Aorus Z790 ELITE AX ATX Motherboard — Intel Z790 Chipset, Socket LGA-1700 (z790aoruseliteax)

Built for 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors, the Aorus Z790 ELITE AX uses the Intel LGA 1700 Socket in an ATX form factor. Memory support includes DDR5 via 4SMD DIMMs with XMP 3.0 Memory Module Support for easy performance tuning. Power delivery is robust thanks to the Commanding Power Design featuring a Twin 16 plus1 plus2 Phases Digital VRM Solution with 70A Power Stage. Thermal management combines M.2 Thermal Guard III, Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, PCIe Ultra Durable Armor and a 6-Layer PCB to keep temperatures under control. Expansion and storage options are next-generation: SMD PCIe 5.0 support, 4 PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots, and USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C. The PCIe 5.0 EZ-Latch offers a Quick Release and Screwless Design for simplified GPU installation. Networking is handled by 2.5GbE LAN plus Intel WiFi 6E 802.11ax with 2T2R and BT5, complete with the AORUS Antenna. Audio is enhanced with a High-End Audio Capacitor and Audiophile WIMA Capacitors for clearer sound. Fine-tuning and system customization are available through RGB FUSION 2.0 with support for Addressable LED and RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6 fan control, and Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU.