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X Gen Designed for 14th Gen
AORUS Z970 X Gen Motherboards
X marks the 14th generation! Introducing the Gigabyte AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards, the most powerful platforms ever built for the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. With the leading performance in DDR5 memory, the upgraded DIY-friendly innovations, and the all-new BIOS redesigned as user-centered, the AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards are built to fully unleash the next-gen power.
What's new?
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up to XMP-8266
support
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new EZ-Latch
for heatsink
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new I/O Vent
Design
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up to 56% loss
reduction
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up to 10x load
bearing
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new UC BIOS
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exclusive
partnership
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2x faster or
more
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DDR5 Memory
Xcreed in DDR5 performance
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GIGABYTE is committed to enabling the unparalleled performance of the Intel® Core™ 14th Gen processors. That is why every AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboard is engineered with industry-leading technologies to achieve the best-in-class DDR5 performance on the market.
Best-in-class
Compatibility
up to DDR5 XMP-8266 or
higher support
DDR5 XMP
Booster
one click to boost by the
highest profile
BIOS
Engineering
feature rich DDR5
memory tweakers
Hardware
Craftsmanship
up to 56% reduction in
PCB's low dielectric loss
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Efficient Overall Thermal
Xpress your cool.
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Every AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboard is armored with the most advanced, full metal thermal design. Along with dedicated improvement, these solid heatsinks are forged to keep your system cool while running fast.
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VRM Thermal
Armor
designed for 6Ghz
overclocking
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M.2 Thermal
Guard
up to 50x more surface
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Fins-Array
Design
up to 10x more surface
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Nanocarbon
Coating
up to 10% temperature
reduction
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I/O
Vent Design
up to 7°C temperature
reduction
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PCB Crafting
Xtra layers for excellent players.
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As the very foundation of the motherboard, the PCB plays a subtle yet critical role in the capabilities. No players
should overlook the details lie within the PCB layers.
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8-layer Server-
grade PCB
improves signal integrity
and stability
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2x Copper
Enhancement
improves heat dissipation
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Back Drilling
Technology
improves performance
and reliability
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Ultra Durable
Xpect everything.
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GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ Technology represents Gigabyte's highest standards to provide a platform for gamers that is not only powerful but
also durable and reliable. The AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards are built to last longer and stand stronger.
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PCIe
UD Slot x
up to 10x load-bearing
capacity
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Memory
UD Slot
up to 5000+ times plug
and unplug
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M.2
UD Slot
1.3x stronger in X-axis and
1.5x in Y-axis
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UD Nanocarbon
Backplate
3x higher thermal
conductivity
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UD Power
Connectors
superior conductivity and
signal transmission
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Ultra Durable
Xplore infinite utilities.
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The AORUS Z790 X Gen Motherboards are the embodiment of Gigabyte's relentless pursuit of BIOS optimization. And thanks to their new
partnership from the community, Gigabyte now make the next-gen performance more accessible in even more intuitive ways.
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UC
BIOS
redesigned as user-
centered
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HWiNFO
Partnership
innovative DDR memory
features
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GIGABYTE
Control Center
a unified software
platform