RAM | DDR4 |
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Memory Speed | 4400 MHz |
Wireless Type | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
GIGABYTE Z390 DESIGNARE Gigabyte (Intel LGA1151/Z390/ATX/2xM.2/Thunderbolt 3/Onboard AC Wifi/12+1 Phases Digital Vrm/Motherboard)
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Brand | GIGABYTE |
CPU Socket | LGA 1151 |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
RAM Memory Technology | DDR4 |
Compatible Processors | 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/ Intel Core i7 processors/ Intel Core i5 processors/ Intel Core i3 processors/ Intel Pentium processors/ Intel Celeron processors See more |
Chipset Type | Intel Z390 |
Memory Clock Speed | 4400 MHz |
Platform | Windows 8.1, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 7, Windows 10 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 10000 TB |
Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express |
About this item
- Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors
- Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
- 12+1 Phases digital VRM solution with DrMOS
- Advanced thermal design with direct touch heat pipe
- Intel Thunderbolt 3 - the USB-C that does it all.Bluetooth 5
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For gaming | 4.0 | 3.3 | 4.3 | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 |
Easy to install | 5.0 | — | 4.3 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 4.3 |
Value for money | 4.1 | — | 4.1 | 3.7 | 4.4 | 4.1 |
Tech Support | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.3 | 3.3 | — | — |
Easy to use | — | — | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
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platform | windows 10, windows 7, windows 8 1, windows 8 pro | windows | windows 10, windows 7, windows 8 1, windows 8 pro | windows 8 1, windows 8 pro, windows 7, windows 10 | xbox | windows 10, windows 7, windows 8 1, windows 8 pro |
cpu socket | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 | LGA 1151 |
memory slots | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
memory capacity | 10000 TB | 1 GB | 10000 TB | 1000 TB | 64 GB | 10000 TB |
compatible processors | 9th and 8th Generation Intel Core i9 processors/ Intel Core i7 processors/ Intel Core i5 processors/ Intel Core i3 processors/ Intel Pentium processors/ Intel Celeron processors | 8th Generation Intel Core | 8th Generation Intel Core | 8th Generation Intel Core | 9th Generation Intel Core | 8th Generation Intel Core |
card interface | pci e, pci e | agp, agp | pci e, pci e | pci e | pci e x16, pci e x4 | pci e, pci e |
From the manufacturer
GIGABYTE Z390 DESIGNARE Gigabyte (Intel LGA1151/Z390/ATX/2xM.2/Thunderbolt 3/Onboard AC Wifi/12+1 Phases Digital Vrm/Motherboard)
- CPU attached PCIe 3.0 x4/x4 NVMe RAID
- Dual Ultra-Fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface with Thermal Guards
- Multi-Way Graphics Support with Dual Armor and Ultra Durable Design
- Dual Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed
- Onboard Intel CNVi 160MHz 802.11ac 2x2 WIFI
- Front USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Header
- ALC1220-VB Enhance 114dB(Rear)/ 110dB(Front) SNR in Microphone with WIMA Audio Capacitors
- USB DAC-UP 2 with Adjustable Voltage
- Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
- Support RGB Lighting Effect in Full Colors
- CEC 2019 Ready, Save the Power as Easy as One Click
- Intel Optane Memory Ready
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Technical Details
Brand | GIGABYTE |
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Item model number | Z390 DESIGNARE |
Item Weight | 2.99 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 13.18 x 10.62 x 3.14 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 13.18 x 10.62 x 3.14 inches |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Manufacturer | Gigabyte |
ASIN | B07K8RJZRG |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | November 8, 2018 |
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4.5 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,001 in Computer Motherboards |
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Product Description
Supports 9th and 8th Gen Intel Core processors Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs 12+1 phases digital VRM solution with DrMOS advanced thermal design with direct touch heat pipe Intel Thunderbolt 3 - The USB-C that does it all CPU attached PCIe 3.0 x4/x4 NVMe RAID dual ultra-fast M.2 with PCIe Gen3 x4 interface with thermal guards Multi-Way graphics Support with Dual Armor and Ultra Durable Design Dual Intel Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed onboard Intel CNVi 160MHz 802.11AC 2x2 Wi-Fi front USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-C Header ALC1220-VB enhance 114dB(Rear)/110dB(Front) SNR in microphone with WIMA audio capacitors USB DAC-UP 2 with Adjustable Voltage Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP support RGB lighting effect in full colors CEC 2019 Ready, save the power as easy as one click Intel Octane Memory Ready. Atx Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm. Operating System Support for Windows 10 64-bit.
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Customers like the performance, connectivity, sturdiness, appearance and ease of setup of the motherboard. For example, they mention it works great, has dual full-bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 ports and provides high bandwidth to PCIe-8 NVMe. That said, some complain about the durability and quality.
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Customers like the performance of the motherboard. They say it works well, it hasn't given them any issues, and it works great for gaming and content creation. Customers also say the BIOS is customizable and the functions seem well thought out.
"...And it stays working. Without fail. Best electronic purchase of my life...." Read more
"Very good board, still working with me till now, no issues; the only limitation I have found is some SATA ports will be disabled if you use the 2nd..." Read more
"...One component, however, turned out to be completely useless: the analog audio output. It's is described as having a 112db SNR...." Read more
"I love that the performance is super stable compared to the more inexpensive B365 motherboards...." Read more
Customers like the connectivity of the motherboard. They say it has dual full-bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 ports, plenty of ports, and provides high bandwidth to PCIe-8 NVMe. Some mention that the Thunderbold is essential for their connectivity requirements and is a huge plus.
"...Every port I've needed, every option that I've needed, it just works. And it stays working. Without fail. Best electronic purchase of my life...." Read more
"...-Lots of I/O ports and USBs-A good number of fan headers, only needed one y-splitter to make my cooler a push & pull (because why not)..." Read more
"...This MB provides high bandwidth to PCIe-8 NVMe...." Read more
"...till now, no issues; the only limitation I have found is some SATA ports will be disabled if you use the 2nd PCI-e for 2nd SSD stick...." Read more
Customers like the appearance of the motherboard. They say it looks great, is well-designed, and is laid out perfectly. Some mention that it has integrated graphics.
"...Some lights, but classy and understated- Fired right up, 1st try, no issuesTHINGS I DON'T LIKE-..." Read more
"...I love the look and quality of the board. It's definitely rock solid. It's not a gaming board but will do the job nicely...." Read more
"I got this board for stability and performance. It is a sturdy, not flashy board.For some reason, does not have a TPM chip or header...." Read more
"...It's laid out perfectly so I didn't have to worry about stretched cables from the case...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sturdiness of the motherboard. They mention that it is rock solid, well made, and reliable. The board is able to create a really stable Hackintosh, and is solid for good performance and multi-boot. Customers also appreciate the high-quality of the product.
"...Cannot oversell how good this board is and it's dependability is second to none...." Read more
"...All in all.. Hardware is great/Software is shit." Read more
"Very good board, still working with me till now, no issues; the only limitation I have found is some SATA ports will be disabled if you use the 2nd..." Read more
"...But Gigabyte produces some high-quality products and this motherboard has officially won me over as an advocate..." Read more
Customers like the audio quality of the motherboard. They mention that it fits their needs for Studio Audio, Photoshop, and gaming. The board is great for TB3 audio interfaces and supports a PC speaker. It runs pretty quietly.
"...With the right Noctua cooler, it also runs pretty quietly. One component, however, turned out to be completely useless: the analog audio output...." Read more
"...; Thunderbolt 3 on the board that just works right out of the box; High end sound with an impedance-sensing headphone jack so I can use my 300 ohm..." Read more
"...So far i have had ZERO issues with it. And most surprisingly is the audio quality on this board...." Read more
"...I got it installed, it fixed a few issues within my PC like a weird audio glitch and some wifi connection issues, but it also created a big issue..." Read more
Customers find the setup of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that it has lots of features, is easy to install, and manage. They also say that the build was a breeze, and the Gigabyte BIOS is easy for novices to navigate.
"Pretty good board with lots of options on the I/O. Build was a breeze as well as bios update for CPU. Gigabyte App center software is trash...." Read more
"I love this board, and the Gigabyte Bios is easy to navigate...." Read more
"...a ton of people are buying this board because it is relatively easy to set up with macOS and has Thunderbolt 3 on the board..." Read more
"...I prefer the physical connections. The motherboard was real easy to setup - no issues whatsoever...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the motherboard. Some mention that it's a great product with well thought out functions, while others say that it died after a few minutes of booting and had massive amounts of issues.
"Pretty good board with lots of options on the I/O. Build was a breeze as well as bios update for CPU. Gigabyte App center software is trash...." Read more
"...outputs a veritable orchestral suite of weird and disturbing noises: fuzzes, buzzes, squeaks, and squaws...." Read more
"Good motherboard if you need thunderbolt but not necessarily lots of flashy lighting in your case...." Read more
"...1.73Gb/s Wi-Fi, Third x16 slot switchable between PCH and CPU lanes, Beefy VRMs, large heatsinks, Dual Full Bandwidth Thunderbolt 3 ports..." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the motherboard. They mention that numerous pins were bent and damaged, with tiny cracks in some of the traces. They also report that the m.2 screw snapped in half with zero force. Customers also mention that the protective plastic covers have scratches on them.
"...I opened up the CPU socket, where I found numerous pins were bent and damaged...." Read more
"...Looked at board under a microscope, and there are tiny cracks in some of the traces, which I imagine are expanding under the loads of playing games,..." Read more
"...The screw snapped in half with the threads now stuck inside the board...." Read more
"...On inspecting the board I found no protective plastic covers, scratches on the plastic, and numerous bent pins on the CPU dock...." Read more
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2020
It also seems like an Aorus Extreme, minus a feature or two, with slightly less overclock-ability. My OC'ing days are behind me, so no worries there.
THINGS I LIKE (or imagine I will like)
- I'm excited to try the Thunderbolt capability so I can cut down on cables running from my case.
- The wifi is stellar so far. One cool thing to note is that the antenna is totally not needed if you're in the same room with your wireless router.
- DAC-specific USB, which will soon be tested with my DAC!
- Some lights, but classy and understated
- Fired right up, 1st try, no issues
THINGS I DON'T LIKE
- I wish it had right angle power connectors, but until case manufacturers and MoBo companies standardize their connector/cutout locations, it's a bit of a gamble for a company to offer that (EVGA z390 Dark for instance). I would love not having to wrench on power cables to get them to turn the corner and play nice, but c'est la vie
- using an M2 slot disables 1-2 of the SATA ports. Not a big deal for almost anyone. I use zero SATA ports anyway
- Not sure what the goop is inside the M2 shields. It was not explained in the manual. Thermal paste of some sort?
- I hear the displayport is INPUT-ONLY. No big deal
- I hear the DAC port can cause issues with certain dacs and that disabling USB power suspension didn't necessarily solve said issues (I'll update this review if that's the case for me)
All of the cons listed above are either speculative or minor in the grand scheme. If a MoBo fires up flawlessly on the first try, that's half the battle. The other half will arrive 5-10 years down the road when we see how well it's holding up. No one will be buying these by then, so all I can do is work it hard for the next 6 months and chime back in if anything breaks. So far so good.
Pros:
-Helps keep my i9-9900k cool
-Lots of I/O ports and USBs
-A good number of fan headers, only needed one y-splitter to make my cooler a push & pull (because why not)
-Two M.2 drives with gorgeous covers
-Onboard Wi-Fi (even though I use another card for AirDrop, BT, and WiFi for MacOS)
-Very visually appealing, awesome silver/black/blue tri-tone color scheme.
-Little-to-no GPU sag with Vega 56 Pulse
Cons:
I can't really think of a reasonable con for this board, but if I had to pick one: the Wi-Fi M.2 card on the board is an ugly green card with a big white QR code sticker, which annoyingly interrupts the whole color scheme. It would've been smart for Gigabyte to at least put a black sticker over it, but then again I can too. It's really no big deal, as it can be fixed with a sharpie, tape, sticker, etc.
Conclusion:
I'll admit, a few months ago I was drooling over mainstream brands. (like MSI and ASUS, which are undoubtedly great brands) But Gigabyte produces some high-quality products and this motherboard has officially won me over as an advocate... This isn't cheap silicon junk that heats up like a microwave. It's high quality, suited for whatever workload you through at it. If Gigabyte makes the rest of their products like this motherboard, then you won't be disappointed with anything you buy from them. I'm already looking at their 2080 Super GPU...
Build: i9-9900K, Vega 56 8GB Pulse, Z390 Designare, G.Skill 3000 MHz 32GB, 250GB 970 Evo Plus & 1TB 860 Evo
Reviewed in the United States on October 2, 2019
Pros:
-Helps keep my i9-9900k cool
-Lots of I/O ports and USBs
-A good number of fan headers, only needed one y-splitter to make my cooler a push & pull (because why not)
-Two M.2 drives with gorgeous covers
-Onboard Wi-Fi (even though I use another card for AirDrop, BT, and WiFi for MacOS)
-Very visually appealing, awesome silver/black/blue tri-tone color scheme.
-Little-to-no GPU sag with Vega 56 Pulse
Cons:
I can't really think of a reasonable con for this board, but if I had to pick one: the Wi-Fi M.2 card on the board is an ugly green card with a big white QR code sticker, which annoyingly interrupts the whole color scheme. It would've been smart for Gigabyte to at least put a black sticker over it, but then again I can too. It's really no big deal, as it can be fixed with a sharpie, tape, sticker, etc.
Conclusion:
I'll admit, a few months ago I was drooling over mainstream brands. (like MSI and ASUS, which are undoubtedly great brands) But Gigabyte produces some high-quality products and this motherboard has officially won me over as an advocate... This isn't cheap silicon junk that heats up like a microwave. It's high quality, suited for whatever workload you through at it. If Gigabyte makes the rest of their products like this motherboard, then you won't be disappointed with anything you buy from them. I'm already looking at their 2080 Super GPU...
Build: i9-9900K, Vega 56 8GB Pulse, Z390 Designare, G.Skill 3000 MHz 32GB, 250GB 970 Evo Plus & 1TB 860 Evo
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I'm editing my post now after I've had the board for awhile now. I disagree with the Kevin Sullivan post from Amazon.com. My sound quality on my board is amazing and I also have the i9-9900K and the Noctua DH-15 cooler. I do not have a dedicated graphics card because I don't need one, so that may be what's causing his issue.
初めてCore i9-9900Kを導入するにあたり、マザーボードをいろいろ見ていましたが、そんな時見つけたこの製品に一目惚れしました。機能性とデザイン性を両立するVRM周りに、M.2のシンプルでスタイリッシュなヒートシンク。マザーボード自体のライティングもスマートで控えめ、他のパーツの邪魔をしません。純粋にゲーミング用途やRGBライティング(いわゆる魅せるPC)に力を入れるのであれば、同社製のZ390 AORUS MASTERをおすすめします。ほぼ同価格の2製品のVRM周りはパッと見似ていますが、MASTERのはOC向けで仕組みが大きく異なります。また、MASTERのM.2スロットとヒートシンクはx3で余裕があり(とはいえSATAポートやM.2スロット同士の競合があるので要注意)、オーディオもより上位品で、(大事な人には本当に大事な)Addressable RGB Headerも付いています。
本製品は第9世代Intel CPUの安定した運用を視野に入れつつも、ビデオカードの機能拡張や外部機器との接続に特化した、(プロアマ問わず)クリエイター向けのハイエンドマザーボードだと思います。クリエイティブな日々を過ごし、4K以上のモニターや液晶タブレットなどを積極的に活用できる方に向いています(因みに僕はどちらも持ち腐らせているので向いていません)。特定の機能に特化しているため汎用性に欠ける部分があり、その「特定の機能」に対して必要性を感じられなければ無意味な投資となります。コストパフォーマンスや将来性、必要性が気になるという方は、ぜひメーカーサイトで詳細な情報を確認の上で購入することをおすすめ致します。
Reviewed in Japan on July 3, 2019
初めてCore i9-9900Kを導入するにあたり、マザーボードをいろいろ見ていましたが、そんな時見つけたこの製品に一目惚れしました。機能性とデザイン性を両立するVRM周りに、M.2のシンプルでスタイリッシュなヒートシンク。マザーボード自体のライティングもスマートで控えめ、他のパーツの邪魔をしません。純粋にゲーミング用途やRGBライティング(いわゆる魅せるPC)に力を入れるのであれば、同社製のZ390 AORUS MASTERをおすすめします。ほぼ同価格の2製品のVRM周りはパッと見似ていますが、MASTERのはOC向けで仕組みが大きく異なります。また、MASTERのM.2スロットとヒートシンクはx3で余裕があり(とはいえSATAポートやM.2スロット同士の競合があるので要注意)、オーディオもより上位品で、(大事な人には本当に大事な)Addressable RGB Headerも付いています。
本製品は第9世代Intel CPUの安定した運用を視野に入れつつも、ビデオカードの機能拡張や外部機器との接続に特化した、(プロアマ問わず)クリエイター向けのハイエンドマザーボードだと思います。クリエイティブな日々を過ごし、4K以上のモニターや液晶タブレットなどを積極的に活用できる方に向いています(因みに僕はどちらも持ち腐らせているので向いていません)。特定の機能に特化しているため汎用性に欠ける部分があり、その「特定の機能」に対して必要性を感じられなければ無意味な投資となります。コストパフォーマンスや将来性、必要性が気になるという方は、ぜひメーカーサイトで詳細な情報を確認の上で購入することをおすすめ致します。