GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE Motherboard

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE Motherboard

Comprehensive review of the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D motherboard | The pinnacle of performance for the AM5 platform

The X870E chipset represents the high-end and completely new line of AMD motherboards, and the AORUS ELITE X3D from GIGABYTE offers an exceptional mix of advanced features. This motherboard supports the new Ryzen 9000 series processors and provides ultra-fast expansion options, making it a strong investment that ensures you keep up with technological advancements for years to come.

Features of the GIGABYTE X870E motherboard

This motherboard offers a range of cutting-edge technologies that place it at the forefront of motherboards, with its features distributed as follows:

Comprehensive support for AMD processors and exceptional memory speeds

The motherboard comes with a socket AM5 that supports the new generation processors (Ryzen 9000) and previous generations (8000 and 7000). To achieve unparalleled performance, the motherboard supports 4 slots for DDR5 memory with a capacity of up to 256 GB, with an amazing overclocking capability to reach a frequency of 9000 MT/s, supported by AMD EXPO and XMP technologies to ensure maximum stability.

Ultra transfer speeds and fifth-generation technologies (PCIe 5.0 & USB4)

The motherboard is fully equipped for the future thanks to the primary graphics card slot PCIe 5.0 x16, in addition to supporting ultra-fast storage drives via two M.2 PCIe 5.0. An ASMedia chip has also been integrated to provide two USB4 (Type-C) ports at the back, allowing for massive data transfer speeds and supporting the connection of displays with a resolution of up to 4K at a refresh rate of 240Hz.

High-end network and audio connectivity

You will not experience any connection slowdowns; the motherboard is equipped with a wired network chip Realtek 5GbE providing 5 Gbps speed, wirelessly supported by the latest standards of Wi-Fi 7 and Qualcomm's Bluetooth 5.4, ensuring unmatched stability and download speeds. It also offers a professional audio experience thanks to the Realtek ALC1220 audio processor supporting 7.1 channels.

Fast charging and professional cooling

One of the unique features of this motherboard is the presence of an internal USB Type-C port (Gen 2x2) that supports fast charging technology PD 3.0/QC 4+ with a power of 65 watts To charge your smart devices at lightning speed from the front panel of the case. The board also includes a wide range of fan headers, water cooling pumps, and thermal sensors to ensure comprehensive cooling for the device.

Who is this motherboard for?

For professional gamers (Hardcore Gamers), content creators, and overclocking experts who plan to build high-end computers based on AMD Ryzen 9000 or 7000 processors. This product is ideal for those looking for future technologies (PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 7, and USB4) and exceptional memory speeds (DDR5 9000MT/s), with a need for ultra-fast wired network connectivity (5GbE) for transferring large files or streaming live at the highest quality.

Specifications of the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE X3D motherboard

CPU & Chipset

• CPU Socket: AMD Socket AM5

• Supported Processors: AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors

• Chipset: AMD X870E

Memory

• Capacity: 4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets (Max 256 GB, up to 64 GB single DIMM)

• Speed: Support for DDR5 9000(O.C) down to 4800 MT/s

• Architecture: Dual channel memory architecture

• Features: AMD EXPO™ and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) support

Expansion Slots

• PCIe 5.0: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), running at x16 (Ryzen 9000/7000)

• PCIe 4.0: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX4), running at x4

• PCIe 3.0: 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX2), running at x2

Storage Interface

• M.2 (CPU): 2 x M.2 connectors (M2A_CPU, M2B_CPU) supporting PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs (Ryzen 9000/7000)

• M.2 (Chipset): 2 x M.2 connectors (M2C_SB, M2D_SB) supporting PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs

• SATA: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors

• RAID: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe / RAID 0, 1, 10 for SATA

Network & Communication

• LAN: Realtek® 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps)

• Wireless: Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4/5/6 GHz

• Bluetooth: BLUETOOTH 5.4

Audio

• Codec: Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC

• Channels: 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel High Definition Audio

• Features: Support for S/PDIF Out, DSD audio support on back panel

Onboard Graphics & Display

• USB4 (Type-C): 2 x ports supporting DP alt mode (Max 3840x2160@240 Hz, DP 1.4, HDR)

• HDMI (Back): 1 x HDMI 2.1 port (Max 4096x2160@60 Hz, HDCP 2.3, HDR)

• HDMI (Front): 1 x Front HDMI port (Max 1920x1080@30 Hz, HDMI 1.4)

Back Panel Connectors

• 2 x USB4® USB Type-C® ports

• 1 x USB Type-C® port (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

• 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)

• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• 1 x HDMI port

• 1 x RJ-45 port

• 2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)

• 2 x audio jacks + 1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector

• Buttons: 1 x Q-Flash Plus, 1 x Clear CMOS, 1 x Power, 1 x Reset

Internal I/O Connectors (Highlights)

• Power & Cooling: 24-pin ATX, 2 x 8-pin CPU, 1 x PCIe power, 1 x CPU fan, 1 x CPU pump, 4 x system fans, 2 x system pumps

• USB Type-C (Internal): 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 header (Supports 65W PD 3.0/QC 4+ fast charging)

• Lighting: 3 x ARGB Gen2 headers, 1 x RGB header

• Other: 1 x Front HDMI port, 2 x temp sensors, 1 x noise detection

Form Factor & OS

• Operating System: Support for Windows 11 64-bit

• Form Factor: ATX Form Factor (30.5cm x 24.4cm)