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GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICE

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GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICE Specifications

GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICE by GIGABYTE is a Standard-ATX form factor motherboard based on the high-end X870 chipset and AM5 socket, offering the most advanced features and connectivity options. It is designed to support DDR5 memory up to 256 GB and memory overclocking up to 8200 MHz. The motherboard features 4 memory slots and offers support for PCIe 5.0 x16, ensuring compatibility with modern GPUs and high-bandwidth expansion cards.

GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICE Performance Review

The GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICE features a high-end VRM setup, supplying 80 A across 16 phases. It can power high-wattage CPUs and support moderate overclocking while maintaining good voltage regulation and thermal efficiency. This makes it an excellent option for gamers and professionals who need reliable high-end CPU performance.

This motherboard features a solid mid-range audio chipset (Realtek® ALC1220), offering good sound quality that will satisfy most users. It’s suitable for enjoying high-fidelity audio on mid to high-end speakers or headphones without the immediate need for a discrete sound card. Music, gaming, and media playback will sound clean and detailed.

This board delivers balanced value with a performance-per-price ratio of 49.7%, offering a solid blend of features, quality, and affordability.

Motherboard Information

Manufacturer: GIGABYTE

Motherboard Name: GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WIFI7 ICE

Current Price Amazon: $299

  • Amazon Price Updated: 15 hours, 59 minutes ago.

    • Motherboard Available: True

    Chipset / Socket: X870 / AM5

    Form Factor / Memory Slots: Standard-ATX / 4 slots.

    Memory Type / Max Cap / Max OC: DDR5 / 256 GB / 8200 MHz

    PCIe Suport: PCIe 5.0 x16

    Audio Chipset: Realtek® ALC1220

    Network: Realtek® 2.5GbE LAN chip (2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)

    Motherboard Dimensions: 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

    Quality & Features (max 110pts)

    VRM Quality: 13 pts.

    Chipset Q & F: 18 pts.

    Build Quality: 16 pts.

    Connectivity Q & F: 16 pts.

    Audio Quality: 12 pts.

    Total Points: 75 pts.

    VRM Configuration

    CPU Power Phases (Amps): 16 (80 A)

    Power Design: 16+2+2

    Calculated Performance

    Quality and Features per Price: 49.7%

    Additional Motherboard Information

    Memory:

    Support for DDR5 8200(OC) / 8000(OC) / 7800(OC) / 7600(OC) / 7200(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules
    4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
    Dual channel memory architecture
    Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
    Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

    (The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)

    Graphics:

    Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support+ASMedia USB4® Controller:
    - 2 x USB4® USB Type-C® ports, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@240 Hz
    * Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.
    Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:
    - 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
    * Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
    ** Support native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.
    - 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz
    * Support for HDMI 1.4 version
    (Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
    Support for up to quad-display at the same time

    Storage:

    1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
    AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
    AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
    AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs

    2 x M.2 connectors (M2B_CPU, M2C_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs:
    AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
    * The M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors become unavailable when an AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1/Phoenix 2 processor is used.
    1 x M.2 connector (M2D_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
    * RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors.
    RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

    USB:

    CPU+ASMedia USB4® controller:
    - 2 x USB4® USB Type-C® ports on the back panel
    CPU+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
    - 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
    CPU+USB 2.0 Hub:
    - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
    Chipset:
    - 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through
    the internal USB header
    - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
    - 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
    - 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers

    Internal I/O:

    1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
    2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
    1 x CPU fan header
    1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
    4 x system fan headers
    2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
    3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
    1 x RGB LED strip header
    4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
    4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
    1 x front panel header
    1 x front panel audio header
    1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
    2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
    1 x noise detection header
    1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
    1 x HDMI port (Note)
    1 x power button
    1 x reset button
    2 x temperature sensor headers
    1 x reset jumper
    1 x Clear CMOS jumper

    Back Panel I/O:

    1 x Q-Flash Plus button
    1 x HDMI port (Note)
    2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
    2 x USB4® USB Type-C® ports (DisplayPort (Note))
    2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
    4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
    4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
    1 x RJ-45 port
    1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
    2 x audio jacks

    WiFi:

    MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (PCB rev. 1.0)
    - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    - BLUETOOTH 5.4
    - Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard

    Realtek® Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE (PCB rev. 1.1)
    - WIFI a, b, g, n, ac, ax, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
    - BLUETOOTH 5.4
    - Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard

    (Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
    * Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)
    **Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.

    Audio:

    Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
    * The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.
    High Definition Audio
    2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
    * You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.
    Support for S/PDIF Out

    Special Features:

    Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
    * Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.
    Support for Q-Flash
    Support for Q-Flash Plus
    Support Smart Backup