Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE — AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard
A premium X870 platform engineered for high-end gaming and content creation. The X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE combines robust digital power delivery, cutting-edge connectivity (dual USB4 Type-C, Wi-Fi 7, 2.5GbE), and extensive storage options (4×M.2, including three PCIe 5.0 x4 slots) to deliver a future-proof AM5 foundation for Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series builds.
Key Features & Benefits
• AM5 support for AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series — next-gen CPU compatibility and platform longevity.
• Digital twin 16+2+2 phase VRM — rock-steady power delivery for heavy workloads and overclocking.
• DDR5 performance & overclocking — 4 DIMMs, dual-channel, up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) with AMD EXPO support.
• 4× M.2 sockets — three CPU-linked PCIe 5.0 x4 NVMe slots plus a chipset PCIe 4.0 M.2 for extreme storage bandwidth.
• Dual USB4 Type-C with DP-Alt — high-speed host connectivity and DisplayPort over USB4 for modern displays.
• Wi-Fi 7 + 2.5GbE wired LAN — ultra-fast wireless (Bluetooth 5.4) and low-latency wired networking for streaming, downloads and online gaming.
• Realtek ALC1220 audio — audiophile-grade codec with high quality capacitors and S/PDIF out for clean sound.
• Robust cooling & build — full metal thermal armour, advanced M.2 Thermal Guard, Smart Fan 6 headers and multiple sensors for intelligent thermal control.
• EZ-Latch tool-less designs — screwless M.2 heatsinks and PCIe latches for quicker installs and upgrades.
• Reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 UD Slot X — metal backplate for improved durability and support for heavy graphics cards.
• AORUS BIOS & software suite — one-click memory/OC tools, Q-Flash, Smart Backup and Gigabyte Control Center for system tuning and monitoring.
Technical Specifications
CPU
• Socket: AMD AM5
• Supported CPUs: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series (see GIGABYTE site for latest CPU support)
Chipset
• AMD X870
Memory
• 4 × DDR5 DIMM slots (dual channel)
• Up to 256GB total (64GB per DIMM)
• Support for DDR5 OC (up to, and beyond, 8000 MT/s depending on modules and CPU)
• AMD EXPO & XMP profiles supported
Graphics / Display Outputs
• 2 × USB4 Type-C (DisplayPort Alt Mode) — up to 3840×2160@240Hz (depending on CPU)
• 1 × HDMI (rear) — up to 4096×2160@60Hz
• 1 × front HDMI header — up to 1920×1080@30Hz (note: actual support varies by CPU)
Storage
• 4 × M.2 Socket 3 (M2A_CPU, M2B_CPU, M2C_CPU, M2D_SB) — 3× PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU) + 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset) depending on CPU
• 4 × SATA 6Gb/s
• RAID support: NVMe RAID 0/1/5/10 (RAID 5 on Ryzen 9000 series only); SATA RAID 0/1/10
Expansion Slots
• 1 × PCIe 5.0 x16 (PCIEX16, CPU dependent) — reinforced UD Slot X
• Additional PCIe x16/x4/x2 slots (chipset linked) — see manual for lane sharing
Audio
• Realtek ALC1220 HD Audio codec
• Optical S/PDIF Out
• 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel support
Networking
• 1 × Realtek 2.5GbE LAN (RJ-45)
• Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925 or Realtek RTL8922AE depending on PCB revision) — 2.4/5/6 GHz support, 160/320/160/??? MHz features per spec; Bluetooth 5.4
Note: Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 for full functionality; regional 6GHz availability varies.
USB & I/O
Rear:
• 2 × USB4 Type-C (DP-Alt)
• 2 × USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A
• 5 × USB 3.2 Gen1
• 4 × USB 2.0/1.1
• HDMI, Optical S/PDIF, RJ-45, audio jacks, Q-Flash Plus button, antenna connectors
Internal headers:
• 1 × USB Type-C header (USB 3.2 Gen2x2)
• Multiple USB 3.2 Gen1 and USB 2.0 headers
• 4 × M.2 connectors, 4 × SATA connectors
• Multiple fan/pump headers, addressable RGB Gen2 headers, RGB header, temperature and noise detection headers, TPM header
BIOS & Software
• AMI UEFI BIOS (256Mbit flash)
• Q-Flash, Q-Flash Plus, Gigabyte Control Center, Smart Backup, AORUS AI features (memory boost, one-click acceleration)
Form Factor
• ATX — 305 × 244 mm
Why Choose the Gigabyte X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE?
If you want a high-bandwidth, future-ready AM5 platform that balances extreme storage speed, advanced memory overclocking and cutting-edge connectivity, this board is engineered for it. Choose the X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE when you need:
• A stable VRM and cooling solution for sustained overclocking and heavy creative workloads.
• Multiple PCIe 5.0 NVMe slots for ultra-fast scratch volumes and RAID arrays.
• USB4 and dual Type-C outputs for modern displays and peripherals.
• Next-level wireless performance with Wi-Fi 7 plus reliable 2.5Gb wired networking.
• Easy installation and maintainability via EZ-Latch designs and comprehensive BIOS tuning tools.
Box Contents & Compatibility Notes
• Motherboard, fitted I/O shield, SATA cables, Wi-Fi antenna(s), M.2 screws, user manual
• Windows 11 64-bit recommended for full feature support (Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3)
• Check Gigabyte CPU/memory support lists on the official site for latest compatibility and BIOS updates.