SeekerGigabyte Z690 Aorus Ultra
The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Ultra is a solid Alder Lake option or $350. You get four M.2 sockets, 2.5 GbE and integrated Wi-Fi 6, overbuilt VRMs, and an updated appearance. It compares well to similarly priced Z690 options.
-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Product details
- Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
- DDR5 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR5
- Commanding Power Design: 16+1+2 Phases Direct VRM Design with 105A Power Stage with Tantalum Polymer Capacitors
- Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: Advanced Thermal Solution with Fully Covered Thermal Design and Fins Array II, Thermal Guards III
- Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Quad NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
- Fast Networking: WiFi 6 802.11ax, 2.5GbE LAN
- Dynamic Audio: Hi-Fi Audio with ALC4080 and WIMA Audio Capacitors
PROS
+ + Overbuilt 105A power delivery
+ + 12 total rear USB ports
+ + Four M.2 sockets
CONS
- Looks may not be for everyone
- No PCIe 5.0 M.2 socket
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Expert reviews and ratings
By Tom's Hardware on February 21, 2022
The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Ultra is a solid Alder Lake option or $350. You get four M.2 sockets, 2.5 GbE and integrated Wi-Fi 6, overbuilt VRMs, and an updated appearance. It compares well to similarly priced Z690 options.
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