GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS XTREME X ICE is a premium EATX motherboard designed for Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation processors on the LGA1700 socket. Built around the Intel Z790 Express Chipset, it targets enthusiast builders and content creators who demand both maximum performance and striking aesthetics in a single platform. The board's white "ICE" aesthetic is defined by titanium crystallization surface treatment and a semi-transparent matte decorative panel, giving it a distinctive look that sets it apart from conventional designs. Each unit ships with a 99% gold limited-edition serial number plaque, underscoring its collectible character. On the memory side, four DDR5 DIMM slots support dual-channel configurations up to 192 GB, with overclocking profiles extending from DDR5-6000 all the way to DDR5-8266 (O.C.), giving enthusiasts significant headroom for memory tuning. Expansion is handled by one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the primary graphics card and one PCIe 3.0 x16 slot running at x4 for additional cards or storage adapters. Storage connectivity includes four SATA 6 Gb/s connectors, with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 supported for both SATA and M.2 NVMe devices. Networking is a standout feature: a Marvell AQtion AQC107 chip delivers multi-speed 10GbE (10/5/2.5/1 Gbps/100 Mbps) on the primary LAN port, while a secondary Intel 2.5GbE chip offers an additional wired connection. Wireless connectivity via Wi-Fi 7 is also present according to Gigabyte's feature description. Audio is powered by an ESS ES9280AC DAC chip alongside two ESS ES9080 chips under High Definition Audio, with an optical S/PDIF output and two rear audio jacks. Video output is provided through two Thunderbolt 4 Type-C ports (with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support), complemented by ten USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports on the rear panel. Verifiable Specifications: - Socket: LGA1700 - Chipset: Intel Z790 Express - CPU Support: Intel 12th / 13th / 14th Gen Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, up to 192 GB, DDR5-8266 O.C. max - PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (PCIEX16), 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (runs at x4) - Storage: 4x SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 for SATA and M.2 NVMe - LAN 1: Marvell AQtion AQC107 (10/5/2.5/1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) - LAN 2: Intel 2.5GbE (2.5/1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) - Audio: ESS ES9280AC DAC + 2x ESS ES9080; optical S/PDIF out - Rear USB: 10x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A + 2x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C - Video Out: 2x Thunderbolt 4 (USB Type-C) - Form Factor: EATX, 30.5 cm x 28.5 cm