Get your next gaming rig up and running with the uniquely themed all-white GIGABYTE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE LGA 1700 Micro-ATX Motherboard. Designed to give new and seasoned builders the ability to install resource-demanding components while offering a unique and customizable aesthetic, the AORUS ELITE AX ICE sports a compact design, suitable for smaller systems.

Equipped with Intel's LGA 1700 socket and Z790 chipset, you can leverage a wide range of Core, Celeron, and Pentium processors, enhancing performance and responsiveness. Four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots enable you to install up to 196GB of memory to enhance multitasking and rendering speeds. Install an array of storage drives for your media assets with six SATA III and three M.2 PCIe interfaces. The AORUS ELITE AX ICE also has one PCIe 5.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode) expansion slot so you can equip your system with various graphics and utility cards. Connect your low-powered peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and controllers to the AORUS ELITE AX ICE with USB-A 2.0 ports while USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 ports are reserved for resource-demanding devices such as external drives, audio interfaces, and more. You can also use Bluetooth 5.3 technology to support wireless devices for a true cable-free experience. Quickly access online assets with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technology for wireless connectivity or use the wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for a strong and reliable connection.

Micro-ATX Form Factor    Z790 Chipset    LGA 1700 Socket    4 x Dual-Channel DDR5 RAM Slots    6 x SATA III, 3 x M.2 PCIe    PCIe 5.0 x16, PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots    Wi-Fi 6E | 2.5 GbE | Bluetooth 5.3    USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, Gen 2, Gen 2x2    Windows 10 & 11 Support

Twin Digital VRM design leverages 12+1+1 phases to ensure electrical throughput that can handle Intel Core, Pentium, and Celeron processors as well as extreme overclocking. DDR5 XMP overclocking boosts RAM up to 7600 MHz for enhanced multitasking and rendering performance.

Designed to maintain thermal performance and prevent system throttling, the AORUS ELITE AX's fully covered MOSFET heat sink, M.2 Thermal Guard, 6mm heatpipe, 7.5 W/mK Thermal Pad, and 6-layer 2x copper PCB work together to ensure that onboard components are safe under heavy loads. Smart Fan 6 application gives users the ability to monitor and operate connected fans to assist with cooling capabilities.

The USB 3.2 Gen 2 port has a throughput up to 10 Gb/s while connected to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. With the USB Type-C connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of a reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

With an array of RGB headers, you can use GIGABYTE's RGB Fusion and Control Center software to customize your rig with a wide range of colors and lighting effects, turning your rig into the centerpiece of your gaming room. UEFI BIOS settings can be easily accessed and allow you to fine-tune your performance profile according to your needs. A multi-key function reset button can be reconfigured to other functions within the BIOS to meet different user scenarios such as acting as an RGB switch, boot directly to BIOS, and enable Safe Mode.

Sporting an easy DIY design, the AORUS ELITE AX provides you with several enhancements that make the installation of components a breeze. PCIe EZ-Latch provides quick access to your M.2 storage drives and Q-Flash Plus enables you to update the BIOS settings with only a few power cables, RAM, and processor.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Does this display monitor supports DisplayPort 1.4 input on a Integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630 on a HP Z2 G5 Series Tower Workstation ??

A: The Gigabyte AORUS FV43U 43" 16:9 4K Quantum Dot 144 Hz HDR VA Gaming Monitor does support DisplayPort 1.4 signals through it's single DisplayPort 1.4 port.

Q: 2. Has anyone used this for content creation? It seems like the specs line up pretty well for it, but obviously specs don't tell the whole story.

A: This Gigabyte Aorus Model does support the necessary color gamut, speed and accuracy needed for content creation.

Q: 3. Is 4800 Mhz the maximum speed at which the memory slots can effectively utilize? IOW, can the ports operate at higher speeds?

A: 4800 MHz is the maximum memory speed the Gigabyte 17.3" AORUS 17 Gaming Notebook can handle; higher speeds are not compatible.

Q: 4. can i plug in an AIO?

A: It will depend on which AIO.

Q: 5. Does this have Netflix etc built in like a TV?

A: The Gigabyte AORUS FV43U does not have any built in video players or streaming services like Netflix.

Q: 6. Is there a slot for another SSD? If so, what type of connection is required (example: sata 3 cable)?

A: Yes, the Gigabyte 17.3" AORUS 17 Gaming Laptop will have a M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 port available.

Q: 7. Can it charge my MacBook?

A: The Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2 32" 4K HDR 240 Hz OLED Gaming Monitor (Black), B&H # GIAFO32U2SA, will not charge a laptop. It can only provided up to 18W via the USB-C port.

Q: 8. What is the case material of this laptop made of? (lid, base, keyboard deck?)

A: The Aorus series is a aluminum chassis.

Q: 9. Freesync and G-Sync compatibility??

A: The Gigabyte AORUS FV43U 43" 16:9 4K Quantum Dot 144 Hz HDR VA Gaming Monitor is compatible with Freesync. It is not compatible with G-Sync.

Q: 10. Will this laptop edit better and faster than the MacBook Air m2?

A: They are different devices, with different OS and ecosystem, it would mainly depend on the software, project and many other factors, like software optimization as well