The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel Core 12th and 13th Generation processors, including Celeron and Pentium models, using the LGA1700 socket. It utilizes the Intel Z790 chipset to support high-speed DDR5 memory across four DIMM slots, reaching frequencies up to 7600 MHz through overclocking and accommodating a total capacity of up to 256 GB. For storage, you have six SATA 6Gb/s ports and three M.2 slots, with the primary drives benefiting from PCIe Gen4 x4 speeds of 64 Gb/s. Data redundancy is handled via RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 configurations. Connectivity is extensive, featuring three PCI-Express x16 expansion slots for graphics and other cards, alongside a rear panel equipped with five USB 3.2 Type-A ports, one USB Type-C, and four USB 2.0 ports. Networking is handled by an Intel I225-V 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet controller, Intel Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring stable high-speed internet for gaming or streaming. The board also includes HDMI 2.0 and DisplayPort 1.2 for integrated graphics, HD Audio with an optical SPDIF output, and support for both addressable and standard RGB LED strips to customize your system's look. Measuring 30.5 x 24.4 cm, it comes with the I/O shield, SATA cables, and a Wi-Fi antenna.