GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z690 AERO G DDR5 is an E-ATX motherboard built around Intel's Z690 chipset and LGA1700 socket, designed to support 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. Its DDR5 memory architecture accommodates up to 128 GB across four DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, delivering the increased bandwidth that demanding creative workflows — from 4K video editing to large-scale 3D rendering — require. Storage expansion is a highlight of this board. Four PCIe 4.0 M.2 sockets provide high-throughput NVMe connectivity, supplemented by six SATA 6 Gb/s ports with support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. Networking is handled by a dual-LAN solution: an Intel 2.5GbE controller (LAN1) and an Intel GbE controller (LAN2), making the board well-suited for content creators who transfer large files across local networks. Connectivity on the rear panel is extensive. Two USB Type-C ports with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support and six USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports are included, alongside DisplayPort and HDMI video outputs for systems using Intel integrated graphics. GIGABYTE's VisionLINK feature enables simultaneous data transfer, video output, and device charging over a single USB Type-C cable. Thermal management uses a large heatsink design with Direct-Touch Heatpipe II technology to keep VRM and chipset temperatures in check during sustained workloads. Onboard audio includes DTS:X Ultra support for an immersive multi-channel sound experience across music, video, and interactive content. Key Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 - Chipset: Intel Z690 - CPU Support: 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 128 GB - M.2 Slots: 4 x PCIe 4.0 (source-stated) - SATA: 6 x SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 - PCIe Slots: 1 x PCIe x16 (full bandwidth), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe x4 - Rear USB: 2 x USB Type-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A - Internal USB: 1 x USB Type-C Gen 1 header, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers - LAN: Intel 2.5GbE (LAN1) + Intel GbE (LAN2) - Video Out: 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI - Audio: DTS:X Ultra; 2 x rear audio jacks - Form Factor: E-ATX, 305 mm x 259 mm - Power: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin ATX 12V + 4-pin ATX 12V