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The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE is a E-ATX motherboard based on the Z690 chipset for Intel LGA1700 processors. It supports DDR5 memory with up to 256 GB across 4 DIMM slots. Features include WiFi 6E, 10G LAN LAN, and 1 M.2 slots.

Use Case
Desktop PC builds, gaming, workstation
Compatibility
Intel LGA1700 processors
Category
E-ATX Motherboard — Z690 Chipset
Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE
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Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

Z690 · Intel LGA1700 · E-ATX · DDR5 up to 256 GB

CPU socket: Intel LGA1700. Compatible with Intel Core desktop processors.
SocketIntel LGA1700
Maximum supported memory: 256 GB DDR5 across 4 DIMM slots.
Max RAM256 GB
Z690 chipset with PCIe and M.2 expansion slots.
ChipsetZ690
E-ATX form factor — standard tower compatible.
Form FactorE-ATX
MPNZ690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE
CategoryMotherboards
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Connectivity & Expansion

PCIe x169
M.2 Slots1
SATA Ports4
Wi-FiWiFi 6E
BluetoothBT 5.2
LAN10G LAN
AudioESS ES9280AC
ThunderboltTB3

Full Specifications

ChipsetZ690
SocketIntel LGA1700
Form FactorE-ATX
Memory TypeDDR5
DIMM Slots4
Max RAM256 GB
PCIe x16 Slots9
M.2 Slots1
SATA Ports4
Wi-FiWiFi 6E
BluetoothBT 5.2
LAN10G LAN
AudioESS ES9280AC
ThunderboltTB3
RGBYes
SeriesAORUS

Support & Downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

What socket does the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE use?

The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE uses the Intel LGA1700 socket, compatible with Intel Core desktop processors.

How much RAM does the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE support?

The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across 4 DIMM slots.

Does the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE have Wi-Fi?

Yes, the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE features built-in WiFi 6E with Bluetooth BT 5.2.

How many M.2 slots does the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE have?

The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE has 1 M.2 slot for NVMe SSD storage.

What chipset does the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE use?

The Gigabyte Z690 AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE is built on the Z690 chipset, offering E-ATX form factor design for Intel platforms.

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