| Product Overview | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | GIGABYTE |
| Category | AORUS Series E-ATX Motherboard (Extreme Overclocking/Gaming) |
| Model | Z790 AORUS TACHYON |
| Form Factor | E-ATX (30.5 cm x 27.0 cm) |
| Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
| Technical Specifications | |
| CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
| Memory Support | 2 x DIMM slots, Max. 96GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8333+(OC) MHz Dual Channel Memory Architecture, Intel® Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) 3.0 |
| Expansion Slots | 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot (from CPU, with PCIe UD Slot X) 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 slot (from Chipset, supporting x4 mode) |
| Storage Support | Total 5 x M.2 slots: 1 x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4, type 25110/2280) – CPU connected (M2C_CPU) 1 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4, type 22110/2280) – CPU connected (M2A_CPU) 2 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4, type 22110/2280) – Chipset connected (M2P_SB, M2Q_SB) 1 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4 / SATA, type 2280/2260) – Chipset connected (M2M_SB) 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe and SATA storage devices |
| USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 2 x Thunderbolt™ 4 connectors (USB Type-C® ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, supports DisplayPort) 6 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (blue) |
| USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB Type-C® header (with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, 20Gbps) 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header (supports 2 additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers (support 4 additional USB 2.0/1.1 ports) |
| Network | 1 x Marvell® AQtion AQC107 10GbE LAN chip 1 x Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip Intel® Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (802.11ax) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz tri-band) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
| Audio | Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC ESS ES9080AC DAC chip 7.1-Channel High Definition Audio Supports S/PDIF Out |
| Power Delivery | Direct 20+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Design with 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS) per VCORE 8-Layer PCB with 2X Copper Dual 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors |
| Cooling Features | VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array III, M.2 Thermal Guard XTREME NanoCarbon Coating, 8mm Direct-Touch Heatpipe Smart Fan 6 (Multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP) |
| Overclocking Features | OC Touch Panel (OC Button, Reset, Clear CMOS, BIOS Switch, Voltage Measurement Points, OC Features Toggle) Dual BIOS, Sense Wires Voltage Test Points, POST Code Display (Debug LED) |
| Special Features | PCIe UD Slot X, Memory UD Slot D5 (enhanced durability) EZ-Latch Plus (PCIe & M.2 quick release) Q-Flash Plus, USB DAC-UP 2 RGB FUSION 2.0 (Addressable & RGB LED Headers) Right-Angled Connectors for improved cable management |
| Operating System Support | Windows® 11 64-bit, Windows® 10 64-bit |
| Bundled Accessories | Wi-Fi Antenna, SATA Cables, EZ M.2 clips, M.2 screw & standoff set, G-Connector, Documentation. (Contents may vary by region). |
| The **GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS TACHYON** is an E-ATX motherboard meticulously engineered for extreme overclocking and peak performance, catering to enthusiasts seeking to push the limits of Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors. Built on the **Intel Z790 chipset** and featuring the **LGA 1700 socket**, it is a highly specialized platform for breaking world records.
The TACHYON stands out with its **Direct 20+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Design, utilizing 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS)** per VCORE phase, cooled by an advanced VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array III with NanoCarbon Coating and 8mm Direct-Touch Heatpipe. Its **8-Layer PCB with 2X Copper** ensures exceptional signal integrity and thermal dissipation, crucial for stability during extreme overclocks. Designed for maximum memory overclocking, it features **only two DDR5 DIMM slots**, optimizing trace paths for higher frequencies, supporting up to 8333+(OC) MHz. It includes a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** with PCIe UD Slot X for the latest graphics cards and **five M.2 slots** (one PCIe 5.0 x4 and four PCIe 4.0 x4) for high-speed storage. Connectivity is robust with **Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports**, multiple high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, **dual LAN (10GbE and 2.5GbE)**, and **Intel Wi-Fi 6E**. The board’s most distinctive feature is the integrated **OC Touch Panel**, providing direct hardware control over critical overclocking parameters like ratios, voltages, and BCLK adjustments, along with voltage measurement points and a POST Code display. This dedicated hardware suite makes the GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS TACHYON the ultimate tool for professional overclockers and extreme enthusiasts. |
|















Reviews
There are no reviews yet.