GIGABYTE Z790 EAGLE AX ATX Motherboard (LGA1700, DDR5, Wi‑Fi 6E)

Description

Overview

The GIGABYTE Z790 EAGLE AX is an ATX motherboard built for Intel LGA1700 processors (14th/13th/12th Gen). It combines a digital power delivery design and expanded connectivity — including PCIe 5.0 for next‑generation GPUs, multiple high‑speed M.2 slots for NVMe storage, and integrated Wi‑Fi 6E — making it suitable for mainstream gaming and content‑creation systems.

Key features

• Intel Z790 chipset with LGA1700 socket; supports 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel Core CPUs (check Gigabyte CPU support list & BIOS versions before use).
• Dual‑channel DDR5 memory: 4 DIMM slots supporting up to 256 GB (supports XMP; DDR5 overclocking up to 7600 MT/s depending on configuration).
• Expansion & storage: 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (EZ‑Latch), plus multiple PCIe slots and 3 × PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors with M.2 Thermal Guard, and 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• Networking & I/O: Onboard Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with Bluetooth 5, and 2.5GbE LAN; rear I/O includes DisplayPort, HDMI (up to 4096×2160@60Hz), USB 3.2 Gen2 Type‑C (10Gb/s) and other high‑speed USB ports.
• Board features: 12+1+1 digital VRM (Twin hybrid phases), enlarged MOSFET heatsink, Smart Fan 6 headers, Q‑Flash Plus BIOS update button and RGB Fusion headers.

Who this suits

Builders who want a modern ATX Z790 board with DDR5 support, fast onboard networking and multiple NVMe options — ideal for gaming rigs and general high‑performance desktops where connectivity and storage expandability matter.