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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Elite AC Motherboard

Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Elite AC Motherboard

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$130.41at NeweggChecked Nov 10

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Price facts

  • Last seen at $130.41 at Newegg on Nov 10.

Our take on the Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Elite AC Motherboard

The Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Elite AC is an ATX board for Intel's 10th-gen Core chips on Socket 1200. It pairs a 12+1 phase VRM with a large passive heatsink, Wi-Fi 5, 2.5GbE LAN and two M.2 slots, one under a cover. It suits builders who want strong power delivery and onboard wireless without paying for a premium chipset tier. Against pricier Z490 boards it gives up PCIe 4.0 readiness and Thunderbolt, and its single PCIe 3.0 x16 slot limits multi-GPU use to CrossFire.

Best forIntel 10th-gen gaming buildsBuilders who want onboard Wi-Fi and 2.5GbEOverclocking on a mid-range budgetATX cases with room for a large board
Pros
  • Strong 12+1 phase VRM for its class
  • Two M.2 slots, one with a heatsink
  • Wi-Fi 5 and 2.5GbE LAN built in
  • Six SATA III ports for storage
  • Generous passive heatsinks on VRM and chipset
Cons
  • No PCIe 4.0 support
  • Only one full-length PCIe x16 slot
  • Wi-Fi 5, not Wi-Fi 6
  • No Thunderbolt or USB-C front header
  • AORUS RGB and fan software is basic

Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Elite AC Motherboard prices at every store

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Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Elite AC Motherboard price history

Lowest price we've seen: $130.41 on Nov 10 at Newegg. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 10.

What reviewers say

Owners and reviewers rate the board as a solid mid-range Z490 pick, praising its power delivery, cooling and connectivity for the money. Criticisms centre on the older Wi-Fi standard, the single x16 slot and the lack of PCIe 4.0.

What people mention
  • Power deliveryPraisedReviewers say the VRM handles overclocked Core i7 and i9 chips without throttling.
  • CoolingPraisedOwners report the heatsinks keep temperatures in check even in modest airflow cases.
  • ConnectivityMixedThe 2.5GbE LAN and dual M.2 are welcomed, but Wi-Fi 5 is seen as behind newer boards.
  • ExpansionCriticisedBuyers note the single PCIe x16 slot and no PCIe 4.0 limit future upgrades.
  • BIOS and softwareMixedThe BIOS is easy to navigate, but the AORUS control software draws complaints for being clunky.

Specifications

Connections
USB-A, RJ45 (LAN)Source
Chipset
Intel Z490Source
Internal Connections
SATA, M.2Source
M.2 Form Factor
2242, 2280, 2260, 22110Source
Processor

Questions and answers

Does it support 11th-gen Intel CPUs?
It uses Socket 1200, and Gigabyte released BIOS updates for some 11th-gen chips. Check the board's BIOS version before buying a Rocket Lake CPU.
Is PCIe 4.0 supported?
No. The Z490 chipset and this board run PCIe 3.0, so Gen4 SSDs and graphics cards will run at Gen3 speeds.
How many M.2 drives can I install?
Two. Both are M-key and accept 2242 to 22110 lengths; the primary slot sits under a heatsink.
Does it have built-in Wi-Fi?
Yes. It ships with Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) and Bluetooth, plus a 2.5GbE wired LAN port.
Can I run two graphics cards?
Only in CrossFire, and the second card runs at reduced bandwidth. There is one full-length PCIe x16 slot plus shorter slots.
What memory does it take?
Four DDR4 DIMM slots, dual channel, with support for high-speed kits via XMP.
Where is the Gigabyte Z490 AORUS Elite AC Motherboard cheapest?
At Newegg, for $130.41, as of our latest check.

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IntelSource
Memory Type
DDR4Source
Multiple GPU Technology
CrossFireSource
M.2
YesSource
Integrated Processor
NoSource
Form Factor
ATXSource
Expansion Slots
PCIe x16Source
M.2 Key Type
M KeySource
U.2
NoSource
Type of RAID
RAID 0, RAID 10, RAID 1, RAID 5Source
RAID Controller
YesSource
Cooling
PassiveSource
SATA Version
SATA III (6.0 Gbit/s)Source
PCIe Version
3.0Source
No. of Processors
1Source
Suitable for Mining
NoSource
Socket Intel
Socket 1200Source
Integrated Network Card
YesSource
Multiple GPU Support
YesSource
Integrated Graphics Card
NoSource
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