Technical Snapshot

The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X is a ATX motherboard based on the Z790 chipset for Intel LGA1700 processors. It supports DDR5 memory with up to 256 GB across 4 DIMM slots, 5G LAN LAN, and 1 M.2 slots.

Use Case
Desktop PC builds, gaming, workstation
Compatibility
Intel LGA1700 processors
Category
ATX Motherboard — Z790 Chipset
Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X
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Z790 AORUS ELITE X

Z790 · Intel LGA1700 · 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
Z790 chipset with PCIe and M.2 expansion slots.
ChipsetZ790
ATX form factor — standard tower compatible.
Form FactorATX
MPNZ790 AORUS ELITE X
CategoryMotherboards
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Connectivity & Expansion

PCIe x165
M.2 Slots1
SATA Ports6
LAN5G LAN
AudioALC1220

Full Specifications

ChipsetZ790
SocketIntel LGA1700
Form FactorATX
Memory TypeDDR5
DIMM Slots4
Max RAM256 GB
PCIe x16 Slots5
M.2 Slots1
SATA Ports6
LAN5G LAN
AudioALC1220
RGBYes
SeriesAORUS

Support & Downloads

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Frequently Asked Questions

What socket does the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X use?

The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X uses the Intel LGA1700 socket, compatible with Intel Core desktop processors.

How much RAM does the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X support?

The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory across 4 DIMM slots.

Does the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X have Wi-Fi?

No, the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X does not include built-in Wi-Fi.

How many M.2 slots does the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X have?

The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X has 1 M.2 slot for NVMe SSD storage.

What chipset does the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X use?

The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE X is built on the Z790 chipset, offering ATX form factor design for Intel platforms.

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