Name: Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Motherboard - Intel LGA 1700, DDR5, PCIe 5, Wi-Fi 6E
Brand: GIGABYTE

Gigabyte Z790 EAGLE AX Motherboard - Intel LGA 1700, DDR5, PCIe 5, Wi‑Fi 6E is a high-performance ATX mainboard built on the Intel Z790 Express chipset, designed for the latest LGA 1700 Intel processors and ready for demanding desktop builds.

This motherboard supports a wide range of Intel® processors including Celeron®, Pentium® Gold and the full Core™ family up to Core™ i9, and accommodates a single CPU in the LGA 1700 socket for dependable desktop performance.

Memory support is extensive with four DIMM slots and dual‑channel DDR5‑SDRAM compatibility, supporting up to 192 GB of ECC and non‑ECC memory at frequencies up to 7600 MHz. The board accepts modules from 1 GB to 48 GB, making it ideal for heavy multitasking, content creation, and high‑performance gaming rigs.

Storage and expansion options are abundant: three M.2 slots plus four SATA III connectors allow up to seven drives (HDD & SSD) and full RAID support (0, 1, 5, 10). Expansion slots include multiple PCIe x16 lanes across Gen 3, Gen 4 and Gen 5 plus two PCIe x1 slots for additional cards.

Connectivity is modern and versatile, featuring Intel Wi‑Fi 6E (AX211) with external antenna jacks, Bluetooth 5.3, a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2. Onboard USB options include USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type‑C, Gen2 and Gen1 Type‑A ports, and legacy USB 2.0 and PS/2 support for peripherals.

Audio and system management are covered by a Realtek ALC897 7.1‑channel codec and robust PC health monitoring for fans, temperature, voltage and water‑cooling sensors. The board also includes TPM and multiple power connectors (24‑pin ATX, dual EATX/CPU power) plus Thunderbolt headers and RGB LED pin headers for customization.

Possible use cases include a high‑end gaming system with discrete graphics and PCIe Gen5 storage, a content creator workstation with fast DDR5 memory and multiple M.2 SSDs, or a networked home server leveraging 2.5 GbE and Wi‑Fi 6E connectivity. Its ATX form factor and comprehensive I/O make it suitable for both enthusiast builders and professional setups.

Additional selling points include UEFI AMI BIOS with 256 Mbit memory, included SATA cables and antennas, CR2032 CMOS battery, bundled Norton® Internet Security (OEM), a three‑year warranty and full Windows 10/11 x64 support to get your build up and running quickly.

Socket: LGA 1700 for Intel 12th/13th gen CPUs
Memory: DDR5 up to 7600 MHz, 4 DIMM, 192 GB max
Networking: Wi‑Fi 6E (Intel AX211) + 2.5 GbE
Storage: 3× M.2 + 4× SATA III, RAID 0/1/5/10
Expansion: PCIe Gen5 x16 + Gen4/Gen3 slots