Product Overview | |
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Manufacturer | GIGABYTE |
Category | AORUS Series ATX Motherboard (High-End Gaming/Performance) |
Model | Z790 AORUS MASTER X |
Form Factor | ATX (30.5 cm x 24.4 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 | 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) 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 slots (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 4 x M.2 (PCIe 4.0 x4, type 22110/2280, one also supports SATA) – Chipset connected 4 x SATA 6Gb/s ports Supports RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe and SATA storage devices |
USB Ports (Rear I/O) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® port (20Gbps) 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (10Gbps, red) 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports (5Gbps) 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 Type-A ports |
USB Ports (Front Headers) | 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C® header (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 Intel® 2.5GbE LAN chip 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 | Realtek® ALC1220-VB CODEC ESS ES9118 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 with NanoCarbon Coating M.2 Thermal Guard III (for PCIe 5.0 M.2), M.2 Thermal Guard (for other M.2 slots) 8mm Direct-Touch Heatpipe Smart Fan 6 (Multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP) |
Special Features | PCIe UD Slot X, Memory UD Slot D5 (enhanced durability) EZ-Latch Plus (PCIe & M.2 quick release) Q-Flash Plus, 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, Documentation. (Contents may vary by region). |
The **GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS MASTER X** is a premium ATX motherboard designed to deliver elite-tier performance and extensive features for Intel’s 12th, 13th, and especially 14th generation Core processors. Leveraging the **Intel Z790 chipset** and **LGA 1700 socket**, it is built for enthusiasts and high-end gamers who demand the best.
Central to its power is a robust **Direct 20+1+2 Phases Digital VRM Design, each with a 105A Smart Power Stage (SPS)** for the VCORE, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery even under extreme loads. The **8-Layer PCB with 2X Copper** further enhances thermal performance and signal integrity. A significant upgrade for this ‘X’ variant is its optimized **DDR5 memory support, capable of reaching speeds of 8266MHz (OC) and beyond**, catering to demanding memory kits and overclocking. Storage capabilities are top-notch with **five M.2 slots**, including one blazing-fast **PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot** for next-gen SSDs and four additional PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, all equipped with advanced thermal solutions like the M.2 Thermal Guard III. For graphics, it features a **PCIe 5.0 x16 slot** with GIGABYTE’s PCIe UD Slot X for enhanced durability. Network connectivity is cutting-edge, boasting **Qualcomm Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)** for future-proof wireless speeds and an **Intel 2.5GbE LAN** for reliable wired connections. The board is also packed with user-friendly features like EZ-Latch Plus for tool-less installation, Q-Flash Plus for easy BIOS updates, and comprehensive cooling solutions, making it a powerful and sophisticated choice for high-performance builds. |
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