Gigabyte Intel Z590 Gaming X ATX Motherboard A Solid Foundation for Your System Here to herald the arrival of the latest generation of Intel CPUs is the Gigabyte Z590 Gaming X Motherboard, in order to squeeze every ounce of performance from the new 11th Generation Intel CPUs the Gaming X boasts an updated digital power design, access to PCIe 4.0 technology, a comprehensive cooling solution with integrated IO armour, PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot with thermal guard to prevent throttling, a super-fast 2.5GbE LAN, Type-C connectivity and support for Gigabytes RGB Fusion 2.0 Software to control and synchronise lighting across compatible products. The Gigabyte Z590 Gaming X is perfect for daily users and mainstream enthusiasts that are looking to push the modern boundaries of performance. Start with a strong foundation, now is your chance. Deliver Maximum Power To Power Hungry Components Digital PWM Controller 12 Phase Smart Power Stages All-Solid Capacitors 8 4 Solid Pin Connectors Pure Digital Power Design The Z590 GAMING X motherboard uses an 12 1 phase digital CPU power design which includes both a digital PWM Controller and DrMOS. These 100 digital controllers and additional 8 4 Solid-pin CPU Power Connectors offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboards most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from the newest Intel 11th Gen CPUs. Maximum Performance with PCIe 4.0 SUPPORT FOR DDR4 XMP UP TO 4800MHZ AND BEYOND Gigabyte is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4800MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their GAMING motherboard. A Fully Comprehensive Thermal Solution 5x PWM/DC Fan Headers 6x Internal Temperature Sensors In order to get the highest possible performance from the latest high-core Intel processors, a comprehensive cooling solution is needed. The Z590 GAMING X uses a high performance fully covered thermal design with full coverage MOSFET Heatsinks and thick thermal pads to increase overall heat dissipation and maximise thermal efficiency, this also includes Smart Fan 6 technology which includes several unique cooling features that ensure gaming PC maintain its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support PWM/DC fan and pump, and users can easily define each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the board via intuitive user interface. Illuminate your PC with RGB Fusion 2.0 RGB FUSION 2.0 With this GIGABYTE motherboard, RGB Fusion 2.0 is even better. users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard. Intel 2.5GbE Connectivity High-Bandwidth and Low LatencyBoasting Intel 2.5G LAN the Gigabyte Gaming X provides up to 2.5GbE network connectivity with atleast 2X faster transfer speeds than standard gigabit networking, giving you an immediate boost to overall network performance making it perfectly designed for gamers by supporting them with the ultimate online gaming experience. Durability for Years to Come Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe ArmourThe innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards. Take Control of your Motherboard GIGABYTE BIOS & APP CENTERGood software goes hand in hand with perfect hardware. The A520 AORUS Elite has bundled several useful and intuitive softwares to help users to control every feature of the motherboard. New User Interface All new EASY MODE shows important hardware information all on one page. My Favorites Add constantly used items into the favorite menu for quick access. Storage Information Show all kinds of storage information including SATA, PCIE and M.2 interface. Changelog List all changes before saving and exiting bios. Quickly review overall settings modification. Intuitive Load Line CurveClearly show each loadline calibration setting in an intuitive curve graph. RAM Memory Support Memory Type DDR4 Memory Channel Dual (2) Memory Type (ECC) Non-ECC Memory Type (R/U) UDIMM (Unbuffered) Memory Speed (Mhz) DDR4 - 2133DDR4 - 2400DDR4 - 2666DDR4 - 2933DDR4 - 3000DDR4 - 3200 Max. Memory Capacity 128GB (4x32GB) Audio Audio 7.1 Channel HD Audio Graphics Support Primary GPU Interface PCIe 4.0 (x16) NVIDIA SLI Support Not Supported AMD CrossFire Support 2-Way CrossFire Integrated Graphics Requires Processor Graphics or Discrete GPU On-Board Graphics Connectors DisplayPort 1.2 Internal Connectivity Expansion Slots 1 x M.2, 22-60/80/110 PCIe Gen 4x42 x M.2, 22-60/80/110, PCIe Gen3x4/SATA32 x PCIe 3.0 x11 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4 Bandwidth)1 x PCIe 4.0 x166 x SATA 6GB/s SATA Support SATA3 / M.2 RAID Support via   Storage Mode Support RAID 0RAID 1RAID 10RAID 5 Internal I/O 1 x 24-pin (Power)1 x 4-pin (Power)4 x 4-pin CHA_FAN connector1 x 4-pin CPU Fan Connector1 x 8-pin (Power)2 x Addressable Digital RGB Header1 x Clear CMOS jumper1 x Front Panel Audio Header1 x Front Panel Connector3 x M.21 x Q-Flash Plus Button2 x RGB Header1 x S/PDIF-Out Header6 x SATA III - 6Gb/s1 x Serial (COM) Header2 x Thunderbolt AIC Connector (5-pin) External Connectivity Network Interface Type Wired 2.5 Gigabit LAN (10/100/1000/2500) Network Chip/Modules 1 x Realtek (2.5GbE LAN) Rear I/O Connectors 1 x Central Speaker Out1 x DisplayPort1 x Line In1 x Line Out1 x Mic-In1 x PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Combo1 x Rear Speaker Out1 x RJ-451 x Side Speaker Out2 x USB 2.05 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A1 x USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C 305 x 244 mm Additional Specifications Water Cooled No Cooling Passive Heatsinks QPI Speed N/A Board Dimensions Core Specifications Edition Z590 GAMING X Form Factor ATX CPU Socket 1200 Chipset Intel Z590