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Green Micro ATX motherboard with black heatsinks and silver sockets

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE Z590M GAMING X motherboard accessory

SKU CH-E7TP-96NVE

Micro ATX motherboard accessory for Intel LGA 1200 systems with 128 GB DDR4 support and 12+1 phase digital power design

  • 128 GB dual-channel DDR4 capacity for large workloads
  • 12+1 phase digital VRM delivers up to 720 A to the CPU
  • Micro ATX form factor fits compact builds
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports for 10 Gb/s transfers
  • Intel Z590 chipset enables PCIe 4.0 M.2 support

Power delivery for 11th Gen Intel

The Z590M GAMING X uses a 12+1 phase digital CPU power design with a digital PWM controller and DrMOS. Each phase connects directly to the CPU without doublers, supporting 720 Amps total current. All-solid capacitors improve transient response and minimise oscillation. The board includes 8+4 solid-pin CPU power connectors for stable high-frequency operation.

Thermals and efficiency

Cleaner digital power delivery reduces heat on the CPU voltage regulators during heavy loading. The direct-phase layout avoids the extra losses of doubler circuits, helping maintain lower VRM temperatures. Efficient power conversion means less waste heat inside the chassis, which keeps system fan speeds lower in typical gaming or productivity workloads.

Micro ATX layout and rear I/O

The Micro ATX form factor fits compact cases while still exposing dual PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2 slots for fast storage expansion. Rear I/O provides one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, one USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, one HDMI and one LAN RJ-45 port. Builders needing more than two M.2 drives or additional rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports should consider larger boards.

Highlights

  • 128 GB dual-channel DDR4 capacity for large workloads
  • 12+1 phase digital VRM delivers up to 720 A to the CPU
  • Micro ATX form factor fits compact builds
  • USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C ports for 10 Gb/s transfers
  • Intel Z590 chipset enables PCIe 4.0 M.2 support

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelZ590M GAMING X

Questions about this item

How do I connect the 8+4 solid-pin CPU power connectors, and which one do builders often leave loose?

Plug both the 8-pin and the 4-pin ATX12V cables from the PSU into the matching headers; the 4-pin is the one most often missed, but the 12+1 digital phases need both for full 720 A delivery.

When will the all-solid capacitors on the VRM need replacement?

All-solid capacitors are rated for far longer service life than electrolytic types and typically outlast the board; no scheduled swap is required.

What thermal limit appears first when the 12+1 DrMOS phases run at 720 A continuously?

The VRM heatsink saturation point is reached before the digital PWM controller throttles, so sustained loads rely on case airflow to keep phase temperatures in check.

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