GIGABYTE Z790 D Motherboard LGA 1700 ATX DDR5 with PCIe 5.0 and Triple M.2

The GIGABYTE Z790 D Motherboard is an ATX powerhouse built on the Intel Z790 Express chipset with an LGA 1700 socket, supporting 14th, 13th, and 12th Gen Intel Core processors. Featuring 4 DDR5 DIMM slots with overclocking support up to 7600MHz and beyond, a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, triple PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors, and a Twin 12+1+1 phase digital VRM, this board delivers exceptional performance for gaming and productivity builds.

Performance and Power Delivery

At the heart of the GIGABYTE Z790 D Motherboard is a Twin 12+1+1 phases digital VRM solution that ensures stable and clean power delivery to the CPU even under sustained heavy workloads. The 8+8 pin solid pin CPU power connectors provide robust power input, while the 6-layer PCB with 2X Copper technology enhances signal integrity and thermal dissipation. DDR5 memory support with XMP 3.0 profiles allows enthusiasts to push memory speeds up to 7600MHz and beyond, unlocking maximum bandwidth for demanding applications.

Storage and Expansion

The GIGABYTE Z790 D Motherboard offers extensive storage flexibility with three PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors, each equipped with M.2 Thermal Guard to maintain optimal NVMe SSD performance and prevent thermal throttling. Four SATA 6Gb/s ports provide additional storage options for legacy drives. The primary PCIe 5.0 x16 slot features Ultra Durable Armor and an EZ-Latch quick release design, making GPU installation and removal effortless while supporting the latest PCIe 5.0 graphics cards and NVMe SSDs.

Connectivity

Connectivity on the GIGABYTE Z790 D Motherboard includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C port capable of 20Gb/s transfer speeds, front panel USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C support, and 2.5GbE LAN for high-speed wired networking. Multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports ensure fast peripheral connectivity, while HDMI and DisplayPort outputs support integrated Intel processor graphics for builds without a dedicated GPU.

Thermal Design and Build Quality

The GIGABYTE Z790 D Motherboard features a comprehensive thermal design with fully covered MOSFET heatsinks that maintain VRM power stability during extended gaming or rendering sessions. The Ultra Durable Armor reinforcement on the PCIe x16 slot prevents PCB bending from heavy graphics cards. RGB FUSION integration with two addressable LED headers allows users to synchronize lighting across compatible components and strips for a cohesive system aesthetic.