GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D WOOD Motherboard

GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D WOOD Motherboard

Comprehensive review of the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D WOOD motherboard | Elegance meets absolute performance for content creators

The AERO series from GIGABYTE is the top choice for content creators and designers, and the release of the X870E AERO X3D WOOD sets a new standard in the motherboard market. This board is based on the leading X870E chipset to offer a arsenal of ultra-fast connectivity ports, with a design that incorporates touches of wood to reflect luxury on your workstation, making it the ideal choice for those who deal with large files and complex renders daily.

Features of the GIGABYTE X870E motherboard

This motherboard offers a range of exceptional features that serve intensive productivity, and its advantages are distributed as follows:

Dual wired network (Dual 5GbE) and Wi-Fi 7

The most prominent feature that distinguishes this motherboard from others is its inclusion of two LAN network chips at 5 gigabits (2x Realtek 5GbE). This means you can connect to the internet while simultaneously connecting to network-attached storage (NAS) servers at incredible speeds for transferring large video files (4K/8K) without any bottleneck. This performance is enhanced by a MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 advanced chip for ultra-fast wireless connectivity.

Revolutionary data transfer and display speeds (USB4 & PCIe 5.0)

To accelerate workflow, the motherboard comes equipped with two USB4 (Type-C) ports that provide massive transfer speeds and the ability to connect professional displays with resolutions up to 4K and a refresh rate of 240Hz. Additionally, the motherboard supports the fifth generation of PCIe 5.0 for graphics cards (with two x16 and x8 slots) and for fast storage drives (M.2), ensuring you fully utilize the power of the latest components on the market.

Support for next-generation processors and super-fast DDR5 memory

The motherboard supports the AM5 socket for running AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 processors. Since editing and rendering require fast memory, GIGABYTE has provided support for installing up to 256GB of DDR5 memory at insane speeds of up to 9000 MT/s (via overclocking), with full compatibility with EXPO and XMP profiles.

Multiple storage and comprehensive connectivity options

You will not suffer from a lack of fast storage space, as the motherboard provides 4 ports M.2 (two of which support PCIe 5.0), in addition to 4 SATA ports to support various RAID arrays (including RAID 5 for 9000 processors). The rear interface features a arsenal of USB ports (including Type-C at 20Gbps) to easily connect all your peripherals and professional cameras.

Who is this motherboard for?

For professional content creators, video editors, and 3D graphics engineers who plan to build a super powerful workstation. This product is specifically designed for those who need doubled network transfer speeds thanks to two 5GbE LAN ports for connecting to NAS servers, and ultra-fast USB4 ports, with a desire for a motherboard that features a sleek and unique design reflecting a professional and luxurious character thanks to WOOD touches.

Features of the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D WOOD 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 4400 MT/s

• Architecture: Dual channel memory architecture

• Features: Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM, AMD EXPO™, and XMP modules

Expansion Slots

• PCIe 5.0 (CPU):

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

  • 1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX8), running at x8 (Ryzen 9000/7000) - Note: Shares bandwidth with PCIEX16

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

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 5 on Ryzen 9000 only) / RAID 0, 1, 10 for SATA

Network & Communication

• LAN: 2 x Realtek® 5GbE LAN chips (Dual 5 Gbps Ethernet)

• Wireless: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7927, RZ738 (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 (DisplayPorts)

• 1 x USB Type-C® port, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support

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

• 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports

• 1 x HDMI port

• 2 x RJ-45 ports (5GbE)

• 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 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

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

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

Form Factor & OS

• Operating System: Support for Windows 11 64-bit

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