GIGABYTE X570S Gaming X DDR4 AMD Motherboard

The Gigabyte X570S Gaming X is an ATX-form-factor motherboard (305 mm × 244 mm) built on the AMD X570 chipset with an AM4 socket, making it compatible with AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, Ryzen 5000 G-Series, Ryzen 4000 G-Series, Ryzen 3000 Series, Ryzen 3000 G-Series, Ryzen 2000 Series, and Ryzen 2000 G-Series processors. It is a strong platform for gamers and enthusiasts who want reliable power delivery and high-speed connectivity without sacrificing thermal headroom. At the heart of the board is a 12+2 phase digital VRM solution featuring 50 A DrMOS power stages, designed to deliver stable and precise voltage to demanding Ryzen CPUs. The six-layer PCB and comprehensive MOSFET heatsink coverage help manage thermals during sustained workloads and overclocking sessions. For memory, the board provides four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting dual-channel configurations of up to 128 GB (32 GB per DIMM). Supported speeds range from DDR4-2133 up to DDR4-5100 via XMP profiles, and both ECC and non-ECC unbuffered DIMMs are accommodated (ECC mode depends on CPU support). Storage options are generous. Three M.2 Socket 3 connectors (M2A_CPU, M2B_SB, M2C_SB) accept type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SSDs; Ryzen 5000 and 3000 Series CPUs unlock PCIe 4.0 x4 performance on the CPU-attached slot, while chipset slots support PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4. All three M.2 slots benefit from thermal guards that dissipate heat before throttling becomes an issue. Six SATA 6 Gb/s ports add further storage capacity, with RAID 0, 1, and 10 support. Connectivity is handled by a Realtek 2.5 GbE LAN chip supporting 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps speeds. USB options include USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports on both the rear panel and an internal header, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and legacy USB 2.0 ports — totalling a wide range of front and rear connections. The onboard HDMI 2.1 port supports resolutions up to 4096×2160 at 60 Hz with HDR and HDCP 2.3 for APU-based systems. Audio is managed by a Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC with 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel output. High-quality audio capacitors and a PCB-level audio noise guard isolate sensitive analog components from digital interference. Smart Fan 6 delivers granular fan control across six PWM/DC headers (each supporting up to 24 W with over-current protection), six internal temperature sensors, and customisable fan-curve modes including Fan Stop for silent operation at low temperatures. RGB Fusion 2.0 supports multi-zone addressable LED and standard RGB LED strips via two addressable and two RGB internal headers. Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without installing the CPU, memory, or GPU — useful for platform preparation before a new Ryzen processor arrives. The board ships with AMI UEFI BIOS and Gigabyte’s APP Center suite including EasyTune, Game Boost, @BIOS, Fast Boot, RGB Fusion, Smart Backup, and System Information Viewer. Key Verified Specifications: • Socket: AMD AM4 • Chipset: AMD X570 • Form Factor: ATX, 305 mm × 244 mm • Memory: 4× DDR4 DIMM, up to 128 GB, DDR4-2133 to DDR4-5100 (XMP) • VRM: 12+2 phase digital, 50 A DrMOS • Storage: 3× M.2 PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 with Thermal Guard; 6× SATA 6 Gb/s (RAID 0/1/10) • GPU Slot: 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (Ryzen 5000/3000); 1× PCIe 4.0/3.0 x2; 2× PCIe 4.0/3.0 x1 • LAN: Realtek 2.5 GbE (2.5/1/0.1 Gbps) • USB: USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (rear + internal), USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4× USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 2.0 • Display: HDMI 2.1 (4096×2160@60 Hz, HDR, HDCP 2.3) • Audio: Realtek HD, 7.1-channel • Fan Headers: 6× PWM/DC (up to 24 W each) • BIOS: AMI UEFI, Q-Flash Plus, Q-Flash • Warranty: 3 Years