Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X Motherboard Review: CQDIMM support with Arrow Lake Refresh

Tom’s Hardware reviewed Gigabyte’s $279.99 Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X, a budget mid-range ATX motherboard for Intel LGA 1851 CPUs.

The board adds support for Arrow Lake Refresh chips such as the Core Ultra 270K Plus and 250K Plus, along with CQDIMM memory compatibility.

It supports up to 256GB of RAM at high speeds, including DDR5-8000, and includes Wi-Fi 7, 5 GbE, USB4, and multiple M.2 slots.

Gigabyte also bundles Ultra Turbo Mode for one-click performance tuning, making the board more appealing for enthusiasts and mild overclocking.