The Gigabyte Z790 D AX is an ATX motherboard from the Ultra Durable series, designed to support Intel Core 12th, 13th, and 14th Generation processors, as well as Celeron and Pentium models, via the LGA1700 socket. It utilizes the Intel Z790 chipset to manage high-performance hardware, featuring four DIMM slots for DDR5 memory that can reach a maximum capacity of 256GB and overclocked frequencies up to 7600 MHz. For expansion, the board provides three PCI-Express x16 slots, including a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the latest graphics cards, and two PCI-Express x1 slots. Storage options are versatile, with three M.2 sockets supporting PCIe Gen4 speeds and four SATA 6Gb/s connectors for traditional drives, all of which can be configured in RAID 0, 1, 5, or 10. Connectivity is handled by a 2.5 Gigabit Realtek Ethernet port and integrated Wi-Fi 6E with Bluetooth 5.3, ensuring stable high-speed internet for gaming or streaming. The rear panel is well-equipped with a variety of ports, including a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, five USB 3.2 Type-A ports, and two USB 2.0 ports, alongside HDMI 2.1 and DisplayPort 1.2 for integrated graphics. Measuring 30.5 x 24.4 cm, this board fits standard ATX cases and includes internal headers for two addressable LED strips to customize your build's lighting. The onboard audio delivers 7.1 Surround Sound High Definition Audio through three jacks, providing a clear soundstage for media and communication. This setup is well-suited for users building a modern workstation or gaming PC who need a reliable foundation for fast DDR5 memory and next-generation PCIe devices.