SeekerGigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX
The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX motherboard performed well in our testing and looked good doing it, adding some RGB bling to our test bench. If your new system doesn't require a PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 socket, it's a great option in the midrange Intel LGA1700 market.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
- DDR5 Compatible: 4*SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support
- Commanding Power Design: Twin 16+1+2 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 & Screwless Design
- Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, Intel WiFi 6E 802.11ax, 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS Antenna
PROS
+ Four M.2 sockets (with EZ-Latch+)
+ Premium appearance
+ Plenty of USB ports at rear
CONS
- No PCI Express 5.0 M.2 socket
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By PCMag on May 26, 2023
The Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX motherboard performed well in our testing and looked good doing it, adding some RGB bling to our test bench. If your new system doesn't require a PCIe 5.0-capable M.2 socket, it's a great option in the midrange Intel LGA1700 market.
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