Motherboard GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING X 1.0, Intel Z790, LGA1700, ATX

The GIGABYTE Z790 GAMING X 1.0 is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z790 chipset with an LGA1700 socket, designed to support Intel 12th/13th/14th generation processors compatible with LGA1700. It includes four DDR5 DIMM slots for high-speed memory configurations, multiple M.2 sockets for NVMe storage, and six SATA connectors for legacy drives. The board provides a range of connectivity and expansion options suitable for gaming and performance-oriented desktop systems. This particular unit is used and refurbished; it is sold without original packaging and accessories and includes only the I/O back panel.

Advantages

The motherboard offers solid platform compatibility through the Intel Z790 chipset and LGA1700 socket, enabling support for current Intel CPU families that use this socket. Four DDR5 DIMM slots allow for modern, high-bandwidth memory setups. Onboard M.2 support and six SATA connectors provide flexible storage topologies, and the ATX form factor permits multiple expansion cards and cooling solutions. As a refurbished item, it has been tested to meet functional standards but is supplied without original accessories.

Suitable for

• Building a gaming PC using LGA1700 Intel processors
• High-performance desktop systems requiring DDR5 memory
• Systems needing multiple NVMe and SATA storage devices
• Upgrading or replacing an existing ATX motherboard with Z790 chipset

Key specifications

• Brand: GIGABYTE
• Model: Z790 GAMING X 1.0 (MPN: Z790 GAMING XSO)
• Chipset: Intel Z790
• CPU socket: LGA1700
• Form factor: ATX
• Memory: 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots
• Storage: M.2 support (multiple slots) and 6 × SATA connectors
• Condition: Used, refurbished; sold without original packaging and accessories; includes back panel
• EAN: 2000001384091

How to use

Install the motherboard into an ATX-compatible case using the appropriate standoffs and screws. Mount an LGA1700-compatible Intel processor and apply thermal interface material before attaching a compatible CPU cooler. Install DDR5 memory modules into the DIMM slots following the recommended channel population in the motherboard manual. Connect NVMe M.2 drives to the available M.2 sockets and SATA drives to the six SATA connectors. Attach power connectors from a suitable PSU (24-pin ATX and CPU 8/4-pin as required) and connect chassis front-panel, USB, and audio headers per the board manual. Update the BIOS to the latest stable revision from GIGABYTE to ensure optimal CPU and memory compatibility.

Recommendations

When assembling the system, ensure static-safe handling and verify that the installed CPU and memory are supported by the motherboard's BIOS version. Use a compatible ATX case with adequate airflow and a power supply that meets the system's power requirements. Because this unit is refurbished and shipped without original accessories, confirm included items prior to purchase and consider using new mounting hardware and cables if not provided.