Gigabyte Z690I Aorus Ultra Plus

Priced at $329.99, the Z690I Aorus Ultra Plus is well-priced and generally well equipped for a Mini-ITX board. It looks good, has integrated RGB, and is arguably the best option in the Z690 Mini-ITX space. But if you need more than two SATA ports, you’ll need to look at other options.

-- As reviewed by Tom's Hardware
Gigabyte Z690I Aorus Ultra Plus 1

Product details

  • Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
  • DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 2 DIMMS
  • Commanding Power Design: 10+2+1 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 105A Power Stage
  • Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: Advanced Thermal Solution with Fins Array II and Thermal Guards III
  • Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C
  • Fast Networking: Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax, Intel 2.5GbE LAN, BT5
  • Dynamic Audio: AMP-UP Audio with ALC4080 and WIMA

PROS

+ Low price among ITX Z690 peers
+ Premium appearance includes RGB LEDs
+ Robust 105A SPS MOSFETs

CONS

- Only two SATA ports
- No SATA M.2 support

Expert reviews and ratings

By Tom's Hardware on July 29, 2022
Priced at $329.99, the Z690I Aorus Ultra Plus is well-priced and generally well equipped for a Mini-ITX board. It looks good, has integrated RGB, and is arguably the best option in the Z690 Mini-ITX space. But if you need more than two SATA ports, you’ll need to look at other options.
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