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Brand New GIGA Z790M A ELITE AX ICE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX Z790M AORUS ELITE LGA 1700 Support 14th CPU PCI-E 4.0/5.0 Gaming for Black Myth WuKong

$208.89$225.60

  1. Aesthetics:

    • AX ICE: Unique white/silver theme

    • ELITE AX: Standard black design

    • ELITE: Basic black without WiFi

  2. Networking:

    • AX ICE: WiFi 6E (6GHz band)

    • ELITE AX: WiFi 6

    • ELITE: No wireless

  3. USB Connectivity:

    • AX models feature faster 20Gbps USB-C

    • Non-AX has 10Gbps USB-C

  4. RGB Lighting:

    • Only AX models include RGB support

Recommendations:

  • White mATX Builds: Z790M A ELITE AX ICE

  • Black mATX with WiFi: Z790M AORUS ELITE AX

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Brand New GIGA Z790M A ELITE AX ICE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX Z790M AORUS ELITE LGA 1700 Support 14th CPU PCI-E 4.0/5.0 Gaming for Black Myth WuKong

Here’s a detailed comparison table for the GIGABYTE Z790M micro-ATX motherboards:

GIGABYTE Z790M mATX Motherboard Comparison

Feature Z790M A ELITE AX ICE (White) Z790M AORUS ELITE AX (Black) Z790M AORUS ELITE (No WiFi)
Form Factor micro-ATX micro-ATX micro-ATX
Color Scheme Frosted White + Silver Black + Silver Black + Gray
VRM Design 14+1+1 Phase (60A) 14+1+1 Phase (60A) 14+1+1 Phase (60A)
Memory Support DDR5-7600+(OC) DDR5-7600+(OC) DDR5-7600+(OC)
PCIe Slots 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 + 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 Same as ICE Same as ICE
M.2 Slots 3x (1x Gen5 + 2x Gen4) Same as ICE Same as ICE
Networking WiFi 6E + 2.5G LAN WiFi 6 + 2.5G LAN 2.5G LAN (No WiFi)
Audio ALC1220 ALC1220 ALC1220
Cooling Enlarged VRM/M.2 heatsinks Standard heatsinks Standard heatsinks
RGB Lighting ARGB Fusion (White accents) ARGB Fusion No RGB
USB Ports (Rear I/O) 1x USB-C 20G, 8x USB-A (10G/5G) 1x USB-C 20G, 8x USB-A (10G/5G) 1x USB-C 10G, 6x USB-A (5G)
SATA Ports 4x SATA III 4x SATA III 4x SATA III
Price Segment 249−279 229−259 199−229

1. GIGABYTE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX ICE (Premium White mATX)

For: Enthusiasts building compact white-themed PCs
Key Features:

  • Stunning Arctic Design: Frosted white PCB with silver heatsinks

  • Robust Power: 14+1+1 phase VRM (60A) handles Core i7/i9 processors

  • Next-Gen WiFi: WiFi 6E (6GHz) + 2.5G LAN

  • Fast Storage: 3x M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0 + 2x PCIe 4.0)

  • Premium Audio: ALC1220 codec with high-quality capacitors

  • ARGB Lighting: Addressable RGB headers with white accents

Best For: Showcase mATX builds where aesthetics match performance

2. GIGABYTE Z790M AORUS ELITE AX (Black mATX Flagship)

For: Gamers wanting premium features in compact form
Highlights:

  • Same Power as ICE: 14+1+1 phase VRM (60A)

  • WiFi 6 (Not 6E): Still excellent wireless performance

  • Identical Storage: 3x M.2 slots (1x Gen5 + 2x Gen4)

  • Sleek Black Design: Professional aesthetic

  • 20Gbps USB-C: Fast external storage support

Best Value: For users who want elite features without white theme

3. GIGABYTE Z790M AORUS ELITE (Budget mATX Workhorse)

For: Cost-conscious builders needing core Z790
Essentials:

  • Same VRM: 14+1+1 phase (60A) as premium models

  • Wired Only: 2.5G LAN (no WiFi)

  • Simplified I/O: 10Gbps USB-C (vs 20Gbps on AX models)

  • No RGB: Clean, distraction-free design

  • Same M.2 Support: 3x slots (1x Gen5 + 2x Gen4)

Budget Pick: Best price/performance for wired mATX builds


Comparison Summary

Aspect ELITE AX ICE ELITE AX ELITE
Color White/Silver Black/Silver Black/Gray
WiFi 6E (Best) 6 (Very Good) None
USB-C Speed 20Gbps 20Gbps 10Gbps
RGB ARGB Fusion ARGB Fusion None
Price $$$ ($250+) $$ (220−250) (200-$220)

Smart Buying Guide

  1. Want a white build? Only AX ICE delivers

  2. Need WiFi? Choose AX ICE (6E) or ELITE AX (6)

  3. Using Ethernet? Save $50+ with standard ELITE

  4. All models share: Same great 14+1+1 VRM and M.2 support

Best Pairings:

  • Core i5-13600K/KF or i7-13700K

  • DDR5-6000 memory

  • RTX 4070 or similar GPUs

  • Compact air coolers or 240mm AIOs

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