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The launch manual says 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM), LDLC says 192 GB (48 GB per DIMM) and a later manual for the white ICE model says 256 GB. BIOS updates raised the limit.","ram_max_speed_mts":"Geizhals: max. DDR5-7600 OC. LDLC (GIGABYTE text) and Tech4Gamers say DDR5 7600 MHz (OC) too, with a BIOS update. CPU defaults are 5600 MT/s for 13th and 14th Gen i9 and i7. The speed is not tied to a CPU family in these sources.","vrm_layout":"Geizhals reads 16+1+1 from the board (17 virtual CPU phases, 9 real phases). GIGABYTE's text, which LDLC and Tech4Gamers copy, is Twin 16+1+2 (8+8 parallel).","vrm_vcore_power_stages":"Geizhals: 16 x 70 A FDMF5062 smart power stages for Vcore, 1 x 60 A NCP303160 for GT.","vrm_controller":"Geizhals: PWM controller NCP81530R (max 10 phases). Profesional Review names the same chip.","preinstalled_io_shield":"Geizhals features: I/O shield integrated.","rgb_lighting":"Geizhals lighting: RGB, 1 zone (chipset heatsink). Tech4Gamers and Profesional Review see the same RGB Fusion 2.0 zone under the chipset cover. GIGABYTE's manual names no lighting.","rear_ports":"Geizhals external ports: 1 DisplayPort 1.2, 1 HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1 USB-C 20 Gb/s, 2 USB-A 10 Gb/s, 3 USB-A 5 Gb/s, 4 USB-A 2.0, 1 S/PDIF out, 2 audio jacks, 1 RJ-45 2.5G. The launch manual says HDMI 2.0 and the manual of the white ICE model says HDMI 2.1.","m2_slots":"Geizhals: 3 M.2 M-key PCIe 4.0 x4 (22110/2280) and 1 M.2 M-key PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA (22110/2280). 4 passive M.2 heatsinks.","onboard_power_button":"Geizhals buttons: internal Clear CMOS, power, reset and Q-Flash Plus buttons.","variants":"Geizhals: Wi-Fi 6E Intel AX211, audio Realtek ALC897.","usb_headers":"Geizhals: 1 USB 3.1 Key-A header (10 Gb/s, 1 USB-C), 1 USB 3.0 20-pin header (5 Gb/s, 2 USB-A) and 2 USB 2.0 9-pin headers (4 USB-A).","fan_header_count":"Geizhals: 1 CPU fan, 1 CPU fan/pump, 3 fans and 1 fan/pump header."}},{"url":"https://tech4gamers.com/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax-motherboard/","kind":"review_site","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["pcb_layers","vrm_vcore_power_stages","m2_slots","supported_cpu_series","ram_max_speed_mts","tool_free_features","rgb_lighting","release_date","in_the_box","variants","ethernet_controllers"],"notes":{"pcb_layers":"Review: the 6-layered and 2x copper PCB.","vrm_vcore_power_stages":"Review: 16 phases in parallel for Vcore using Infineon TDA21472 70 A power stages. Profesional Review and Geizhals read onsemi 5062 stages, so the stage maker is not stored.","m2_slots":"Review: a thicker silver M.2 thermal guard on the top slot, which is the only slot wired to the CPU, and a single low-profile cover over the other three.","supported_cpu_series":"Key specifications table: Intel 14th, 13th and 12th Gen.","ram_max_speed_mts":"Key specifications table: DDR5 up to 7600 MHz+ (OC). The review says it works with a BIOS update.","tool_free_features":"Review: EZ-Latch on the PCIe slot (extended locker) and EZ-Latch on the M.2 ports.","rgb_lighting":"Review: subtle RGB lighting under the chipset cover.","release_date":"Review published 2022-10-21, the day after the 13th Gen launch.","in_the_box":"Accessories: 1 motherboard, 1 Wi-Fi antenna, 2 SATA cables, 1 front panel G Connector, 1 paper leaflet. No user manual. 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The M.2 SSD anchor is the EZ-Latch type.","in_the_box":"Package: board, external Wi-Fi antenna, 2 SATA 6 Gbps cables, SSD installation screws and F-panel adapter.","variants":"Review: Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and Realtek ALC897.","ethernet_controllers":"Review: 2.5 Gbps LAN with a Realtek RTL8125B.","measured_vrm_temp_c":"Profesional Review test of the VRM at stock under a CPU stress test: Core i9-13900K, Corsair H150i ELITE LCD, open bench, BIOS F3g, PL2 unlimited so the CPU drew up to 300 W. The HWiNFO VRM sensor read 66 C. A FLIR One camera read 59 C on the outside of the VRM and 28 C at idle. The ambient temperature and test duration are not stated. The review lists the Z790 AORUS MASTER in its test bench table, which looks like a copy error. Tech4Gamers measured about 48 C with a thermal camera on an i7-12700K at about 170 W (Cinebench R23, 30 minutes, ambient 30 C). That figure is not stored."}},{"url":"https://www.buildcores.com/products/Motherboard/v9byrya49/Gigabyte-Z790-AORUS-ELITE-AX-DDR5-ATX-LGA1700","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["gtins","ram_max_gb"],"notes":{"gtins":"BuildCores: UPC 889523034002 and EAN 4719331849467 for the Z790 AORUS ELITE AX. Retailers in Cyprus and Spain list the same EAN.","ram_max_gb":"BuildCores: max memory 256 GB."}},{"url":"https://www.maxmybuild.com/motherboards/gigabyte-z790-aorus-elite-ax","kind":"spec_database","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["ram_max_gb","status"],"notes":{"ram_max_gb":"MaxMyBuild: max capacity 256 GB.","status":"MaxMyBuild shows the board in stock at Newegg for 189.99 USD on 2026-10-15."}},{"url":"https://ldlc.com/en/product/PB00520901.html","kind":"retailer","accessed":"2026-10-15","fields":["segment","vrm_layout","ram_max_speed_mts","series"],"notes":{"segment":"LDLC calls it a Gigabyte AORUS gaming motherboard.","series":"LDLC: AORUS motherboard. 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