Newegg Insider: Z390 Motherboards from GIGABYTE and Aorus

[@opp773]

Aorus??? Let's focus on improving Software. That being said, this board looks amazing!

[@Prometheus1979]

Just got my aorus master ,that thing is solid.

[@iunlock4261]

Great boards, but like others have said, please fix your bios. To get detailed pointers, watch the video gamers nexus did to get the details. Please fix your bios so that it is more organized.

[@GopalChatterjeeezioisgod]

i7 9700k + Aorus PRO Wifi .... made for each other... 5.0 ghz achieved.!!

[@madd5]

I will definitely buy the aorus extreme, looks awesome!

[@jonss1948]

I'm returning the Asus Prime 390z-p mb I purchased last weekend and changing to a Z390 Aorus pro wi-fi. A 9900kf chip appears to overpower the Prime and according to all the videos I've watched testing z390 mb's, the Gigabyte offering, although an extra AU$129.00 in Australia, I consider it to be an excellent choice.

[@vinylmonster4907]

I have this board and have loved it until recently except for the lack of PCIE 4.0 support and making it next to impossible to upgrade the wifi module to wifi 6 because of the plastic shrouding that isnt so easily removed, unless of course i completely remove it from my machine......

[@bjornhorlin6709]

The bords looks absolutely beautiful i hope the quality has improved to.

[@BluehearT_RedsouL]

Ordered A Z390 Aorus Xtreme Waterforce today at Amazon. Cant find the 5.1Ghz 9900k combo anymore but im cool with the board alone coz will buy a 9900KS later on this month or by January. Planing on cooling the 9900KS with a Dual EK-CoolStream XE 480 mm RAD on a Corsair 1000D. Im so exited about the motherboard that I ordered, that Z390 xtreme waterforce looks so good on der8auer 's reveiw video. Knowing that the Xtreme is the top 1 amongst Z390 MOBO ratings like Hardware Unboxed and Gamers Nexus, and the Waterforce is the Premuim Limited Edition makes me more so exited.

[@MaZEEZaM]

I am going to buy the Xtreme primarily for a few reasons, firstly the inclusion of 3x M.2 Sockets, 2x USB 3.1 Gen2 Type-C, and plenty of USB 3.1 particularly the Gen 2's and the side exiting Power cable port. I do like the improved Audio inclusion though my speakers use USB so I am unsure if this will benefit in any way? Also, what is the benefit of extra in this case, 16 phase chips? It's an aspect of MB's I really don't understand.

[@frankdaeran352]

@ 6:28 you say regarding the Pro "it has the same VRM design as our Master". But doesn't the Master have 12x IR3553, IR35201 with IR3599, and the Pro has 12 x SiC634, ISL 69138 with ISL 6617 ? Not the same. Buildzoid's overview of your Z390 line showed other differences as well. My take-away was that he actually preferred the Ultra in many regards and those reasons were pretty sound, given the Ultra's VRM component similarity to what's previously been used on X299 platform boards. Overall you guys did an amazing job this time around on the hardware, but like others have mentioned the BIOS and software still really needs work. It's clunky and unintuitive compared to Asus, and I honestly think you guys lose sales to Asus merely because even amidst the phasegate controversy w the XI Hero, people still go with Asus because they know they won't have to fight the BIOS to do something that should be simple, but has been overthought or over-complicated.

[@gnewt75]

Can this board take an expansion card to extend the amount of SATA ports?

[@endrizo]

where are ultra and elite ?

[@trentr2604]

what are the basics of playing a basic game basically?

[@kolbealbin593]

Can anyone tell if the Gigabyte GC-TITAN RIDGE will work with the Z390 Pro (or any of the Z390 line up)???? In the specs it says this board with support one Thunderbolt add-in card connector. I was thinking about getting the Designare witch is around $300 with only one Thunderbolt connection. BUT if I go with the Z390 Pro for $190 and the Gigabyte GC-TITAN RIDGE $124, that would give more Thunderbolt I/O witch I need to run my Thunderbolt audio interfaces. In the process of building a work horse for audio and video editing. These are the only boards that I know of that support thunderbolt with a reasonable price point.

[@VividMac101]

One small gripe would be the lack of a U.2 port. I understand U.2 drives are less common but if you have an Intel Optane 900p/905p you will miss the port for sure. You can use Intel’s M.2 to U.2 adaptor though. These boards look great though especially the Xtreme. Hopefully that VRM cooling setup works as well as it sounds like it will.

[@eddysel10]

Which one is best for hackintosh (Mojave OS). Computer will be used in a recording studio and must be able to run USB and Thunderbolt 3 audio interfaces without any issue.

[@harshlens]

What is the Xtreme waterforce ? Is it just VRM possible watercooling or did they go even further with a monoblock (cpu + vrm) included ?

[@poki6041]

chipset + cpu + vrm

[@Dreamtwister2k]

Gigabyte, you have the hardware down packed. Please concentrate now on your software! Your UEFI implementation is embarrassing and your supplemental software, including light control are abysmal (to put it lightly). Seriously, no hate. I love your boards. If you could really take a page from ASUS when it comes to UEFI, you’ll have best boards on the market!

[@crezzlin]

Only reason I'm holding off is the bios interface 😔

[@TheCrimsonFrenzyPSN]

@@crezzlin something you will spend 4 hours of your life in? Really?

[@mathieulevasseur4082]

Gigabyte VRM + Asus bios interface = Perfection

[@iunlock4261]

100%. Please take notes from Asus.

[@DiegoPerez08]

What make their bios so bad?

[@TheKageX]

What upsets me is you advertise the xtreme MB and GPU to have RGB on the camp areas but they are either not present or not as vibrant as advertised.

[@LocoMe4u]

Recommend Z390 elite, it's got all the important things that the higher end has, 2x NVMe, high end digital 12+1 power phases... at a better price

[@julioclavell2383]

is there any vids on i9 bulids with the extreme boards... OC set up ect..

[@jaimywieanders3613]

Matt is a great marketing manager... definitely a win for gigabyte. thanks for explaining.

[@bearclawws]

Can you run two 2080 ti's on the Gigaboard extreme? Thank you!

[@TheBluesine]

At 8.02 did anyone notice that he says 'much like the pro, this Master' is 12+2 VRN???? Thats wrong I am sure...? According too Gigabyte site the Pro motherboard has 12+1 VRN........

[@derekremington8807]

are the x299 Aorus Gaming 9 motherboards discontinued? I can not find them anywhere, only used or refurbished, not on newegg, or amazon. That board has everything i want, its listed on gigabyte page but no where to buy.

[@gooseywhispers]

i actually liked the extra RGB stuff on the older boards, just add options to disable them then everyone happy

[@sorinandrei9975]

How many nvme, m2, ssd 2.5 simultaneously can you put in this mobo without conflict?

[@bassa69]

which is better for AAA gaming and overclocking with a water cooling the master or the ultra

[@fadedchicken]

i know the 8th gen cpu are compatible with these but are there any downsides? I'm looking to pair an 8700k with the Aorus pro.

[@monkebren]

Lil Dick same I was just gonna ask that, I think for 8700k the pro version will be a sweet match.

[@adithyapillai4259]

Bought The Master version and a choke near the Vrm section was soldered slanting apart from that a Film capacitor at the bottom was also soldered slanting. Don't know what's going on with that but if I'm paying 300$+ for a motherboard I expect good quality Control!!

[@babyrage5185]

Adithya Pillai stfu indian boy

[@valentinedpg]

@@babyrage5185 damn son... WTF is your problem?

[@darkman237]

What about the UD? Can it go to 5gtz on a 9900k?

[@raymondtailorssharighor9677]

Gigabyte Z490 Aorus Elite AC Motherboard overclo What can be done?

[@tamathemad]

What cpu cooler would you recommend for the pro?

[@Chaz-pm1jm]

Anyone know if the z390 elite supports 9th gen CPUs?

[@Produif]

LostDaLead _ yes its the same as the pro without a certain feature i forgot.

[@darkwing5458]

I'm inputting a voltage and it's showing higher...geez. Running stock.

[@Kdjoao]

I have z370 ultragaming.. should i upgrade

[@7anthillmob]

He keeps saying he's excited about the boards, but he looks like he wants to jump off the roof. Other than that, from an Asus fan boy of old, I'm definitely up for a "Master" board. My problem at the moment is the fact that Intel are still gouging us for the cost of their processors. AMD are "supposed" to be surprising us in the New Year with new product that will hopefully bring back a bit of healthy competition within the market place, which let's face it, is long overdue. Asus........well they've just dropped a huge ball with their Z390 boards, which I feel is going to hurt them for quite some time. Certainly lost my business.

[@saltychocolate2843]

Yeah.. A Bios Refresh is long overdue. But i do like these boards. Have you seen the temperature tests? These things are up there with how damn chill it runs.

[@GR-mf9us]

is the GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS MASTER rgb cyclone? can it not be rainbow?

[@lupiyorro]

Help... I can't install my Gigabite z390 Ultra in a NZXT Phantom 630... what am i doing wrong??? I know the case is old but it is an ATX... so what's the problem... Thanks!

[@lupiyorro]

That's o.k... I'll be able to fit the motherboard in the NZXT Phantom 630... if somebody wants to know it and helps.. I did install in the front Panel a Riing PLus 220 (200mm) too...

[@harshlens]

Monoblocks for them ?

[@sk8erjon316]

when can i get my aorus master i already order oct 10 from memory express and still nothing still says pre order

[@danyalsayyedmohammedhussai8160]

Isn't it best to contact "memory express", rather than commenting on a KZbin channel that probably isn't monitored? Seeing as though "memory express" are supposed to deliver it to your door; Perhaps you should consider a company whose webpage doesn't look dodgey (Scam), or something that doesn't look like it's from the 1990's. Edit: The board should've been delivered to you by now, if not, try getting your money back ASAP.

[@brunyes1816]

9900k and 9700k and everything in between? Or everything below..

[@AcidThundersShoot]

So for a 4k editing machine build your recommending a Designare?

[@poki6041]

yep

[@MaZEEZaM]

YES, love the current look, I HATE the gaming look but to my surprise, after buying the Aorus 5 for my previous build I found I do also enjoy your rgb lol,

[@heatherdmartin]

What's the statue in the back with the wings? I keep seeing them in certain channels.

[@Neweggstudio]

It's a figure from Aorus, of their winged robot angel mascot.

[@heatherdmartin]

@@Neweggstudio I saw online. I wish I had known about it at the time. I would have gotten one. Thank you for the reply.

[@tombanyard3114]

If i get this will i not need a wireless network adapter

[@jose.m7872]

HI!! I When I activate XMP Profile1 in the bios I have problems. The system is not stable, it restarts and I have to enter the bios to deactivate or activate Profile 2. In Profile1 I have 4000mhz but the system is not stable. In Profile2 I have 36000mhz and in this case the system is stable. How can I use the maximum capacity of my memory? I have updated the BIOS to F6 and the problem continues. I have Hyperx RGB 2X8GB to 4000Mhz , Aorus Master z390, i7-9700....all bought and assembled new. What happened? Is there any solution?

[@Scorpio_1974]

The question is what Stock is the memory? I never used HyperX memory. Have you used Corsair Memory? I am still on my old i7-4790K ASUS Z97-A using DDr3 1600 XMP memory on 3999.1 Stable! How interesting though I almost 4000Mhz on DDR3.

[@timpreston46]

you still using doublers in your vrms ?

[@brunogoncalves4870]

What u guys recomend a gigabyte ultra or pro for a i7 8700k (overclock)

[@jaykesrwani]

Pro, u don't need any more... Don't get the elite, cuz its missing a few vital things

[@aiden1025]

i just bought the aorus z390 pro wifi motherboard with a new i9 processor and ive replaced everything but when i try to turn it on, the lights blink and the pc doesnt turn on, does anyone know what the problem might be?

[@Neweggstudio]

I would check your power connections and make sure everything is in properly -- is the PSU big enough to support all your parts? If none of that works maybe head over to our Discord and chat with them.

[@aiden1025]

Newegg Studios hey! i accidentally plugged the power switch cable in the wrong place, so i switched it and it worked! but now the pc wont turn off💀 if i try to shut it down, the pc turns off for a second and turns back on again

[@djtorchmusic9746]

Is the designare the only z390 board with thunderbolt in Gigabyte's line?

[@danyalsayyedmohammedhussai8160]

Z390 Aorus Xtreme has thunderbolt support too, check their website.

[@djTorchLive]

@@danyalsayyedmohammedhussai8160 thanks, for the update. It's quite a jump up in price. However, it might be justified if the ess audio is as good as the interfaces (motu, apogee, Antelope). Is this the case?

[@cryer3160]

he sounds so deadpan, he really knows his stuff but i cannot help but get bored

[@KnivesTV]

Beautiful boards. I love Gigabyte.

[@zetpin2431]

theres no sata port :V ?

[@SagaraUrz]

Gigabyte Z390 Aorus gaming elite or Asus Prime Z390-a ?

[@SagaraUrz]

@Infernobeast 22 I went for the ASUS Prime Z390-P because ASUS supports more speeds of RAM and the motherboard has a better price, the Z390-A is a little better than Z390-P but i couldn't find it near where i live.

[@Mitchell999]

Sagara Sousuke ? This supports 4,266mhz ? You’ll never hit that. Any board today will be more then suffice for anyone as far as ram. This board is far superior to the asus prime let alone any asus z390. Unless were talking extreme boards which any of them are good tbh.

[@Mitchell999]

Infernobeast 22 have you bought your pc?

[@Tech-Synthetic]

Except Aorus Xtreme is out of stock permanently, been trying to buy one for forever and no where even sells them anymore, I'm pretty much forced to go with another company cause I can't even get an Aorus Xtreme.

[@andreas053]

This motherboard Support i7-8700 k??

[@antonjacoby3768]

The fact that the mother board uses more power than my GPU

[@BraintechSociety]

great explanation and the video is on point ! i need a wall with full of mb like that in my life 😍😍👌

[@gamingrankzpcgamer2063]

can i overclock 9900k with this board?......

[@donfrankie]

I guess somebody forgot to tell him that ethernet is full duplex. So 1 gbit each way = 2 gbit in all and there for faster then the wifi.

[@PyroChimp75]

Please tell me he knows what 'RGB' stands for...

[@tombanyard3114]

Pyro Chimp its just lighting

[@orlinn3]

Red, green, blue if you haven't found out yet

[@spacecy]

My Z390 Aorus Master is top dog.

[@pimmelberger9967]

Z390 Aorus Pro are the 5v D_Led separatet useable? So i attach 1 strip for each connection and can control it with rgb Fusion?

[@mickking7364]

Great boards, you now have to improve the BIOS.

[@rocket625]

yes ill take it

[@obuyWw]

beautiful

[@pizzafrenzyman]

I chose the Master for my current PC, but my Noctua D15 blocks much of the aesthetics.

[@Phaseish]

got a kraken instead.

[@shtaufaker5211]

What was the point of rebranding GIGABYTE to AOURS?

[@mircomartinez2666]

Sympathetic guy, I like him.

[@KB-ld7jw]

I would like to "Unlock the Raw Power". Send one my way😉

[@cliffs1965]

Buildzoid really likes the Extremes VRMs. Total overkill for normal users and gamers(they stay cool even without the heat sinks) but great for extreme overclocking. If you're anyone is interested check out his video here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZ2cZWiKjLx4nZo Also check this one about Hicookie Z390 Xtreme VRM temps with no heatsink: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nXmwpqOKnbWFj8U

[@xanthanx]

Hmmmm... very, very tempting... very tempting indeed. :-)

[@spadesshadow]

that guy has no enthusiasm, just a straight tone the whole time. makes it hard to like but just think of bueller lol

[@orlandorosado2157]

right!!!

[@pensive69]

I'm thinking the next option Gigabyte needs to provide are the optional cheer leaders. You know? Like the car show models? The #MeToo types don't like them but how freaking many motherboards do they actually build?

[@truthseeker2733]

GIGABYTE WE REALLY NEED BIOS SYSTEM UPGRADE

[@hansolo4889]

speak faster, dont sleep, wake up

[@poki6041]

real price aorus xtrem 190$

[@blammod664]

Word of warning to anyone on WINDOWS 7, these boards need Windows 8 or higher so avoid it if you want to stick with 7 still.

[@arckanum332]

Who uses windows 7 still? Seriously.

[@Jody_the_real_cool_cat]

Trick or treat?

[@CrownlessOcto]

I’m probably gonna get pro

[@jamesharrison4272]

"BLING" Does nothing for me. I'm only interested in performance. How about a 'blingless' XTREME PERFORMANCE board with another PCIe slot. And while you're about it make 2 slots operate at x16 speed rather than x16, x8, x4. Why is there not 2 x16's next to each other. i9 processor should handle the traffic. Keep the gaudy ghetto bling - I'll have more board please!

[@Mitchell999]

James Harrison SLI is obsolete now anyways. who cares.

[@MaxPower-zp7wy]

Sorry Gigabyte. I have to really disagree with some of the statements you made concerning RGB on the PCI-E and DIMM. "We started to take off RGB on like the PCI-E slots, some of the DIMM slots, and what we've done is put Digital RGB in different spots" " right, so we want it to look elegant, right, we want your system to light up, we want it to look the way you want" "we want you to be able to show it off, but at the same time, we don't need it to be, y'know kinda in your face" "so, put a lot of time and effort into making sure that the board can match any system." "At the end of the day, it's your system, it's not my system, and so we want you to be able to do, what it is your looking to do with it, show it off, and err really take pride with your system" "We want it to look the way you want" "It's your system, it's not my system" "We want you to be able to do, what it is, your looking to do with it" "Show it off" "Take pride with your system" How can i do all these things Gigabyte, if you took away the features i loved about the Z370 boards. Some people want the RGB on the PCI-E and DIMM areas. It's what makes your brand stand out. You have ruined it. You go forwards a step with innovation, don't get me wrong, the boards look amazing, but you went back a step. Don't take away the choice so that we have no choice. That is what you have done. "we don't need it to be, y'know kinda in your face" This is your opinion, your choice. You are taking this away from everybody else who loved this RGB in our face. Give us the option to have it and to turn off, for thos who don't like it in their face. RGB on the PCI-E and the DIMM slots. Then eveyone has the best of both worlds. Then you upset no one! And everybody wins, everybody is happy, The End. I will have to strongly consider the Z370 boards now or go with a different brand choice. You take something away, you take customers away, you gain something, we lose something. So in the end, you lose another customer for taking away a feature they loved.

[@kermitthefrog3685]

WHICH FREAKING SLOT DO I PUT MY NVME M.2 IN???????? Your manual sucks. Aorus ultra*

[@xclusv101]

Nice, but your warranty sucks. Pass.

[@alonzomartii]

If you send one and a GPU I'll tell you know if they are good like you said. Otherwise they aren't any good. 🤭😁

[@chem7]

Single worst software Mobo Experience, ever.

[@mr.mxyzptlk8094]

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