GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX motherboard
Intel LGA 1700 motherboard supporting 12th/13th Gen CPUs, DDR5 with XMP 3.0, and PCIe 5.0. Customers praise quality, easy BIOS, and value for money, with some noting stability and looks
Highlights
- dual 16+1+2 phase VRM with 70A power stage
- M.2 Thermal Guard III cooling
- fully covered MOSFET heatsinks
Pros
- high-quality build
- easy BIOS setup
- DDR5 with XMP 3.0 support
- PCIe 5.0 readiness
- robust power design
Cons
- mixed feedback on functionality
- mixed reviews on wireless connectivity and port capacity
- some CPU compatibility issues reported
Best For
Features
- Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
- DDR5 memory with XMP 3.0 support and 4 DIMM capacity
- Digital VRM with 70A power stages and twin 16+1+2 design for stable power
- M.2 cooling with Thermal Guard III and fully covered MOSFET heatsinks
- PCIe 5.0, PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, 6-layer PCB, and USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C
