GIGABYTE Z790 Aorus Pro X WIFI7 DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z790 Aorus Pro X WIFI7 is a full-featured ATX motherboard built around Intel's Z790 Express Chipset and the LGA1700 socket, offering compatibility with Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors. It is designed for builders and enthusiasts who demand high memory bandwidth, robust power delivery, and forward-looking connectivity in a single platform. Memory performance is a core focus of this board. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support dual-channel architecture with a maximum capacity of 192 GB and overclocked speeds reaching up to 8266 MT/s (O.C.). BIOS-level tools including DDR5 XMP Booster, DDR5 Auto Booster, High Bandwidth mode, Low Latency mode, and XMP 3.0 User Profile support make it straightforward to tune memory settings without manual timing adjustments. Power delivery uses a Digital Twin VRM design with a 9+9 phase parallel configuration. The VCORE phases utilise 80A Smart Power Stage (SPS) regulators, and the VCCGT phase uses a 60A SPS, providing ample headroom for power-hungry multi-core processors under sustained workloads. The board's 8-layer PCB features 2X copper enhancement and is built with a 56% lower dissipation factor material, contributing to signal integrity and thermal performance. Storage and expansion are well served. A primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (CPU-direct) accommodates the latest graphics cards, complemented by chipset-connected PCIe 4.0 slots. Four SATA 6Gb/s connectors and support for RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 across both NVMe and SATA devices round out storage options. M.2 slots are covered by the M.2 Thermal Guard XL and M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. systems, each including a backplate. Connectivity is anchored by Wi-Fi 7 wireless and a Realtek 5GbE wired LAN port (5 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps). The rear I/O panel provides 2× USB 2.0/1.1, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red), and 1× USB Type-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220-VB codec with audiophile-grade WIMA capacitors, supporting 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output. DIY-friendly features include PCIe EZ-Latch for tool-free GPU removal, the PCIe UD Slot X with a zinc-alloy reinforced one-piece design, Memory UD Slot D5 with stainless-steel shielding, and a Smart Fan 6 fan control system. The UC BIOS offers a redesigned interface with 9 customisable quick-access slots and PerfDrive cooling-aware performance presets. GIGABYTE Control Center software unifies system monitoring and RGB Fusion lighting control. Verified Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 - Chipset: Intel Z790 Express - CPU Support: Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4× DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 192 GB, up to DDR5-8266 (O.C.) - PCIe: 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset), additional PCIe slots via chipset - Storage: 4× SATA 6Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 for NVMe and SATA - LAN: Realtek 5GbE (5/2.5/1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) - Wireless: Wi-Fi 7 - Audio: Realtek ALC1220-VB, 7.1-channel - Rear USB: 2× USB 2.0, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1× USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C - PCB: 8-layer, 2X copper, low dissipation factor - VRM: 9+9 phase Digital Twin (80A SPS VCORE, 60A SPS VCCGT)