPM header
Rear I/O Ports
- HDMI & DisplayPort
- USB-C and USB-A ports
- WiFi antenna connectors
- 2.5GbE LAN
- Optical audio out
- Audio jacks
Form Factor
- ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
Operating System Support
- Windows 11 (64-bit)
- Windows 10 (64-bit)
Why Choose the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX?
The Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is designed for users who demand high performance, reliability and future-ready features. With PCIe 5.0 support, ultra-fast DDR5 memory, quad M.2 storage and advanced networking, it provides a powerful foundation for gaming rigs and professional systems alike.
Whether you’re building a high-end PC or upgrading your current system, this motherboard delivers superior performance, exceptional durability and cutting-edge connectivity to handle today’s and tomorrow’s workloads with ease.