Gigabyte Z790 GAMING PLUS AX LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard
Model: Z790 GAMING PLUS AX
Model: Z790 GAMING PLUS AX
from $199.99
The Gigabyte Z790 GAMING PLUS AX is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA 1700 processors, featuring the Intel Z790 chipset. It supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across four 288-pin slots, with speeds up to 7600 MT/s, and offers robust storage options including four SATA III ports and three M.2 slots with PCIe 4.0 x4 support for RAID configurations. Connectivity is comprehensive with Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, a Realtek 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller, and a variety of USB headers, making it suitable for building a high-performance gaming or enthusiast PC.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play. Available from $199.99.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
Common Failure Modes
Physical damage during installation (bent pins) is the most common failure. Component failure like VRM burnout happens rarely unless aggressively overclocking.
Ensure absolute compatibility with your CPU generation and socket type. Don't overpay for extreme overclocking features if you just want to plug and play.
Motherboards usually last the life of the PC. Capacitors are the main wear component.
The Gigabyte Z790 GAMING PLUS AX LGA 1700 ATX Motherboard is available at bhphoto, starting at $199.99.
Motherboards draw minimal power themselves but facilitate power delivery to all components. There are no consumables, but they are rarely upgraded without also changing the CPU.
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