Best Motherboards · Gigabyte · Updated June 2026
Z790 Aorus Elite AX: specs and price (2026)
Z790 Aorus Elite AX has a US price of $259.99 (US MSRP at launch). Below is its full, sourced spec sheet — every value links to the source and the date we captured it.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $259.99 US MSRP at launch |
|---|---|
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Released | 2022 |
| socket | lga1700 |
| chipset | Intel Z790 |
| form factor | atx |
| memory type | ddr5 |
| pcie 5 | Yes |
| m2 slots | 4 |
| wifi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| release | 2022 |
Source: gigabyte.com (verified 2026-06-19) · corroborated by newegg.com. Re-verified: LGA1700, Intel Z790, ATX, DDR5, 4x M.2 (all PCIe 4.0 x4), 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 GPU slot, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) confirmed via Gigabyte spec and Newegg. MSRP $259 (Oct 2022) per OC3D/GeekaWhat reviews. Source URL refined to the Gigabyte /sp spec page; corroboration switched to Newegg official listing.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Z790 Aorus Elite AX cost?
The Z790 Aorus Elite AX has a US price of $259.99 (US MSRP at launch), as of 2026-06-19.
When was the Z790 Aorus Elite AX released?
The Z790 Aorus Elite AX was released 2022.
What are the Z790 Aorus Elite AX's key specs?
Z790 Aorus Elite AX (Gigabyte): socket lga1700, chipset Intel Z790, form factor atx, memory type ddr5, pcie 5 Yes. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-06-19.
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