Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX Motherboard stands as a powerhouse foundation for gaming enthusiasts and creators, integrating cutting-edge technology and robust features to elevate system performance. Designed around the LGA1700 socket, it extends support to the formidable 13th and 12th Generation Intel® Core™ processors, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® CPUs, ensuring optimal compatibility and power delivery for varied computing needs. Memory capabilities on this ATX form factor board are remarkable, with four DDR5 DIMM sockets that collectively accommodate up to an astonishing 192 GB of system memory. The motherboard employs a dual-channel memory architecture, harnessing the potential of Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) modules for enhanced performance. Moreover, it caters to diverse memory modules, supporting ECC un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 configurations operating in non-ECC mode, alongside non-ECC un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 setups. Integrated with Intel® HD Graphics support, the onboard graphics interface delivers impressive visuals through its HDMI and DisplayPort outputs, both capable of handling high resolutions up to 4096×2160@60 Hz (HDMI) and 4096×2304@60 Hz (DisplayPort), adhering to HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 standards, respectively. Audio experiences are finely tuned with the Realtek® Audio CODEC, delivering high-definition audio across 2, 4, 5.1, and 7.1-channel setups. Users can customize audio jack functionality via the included software, optimizing their preferred audio configurations. Additionally, support for S/PDIF Out further enhances audio connectivity options. Networking capabilities feature a Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip, offering ultra-fast 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps Ethernet connectivity for seamless online experiences. Storage solutions are plentiful, including multiple M.2 connectors supporting PCIe 4.0 and SATA SSDs, along with SATA 6Gb/s connectors, and RAID support for both NVMe and SATA storage devices. The board’s I/O controller, bundled software like Norton® Internet Security, and compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11 64-bit operating systems underscore its comprehensive functionality. With a licensed AMI UEFI BIOS and an array of USB ports, including USB Type-C® and Gen 2 support, the Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X AX Motherboard ensures a robust and versatile platform for high-performance computing and gaming pursuits.