Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX rev. 1.x Wi-Fi Motherboard ATX with AMD AM5 Socket

Name: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX rev. 1.x Wi-Fi Motherboard ATX with AMD AM5 Socket
Brand: Gigabyte
SKU: 38676002
Rating: 4.5 (15 reviews)

Key features:

4 DDR5 Ram slots up to 6666(O.C.)
For AMD Ryzen 7000 processors
Support for PCI Express 4.0 x16
DisplayPort, HDMI display connections
Slots for 4x Sata III and 3x M.2
8 USB 3.2 ports, 4 USB 2.0 ports

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Socket

The processor socket type.

The processor we choose should have the same socket in order to fit into the motherboard.

In addition to the socket, the motherboard chipset must also be supported by the processor.
Size

The size of the motherboard is expressed with a code name (standard).
2. We make sure that the computer case in which the motherboard will be installed supports the corresponding standard in order to fit it.

ATX

Classic size with full feature support and many expansion slots.
Usage

Desktop

Motherboards designed for use in desktop computers.
Chipset

The motherboard chip that manages connections with motherboard components (e.g. CPU, RAM memory, hard disk, USB ports).

The processor we choose must support the motherboard chipset in order to be 100% compatible with each other and to fully utilize the motherboard connections.

If the motherboard chipset is supported by the processor, then the socket will also be compatible.
Memory

Memory Type and RAM Slots

Indicates the type of RAM memory supported by the motherboard (e.g., DDR4, DDR5) and the number of slots (DIMM slots) for the modules, which determines how much memory can be installed in total.
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Description

The Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX motherboard is aimed at users who wish to create a powerful high-performance system for professional use, gaming, and multimedia. This motherboard uses the AM5 socket and supports AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors.

The motherboard has three M.2 slots for SSD installation, supports memory speeds up to DDR5 6666, and features numerous communication ports such as USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB Type-C, Wi-Fi 6, and Ethernet. It also includes advanced technologies for increased data transfer speeds and Smart Fan 6 for exceptionally quiet operation.

Overall, the Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX motherboard is aimed at users seeking an advanced motherboard with high performance and multiple functions, for professional use and gaming.

AMD Socket AM5: Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors
Unmatched performance: Twin 14*+2+1 phase digital VRM solution
Dual channel DDR5: 4*SMD DIMMs with support for AMD EXPO & Intel XMP memory modules
Next-generation storage: 1*PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connectors
Fully covered Heatpipe & M.2 Thermal Guard: Ensures VRM power stability and SSD performance of 25110 PCIe 5.0 M.2
EZ-Latch: PCIe x16 slot & M.2 connectors with quick release and screwless design
Fast networks: 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax
Extensive connectivity: DP, HDMI, rear USB-C 10Gb/s, front USB-C 20Gb/s
Smart Fan 6: Features multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP
Q-Flash Plus: Update BIOS without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card

Twin Digital VRM Design

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost performance and overclocking of the new generation AMD CPU, the AORUS series motherboard from GIGABYTE equips the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.

PCIe 5.0 Design

Ultra Durable SMD PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Slot

The first PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 slot supports the latest M.2 25110 form factor. Reinforced PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots with metal shielding for greater durability.

Support for EXPO and XMP

Aorus offers a tried and proven platform where the memory overclocking capability can reach up to 6666 and even beyond. All users need to do to achieve this memory performance boost is to ensure that the DDR5 memory modules are capable of AMD EXPO/ Intel XMP and that the EXPO/XMP function is enabled on the motherboard.

Cooling Design

Covered MOFSET heatsink
M.2 Thermal Guard
6mm Mega-Heatpipe
7 W/mK Thermal Pad
8-Layer & 2X Copper PCB

M.2 Thermal Guard

With durability in mind, Gigabyte provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD units. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high-speed M.2 SSDs, as it helps dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Smart Fan 6

Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure the gaming PC maintains its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support both PWM/DC fans and pumps, and users can easily set each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the system through an intuitive user interface.

Cooling Features

High Current Support

Each fan header supports PWM and DC fan and water-cooling pump, and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with overcurrent protection

Precision Control

Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve

Dual Curve Mode

Dual slope/stair mode for different user scenarios

Fan Stop

The fan can stop completely below the user-specified temperature point

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E

The latest 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E wireless solution with a new exclusive 6GHz band allows gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, fewer dropped connections, and speeds up to 2.4Gbps.

Additionally, Bluetooth 5 offers 4 times the range compared to BT 4.2 and faster transmission.

Advantages of Wi-Fi 6E

Spectrum congestion is a huge problem in today's Wi-Fi environment because too many devices use the existing 2.4GHz and 5GHz spectrum, causing unreliable connection and slower speed. Wi-Fi 6E is the extended standard of Wi-Fi 6 and uses a dedicated 6 GHz band, which provides not only a brand-new frequency for data transfer but also a wide spectrum for more future devices. With Wi-Fi 6E, users can enjoy faster connection and stronger signal than before.

2.5GbE LAN

The adoption of LAN 2.5G provides network connectivity up to 2.5GbE, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with an ultimate online gaming experience.
Support for Ethernet RJ-45 Multi-Gig (10/100/1000/2500Mbps)

Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

With a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, which doubles the performance compared to the previous generation USB 3.2 Gen 2. It operates with ultra-fast data transfer speeds of up to 20 Gbps when connected to USB 3.2 compatible peripherals. Through the connection, users can enjoy its flexibility for quick access and storage of large volumes of data.

Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

AMD's USB 3.2 Gen 2 provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With double the bandwidth compared to its previous generation, as well as backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, the greatly improved USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol is available through the new reversible USB Type-C connector and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility across a wider range of devices.

Hi-Fi Audio

High-End Audio Capacitors

AORUS motherboards use high-quality audio capacitors. These high-quality capacitors help deliver high-resolution and high-fidelity audio performance to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

Audio Noise Guard

AORUS motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the board level.

RGB Fusion

Offering more LED customizations than ever before, users can truly personalize their computer to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs surrounding the motherboard.

UEFI BIOS

UEFI BIOS is a type of BIOS that replaces the older BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in computers. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a software-hardware interface standard used for managing computer boot processes and basic system functions.

Gigabyte Control Center

The Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) is a unified software for all products supported by Gigabyte. It provides a newly designed intuitive user interface for controlling all key functions.

Unified software platform for all supported Gigabyte products
Intuitive user interface for an easy experience
Modular control elements only for installed hardware
Auto-update function to keep the system up-to-date and support future products

Multi-key

A multi-function reset button that can be reassigned to other functions in the BIOS for different user scenarios.

RGB Switch

Turn off all lighting effects on the motherboard.

Direct-To-BIOS

Boot into the BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.

Safe Mode

Boot into the BIOS safe mode to change a specific option without losing other BIOS settings.

Q-Flash Plus

Update the BIOS easily

With Gigabyte Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the processor, memory, and graphics card or enter the BIOS menu. Simply download and save a new BIOS file to a USB drive, then press the exclusive Q-Flash Plus button and you're ready to go.

EZ-Latch Plus PCIe

The newly integrated EZ-Latch Plus design on X670E AORUS motherboards simplifies the computer building process, as it makes removing the graphics card easy with a simple press of a button.

EZ-Latch Plus M.2

The newly integrated EZ-Latch Plus design on X670E AORUS motherboards simplifies the PC building process, making M.2 SSD installation easier than ever, without the need for a single screw.

Manufacturer

Gigabyte - Motherboards Gigabyte

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Specifications

Product Details

Size: ATX

Type: Desktop

Processor

Supported Processors: AMD

Models: Ryzen

Supported CPU Generation: Zen 4

Socket: AM5

Chipset

Model: AMD B650

Memory

Memory type: DDR5

Quantity: 4 DIMM Slots

Memory Speeds: 4400, 4800, 5000OC, 5200OC, 5400OC, 5600OC, 5800OC, 6000OC, 6200OC, 6400OC, 6600OC

Memory Channels: Dual Channel

Internal Connectors

PCI Express x16 3.0: 1 Slot

PCI Express x16 4.0: 1 Slot

SATA III 6Gb/s: 4 Port

M.2 Type: 1 PCIe 5.0 Port, 2 PCIe 4.0 Ports

M.2 Slots: 0

External Connectors

Rear USB-A outputs: 4 USB 2.0 Ports, 7 USB 3.2 Ports

Rear USB-C outputs: 1 USB 3.2 Port

Ethernet (LAN): 1

Screen Connections: DisplayPort, HDMI

Specifications

RGB Lighting: No

WiFi/Bluetooth: Yes

Extra: Bios Flashback, RGB Header

Sound

Sound Card Channels: 7.1

Top Specs

Memory: 4x DDR5

Important information

Specifications are collected from official manufacturer websites. Please verify the specifications before proceeding with your final purchase. If you notice any problem you can report it here.

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eliasdalatsis
2024-08-07

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The motherboard is fine, but I give it one star because the LAN never worked, obviously a hardware failure, and I have to send it back.

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- Number of BIOS functions
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
- Value for money
- Reliability
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18 out of 19 members found this review helpful

spanosgg
2023-05-14

Verified purchase
Quite satisfied so far with this motherboard. Compared to MSI's BIOS, I find it less flashy and more functional, which is a plus. Before installing the 7800X3D, I updated the BIOS through q-flash. It's a simple and fast process, although a bit nerve-wracking. Unfortunately, like many others who have purchased it, I also have coil whine. It's not continuous and if you wear headphones, you don't notice it much, but I can't help but mention it. It's also the reason why I'm deducting one star. Other than that, we're talking about great value for money, even at €250 (at the time of evaluation), and it's perhaps the most common motherboard I've seen lately. I mean, reading and searching on Reddit and elsewhere, many users have preferred it for systems ranging from 7600 to 7950X3D. Gigabyte seems to be a bit slow with BIOS updates, so be aware because it would be good to be informed to avoid any inconvenience, especially if you have X or X3D processors. Memory training doesn't take long (at least judging by my RAM), and boot times are in line with a DDR4 platform, around 20 seconds for the desktop. Overall, the motherboard is doing great so far.

Update 8/23: Another factor that could cost it the fifth star is that if you want to adjust the fan curves through the BIOS, smart fan 6 doesn't allow you to lower the fan speed below 100%. So, for example, if you want to create a quieter fan curve that is not as aggressive but your processor runs quite hot (e.g., 7000 series Ryzen), then the last step will always be at 100%, which unfortunately means it takes some tweaking to bring the noise levels to a satisfactory level. Of course, you can set the case fans to not be CPU temperature dependent and have a smoother curve that way.

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- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
- Value for money
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Akkillas
2024-04-30

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With a setup like the 7800x3d and a powerful GPU such as the rtx 4080, it kills it in gaming!

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- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
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1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

peterzombie1
2024-01-23

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It's worth its money. 0 coil whine, perfect BIOS, came updated. What else do you want?

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- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
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jrixm8
2025-01-21

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5

Agelos_Gavalas
2024-04-28

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5

Emilios_Psathas
2024-03-05

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5

Theofilos Grigoriadis
2024-01-05

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- Easy installation in the case
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5

Alex__koukou_santez__Santez_
2023-12-20

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- Easy installation in the case
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4

Alphatox
2023-10-10

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- Easy installation in the case
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5

Konig95
2023-06-19

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5

marcosp
2023-05-09

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- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
5

Irinielena_Tsapara
2023-04-26

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- Easy installation in the case
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5

xarkef
2023-03-22

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4

ΚΑΛΑΙΤΖΙΔΗΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ
2023-02-14

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eliasdalatsis
2024-08-07

The motherboard is fine, but I give it one star because the LAN never worked, obviously a hardware failure, and I have to send it back.

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spanosgg
2023-05-14

Quite satisfied so far with this motherboard. Compared to MSI's BIOS, I find it less flashy and more functional, which is a plus. Before installing the 7800X3D, I updated the BIOS through q-flash. It's a simple and fast process, although a bit nerve-wracking. Unfortunately, like many others who have purchased it, I also have coil whine. It's not continuous and if you wear headphones, you don't notice it much, but I can't help but mention it. It's also the reason why I'm deducting one star. Other than that, we're talking about great value for money, even at €250 (at the time of evaluation), and it's perhaps the most common motherboard I've seen lately. I mean, reading and searching on Reddit and elsewhere, many users have preferred it for systems ranging from 7600 to 7950X3D. Gigabyte seems to be a bit slow with BIOS updates, so be aware because it would be good to be informed to avoid any inconvenience, especially if you have X or X3D processors. Memory training doesn't take long (at least judging by my RAM), and boot times are in line with a DDR4 platform, around 20 seconds for the desktop. Overall, the motherboard is doing great so far.

Update 8/23: Another factor that could cost it the fifth star is that if you want to adjust the fan curves through the BIOS, smart fan 6 doesn't allow you to lower the fan speed below 100%. So, for example, if you want to create a quieter fan curve that is not as aggressive but your processor runs quite hot (e.g., 7000 series Ryzen), then the last step will always be at 100%, which unfortunately means it takes some tweaking to bring the noise levels to a satisfactory level. Of course, you can set the case fans to not be CPU temperature dependent and have a smoother curve that way.

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Akkillas
2024-04-30

With a setup like the 7800x3d and a powerful GPU such as the rtx 4080, it kills it in gaming!

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peterzombie1
2024-01-23

It's worth its money. 0 coil whine, perfect BIOS, came updated. What else do you want?

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jrixm8
2025-01-21

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Questions (5)

Questions

Το κουτι ερχεται χωρις σφραγισμα απο το εργοστασιο η μου φεραν ανοιχτο? Γιατι ειδα κανα 2 unboxings και ουτε αυτα ειχαν καποιο αυτοκολλητο η τπτ , ανοιγε κατευθειαν.

DD97 2023-10-21

Καί τό δικό μου έτσι ήρθε, δεν φαίνεται να έχει αφαιρεθεί κάποιο αυτοκόλλητο πάντως άρα παίζει νά έρχεται έτσι

Leyteris_B 2024-01-19

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PCIe 5.0 ειναι χ16 ??

giannhs_kan5708 2023-07-15

οχι εχει μονο PCIe 4 και 3 x16

SteliosMP35 2023-08-05

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Κάποιος κάτοχος σε συνδιασμό με x3d επεξεργαστή να μας πεί αν είχε κάποιο θέμα σχετικά με το πρόβλημα των x3d που καίγονται με την συγκεκριμένη μητρική? Επίσης με τι BIOS έρχεται στο κουτί?

spanosgg 2023-05-09

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kiTngvvD5dI&ab_channel=GamersNexus
δες αυτο 29:27 απ οτι φαινεται ειναι οκ στα ρευματα ι Gigabyte μαλον εδω θα παω και εγω

Giannis_Kan5618 2023-10-08

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Καλησπερα, εχει υποδοχη για RGB και ARGB;

billyhellhammer 2024-10-23

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eliasdalatsis
2024-08-07

Verified purchase
The motherboard is fine, but I give it one star because the LAN never worked, obviously a hardware failure, and I have to send it back.

Translated from Greek ·
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
- Value for money
- Reliability
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18 out of 19 members found this review helpful

spanosgg
2023-05-14

Verified purchase
Quite satisfied so far with this motherboard. Compared to MSI's BIOS, I find it less flashy and more functional, which is a plus. Before installing the 7800X3D, I updated the BIOS through q-flash. It's a simple and fast process, although a bit nerve-wracking. Unfortunately, like many others who have purchased it, I also have coil whine. It's not continuous and if you wear headphones, you don't notice it much, but I can't help but mention it. It's also the reason why I'm deducting one star. Other than that, we're talking about great value for money, even at €250 (at the time of evaluation), and it's perhaps the most common motherboard I've seen lately. I mean, reading and searching on Reddit and elsewhere, many users have preferred it for systems ranging from 7600 to 7950X3D. Gigabyte seems to be a bit slow with BIOS updates, so be aware because it would be good to be informed to avoid any inconvenience, especially if you have X or X3D processors. Memory training doesn't take long (at least judging by my RAM), and boot times are in line with a DDR4 platform, around 20 seconds for the desktop. Overall, the motherboard is doing great so far.

Update 8/23: Another factor that could cost it the fifth star is that if you want to adjust the fan curves through the BIOS, smart fan 6 doesn't allow you to lower the fan speed below 100%. So, for example, if you want to create a quieter fan curve that is not as aggressive but your processor runs quite hot (e.g., 7000 series Ryzen), then the last step will always be at 100%, which unfortunately means it takes some tweaking to bring the noise levels to a satisfactory level. Of course, you can set the case fans to not be CPU temperature dependent and have a smoother curve that way.

Translated from Greek ·
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
- Value for money
Did you find this review helpful?
5

Akkillas
2024-04-30

Verified purchase
With a setup like the 7800x3d and a powerful GPU such as the rtx 4080, it kills it in gaming!

Translated from Greek ·
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
Did you find this review helpful?
5

1 out of 1 members found this review helpful

peterzombie1
2024-01-23

Verified purchase
It's worth its money. 0 coil whine, perfect BIOS, came updated. What else do you want?

Translated from Greek ·
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
Did you find this review helpful?
5

jrixm8
2025-01-21

Verified purchase
5

Agelos_Gavalas
2024-04-28

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- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
5

Emilios_Psathas
2024-03-05

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- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
5

Theofilos Grigoriadis
2024-01-05

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- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
5

Alex__koukou_santez__Santez_
2023-12-20

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- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
4

Alphatox
2023-10-10

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- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Value for money
- Temperature
5

Konig95
2023-06-19

Verified purchase
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
5

marcosp
2023-05-09

Verified purchase
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
5

Irinielena_Tsapara
2023-04-26

Verified purchase
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
5

xarkef
2023-03-22

Verified purchase
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Value for money
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Temperature
4

ΚΑΛΑΙΤΖΙΔΗΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ
2023-02-14

Verified purchase
- Number of ports
- Number of BIOS functions
- Reliability
- Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
- Easy installation in the case
- Value for money
- Temperature

1

eliasdalatsis
2024-08-07

The motherboard is fine, but I give it one star because the LAN never worked, obviously a hardware failure, and I have to send it back.

Translated from Greek ·

0
4

spanosgg
2023-05-14

Quite satisfied so far with this motherboard. Compared to MSI's BIOS, I find it less flashy and more functional, which is a plus. Before installing the 7800X3D, I updated the BIOS through q-flash. It's a simple and fast process, although a bit nerve-wracking. Unfortunately, like many others who have purchased it, I also have coil whine. It's not continuous and if you wear headphones, you don't notice it much, but I can't help but mention it. It's also the reason why I'm deducting one star. Other than that, we're talking about great value for money, even at €250 (at the time of evaluation), and it's perhaps the most common motherboard I've seen lately. I mean, reading and searching on Reddit and elsewhere, many users have preferred it for systems ranging from 7600 to 7950X3D. Gigabyte seems to be a bit slow with BIOS updates, so be aware because it would be good to be informed to avoid any inconvenience, especially if you have X or X3D processors. Memory training doesn't take long (at least judging by my RAM), and boot times are in line with a DDR4 platform, around 20 seconds for the desktop. Overall, the motherboard is doing great so far.

Update 8/23: Another factor that could cost it the fifth star is that if you want to adjust the fan curves through the BIOS, smart fan 6 doesn't allow you to lower the fan speed below 100%. So, for example, if you want to create a quieter fan curve that is not as aggressive but your processor runs quite hot (e.g., 7000 series Ryzen), then the last step will always be at 100%, which unfortunately means it takes some tweaking to bring the noise levels to a satisfactory level. Of course, you can set the case fans to not be CPU temperature dependent and have a smoother curve that way.

Translated from Greek ·

18
5

Akkillas
2024-04-30

With a setup like the 7800x3d and a powerful GPU such as the rtx 4080, it kills it in gaming!

Translated from Greek ·

0
5

peterzombie1
2024-01-23

It's worth its money. 0 coil whine, perfect BIOS, came updated. What else do you want?

Translated from Greek ·

1
5

jrixm8
2025-01-21

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Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX rev. 1.x Wi-Fi Motherboard ATX with AMD AM5 Socket

Description

Twin Digital VRM Design