GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Master X
Motherboard Information
Manufacturer: GIGABYTE
Motherboard Name: GIGABYTE Z790 AORUS Master X
Current Price Amazon: $449
Amazon Price Updated: 1Ā day, 7Ā hours ago.
Motherboard Available: True
Chipset / Socket: Z790 / LGA 1700
Form Factor / Memory Slots: E-ATX / 4 slots.
Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 8000 MHz
PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16
Audio Chipset: RealtekĀ® ALC1220-VB
Network: MarvellĀ® AQtion AQC113C 10GbE LAN chip (10 Gbps/5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 31 cm
Quality & Features (max 100pts)
VRM Quality: 20 pts.
Chipset Q & F: 20 pts.
Build Quality: 22 pts.
Connectivity Q & F: 22 pts.
Audio Quality: 14 pts.
Total Points: 98 pts.
VRM Configuration
CPU Power Phases (Amps): 20 (105 A)
Power Design: 20+2+1
Calculated Performance
Quality and Features per Price: 43.2%
Additional Motherboard Information
Memory:
Support for DDR5 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C.) / 6200(O.C.) / 6000(O.C.) / 5800(O.C.) / 5600(O.C.) / 5400(O.C.) / 5200(O.C.) / 4800 / 4000 memory modules
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" for more information.)
Graphics:
Integrated Graphics Processor-IntelĀ®Ā HD Graphics support:
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2304@60 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3
(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Storage:
CPU:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_CPU)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 25110/2280 PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2C_CPU)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_CPU)
Chipset:
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2Q_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2P_SB)
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2280/2260 SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2M_SB)
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID5, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices
USB:
Chipset:
3 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (2 ports on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs:
1 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
3 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support (2 ports on the back panel, 1 port available through the internal USB header)
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Hubs:
1 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
Chipset+2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs:
8 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 ports on the back panel, 4 ports available through the internal USB headers)
Chipset+USB 2.0 Hub:
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O:
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
4 x system fan headers
4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x noise detection header
2 x Thunderboltā¢ add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
Voltage Measurement Points
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
1 x CPU fan header
1 x water cooling CPU fan header
4 x system fan headers
4 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
2 x addressable LED strip headers
2 x RGB LED strip headers
5 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x noise detection header
2 x Thunderboltā¢ add-in card connectors
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0 module only)
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
Voltage Measurement Points
Back Panel I/O:
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Clear CMOS button
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
2 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
1 x Clear CMOS button
2 x SMA antenna connectors (2T2R)
1 x DisplayPort
1 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā port, with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support
2 x USB Type-CĀ®Ā ports, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
7 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
WiFi:
IntelĀ®Ā Killerā¢ Wi-Fi 6E AX1690
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
BLUETOOTH 5.3
Support for 11ax 160MHz wireless standard and up to 2.4 Gbps data rate
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
Audio:
RealtekĀ®Ā ALC1220-VB CODEC
* The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
ESS ES9118 DAC chip
Support for DTS:XĀ®Ā Ultra
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 5.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out
* The front panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
ESS ES9118 DAC chip
Support for DTS:XĀ®Ā Ultra
High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 5.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
Support for S/PDIF Out
Special Features:
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup