Gigabyte Z490 Vision D

Both of these Creator-focused boards from Gigabyte are solid foundations for building a Z490-based system. The Vision D is more of a ‘true’ creator board, with its Thunderbolt ports and display flexibility, among other features. But the Vision G isn’t a slouch, either.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Gigabyte Z490 Vision D 1

Product details

  • Supports 10th Gen Intel Core processors
  • Direct 12 Phases Digital VRM with 50A Smart Power Stage
  • Advanced Thermal Design with Optimized Surface Heatsink and Next Generation Direct Touch Heatpipe
  • Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • Intel 2.5 GbE LAN
  • 3x M.2 AORUS Next Generation Thermal Guard
  • Intel WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5 2x2 with High Gain Antenna

PROS

+ 10 USB Ports
+ Sufficient power delivery
+ Premium Audio codec
+ 2.5 GbE
+ Vision D has AX200 Wi-Fi, Thunderbolt 3

CONS

- Looks may not be for everyone
- Vision G is purpose agnostic

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on October 26, 2020
Both of these Creator-focused boards from Gigabyte are solid foundations for building a Z490-based system. The Vision D is more of a ‘true’ creator board, with its Thunderbolt ports and display flexibility, among other features. But the Vision G isn’t a slouch, either.
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