GIGABYTE
GIGABYTE Z790 AERO G Intel motherboard
Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors with DDR5 memory, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E and 2.5G LAN
- CPU Socket TypeLGA 1700
- CPU TypeIntel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700)
- Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
- DDR5 memory support with XMP for faster system responsiveness
- PCIe 5.0 and NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 enable high-speed storage and graphics
- WiFi 6E 802.11 ax and Intel 2.5GbE LAN provide fast wired and wireless networking
- RGB Fusion 2.0 with addressable LED support plus Smart Fan 6 for customised lighting and cooling
Built for Intel Core 13th and 12th Gen
This ATX motherboard uses the LGA 1700 socket to support Intel Core 13th and 12th Gen processors. It is aimed at builders assembling a high-performance desktop for content creation or gaming. The board ships tested with an I/O shield and original box. Additional accessories are not guaranteed.
DDR5 memory with four DIMM slots
Four SMD DIMM slots accept DDR5 modules and support XMP profiles for faster memory speeds. PCIe 5.0 lanes serve the primary expansion slot and an NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 connector for next-generation storage. Builders needing more M.2 drives or legacy PCIe 3.0 devices will find the provided lanes limited.
Advanced thermal design and modern I/O
Comprehensive cooling includes M.2 Thermal Guard III to keep high-speed drives stable. VisionLINK I/O and SuperSpeed USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C provide fast external connectivity. Networking uses WiFi 6E 802.11 ax, Intel 2.5G LAN and BT 5.3. RGB Fusion 2.0, Smart Fan 6 and Q-Flash Plus simplify tuning and BIOS updates.
Highlights
- Supports 12th and 13th Gen Intel Core processors via LGA 1700 socket
- DDR5 memory support with XMP for faster system responsiveness
- PCIe 5.0 and NVMe PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 enable high-speed storage and graphics
- WiFi 6E 802.11 ax and Intel 2.5GbE LAN provide fast wired and wireless networking
- RGB Fusion 2.0 with addressable LED support plus Smart Fan 6 for customised lighting and cooling
Specifications
| CPU Socket Type | LGA 1700 |
|---|---|
| CPU Type | Intel Core 13th Gen (LGA 1700) |
Questions about this item
Will the LGA 1700 socket on this Z790 board accept a 12th Gen Intel Core processor I already own?
The LGA 1700 socket supports both 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core series processors so a 12th Gen CPU you keep will fit and function.
How can I confirm the motherboard is operating correctly after installation?
The supplier states each board is individually tested and known to be working properly before it ships.
What items are included in the box and what must be sourced separately?
The package contains the motherboard an I/O shield and the original box; all other accessories are not guaranteed.
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