Best white Z790 motherboard for a clean aesthetic PC build?

Question

I'm currently planning an all-white, minimalist build and I'm really struggling to pick the right Z790 motherboard. I’ve settled on an Intel 14th gen i9, so I need something with solid VRM cooling and PCIe 5.0 support, but most 'white' boards I see are actually just silver or have way too much black lettering. I've been eyeing the ASUS ROG Strix Z790-A and the Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE, but I can't decide which one looks cleaner in a finished setup. I want to avoid that clashing metallic look if possible. Does anyone have recommendations for a board that is truly white and offers great performance for a high-end build?

odoistofql · Accepted Answer

yo, honestly if ur looking for that ultra clean look, ive found two that really kill it: * NZXT N7 Z790 White - basically the king of minimalist builds. Those metal covers hide the black PCB perfectly.
* ASUS ROG Maximus Z790 Formula - works well for an i9. It has the solid VRMs you need and a truly white shroud. tbh i was so happy with how the NZXT looked... gl!!

uxhljdrvys · Answer

Respectfully, I'd consider another option before dropping huge cash on that Strix... • The Gigabyte Z790 AORUS ELITE AX ICE is easily the winner here. It's about $240 and actually white, not silver. • Also, check out the MSI MPG Z790 EDGE TI MAX WIFI. It's around $330 and looks way cleaner than the ASUS imo. Honestly, dont overspend on the mobo just for looks. Better to put that money toward ur GPU! gl! 👍

V Trails · Answer

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