Top-down view of AORUS Z790M ELITE AX ICE motherboard showing comprehensive thermal heatsink design, LGA1700 socket, DDR5 memory slots, and precision component layout

Advanced Thermal Management Meets Precision Engineering

The Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE showcases a sophisticated approach to thermal management with its comprehensive heatsink design and precision-engineered layout. The massive VRM thermal armor, constructed from solid metal, creates multiple heat dissipation zones that work in harmony to maintain optimal temperatures even during intensive gaming sessions or demanding workloads. The strategic placement of thermal solutions around critical components ensures that your high-performance DDR5 memory and powerful processors can operate at peak efficiency without thermal throttling. What sets this motherboard apart is the integration of advanced cooling technology with user-friendly design elements. The M.2 thermal guards protect your high-speed storage from performance-degrading heat buildup, while the overall thermal architecture supports sustained performance during extended gaming marathons or content creation workflows. The clean, organized layout not only enhances airflow but also simplifies the building process, making it accessible for both experienced builders and newcomers to the PC building community.

Technical Specifications

  • 🔥 VRM Thermal Armor Advanced with multi-cut design for maximum heat dissipation
  • 🚀 M.2 Thermal Guards on all three M.2 slots prevent SSD throttling
  • ⚡ 12+1+1 Phase Digital VRM with 60A Dr.MOS for stable power delivery
  • 🎯 Smart Fan 6 technology with customizable cooling profiles

Applications

  • 🎮 Extended gaming sessions with consistent performance and cool operation
  • 🎬 Content creation and streaming without thermal bottlenecks
  • ⚙️ Overclocking enthusiasts pushing DDR5 memory to 7600 MT/s speeds
  • 🔧 Clean PC builds with improved airflow and cable management

Product details

General Information
Manufacturer

GIGABYTE Technology, Inc

Manufacturer Part Number

Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE

Brand Name

Aorus

Product Line

Ultra Durable

Product Model

Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE

Product Name

Ultra Durable Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE Gaming Desktop Motherboard

Product Type

Gaming Desktop Motherboard

Processor & Chipset
Chipset Manufacturer

Intel

Chipset Model

Z790

Total Processor Supported

1

Processor Socket

Socket LGA-1700

Processor Generation Supported

13th Gen
12th Gen
14th Gen

Processor Supported

Pentium Gold
Celeron
Core

Memory
Number of Memory Slots

4

Memory Form Factor

DIMM
UDIMM

Maximum Memory Supported

256 GB

Memory Technology

DDR5 SDRAM

Memory Speed Supported

5800 MHz
4000 MHz
4800 MHz
5200 MHz
5400 MHz
6000 MHz
5600 MHz
7600 MHz
7400 MHz
7200 MHz
7000 MHz
6800 MHz
6600 MHz
6400 MHz
6200 MHz

I/O Controller
Controller Type

Serial ATA/600

RAID Supported

Yes

RAID Levels

0
1
5
10

Video
Onboard Video

CPU Dependent Video

Graphics Controller Model

HD Graphics

Audio
Audio Channels

7.1

Network & Communication
Bluetooth

Yes

Bluetooth Standard

Bluetooth 5.3

Gigabit Ethernet

Yes

2.5Gigabit Ethernet

Yes

Wireless LAN

Yes

Wireless LAN Standard

IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax

I/O Expansions
Total Number of Expansion Slots

2

PCI Express Standard

PCI Express 4.0
PCI Express 5.0

Total Number of PCI Express Slots

2

Number of PCI Express x16 Slots

2

Interfaces/Ports
Total Number of USB Ports

10

Number of USB 2.0 Ports

4

Number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 Ports

4

Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A Ports

1

Number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Ports

1

S/PDIF

Yes

HDMI

Yes

HDMI Version

2.1

DisplayPort

Yes

Number of Network (RJ-45) Ports

1

Thunderbolt

Yes

Onboard Interfaces
Number of SATA Interfaces

6

Number of M.2 Interfaces

3

Total Number of Onboard USB Ports

7

Number of Onboard USB 2.0 Ports

4

Physical Characteristics
Form Factor

Micro ATX

Width

9.6''

Depth

9.6''

Included in the Box

  • icon_list|motherboard|LOM Motherboard icon

    Motherboard

  • icon_list|user manual|User Manual Documentation icon

    User Manual

  • icon_list|sata cables|50cm SATA Cables icon

    SATA Cables

  • icon_list|i/o shield|I/O Shield Rear plate icon

    I/O Shield

FAQs

What is the Aorus Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE motherboard and what makes it special?
The Aorus Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE is a high-performance gaming motherboard featuring Intel's Z790 chipset in a compact Micro ATX form factor (9.6" x 9.6"). It's designed to fully optimize the latest Intel 14th, 13th, and 12th generation processors with a robust 12+1+1 phase digital VRM design using 60A Dr.MOS components. The motherboard stands out with its all-metal thermal solution, DDR5 memory support up to 7600 MT/s, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, and comprehensive cooling features including VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard.
Which processors are compatible with the Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE motherboard?
The Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE supports Intel processors using the LGA-1700 socket, including 14th generation, 13th generation, and 12th generation Intel Core processors, as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron processors. The motherboard's robust 12 VCORE phase power design with 60A Dr.MOS ensures stable power delivery for high-performance multi-core CPUs, while the additional VCCGT and VCCAUX phases provide dedicated power for integrated GPU and memory controller functions.
What are the memory specifications and DDR5 capabilities of this motherboard?
The motherboard features 4 DDR5 DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB of DDR5 SDRAM with overclocking speeds up to 7600 MT/s. It includes advanced DDR5 optimization features like XMP 3.0 support, DDR5 XMP Boost for one-click overclocking, DDR5 Auto Boost to enhance native DDR5-5600 to 6000 MT/s, and specialized functions for high bandwidth and low latency. The hardware features shielded memory routing, impedance optimized topology, and daisy-chained routing to maximize DDR5 performance and compatibility.
What expansion slots and PCIe connectivity does the Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE offer?
The motherboard provides 2 PCI Express slots supporting both PCIe 4.0 and PCIe 5.0 standards, with 2 PCIe x16 slots for maximum graphics card and expansion card compatibility. This configuration allows for high-bandwidth connections to next-generation graphics cards and storage devices, ensuring future-proof performance for gaming and professional applications. The PCIe 5.0 support provides double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 for the latest high-performance components.
What storage options and interfaces are available on this motherboard?
The Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE offers comprehensive storage connectivity with 6 SATA 6Gb/s interfaces for traditional hard drives and SSDs, plus 3 M.2 slots for high-speed NVMe SSDs. Each M.2 slot is equipped with M.2 Thermal Guard heatsinks to prevent throttling and maintain optimal performance during intensive workloads. The motherboard also supports RAID configurations including RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 for enhanced performance or data redundancy across multiple drives.

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