i have the ac (wifi wireless version) and am very happy with it. i currently have an intel 13900k, gigabyte 4090 gaming oc on it. working with it has been super easy and simple. only issue i have is the ssd nvme drives being only pcie 4 and not 5.
Sweet, how's the performance of the 13900K with this board? Are you able to get max performance out of it with the Z790 UD AC? But yeah, pity about the M.2 slots being Gen 4 at best - Intel doesn't have native Gen 5 support for M.2 drives for its 700-series chipsets (though there are Z790 boards with Gen 5 M.2 slots, but these implementations will rob the PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics card slot of bandwidth).
@@ALKtech that's a good point and i don't think a performance difference will be really noticeable at this time on a gen 5 ssd as some early previews/reviews of crucial's p5 gen 5 have shown. overall, perfomance of the 13900k has been great with some tested overclocking so far. however, the only issue i've had was that i had to purchase a new cpu contact frame from thermal grizzly. as gamersnexus researched in the past, the cpu would exceed 95 and hit 100 degrees due to uneven surface contact from an aio or air cooler. this has been caused by the warping or slight bending of the cpu by contact frame from all intel-based boards for both 12 and 13th gen chips. after installing the thermal grizzly contact frame my temps have dropped a whopping 15 degrees to a max temp of 85 on full load on cinebench. during game it has been great at 75 on games such as cyperpunk 2077 at ultra graphics setting@4k.
@@RyanLBC the only thing I don't like is the fact that the pump header is on the button of the board. I would expect it to be in a more logical place like the top.
where is the review? this is an unpacking with reading the manual. there is no review in this video. please change the title to "unpacking". unpackings are usefull - but not a review
Hi can i ask ur input, which mobo is better to be paired with i5-14600 and rtx3080 (will upgrade to 40series in few months): This gigabyte z790 ud ax, or asus rog strix b760-a gaming ?
Are you able to share the prices of both boards? For me, price would be the ultimate deciding factor here - the Z790 gives you the ability to overclock should you decide to drop in a K-series CPU in the future (though it might not make sense seeing as you're going with a 14600, where it'd be unlikely you'd wanna upgrade to a 14900K in the future), while the B760 board looks nicer aesthetically and is better in some aspects (e.g. it has a better audio codec).
Why there is a label of PCIEX1_1 right under PCIEX16 (PCIe 5.0) but no pcie slot? Did they deliberately miss it out during manufacturing? Contact points are exposed.
Sharp eyes! It's because Gigabyte makes a variant of this board, the Z790 UD AC that comes with built-in WIFI 5, where the PCIe slot configuration is different versus the Z790 UD non-AC. The AC comes with a full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot that operates at x1 mode, which is situated beneath the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. I guess Gigabyte used the same base PCB for its Z790 UD variants!
Where should I plug my GPU? (Gigabyte RTX 4070 eagle)? The shop where i bought my unit told me that the first slot PCie 5.0 won't be able to read my GPU.
This particular board, the Z790 UD, doesn't have built-in WIFI and Bluetooth. Gigabyte does make "Z790 UD AX" and "Z790 UD AC" variants that have WIFI modules that support the WIFI 6E and WIFI 5 standard respectively. Hope this helps!
You can hook it up to ATX_12V_2X4_1, which is the left connector. What processor are you using with this board though? If you're using a high-end processor such as a Core i5-13600K etc, you'll want to consider upgrading your PSU to something that has two 8-pin ATX12V CPU power cables, as the second ATX12V connector is meant to supply additional power to power-hungry processors!
NOTE: This video was published before 48GB DDR5 memory modules were available - according to the Gigabyte specs page, this motherboard now supports up to 192GB of RAM with 4x 48GB DDR5 memory modules. In addition, Intel's 14th Gen "Raptor Lake Refresh" processors are now supported by this motherboard with a BIOS update. Check out the written review for this motherboard here: www.alktech.co/articles/review-gigabyte-z790-ud-lga1700-motherboard
Is there a price difference between both boards where you're from? I'm a little more inclined towards the MSI board since you're not intending to overclock, but for me the main deciding factor would be price..
@@ALKtechHey I got the exact same decision to make, the b760 Tomahawk vs this board (AX ver) for a 13600k which I'm not OC'ing. Actually I'm in Singapore too. Both boards cost the same now at 265 sgd...you seemed more inclined towards the MSI. Could u mention why? Was it because normally the tomahawk would be cheaper?
@@NACLGames since Dawar78 wasn't intending to overclock at all, I ran with the assumption that the MSI would be quite a bit cheaper than the Z790 UD (which is the case if you were to buy from places such as Newegg). If both boards were to cost exactly the same however, I'd get the Gigabyte Z790 for sure since it has better features! Do note that the Z790 UD in this video doesn't have WIFI built-in, you'll have to get the Z790 UD AC or Z790 UD AX if WIFI is a must. Out of curiosity, where in Singapore did you manage to find these two boards for $265SGD? Sim Lim retailers seem to be selling the board ala carte for $300SGD+ at least!
Just got this board and it came with the 2 Wi-Fi extender antenna but only 3 screws so I was confused if I was meant to get 4 for mounting or if they where for something else and I get mounting screws elsewhere?
Did you get the Z790 UD AC or Z790 UD AX? The board featured in this video (Z790 UD) doesn't come with built-in WIFI. In any case, for boards with built-in WIFI, the included external antenna usually has two round screw-type connectors that should connect to the WIFI antenna connectors found on the rear I/O of the board...
I have this MoBo UD AC version, its great but the BLUETOOTH SUCKS! Drops connections every couple minutes, and range is only like 5 feet. Can't even see a device on the other side of the room. Spent a week trying and testing different drivers, non fix it.
Yup it does! Take note that if you purchase this board brand new and it's older stock, it may have an older BIOS version that doesn't yet support 14th Gen - would be good to check with the retailer if they're able to update the BIOS for you in such an instance!
What memory did you choose? I have this board coming today, with the i5-13600k also, aswell as the 4070ti. Was trying to confirm my ram choice but can't find the exact kit on the support list. I ordered TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 Ram 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6000MHz (PC5-48000) CL30 30-36-36-76. Hope the memory works!
It depends - if you're buying old stock you might have to use Q-Flash to update the BIOS first before it'll support the second wave of 13th Gen CPUs (e.g. 13500 etc). If you're gonna be using the first wave of 13th Gen CPUs (e.g. 13600K), this board will support them out of the box!
Thank you for making this video. It helped me understand what my Gigabyte Z790 UD AX is all about, just waiting for my 1000W PSU to arrive and I will rock it with a 13700K and my 3080. Cheers, you earned a sub!
If you have the Bios F2 you will have to update but only in case you want to have more than 16GB of Ddr5 Ram. I bought that board and I can't stand 32Gb of ram until I update the Bios.
@@galactusblitz4713 I wonder if that's due to the specific RAM you have. Gigabyte's specifications list it as having "4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB 948GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory" I recently bought the same motherboard and I'm planning on adding 64GB of RAM (2 x 32GB), but I'm also going to be using some that's on their compatible list. Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5600C40, to be specific. Hopefully I won't have to do a BIOS update. Gigabyte recommend that we don't update unless there is an issue.
I recently took delivery of my 1st custom pc build and I'm running the gigabyte z790 ud with an i5 13600kf (not running OC) on a 240mm deep cool aio, 32gb ddr5, 1tb ssd, 2tb hdd and rocking an Asus\Tuf gaming rtx 3070ti... powered by a thermal take 750+g psu all displayed rather nicely in an apevia destiny pro. I absolutely enjoy my setup as it is and have not run into any issues yet. Temps seem to be just fine while still achieving around 175fps on most games I play on ultra settings! Hey ALKtech, can i get your opinion on how did on my 1st build?
@@aman42710 sounds like a pretty good build, and you've got the option of upgrading to an even better GPU in the future when prices drift down to more sensible levels! What kinda CPU temps are you getting while gaming?
@ALKtech Temps read slightly lower than typical operating temps. I see my temps getting up to 55°c and that's max settings. I haven't seen it get any hotter and I'm super happy about it! Thanks man, I appreciate your opinion and your content... keep it coming!
You can get by with just one 8-pin connector if you're using a low-to-mid-range CPU, say maybe like an i3-13100F or i5-13400F. If you're using something power hungry like a 13700K or 13900K, you'd best have the second 8-pin connector hooked up as well!
@@pumba3410 yup, you'll wanna do a check on Gigabyte's memory QVL list to see if your DDR5 6400 RAM is listed as compatible in any case, for a peace of mind: www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-UD-rev-10/support#support-memsup
The board in this video does not come with built-in WIFI. Gigabyte does make two variants of the Z790 UD with built-in WIFI though, the Z790 UD AX and the Z790 UD AC.
It's overkill for a 12400F! You might wanna get a cheaper board instead, perhaps something with the B760 chipset, unless you're intending to upgrade to a much more powerful processor in the future, perhaps Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh offerings!
@@ALKtech the shop where I bought my unit told me that it won't read my GPU(Gigabyte RTX 4070 Eagle) is it true? They also said that my ssd (M.2 Western digital black sn770 1tb 2280 GEN4 ) wont be read in the first slot with thermal guard because it is M2a CPU slot. Is this true?
@@madd.3988 nope - the Gigabyte RTX 4070 will work just fine with this board in the PCIe 5.0 slot - the slot will simply drop down to operate at PCIe 4.0 x16 speed. And your SN770 SSD will work just fine in the M2A_CPU slot as well. The shop that you bought the board from might have mistakenly assumed that this Gigabyte board has a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot (which is only possible if the board manufacturer shares PCIe lanes from the PCIe graphics card slot - this is a feature found on some Z790 motherboads, but NOT this Z790 UD). Hope this clarifies!
Oh dear. Does the coil whine originate from the VRM area? I think this could be grounds for a RMA...I've never had motherboards with coil whine before, only graphics cards - in fact I've never had a graphics card that didn't have coil whine when under load...
@@ALKtech -- It's mostly at idle, which is worse, since the computer is idling a lot. I've been troubleshooting it for days. I just ordered a different board and will return this one. There are a lot of people complaining about Gigabyte boards and coil whine. Apparently they are having problems with it.
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow I've heard of cases of coil whine for Gigabyte AM5 boards, not for their Intel boards though. Still, I guess it's something worth getting a replacement for especially if it's intrusively loud!
The Z790 UD doesn't come with Bluetooth - you'll need to look at the Z790 UD AC or Z790 UD AX if you want Bluetooth - these two boards come with WIFI as well.
@@Bakerman_console are the 5 case fans connected to a fan/RGB hub that terminates in a single aRGB/RGB header? Also, I assume that your AIO has two aRGB connectors (one for the pump and one for the three RGB fans)? This board comes with two aRGB connectors and two RGB connectors - you'll have to count how many RGB connectors that your current setup has - chances are you'll need a RGB/fan hub for everything to work.
@ALKtech so I'm using the vetroo al600 mid tower case it has 3 Pre-Installed argb case fans in front, then a 120 mm fan in the back and 120mm fans on the power supply thing but I'm also wondering if I should purchase a air cooler or use a 360mm aio
looking at getting the cheapest but also not the shittest mobo for a build for my Mrs and think ive settled on this now, against similar priced that have 14+1+1 phase power this has 16+1+1 and it has enough heatsinks. the cheaper ones will be roasting man
Yeah I personally think this class of motherboard is the sweet spot for a Z790 offering that should do well with high-end 13th Gen processors, especially if you don't need bells and whistles like RGB bling, fancy gamer aesthetics and such!
excellent review! really well made, professional! cheers!
reading specs isnt reviewing
i have the ac (wifi wireless version) and am very happy with it. i currently have an intel 13900k, gigabyte 4090 gaming oc on it. working with it has been super easy and simple. only issue i have is the ssd nvme drives being only pcie 4 and not 5.
Sweet, how's the performance of the 13900K with this board? Are you able to get max performance out of it with the Z790 UD AC?
But yeah, pity about the M.2 slots being Gen 4 at best - Intel doesn't have native Gen 5 support for M.2 drives for its 700-series chipsets (though there are Z790 boards with Gen 5 M.2 slots, but these implementations will rob the PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics card slot of bandwidth).
@@ALKtech that's a good point and i don't think a performance difference will be really noticeable at this time on a gen 5 ssd as some early previews/reviews of crucial's p5 gen 5 have shown. overall, perfomance of the 13900k has been great with some tested overclocking so far. however, the only issue i've had was that i had to purchase a new cpu contact frame from thermal grizzly. as gamersnexus researched in the past, the cpu would exceed 95 and hit 100 degrees due to uneven surface contact from an aio or air cooler. this has been caused by the warping or slight bending of the cpu by contact frame from all intel-based boards for both 12 and 13th gen chips. after installing the thermal grizzly contact frame my temps have dropped a whopping 15 degrees to a max temp of 85 on full load on cinebench. during game it has been great at 75 on games such as cyperpunk 2077 at ultra graphics setting@4k.
Would it work with a 13700k and a 4080?
@@kennY_72 most definitely should work.
@@RyanLBC the only thing I don't like is the fact that the pump header is on the button of the board. I would expect it to be in a more logical place like the top.
Brilliant video. Thank you.
Is good for 13600k ? Or i chose Anthony?
where is the review? this is an unpacking with reading the manual. there is no review in this video. please change the title to "unpacking". unpackings are usefull - but not a review
Love your vids 👍🏼
Hi can i ask ur input, which mobo is better to be paired with i5-14600 and rtx3080 (will upgrade to 40series in few months):
This gigabyte z790 ud ax, or asus rog strix b760-a gaming ?
Are you able to share the prices of both boards? For me, price would be the ultimate deciding factor here - the Z790 gives you the ability to overclock should you decide to drop in a K-series CPU in the future (though it might not make sense seeing as you're going with a 14600, where it'd be unlikely you'd wanna upgrade to a 14900K in the future), while the B760 board looks nicer aesthetically and is better in some aspects (e.g. it has a better audio codec).
Why there is a label of PCIEX1_1 right under PCIEX16 (PCIe 5.0) but no pcie slot? Did they deliberately miss it out during manufacturing? Contact points are exposed.
Sharp eyes! It's because Gigabyte makes a variant of this board, the Z790 UD AC that comes with built-in WIFI 5, where the PCIe slot configuration is different versus the Z790 UD non-AC. The AC comes with a full-length PCIe 3.0 x16 slot that operates at x1 mode, which is situated beneath the PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. I guess Gigabyte used the same base PCB for its Z790 UD variants!
Where should I plug my GPU? (Gigabyte RTX 4070 eagle)? The shop where i bought my unit told me that the first slot PCie 5.0 won't be able to read my GPU.
Addressed your question in the other comment you left - you can install your RTX 4070 on the PCIe 5.0 slot with no issues!
Is it good for an i9 13th 13900k?
does it support ddr5 ram please tell me thanks for review ❤❤
Yes this board supports DDR5!
I'm looking at the specs and not sure how to interpret them. Does this board have built in wifi and bluetooth?
This particular board, the Z790 UD, doesn't have built-in WIFI and Bluetooth. Gigabyte does make "Z790 UD AX" and "Z790 UD AC" variants that have WIFI modules that support the WIFI 6E and WIFI 5 standard respectively. Hope this helps!
I can't find it on the Amazon website, has anyone found it?
If I have only one 4+4 CPU power supply, in which I need to connect it, left, righ or any of them?
You can hook it up to ATX_12V_2X4_1, which is the left connector. What processor are you using with this board though? If you're using a high-end processor such as a Core i5-13600K etc, you'll want to consider upgrading your PSU to something that has two 8-pin ATX12V CPU power cables, as the second ATX12V connector is meant to supply additional power to power-hungry processors!
NOTE: This video was published before 48GB DDR5 memory modules were available - according to the Gigabyte specs page, this motherboard now supports up to 192GB of RAM with 4x 48GB DDR5 memory modules. In addition, Intel's 14th Gen "Raptor Lake Refresh" processors are now supported by this motherboard with a BIOS update.
Check out the written review for this motherboard here: www.alktech.co/articles/review-gigabyte-z790-ud-lga1700-motherboard
Is good for 13600k? Or i chose Anthony?
@@bibibibibibeeep5516 this board will work pretty well with a 13600K!
Should i get this one or MSI MAG B760 TOMAHAWK DDR5?
I will be using it with a 13600k but i have no plans of overclocking whatsoever what do you say?
Is there a price difference between both boards where you're from? I'm a little more inclined towards the MSI board since you're not intending to overclock, but for me the main deciding factor would be price..
@@ALKtechHey I got the exact same decision to make, the b760 Tomahawk vs this board (AX ver) for a 13600k which I'm not OC'ing. Actually I'm in Singapore too. Both boards cost the same now at 265 sgd...you seemed more inclined towards the MSI. Could u mention why? Was it because normally the tomahawk would be cheaper?
@@NACLGames since Dawar78 wasn't intending to overclock at all, I ran with the assumption that the MSI would be quite a bit cheaper than the Z790 UD (which is the case if you were to buy from places such as Newegg). If both boards were to cost exactly the same however, I'd get the Gigabyte Z790 for sure since it has better features! Do note that the Z790 UD in this video doesn't have WIFI built-in, you'll have to get the Z790 UD AC or Z790 UD AX if WIFI is a must.
Out of curiosity, where in Singapore did you manage to find these two boards for $265SGD? Sim Lim retailers seem to be selling the board ala carte for $300SGD+ at least!
Which processor is exactly suit for this motherboard
I'd pair perhaps a 13600K or 13700K with this board - a 13900K should do fine with it too!
is this board ok for setup: i5 13600kf, 4070ti, ddr5 5600MHz ?@@ALKtech
@@andriishumilin oh yes, this board will suit your setup just fine!
@@andriishumilin I am doing i7 14700kf and rtx 4070t
Is this mother board good for this build?
Just got this board and it came with the 2 Wi-Fi extender antenna but only 3 screws so I was confused if I was meant to get 4 for mounting or if they where for something else and I get mounting screws elsewhere?
Did you get the Z790 UD AC or Z790 UD AX? The board featured in this video (Z790 UD) doesn't come with built-in WIFI. In any case, for boards with built-in WIFI, the included external antenna usually has two round screw-type connectors that should connect to the WIFI antenna connectors found on the rear I/O of the board...
I have this MoBo UD AC version, its great but the BLUETOOTH SUCKS! Drops connections every couple minutes, and range is only like 5 feet. Can't even see a device on the other side of the room. Spent a week trying and testing different drivers, non fix it.
Does it support 14th generation processors?
Yes
Yup it does! Take note that if you purchase this board brand new and it's older stock, it may have an older BIOS version that doesn't yet support 14th Gen - would be good to check with the retailer if they're able to update the BIOS for you in such an instance!
Just got this with a i5-13600k and now I wait for the power supply , i hope it works great
I think you'll do great with this combo! What graphics card will you be using?
@@ALKtech i will use a 4070 ti
What memory did you choose? I have this board coming today, with the i5-13600k also, aswell as the 4070ti. Was trying to confirm my ram choice but can't find the exact kit on the support list. I ordered TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 Ram 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6000MHz (PC5-48000) CL30 30-36-36-76. Hope the memory works!
@@sickofpdx Fingers crossed - I'd like to think that Intel CPUs are less picky about DDR5 as compared to AMD...
@@sickofpdx I have G skill triden Z5 ddr5 32gb cl28 5600mhz, i hope they work
Does it comes with the Bios updated? Or does it have bios flashback?
It depends - if you're buying old stock you might have to use Q-Flash to update the BIOS first before it'll support the second wave of 13th Gen CPUs (e.g. 13500 etc). If you're gonna be using the first wave of 13th Gen CPUs (e.g. 13600K), this board will support them out of the box!
@@ALKtech In that case, I assume it'll also work for 12th gen intel, right?
@@felipegodoy5342 oh yes for sure, it'll work with 12th Gen without a BIOS update!
@@ALKtech can i get the max performance of i7 13700k with this board or should i go to i5 13600k.please reply i have to order the processor quickly
@@nekijel You should be fine with the 13700K on this board, provided you've got a good CPU cooler and good airflow in your PC case!
Thank you for making this video. It helped me understand what my Gigabyte Z790 UD AX is all about, just waiting for my 1000W PSU to arrive and I will rock it with a 13700K and my 3080.
Cheers, you earned a sub!
Thanks, glad you found this video useful. You'll have headroom too for a nice upgrade to a better GPU in the future, given your 13700K and 1000W PSU!
did the MB handle the 13700k with no problems?
@@mahmoudelsayed9180 yes, so far no problems at all 🙏
Yes, the Gigabyte Z790 UD AX Motherboard works perfectly so far :) @@mahmoudelsayed9180
looking to build with this board, will i need a bios update to run my i9 13900k 13th gen raptor lake out of the box ??
This board should work with a 13900K right out-of-the-box without a BIOS update!
@@ALKtech thanks you the update and fast reply 👍👍
If you have the Bios F2 you will have to update but only in case you want to have more than 16GB of Ddr5 Ram. I bought that board and I can't stand 32Gb of ram until I update the Bios.
@@galactusblitz4713
I wonder if that's due to the specific RAM you have. Gigabyte's specifications list it as having "4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 192 GB 948GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory"
I recently bought the same motherboard and I'm planning on adding 64GB of RAM (2 x 32GB), but I'm also going to be using some that's on their compatible list. Corsair CMK64GX5M2B5600C40, to be specific.
Hopefully I won't have to do a BIOS update. Gigabyte recommend that we don't update unless there is an issue.
@@jublywubly This Gigabyte Z790 UD AC board has 4 Bios versions for pure optimization and support for Slots 24 to 48GB.
That tells you everything.
How does the motherboard with 13600kf?
It should handle a 13600KF just fine given its VRM setup!
I recently took delivery of my 1st custom pc build and I'm running the gigabyte z790 ud with an i5 13600kf (not running OC) on a 240mm deep cool aio, 32gb ddr5, 1tb ssd, 2tb hdd and rocking an Asus\Tuf gaming rtx 3070ti... powered by a thermal take 750+g psu all displayed rather nicely in an apevia destiny pro. I absolutely enjoy my setup as it is and have not run into any issues yet. Temps seem to be just fine while still achieving around 175fps on most games I play on ultra settings! Hey ALKtech, can i get your opinion on how did on my 1st build?
@@aman42710 sounds like a pretty good build, and you've got the option of upgrading to an even better GPU in the future when prices drift down to more sensible levels! What kinda CPU temps are you getting while gaming?
@ALKtech Temps read slightly lower than typical operating temps. I see my temps getting up to 55°c and that's max settings. I haven't seen it get any hotter and I'm super happy about it! Thanks man, I appreciate your opinion and your content... keep it coming!
How many 8pin connectors do I need for CPU
You can get by with just one 8-pin connector if you're using a low-to-mid-range CPU, say maybe like an i3-13100F or i5-13400F. If you're using something power hungry like a 13700K or 13900K, you'd best have the second 8-pin connector hooked up as well!
Can i connect my arctic 280 argb on this motherboard?
Yes you can!
One more question, if i have i5 13600kf can i use all the 6400 MHz that my RAM has?
@@pumba3410 yup, you'll wanna do a check on Gigabyte's memory QVL list to see if your DDR5 6400 RAM is listed as compatible in any case, for a peace of mind: www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z790-UD-rev-10/support#support-memsup
Do you support Wi-Fi??
The board in this video does not come with built-in WIFI. Gigabyte does make two variants of the Z790 UD with built-in WIFI though, the Z790 UD AX and the Z790 UD AC.
Whats the difference between the two versions?
@@xsnipex The UD AC has a WIFI module that supports the older 2.4GHz/5GHz WIFI standard, while the UD AX supports WIFI 6E!
is this good for a corei5 12400f
It's overkill for a 12400F! You might wanna get a cheaper board instead, perhaps something with the B760 chipset, unless you're intending to upgrade to a much more powerful processor in the future, perhaps Intel's upcoming 14th Gen Raptor Lake Refresh offerings!
Is it ddr5
What do you think about MSI PRO B760M-A WIFI DDR4 is it good
for 149 Euros?
Should be a pretty decent board, what CPU are you intending to pair it with?
@@ALKtech i5 13500 or i5 13400f
@@Jackuss19 You'll be fine with the MSI board with either of those two CPUs!
Can i plug a GPU that has PCIE 4.0 on a 5.0 port?
Yes you can! The slot will "step down" to operate at PCIe 4.0 speed.
@@ALKtech the shop where I bought my unit told me that it won't read my GPU(Gigabyte RTX 4070 Eagle) is it true? They also said that my ssd (M.2 Western digital black sn770 1tb 2280 GEN4 ) wont be read in the first slot with thermal guard because it is M2a CPU slot. Is this true?
@@madd.3988 nope - the Gigabyte RTX 4070 will work just fine with this board in the PCIe 5.0 slot - the slot will simply drop down to operate at PCIe 4.0 x16 speed. And your SN770 SSD will work just fine in the M2A_CPU slot as well.
The shop that you bought the board from might have mistakenly assumed that this Gigabyte board has a PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot (which is only possible if the board manufacturer shares PCIe lanes from the PCIe graphics card slot - this is a feature found on some Z790 motherboads, but NOT this Z790 UD). Hope this clarifies!
I have the Z790 UD AC flavor of this motherboard. It's PERFECT except for the COIL WHINE -- WHICH ABSOLUTELY KILLS IT. Super annoying.
What's coil whine ?
@@Astronautyc -- A super annoying and high pitch sound that wants to make you scratch your ears off and scream.
Oh dear. Does the coil whine originate from the VRM area? I think this could be grounds for a RMA...I've never had motherboards with coil whine before, only graphics cards - in fact I've never had a graphics card that didn't have coil whine when under load...
@@ALKtech -- It's mostly at idle, which is worse, since the computer is idling a lot. I've been troubleshooting it for days. I just ordered a different board and will return this one. There are a lot of people complaining about Gigabyte boards and coil whine. Apparently they are having problems with it.
@@ShowMeWhatINeedToKnow I've heard of cases of coil whine for Gigabyte AM5 boards, not for their Intel boards though. Still, I guess it's something worth getting a replacement for especially if it's intrusively loud!
I bought a Samsung 2TB m.2 drive with heatsink and now I cannot put my mobo m.2 heatsink on top 😭
😅at least the SSD still has it's own built-in heatsink to keep thermals in check!
Where’s bluetooth ?
The Z790 UD doesn't come with Bluetooth - you'll need to look at the Z790 UD AC or Z790 UD AX if you want Bluetooth - these two boards come with WIFI as well.
Does a gen 4 ssd work or no
Yes it does!
How many rgb fans will work on this? I have 5 and a 360mm aio cooler. Will it all work?
@@Bakerman_console are the 5 case fans connected to a fan/RGB hub that terminates in a single aRGB/RGB header? Also, I assume that your AIO has two aRGB connectors (one for the pump and one for the three RGB fans)?
This board comes with two aRGB connectors and two RGB connectors - you'll have to count how many RGB connectors that your current setup has - chances are you'll need a RGB/fan hub for everything to work.
@ALKtech so I'm using the vetroo al600 mid tower case it has 3 Pre-Installed argb case fans in front, then a 120 mm fan in the back and 120mm fans on the power supply thing but I'm also wondering if I should purchase a air cooler or use a 360mm aio
I'm using a 13500 btw
Prindavan or singapore acent 😅
looking at getting the cheapest but also not the shittest mobo for a build for my Mrs and think ive settled on this now, against similar priced that have 14+1+1 phase power this has 16+1+1 and it has enough heatsinks. the cheaper ones will be roasting man
Yeah I personally think this class of motherboard is the sweet spot for a Z790 offering that should do well with high-end 13th Gen processors, especially if you don't need bells and whistles like RGB bling, fancy gamer aesthetics and such!
Cool
Bro how do u have so many mobo 😂
Only cos brands loan them to me for reviews 😂
@@ALKtech niceee
this video is Ai generated ?
I wish it was - my productivity for this channel would go up by leaps and bounds 😂