GIGABYTE Z590M Gaming X DDR4 Intel Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z590M Gaming X is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z590 Express Chipset, designed for Intel LGA1200 socket processors. It supports both 10th Generation and 11th Generation Intel Core i9, i7, and i5 processors, with 10th Gen also extending support to Core i3, Pentium, and select Celeron models. At the heart of its power delivery sits a 12+1 phase digital VRM solution featuring 60A DrMOS components and a fully digital PWM controller. The board includes both an 8-pin and 4-pin ATX 12V CPU power connector arrangement, providing stable power delivery during demanding workloads and overclocking sessions. Memory support spans four DDR4 DIMM slots with dual-channel architecture, accommodating up to 128 GB of system memory using 32 GB modules. With an 11th Gen processor installed, DDR4 speeds up to 5333 MHz (O.C.) are supported, while XMP profiles are also recognised for straightforward memory tuning. Storage options include two M.2 connectors: one CPU-connected slot supporting PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe drives (11th Gen processors only), and one chipset-connected slot supporting PCIe 3.0 x4 or SATA M.2 drives. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports provide additional storage bandwidth, with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations supported. Networking is handled by a Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip, supporting speeds of 2.5 Gbit, 1 Gbit, and 100 Mbit. The bundled Realtek 8125 Gaming LAN Bandwidth Control Utility allows traffic prioritisation. Connectivity on the rear panel includes one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red), four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, DisplayPort 1.2 (max 4096×2304@60 Hz), HDMI 1.4 (max 4096×2160@30 Hz), and six audio jacks powered by a Realtek High Definition Audio codec with 7.1-channel output and S/PDIF Out support. A pre-installed I/O shield simplifies assembly. RGB Fusion 2.0 controls multi-zone lighting via two addressable LED strip headers and two standard RGB LED strip headers. Smart Fan 6 manages four fan/pump headers using multiple temperature sensors, including a FAN STOP feature for zero-RPM operation at low loads. The UEFI BIOS (licensed AMI, 256 Mbit flash) supports Q-Flash Plus, enabling firmware updates without a CPU, memory, or GPU installed. Gigabyte APP Center software includes EasyTune, Game Boost, RGB Fusion, Smart Backup, Fast Boot, and System Information Viewer. Verified Specifications: – Form Factor: Micro ATX, 24.4 cm x 24.4 cm – Socket: LGA1200 – Chipset: Intel Z590 Express – Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128 GB, DDR4-5333 (O.C.) with 11th Gen – M.2 Slots: 2 (1x PCIe 4.0 x4 CPU-connected; 1x PCIe 3.0 x4/SATA chipset-connected) – SATA Ports: 6 x SATA 6Gb/s with RAID 0/1/5/10 – LAN: Realtek 2.5GbE (RTL8125B) – Rear USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1 – Display: 1x DisplayPort 1.2, 1x HDMI 1.4 – Audio: Realtek HD, 7.1-channel, S/PDIF Out – PCIe Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x1 – VRM: 12+1 phase digital, 60A DrMOS – Warranty: 3 years