# 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)

- Category: Motherboard
- Brand: Gigabyte
- Model: Z790 AORUS Elite AX
- Part number: Z790 AORUS Elite AX
- Price (US): currently unavailable
- Price last checked: 2026-08-07
- Rating: 4.4/5 from 2305 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/motherboard/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Model | Z790 AORUS Elite AX |
| Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
| Chipset | Intel Z790 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | 4 x DDR5 |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB |

## Key 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

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