GIGABYTE B660M Gaming X DDR5 Intel Motherboard

The GIGABYTE B660M Gaming X DDR5 is a Micro ATX motherboard built on Intel's B660 chipset and designed for 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors using the LGA1700 (Socket 1700) interface. It pairs the latest DDR5 memory standard with XMP 3.0 support, letting builders take advantage of faster memory speeds and improved bandwidth compared to previous generations. Four DDR5 DIMM slots support dual-channel memory configurations with a maximum capacity of 128 GB. For graphics, the board provides one PCIe x16 slot running at full x16 bandwidth, ideal for a primary discrete GPU installation. A secondary PCIe x4 slot offers additional expansion options. Storage connectivity is handled by four SATA 6 Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 support, enabling flexible drive configurations for both speed and redundancy. Networking is powered by an Intel 2.5GbE LAN chip, which supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps link speeds, providing noticeably faster wired throughput than standard Gigabit solutions. Onboard audio uses a Realtek codec delivering 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output with S/PDIF out and three rear audio jacks. The rear I/O panel includes one USB Type-C port supporting USB 3.2 Gen 2 and DisplayPort output, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A ports, and four USB 2.0 Type-A ports. Display outputs consist of one DisplayPort and one HDMI connector for use with Intel integrated graphics. Internal headers add one USB Type-C Gen 1 header, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, and two USB 2.0/1.1 headers for front-panel connectivity. Power delivery is via a standard 24-pin ATX main connector and an 8-pin ATX 12V connector. The board conforms to the Micro ATX form factor, making it compatible with a wide range of compact and mid-tower cases. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro ATX - Socket: LGA1700 - Chipset: Intel B660 - CPU Support: 12th Gen Intel Core, Pentium Gold, Celeron - Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, dual-channel, max 128 GB - Expansion: 1 x PCIe x16, 1 x PCIe x4 - Storage: 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s; RAID 0/1/5/10 - LAN: Intel 2.5GbE (2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps) - Audio: Realtek codec, up to 7.1-channel, S/PDIF out - Rear USB: 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (with DP), 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 4 x USB 2.0 Type-A - Video Out: 1 x DisplayPort, 1 x HDMI - Power: 24-pin ATX + 8-pin ATX 12V