Tom's Hardware Verdict The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X is a well-rounded mid-range board with strong connectivity and CQDIMM support for those few who need the increased density and speed it provides – and it's a solid value under $280. The board faces stiff competition, but is a smart choice for Core Ultra-based refresh builds. Pros + CQDIMM support (2x sticks for 256GB) to 8000 MT/s + Fast memory support 10266+ MT/s (OC) + 5x M.2 sockets + Ultra Turbo Modes Cons - Last-gen (flagship) audio codec - Only one Type-C port on rear I/O Why you can trust Tom's Hardware Our expert reviewers spend hours testing and comparing products and services so you can choose the best for you. Find out more about how we test . The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X motherboard is the first of several Z890 refresh motherboards we expect will land on our test bench in the coming weeks.…