Gigabyte Ultra Durable Z790 D-AC Gaming Desktop Motherboard

Designed for discerning gamers, creators, and PC enthusiasts, the Gigabyte Ultra Durable Z790 D-AC Gaming Desktop Motherboard is the cornerstone of a modern, high-performance build. Built around the Intel Z790 chipset with the LGA-1700 socket and an ATX form factor, this board is engineered to deliver dependable power, advanced memory capabilities, and a durable platform that stands up to years of gaming, content creation, and multitasking. The Ultra Durable philosophy shines through in every detail—from the layout to the components—ensuring prime performance and a timeless foundation for your system. The motherboard emphasizes reliability as much as speed, marrying premium materials with a thoughtful design to minimize wear and tear while maximizing performance in real-world scenarios. Whether you’re chasing higher frame rates in the latest titles, rendering complex scenes, or running multiple demanding applications at once, this board is built to keep pace without sacrificing stability or efficiency. Its Digital VRM design is the centerpiece of power delivery, delivering clean, stable voltage to the CPU under load and reducing electrical noise that can affect performance and thermals. This focus on power integrity translates into steadier overclocking, smoother benchmark results, and longer component life, even when clocks are pushed beyond stock settings. The platform is also positioned to unlock DDR5 memory, with overclocking headroom that signals strong potential for higher memory bandwidth and lower latency—factors that can translate into faster data access, snappier responsiveness, and improved frame pacing in modern games. In practice, DDR5 overclocking up to, and beyond, 7600 MT/s is an indicator of the board’s capability to pair with high-speed kits and robust cooling, giving builders a clear path toward a highly tuned system that excels in both gaming and productivity tasks. The Ultra Durable branding isn’t just marketing; it reflects reinforced design choices, premium capacitors and MOSFETs, and protective features that help guard against everyday wear, electrostatic discharge, and thermal stress. This translates to a longer-lasting motherboard that remains reliable across BIOS updates, driver optimizations, and evolving software demands. For many users, durability is a core priority—this board delivers that without compromising the high-performance DNA you expect from a Z790-based platform. Beyond raw power and memory optimizations, the motherboard is crafted to offer a balanced, scalable foundation for a broad range of builds, from compact gaming rigs to more expansive workstations, all while prioritizing thermal efficiency and quiet operation under load. In short, it is a durable performance solution that aligns with Gigabyte’s Ultra Durable branding, ensuring you have a robust, upgrade-friendly platform that can grow with your needs as software and games continue to evolve.

• Digital VRM Design provides clean, stable power to the CPU under load, supporting steady performance, improved overclocking potential, and reduced voltage ripple for longer-term reliability.
• DDR5 memory readiness with overclocking headroom up to 7600 MT/s (and beyond under proper cooling and tuning), delivering higher bandwidth and snappier system responsiveness for gaming and content creation.
• Ultra Durable components and reinforced design contribute to longevity and resilience, with premium capacitors and MOSFETs, enhanced protection features, and a layout that promotes efficient cooling and longevity.
• Intel Z790 chipset with LGA-1700 socket in an ATX form factor, enabling support for latest generation CPUs and broad compatibility with high-performance GPUs and storage options in standard PC cases.
• Wide expandability and thoughtful connectivity options enable a robust platform for everyday gaming, multitasking, and professional workloads, providing a solid foundation for future upgrades and peripherals.

Technical Details of Gigabyte Ultra Durable Z790 D-AC Gaming Desktop Motherboard

• Chipset: Intel Z790
• CPU Socket: LGA-1700
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Support: DDR5 with overclocking capability (up to high-speed kits with adequate cooling)
• Power Design: Digital VRM design optimized for stability and efficiency
• Durability: Ultra Durable components and protective layout for longevity
• Connectivity: Standard motherboard I/O and expansion options compatible with modern GPUs and storage

How to install Gigabyte Ultra Durable Z790 D-AC Gaming Desktop Motherboard

• Prepare your workspace by disconnecting power, grounding yourself, and organizing screws, standoffs, and your cooling solution before handling the motherboard.
• Install the CPU into the LGA-1700 socket, ensuring the notches align with the socket orientation, then lock the socket latch and apply a suitable amount of thermal paste before mounting your cooler.
• Open the DDR5 DIMM slots on the motherboard and insert memory modules in the recommended configuration for dual-channel operation, applying even pressure until the latches click into place.
• Mount M.2 NVMe SSDs if your build includes them, inserting them at a slight angle before seating them flat with the standoff and screwing them in securely to ensure proper contact.
• Place the motherboard in the case, align with the rear I/O panel, and secure with the appropriate screws. Connect the power supply cables, front-panel connectors, USB headers, fans, and any additional peripherals according to the motherboard manual. Post-install, boot into BIOS to configure memory XMP profiles, CPU overclocking settings, and fan curves, then save your profile and install your operating system and drivers.

Frequently asked questions

• Q: Is this motherboard compatible with Intel 12th and 13th generation CPUs?
• A: Yes, the LGA-1700 socket and Z790 chipset are designed to support Intel 12th and 13th Gen processors. Verify your specific CPU model in the official CPU support list for your motherboard revision.
• Q: Does it support DDR5 memory and memory overclocking?
• A: Yes, the motherboard supports DDR5 memory and offers overclocking headroom, with performance potential up to high-speed kits when cooling and power delivery are suitably configured.
• Q: What is the form factor and case compatibility?
• A: The board uses the ATX form factor, which is compatible with most mid-tower and full-tower PC cases that provide standard ATX mounting points.
• Q: What makes the motherboard "Ultra Durable"?
• A: The Ultra Durable designation reflects premium components, reinforced design, and protective features intended to improve longevity, reliability, and performance under demanding workloads.