GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE

The GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE is a cutting-edge motherboard designed for AMD CPUs, specifically compatible with the AMD socket AM5. Released i
05 Aug
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The GIGABYTE B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE is a cutting-edge motherboard designed for AMD CPUs, specifically compatible with the AMD socket AM5. Released in November 2023, this motherboard integrates the AMD B650 chipset, ensuring robust performance and reliability.

Key features include:

  • Form Factor: M-ATX (24.4×24.4cm)
  • Power Phase Design: 12+2+2 phases, with each phase delivering 60A for stable power delivery.
  • Memory: Supports DDR5 memory modules with speeds up to 8000MHz (PC5-64000), accommodating up to 192GB across four DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration. Both XMP3.0 and EXPO technologies are supported for enhanced memory performance.
  • Expansion Slots: Includes one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot and one PCIe x16 slot (operating at x4).
  • Storage Interfaces: Equipped with two M.2 slots and four SATA3 (6Gb/s) ports, supporting PCIe 5.0 and 4.0 standards, along with NVMe RAID and SATA RAID capabilities.
  • Graphics Output: Features HDMI and DP for versatile display connectivity.
  • Rear I/O Ports:
    • USB Ports: A total of 12 USB ports, including one Type-C (10Gbps), two Type-A (10Gbps), five Type-A (5Gbps), and four USB 2.0 ports.
    • Network: Realtek chipset provides 2.5Gbps wired LAN, with additional support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth via the Realtek RTL8852CE chipset.
    • Audio: Realtek audio chipset supporting 7.1 channel output.

Additional features include BIOS flashback, integrated I/O shield, multiple fan and USB headers, and various connectivity options such as Thunderbolt and TPM headers. The motherboard also boasts DrMOS power stages, M.2 heatsinks, and RGB/ARGB lighting for a visually appealing setup.