Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ELITE LGA 1200 ATX Motherboard

Gigabyte Z590 Aorus ELITE Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ELITE Motherboard from GIGABYTE. Whether you are upgrading or starting a fresh build, you will find a wide range of capabilities within the Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ELITE Motherboard, making this ideal for any builder focusing on gaming-based components. The Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ELITE Motherboard chipset gives you access to an Intel LGA 1200 socket, suitable for a variety of processors. Four dual-channel DDR4 RAM slots can handle memory modules up to 3200 MHz for enhanced multitasking capabilities. Six SATA III and three M.2 storage interfaces allow you to install various storage drives including PCIe 3.0 and 4.0 NVMe solid-state drives for enhanced system performance. You can use various graphics and utility cards with one PCIe 4.0 x16, one PCIe 3.0 x16, and one PCIe 3.0 x1 slot. USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 and Gen 2 ports allow you to experience enhanced transfer speeds for external storage devices as well as resource-demanding peripherals. A 2.5G Gigabit Ethernet port allows you to experience faster network performance, essential for competitive online gaming. Various addressable RGB headers allow you to set up custom lighting effects.

Power Design

The Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ELITE Motherboard uses a 12+1 Phase Digital Power Design that maintains electrical stability for your components. Power Architecture works in conjunction with onboard DrMOS and Ferrite Chokes to regulate power efficiency for your CPU, giving you optimal performance for your build.

Thermal Design

Fully covered MOSFET heatsink, LAIRD 5 W/mK thermal pad, and dual M.2 Thermal Guards help dissipate heat, ensuring onboard components are protected against damage caused by excessive heat. Smart Fan 6 contains various cooling features that ensure proper thermal performance while staying cool and quiet. Install fans and water pumps with six headers while six internal temperature sensors monitor the Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ELITE Motherboard and activate cooling fans when needed. Smart Fan 6 BIOS allows you to adjust when fans turn on and off, putting system controls in your hands.

PCIe 4.0 Hardware Design

When using an Intel 11th Gen CPU, you can experience enhanced PCIe performance across the printed circuit board. A single expansion port and M.2 connection can utilize PCIe 4.0 protocols for faster program loading and boosting overall system functionality.

XMP Support

Tap into Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) technology and overclock your RAM with ease. XMP allows you to load predefined profiles through the operating system, giving you optimal performance depending on your PC use.

Connectivity

The Gigabyte Z590 AORUS ELITE Motherboard is equipped with various ports designed to enhance your external device performance. A single USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C port provides transfer speeds up to 20 Gb/s, suitable for high-end audio and visual equipment. USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 Type-A ports are also available for additional resource-demanding peripheral support. Additionally, you can connect keyboards and mice to the four USB 2.0 ports.