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Based on the Intel Z790 Express chipset, the Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X motherboard will serve as the foundation for your high-performance processor-based gaming PC with Gigabyte-exclusive features like Smart Fan 6. It supports 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors, PCI-Express 5.0 16x graphics cards, M.2 PCIe 4.0 SSDs, DDR5 RAM as well as USB 3.1 and 3.2 devices.
The 13? generation Intel Core desktop processors offer the most complete platform for using the gaming technologies you want. Support for DDR4 and DDR5 gives you the choice of memory configuration. Thunderbolt 4 support offers a quick and easy way to connect peripherals. Push your machine further than the max: Enhanced overclocking on both sets of cores for performance at your level. You can play and stream at the same time, as much as you want.
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General information |
Product name |
Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X |
Brand |
Gigabyte | |
Model |
Z790 GAMING X | |
Processor |
Processor support |
Intel 1700 |
Number of CPUs supported |
1 | |
Chipset |
Chipset |
Intel Z790 Express |
Memory |
Memory format |
4 X DIMM 288 pins (DDR5) |
Memory Frequency(ies) |
DDR5 4000 MHz | |
| DDR5 4800 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5200 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5400 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5600 MHz | ||
| DDR5 5800 MHz | ||
| DDR5 6000 MHz | ||
| DDR5 6200 MHz | ||
| DDR5 6400 MHz | ||
| DDR5 6600 MHz | ||
| DDR5 6800 MHz | ||
| DDR5 7000 MHz | ||
| DDR5 7200 MHz | ||
| DDR5 7400 MHz | ||
| DDR5 7600 MHz | ||
Memory type |
DDR5 | |
Memory technology |
Dual Channel | |
Maximum RAM capacity per slot |
48 GB | |
Maximum RAM capacity |
192 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 |
Number and Type of slots |
2 X PCI Express 4.0 x16 (x4) | |
Multi-GPU type |
None | |
Audio |
Audio Chipset |
Integrated |
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 |
10 | |
| 5 | ||
| 1 | ||
| 0 | ||
Connectivity |
Motherboard connector location |
Standard connectors (on the motherboard) |
Rear panel connectors |
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical | |
| 1 X RJ45 Female | ||
| 4 X USB 2.0 | ||
| 3 X USB 3.0 | ||
| 2 X USB 3.1 | ||
| 1 X USB 3.2 Type C | ||
| 1 X DisplayPort Female | ||
| 1 X HDMI Female | ||
| 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 | ||
| 2 X +12V (Power supply P8) | ||
| 1 X ATX 24 Pin | ||
| 4 X Internal USB 2.0 | ||
| 2 X Internal USB 3.0 | ||
| 2 X Thunderbolt | ||
| 1 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C | ||
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 |
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Product referenced on 7 Feb 2023
The Gigabyte Z790 GAMING X motherboard lets me work comfortably with an Intel Core I5-14500.
Performance is top-notch and many peripherals can work simultaneously.
Excellent value for money
I recommend LDLC, I've never been disappointed.
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