Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX Intel LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard Supports Intel 12th, 13th & 14th Gen Processors

The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X AX is an ATX-form-factor motherboard built on the Intel Z790 chipset and designed for Intel's LGA 1700 socket. It supports Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th generation processors, giving builders broad compatibility across Intel Core generations on a single platform. Memory support is handled by four dual-channel DDR5 DIMM slots, enabling high-bandwidth configurations suited to demanding workloads such as content creation, 3D rendering, and gaming. The board's storage credentials are substantial: six SATA III ports cater to traditional drives and larger storage arrays, while four M.2 PCIe slots accommodate next-generation NVMe SSDs for fast sequential read and write performance. A PCIe expansion slot rounds out the connectivity options for discrete graphics cards and add-in cards. The AORUS ELITE X AX designation indicates wireless connectivity is built in, with the AX suffix referencing Wi-Fi 6E capability consistent with Gigabyte's AORUS AX naming convention—buyers should verify the exact Wi-Fi and Bluetooth specification on the retail box or official product page. The board ships in a black colour finish that integrates cleanly with both windowed and closed chassis builds. Gigabyte backs this motherboard with a three-year warranty, reflecting confidence in build quality for long-term platform stability. Verifiable Specifications: • Form Factor: ATX • Chipset: Intel Z790 • Socket: LGA 1700 • CPU Compatibility: Intel 12th Gen (Alder Lake), 13th Gen (Raptor Lake), 14th Gen (Raptor Lake Refresh) • Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM slots, Dual-Channel • Storage: 6× SATA III, 4× M.2 PCIe • Colour: Black • Warranty: 3 Years • GTIN: 4719331849467 • Series: Gigabyte AORUS For builders pairing this board with a discrete GPU, Gigabyte's own AORUS and WINDFORCE graphics cards are a natural complement. Those looking for a Gigabyte ATX power supply—such as the AORUS P850GM—will find appropriate wattage options to match a Z790-based build