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title: "GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX DDR4 (LGA 1700/ Intel Z790/ATX/ DDR4/Quad M.2/PCIe 5.0/USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/Intel Wi-Fi 6E/2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/EZ-Latch Plus/Gaming Motherboard)"
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# 70A Power Stage VRM PCIe 5.0 & USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Advanced Thermal Design GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX DDR4 (LGA 1700/ Intel Z790/ATX/ DDR4/Quad M.2/PCIe 5.0/USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/Intel Wi-Fi 6E/2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/EZ-Latch Plus/Gaming Motherboard)

**Brand:** gigabyte
**Price:** KSh85931
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 👑 Rule Your Gaming Realm with GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX DDR4

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX DDR4 (LGA 1700/ Intel Z790/ATX/ DDR4/Quad M.2/PCIe 5.0/USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/Intel Wi-Fi 6E/2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/EZ-Latch Plus/Gaming Motherboard) by gigabyte
- **How much does it cost?** KSh85931 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.ke](https://www.desertcart.co.ke/products/494459616-gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-ddr4-lga-1700-intel-z790)

## Best For

- gigabyte enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted gigabyte brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Stay Cool Under Pressure:** Cutting-edge thermal design featuring M.2 Thermal Guard III and fully covered MOSFET heatsinks keeps your rig chill during intense sessions.
- • **Next-Gen Speed & Connectivity:** Equipped with PCIe 5.0, four PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, and ultra-fast USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C for lightning-fast data transfers.
- • **Future-Proof Networking & Audio:** Integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, and audiophile-grade capacitors deliver lag-free gaming and immersive sound.
- • **Effortless Upgrades & Customization:** EZ-Latch Plus for screwless M.2 installation and RGB Fusion 2.0 support to personalize your setup with vibrant lighting.
- • **Powerhouse VRM for Peak Performance:** Twin 16+1+2 Phase Digital VRM with robust 70A power stages ensures stable overclocking and seamless multitasking.

## Overview

The GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX DDR4 is a premium ATX motherboard designed for 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors, featuring a powerful 16+1+2 phase VRM with 70A power stages, advanced thermal solutions including M.2 Thermal Guard III, and next-gen connectivity with PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, Intel Wi-Fi 6E, and 2.5GbE LAN. Its user-friendly EZ-Latch Plus design and customizable RGB Fusion 2.0 lighting make it a top choice for professionals and gamers seeking high performance, reliability, and style.

## Description

Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel DDR4 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, Advanced Thermal Design, 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 Plus: M.2 connectors with a Quick Release & Screwless Design Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, Intel WiFi 6E 802.11ax, 2T2R & BT5 with AORUS Antenna Dynamic Audio: High-End Audio Capacitor, Audiophile WIMA Capacitors Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU. Ascend the Throne of Gaming with the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4. The Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Processors unparalleled performance. Unlock your gaming potential with GIGABYTE Z790 Motherboards. GIGABYTE Z790 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance. Claim what is yours.

Review: Beautiful, Wonderful, and Advanced - It took me 3 hours to tear down my most recent set up and replace it with this. Tight constraints but I’m a big fan of the ATX factor. My immediate concern being a novice PC builder was that there is a 4x2 and a 2x2 ATX CPU power pin. If you are NOT over clocking, the 4x2 pin is enough and will boot and run things no issues. Tons of fan slots. The armor plates are removable and double as a heat sink for M.2 drives which go under them and can be screwed back on over the drives. Very sleek design. Heavy. Lots of metal parts and I love me some old fashioned gun metal colors. There is a built in RGB a lot so you can use those silly 3 pin connections and light up your world. BIOS from Gigabyte has always been nice in my opinion. This one is just as lovely as prior iterations and felt a lot better too. This board helped me trouble shoot why I could not boot my PC as well, made set up take a much shorter amount of time. This Z690 AX is labeled as the king of gaming by gigabyte. It, combined with a 13th gen processor, knows no bounds and transcends defeat. I did have some minor issues bios flashing, mostly operator error, but ddr4 updates I had to go back and use older files (F20) to use a 13th gen processor.
Review: Nice mobo- good build quality, highly adjustable settings, a little RGB eye candy - I really like this mobo. Highly customizable settings, nice build quality, etc. My buddy just built an brand new Asus system- flashed the recently released Asus BIOS update and bricked it. Asus sent him a replacement- two of the four RAM slots did not work. Give this Gigabyte Z790 Aorus DDR4 Wifi a chance. I paired it with a new Intel i7-13700 CPU, a Thermalrite Assassin air cooler, a Samsung Gen 4 M.2 drive and 48 GB of Corsair RAM. It screams in gaming even with a legacy Nvidia 3060Ti GPU. Flashed the BIOS to version F6 (due to recent security revelations) - super easy to do right thru Windows 11. Went perfect. Super happy with this mobo so far ! This is my first new gen computer build in many years. Just BUY it !

## Features

- Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
- DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel DDR4
- 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, Advanced Thermal Design, 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

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0BHTLF2X5 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #718 in Computer Motherboards |
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (752) |
| Date First Available | October 20, 2022 |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 10.62 x 3.14 x 13.18 inches |
| Item Weight | 4.48 pounds |
| Item model number | Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 |
| Language | English |
| Manufacturer | GIGABYTE |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MHz |
| Number of USB 2.0 Ports | 2 |
| Product Dimensions | 10.62 x 3.14 x 13.18 inches |
| RAM | DDR4 |
| Series | Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4 |
| Wireless Type | 802.11ax |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** GIGABYTE
- **CPU Socket:** LGA 1700
- **Chipset Type:** Intel Z790
- **Compatible Devices:** 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core
- **Compatible Processors:** 12th Generation Intel Core
- **Memory Clock Speed:** 2133 MHz
- **Memory Storage Capacity:** 128 GB
- **Model Name:** Z790 AORUS ELITE AX DDR4
- **Platform:** Windows 10
- **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR4

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, Wonderful, and Advanced
*by D***A on January 31, 2023*

It took me 3 hours to tear down my most recent set up and replace it with this. Tight constraints but I’m a big fan of the ATX factor. My immediate concern being a novice PC builder was that there is a 4x2 and a 2x2 ATX CPU power pin. If you are NOT over clocking, the 4x2 pin is enough and will boot and run things no issues. Tons of fan slots. The armor plates are removable and double as a heat sink for M.2 drives which go under them and can be screwed back on over the drives. Very sleek design. Heavy. Lots of metal parts and I love me some old fashioned gun metal colors. There is a built in RGB a lot so you can use those silly 3 pin connections and light up your world. BIOS from Gigabyte has always been nice in my opinion. This one is just as lovely as prior iterations and felt a lot better too. This board helped me trouble shoot why I could not boot my PC as well, made set up take a much shorter amount of time. This Z690 AX is labeled as the king of gaming by gigabyte. It, combined with a 13th gen processor, knows no bounds and transcends defeat. I did have some minor issues bios flashing, mostly operator error, but ddr4 updates I had to go back and use older files (F20) to use a 13th gen processor.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice mobo- good build quality, highly adjustable settings, a little RGB eye candy
*by D***D on July 1, 2023*

I really like this mobo. Highly customizable settings, nice build quality, etc. My buddy just built an brand new Asus system- flashed the recently released Asus BIOS update and bricked it. Asus sent him a replacement- two of the four RAM slots did not work. Give this Gigabyte Z790 Aorus DDR4 Wifi a chance. I paired it with a new Intel i7-13700 CPU, a Thermalrite Assassin air cooler, a Samsung Gen 4 M.2 drive and 48 GB of Corsair RAM. It screams in gaming even with a legacy Nvidia 3060Ti GPU. Flashed the BIOS to version F6 (due to recent security revelations) - super easy to do right thru Windows 11. Went perfect. Super happy with this mobo so far ! This is my first new gen computer build in many years. Just BUY it !

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Gigabyte reliability is second to none.
*by R***N on February 17, 2024*

Gigabyte boards just ALWAYS work. It's the only brand I use. Bought this one for an upgrade to socket 1700 Intel processors, without having to purchase new RAM as this board uses DDR4. I fired it up, checked the BIOS and made a few adjustments, then put Windows 11 in. Put it to bed. Next evening,after firing it up again, it contacted Gigabyte website and installed all of the necessary drivers and the latest BIOS update. Everything works perfectly and this is just my "backup" PC, which is now looking like it will take the place of my main machine until I also upgrade this PC. For CPU cooling, I went with a Noctua NH-U12S Redux with a second fan. Glad I did as this setup just fits when using a front to back air flow setup. The full sized Noctua coolers would probably not fit. All in all, I highly recommend this board for it's overall value, reliability, and versatility.

## Frequently Bought Together

- GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Elite AX DDR4 (LGA 1700/ Intel Z790/ ATX/ DDR4/ Quad M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/Intel Wi-Fi 6E/ 2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/EZ-Latch Plus/Gaming Motherboard)
- Intel Core i7-13700K Desktop Processor 16 cores (8 P-cores + 8 E-cores) 30M Cache, up to 5.4 GHz

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