GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE

The GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE is a premium ATX motherboard engineered for AMD processors using the AM5 socket, built around the latest AMD X870 chipset. Tailored for high-performance desktop setups, it integrates support for DDR5 memory with a dual-channel configuration and compatibility with both XMP and EXPO profiles, ensuring flexibility for enthusiasts and overclockers alike.

This board offers cutting-edge PCIe 5.0 x16 support for graphics cards, alongside multiple additional PCIe slots operating at lower bandwidths, providing ample expandability. For storage, it includes robust connectivity with four M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 and 4.0, NVMe, and RAID configurations, in addition to SATA3 interfaces. Each M.2 slot supports extended form factors including 2280, 2580, 22110, and 25110, making the board ideal for high-speed and large-capacity storage arrays.

In terms of connectivity, the motherboard shines with dual USB4 40Gbps Type-C ports, numerous USB 3.x and USB 2.0 ports (including 10 Type-A ports), and features like BIOS Flashback and HDMI output. The onboard 2.5Gbps LAN powered by a Realtek chipset ensures fast wired networking, while Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth powered by the MediaTek MT7925 chipset enable next-gen wireless connections.

Audio performance is handled by the Realtek ALC1220 codec, delivering 7.1-channel surround sound for immersive multimedia experiences. The board is also equipped with rich internal connectivity including USB 3.2 Type-C, USB 3.0 and 2.0 headers, and a full suite of RGB (4-pin and ARGB 3-pin) headers, supporting RGB FUSION lighting and a visually striking heatsink LED design.

Additional premium features such as DrMOS power stages, a 16+2+2 phase VRM design with 60A per phase, massive heatsinks, and an integrated I/O shield contribute to stable performance and ease of installation. Debug LEDs, onboard power/reset buttons, and comprehensive fan headers ensure advanced system diagnostics and thermal management capabilities.