The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.0) is a high-performance Intel ATX motherboard designed for 12th and 13th Gen Intel® Core™ processors using the LGA 1700 socket. Built on the robust Intel® Z790 chipset, it supports blazing-fast dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 128GB across 4 DIMM slots and embraces the latest technologies to push your system's limits.

Featuring a premium 16+1+2 phase VRM digital power design with smart power stages and an advanced thermal solution including full MOSFET heatsinks and a 6mm heatpipe, it ensures stable power delivery and superior cooling for intensive workloads and overclocking.

Connectivity is future-proof with PCIe 5.0 x16 for top-tier GPU performance, 4 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots for ultra-fast NVMe SSD storage (with Thermal Guard III), and 6 SATA 6Gb/s ports for legacy drives. Networking is powered by integrated Intel Wi-Fi 6E (2T2R), Bluetooth 5, and high-speed 2.5GbE LAN for ultra-responsive online connectivity.

The rear I/O panel provides versatile options including multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port delivering 20Gb/s speeds, HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 outputs supporting 4K HDR video, and a dedicated Thunderbolt™ add-in card connector.

Additional enthusiast-friendly features include Q-FLASH Plus for BIOS updates without CPU or DRAM, Smart Fan 6 with multiple sensors and hybrid fan headers for precise cooling, onboard clear CMOS/reset buttons, and reinforced Ultra Durable armor PCIe slots for enhanced durability and ease of installation.

With audiophile-grade Realtek ALC1220 codec and premium capacitors, this motherboard delivers clear, immersive sound to complement its high-end hardware lineup.

Overall, the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX delivers an exceptional combination of speed, connectivity, expandability, and reliability for serious gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge Intel platform performance.