Gigabyte Z790 S DDR4 Motherboard

Gigabyte Z790 S DDR4 Motherboard specs :

The Gigabyte Z790 S DDR4 is a motherboard designed for Intel’s 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Core processors (Alder Lake, Raptor Lake, and Raptor Lake Refresh). It supports DDR4 memory, making it a cost-effective option for users who want to build or upgrade a system without investing in DDR5 RAM. Here’s an overview of its key features and specifications:

Key Features

1. Socket: LGA 1700 (supports Intel 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen CPUs).
2. Memory Support: DDR4 (up to 5333 MHz via overclocking, depending on the CPU and memory kit).
3. Form Factor: Likely ATX (check the specific model for exact size).
4. Chipset: Intel Z790, offering advanced features like PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2, and overclocking support.
5. Expansion Slots:
   • PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for the latest GPUs.
   • Additional PCIe 4.0/3.0 slots for expansion cards.
6. Storage:
   • Multiple M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0/3.0) for NVMe SSDs.
   • SATA III ports for traditional SSDs and HDDs.
7. Connectivity:
   • USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C for high-speed data transfer.
   • USB 3.2 Gen 1 and USB 2.0 ports.
   • HDMI/DisplayPort for integrated graphics (if using a CPU with an iGPU).
   • 2.5GbE LAN for fast wired networking.
   • Wi-Fi 6E (optional, depending on the model).
8. Audio: High-quality audio codec (e.g., Realtek ALC1220) with noise suppression.
9. Cooling Features:
   • Heatsinks for VRMs and M.2 slots.
   • Fan headers for system cooling.
10. RGB Lighting: Supports RGB Fusion 2.0 for customizable lighting effects.

• CPU

  LGA1700 socket: Support for the 14th, 13th, and 12th Generation Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold and Celeron® Processors
  (Go to GIGABYTE’s website for the latest CPU support list.)
  L3 cache varies with CPU

• Chipset

  Intel® Z790 Express Chipset

• Memory

  Support for DDR4 5333(O.C.)/ DDR4 5133(O.C.)/DDR4 5000(O.C.)/4933(O.C.)/4800(O.C.)/ 4700(O.C.)/ 4600(O.C.)/ 4500(O.C.)/ 4400(O.C.)/ 4300(O.C.)/4266(O.C.) / 4133(O.C.) / 4000(O.C.) / 3866(O.C.) / 3800(O.C.) / 3733(O.C.) / 3666(O.C.) / 3600(O.C.) / 3466(O.C.) / 3400(O.C.) / 3333(O.C.) / 3200/3000/2933/2666/2400/2133 MT/s memory modules
  4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (32 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
  Dual channel memory architecture
  Support for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)
  Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
  Support for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to “Memory Support List” on GIGABYTE’s website for more information.)

• Onboard Graphics

  Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel® HD Graphics support:
  – 1 x DisplayPort, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2304@60 Hz
  * Support for DisplayPort 1.2 version and HDCP 2.3- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160@60 Hz
  * Support for HDMI 2.1 version and HDCP 2.3.
  ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)