Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | GIGABYTE |
Category | AORUS Series E-ATX Motherboard (Extreme Gaming/Performance) |
Model | Z790 AORUS XTREME X |
Form Factor | E-ATX (30.5 cm x 28.5 cm) |
Chipset | Intel® Z790 Express Chipset |
Display | Integrated 2.8-inch Digital LCD Monitor on I/O shield |
Technical Specifications | |
CPU Socket | LGA 1700 for Intel® 14th, 13th & 12th Gen Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors |
Memory Support | 4 x DIMM slots, Max. 192GB, DDR5 Supports up to 8266+(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) 10 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) |
USB Ports (Front Headers) | 2 x USB Type-C® headers (with USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 support, 20Gbps) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers (support 4 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 (LAN1) 1 x Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip (LAN2) Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be) 2×2 with MU-MIMO (2.4/5/6GHz tri-band) Bluetooth® v5.3 |
Audio | ESS ES9280AC DAC chip + 2 ESS ES9080 chips DTS® Sound Unbound™ High Definition Audio, 2-channel Supports S/PDIF Out Bundled ESSential USB DAC |
Power Delivery | Direct 20+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Design with 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS) per VCORE 8-Layer PCB with 2X Copper |
Cooling Features | VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array III with NanoCarbon Coating M.2 Thermal Guard XTREME II, 8mm Direct-Touch Heatpipe NanoCarbon Baseplate Smart Fan 6 (Multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP) |
Special Features | PCIe UD Slot X, Memory UD Slot D5, M.2 UD Slot PG5 (enhanced durability) EZ-Latch Plus (PCIe & M.2 quick release) Q-Flash Plus, OC Ignition, Clear CMOS Button, Multi-Key (Reset, RGB Switch, Direct to BIOS, Safe Mode) 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, ESSential USB DAC, Documentation. (Contents may vary by region). |
The **GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS XTREME X** is an evolution of the flagship Z790 AORUS XTREME, designed for the absolute pinnacle of performance in gaming and extreme computing. This E-ATX motherboard leverages the **Intel Z790 chipset** and **LGA 1700 socket** to fully support Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th generation Core processors, with optimizations for the latest 14th Gen CPUs.
It retains the robust **Direct 20+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Design with 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS)** and an 8-layer PCB with 2X Copper, ensuring unparalleled power delivery and stability even under the most demanding loads. Key upgrades include enhanced **DDR5 memory support, pushing speeds beyond 8266MHz (OC)**, making it ideal for memory overclocking enthusiasts. Connectivity remains top-tier with a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** (featuring GIGABYTE’s reinforced PCIe UD Slot X), **five M.2 slots** (including a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot), and robust cooling for all M.2 drives via the M.2 Thermal Guard XTREME II. Networking receives a significant boost with **Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)**, offering the latest wireless standard alongside **dual LAN (10GbE and 2.5GbE)** for ultra-fast wired connections. **Dual Thunderbolt™ 4 ports** provide versatile high-speed I/O. With its integrated 2.8-inch LCD monitor and a comprehensive suite of premium features, the Z790 AORUS XTREME X is built for those who demand the absolute best in performance, connectivity, and aesthetics. |
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