Gigabyte B760 GAMING X GEN5 ATX DDR5 Motherboard Intel 1700

Gigabyte B760 GAMING X GEN5 — Built for PCIe 5.0 Speed, Enthusiast Power, and Long-Term Reliability

The Gigabyte B760 GAMING X GEN5 delivers next-generation platform performance for serious gaming rigs, high-speed productivity systems, and future-ready Intel builds. Designed around PCIe Gen5 graphics capability, high-bandwidth DDR5 memory, triple PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 storage, and a robust 8+1+1 phase VRM power design, this motherboard provides the thermal headroom, electrical stability, and upgrade flexibility required by modern performance users.

With advanced thermal armour heatsinks, Smart Fan 6 intelligent cooling, reinforced PCIe 5.0 slot armour, onboard Q-Flash Plus BIOS updating, and ultra-fast 2.5GbE networking, the B760 GAMING X GEN5 delivers a powerful, durable, and enthusiast-tuned foundation for demanding PC builds.

This is a motherboard engineered to perform today — and built to scale with tomorrow’s hardware.

Key Features & Performance Advantages

• PCIe Gen5 x16 Graphics Slot — double the bandwidth of PCIe 4.0 for next-gen GPUs and accelerator hardware

• EZ-Latch Quick Release — tool-free GPU removal for faster upgrades and maintenance

• Reinforced SMD PCIe UD Slot Armour — enhanced strength for heavier premium graphics cards

• Hybrid 8+1+1 Phase VRM Power Solution — stable, efficient turbo and sustained load performance

• Fully Covered VRM & M.2 Thermal Design — high-coverage heatsinks for superior heat dissipation

• Triple PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 — extreme SSD speeds for OS, gaming and creator workloads

• Dual-Channel DDR5 Support (up to 256GB) — higher bandwidth, faster response, XMP-ready tuning

• 2.5GbE LAN Networking — high-speed, low-latency connectivity for gaming and content transfer

• Front USB-C 10Gb/s + Rear USB-C — modern connectivity for storage, peripherals, and creators

• Smart Fan 6 — multiple thermal sensors and hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP for acoustic efficiency

• Q-Flash Plus — update BIOS without CPU, memory, or graphics card installed

A powerful enthusiast-class platform — engineered for gaming performance, reliability, and upgrade confidence.

Technical Overview

CPU Support
LGA1700 — Intel 14th / 13th / 12th Gen Core, Pentium Gold & Celeron processors

Chipset
Intel B760 Express

Memory

• 4 x DDR5 DIMM slots — up to 256GB

• Dual-channel architecture

• XMP support

• ECC (non-ECC mode) and non-ECC DIMMs supported

Graphics Outputs

• 1 x HDMI — up to 4096×2160 @ 60Hz

• 1 x DisplayPort — up to 4096×2304 @ 60Hz
  (CPU dependent)

Expansion Slots

• 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (GPU recommended)

• 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1

Storage

• 3 x PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe M.2 (22110 / 2280)

• 4 x SATA 6Gb/s

• RAID 0 / 1 / 5 / 10 (SATA)

Networking

• Realtek 2.5GbE LAN

Audio

• Realtek HD Audio

• 2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1-channel with S/PDIF Out

USB Connectivity

• Rear USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 1)

• Front USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2)

• USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (rear)

• Additional USB 3.2 Gen 1 & USB 2.0 via headers

Cooling & Headers

• CPU fan | Pump header

• 3 x system fans + hybrid pump header

• ARGB Gen2 + RGB headers

Form Factor
ATX — 30.5cm x 24.4cm

OS Support
Windows 11 64-bit | Windows 10 64-bit

Who Is This Motherboard Ideal For?

This board is an excellent fit for:

• Performance gaming PCs with next-gen graphics cards

• High-speed DDR5 productivity or creator systems

• Builders who want future-ready PCIe Gen5 capability

• Users who prioritise cooling, stability, and VRM quality

• Enthusiasts upgrading from older Intel platforms

The Gigabyte B760 GAMING X GEN5 delivers a compelling balance of raw performance, build quality, and long-term upgrade assurance — making it a standout choice for premium mid-range and enthusiast-class PC builds.