Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4

ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z690 Express Motherboard - 4x DDR4 - M.2 PCIe 4.0 - USB 3.2 - LAN 2.5 GbE - PCI-Express 5.0 16x

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Based on the Intel Z690 Express Chipset, the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 motherboard will serve as the foundation for your gaming PC with a high-performance processor and Gigabyte-exclusive features. It supports 12th generation Intel Core processors.

ATX Socket 1700 Intel Z690 Express Motherboard - 4x DDR4 - M.2 PCIe 4.0 - USB 3.2 - LAN 2.5 GbE - PCI-Express 5.0 16x

Overview

Gigabyte AORUS Motherboard for 12th Generation Intel Core Processor

Based on the Intel Z690 Express chipset, the Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4 motherboard will serve as the foundation for your high-performance gaming PC with Gigabyte-exclusive features like Smart Fan 6. It supports 12th generation Intel Core processors, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6 Gbps and M.2 PCIe 4.0 drives, DDR4 RAM as well as USB 3.1 and 3.2 devices.

Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4

  • Support for 12th generation Intel Core processors on socket LGA 1700
  • DDR4 memory support
  • VRM Twin Hybrid 16+1+2 phases with 60A DrMOS
  • PCI-Express 5.0 16x
  • RGB FUSION 2.0 compatible with addressable LEDs and RGB LED strips
  • 2.5 Gigabit network
Specifications
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General information

Product name

Gigabyte Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4

Brand

Gigabyte

Model

Z690 AORUS ELITE DDR4

Processor

Processor support

Intel 1700

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel Z690 Express

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 4600 MHz
DDR4 4500 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 4300 MHz
DDR4 4266 MHz
DDR4 4133 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 3866 MHz
DDR4 3800 MHz
DDR4 3733 MHz
DDR4 3666 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz
DDR4 3466 MHz
DDR4 3400 MHz
DDR4 3333 MHz
DDR4 3300 MHz
DDR4 4700 MHz
DDR4 4800 MHz
DDR4 4933 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz
DDR4 2933 MHz
DDR4 2800 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2133 MHz
DDR4 5000 MHz
DDR4 5133 MHz
DDR4 5333 MHz

Memory type

DDR4

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

128 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 5.0 x16
2 X PCI Express 3.0 16x (x4)

Number and Type of slots

None

Multi-GPU type

CrossFireX

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC1220-VB

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Integrated Realtek 2.5 GbE

Network standard(s)

2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)

Wi-Fi

No

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

6 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
3 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4

Number of M.2 slot(s)

4

Supported RAID Modes

5
0
1
10

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

HDMI Female
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X USB 3.2 Type C
2 X USB 3.1
3 X USB 3.0
4 X USB 2.0
1 X RJ45 Female
1 X MiniDin 6 Female (PS/2)
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
2 X 3.5mm Jack Male Stereo

Additional connectors

2 X LED RGB connector(s)
2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
Front panel audio
BIOS Flash Update
1 X +12V (Power supply P4)
1 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
2 X Internal USB 2.0
1 X Internal USB 3.0
1 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C
2 X Thunderbolt

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 3 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 27 Oct 2021

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  • by HugoB
    Posted on 23 Jan 2023
    Bought on 5 Jan 2023 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 7 Average rating: 8

    Nice motherboard

    The bios are really good, well that's my opinion.

    Nice part, looks good in my case (lian li o11 dynamic evo)

    I also have a RX6900XT which is very handy for synchronising the RGB.

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