Gigabyte B850M EAGLE WIFI6E ICE M-ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte B850M EAGLE WiFi 6E ICE is a Micro-ATX motherboard built on the AMD B850 chipset, designed for the AM5 platform and compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. Its white (ICE) aesthetic makes it a distinctive choice for light-themed builds without compromising on performance-focused features. At the heart of its power delivery is a digital twin 8+2+2 phase VRM solution paired with VRM Thermal Armor Advanced, helping the board sustain stable loads for high-core-count Ryzen CPUs. The X3D Turbo Mode feature is specifically designed to optimise performance when running AMD 3D V-Cache processors. For memory, the board offers four DDR5 DIMM slots in a dual-channel configuration, supporting up to 256 GB of system memory with a maximum capacity of 64 GB per DIMM. Overclocking is catered for through AMD EXPO and XMP profile support, with memory data rates validated up to 8200 MT/s. Storage flexibility is provided by two M.2 Socket 3 connectors — one running at PCIe 5.0 x4, delivering cutting-edge NVMe speeds — complemented by four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. The primary PCIe x16 slot operates at PCIe 5.0 x16 mode with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series CPUs (PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 with select Ryzen 8000 APUs), and is reinforced with an SMD PCIe 5.0 Armor for added structural stability. Connectivity is a strong suit: onboard Wi-Fi 6E with a directional ultra-high-gain antenna (2T2R, dual antenna connectors), Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5 GbE wired LAN are all included. Display outputs on the rear panel cover HDMI and two DisplayPort connections for integrated graphics use. The rear I/O further includes a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C port, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, four USB 2.0/1.1 ports, a PS/2 port, and three audio jacks. Internally, a USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C header, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, and two USB 2.0 headers expand front-panel connectivity options. Builder-friendly features include EZ-Latch Plus for screwless PCIe and M.2 slot release, EZ-Latch Click for screwless M.2 heatsink removal, and WIFI EZ-Plug for simplified antenna installation. RGB personalisation is supported via three addressable RGB Gen2 (ARGB) headers and one standard RGB header. Verified Specifications: - Form Factor: Micro-ATX - Chipset: AMD B850 - CPU Socket: AM5 - Supported CPUs: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series - Memory: 4 x DDR5 DIMM, Dual Channel, up to 256 GB (64 GB per slot), up to 8200 MT/s (OC), AMD EXPO & XMP support - Storage: 2 x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe), 4 x SATA 6 Gb/s - PCIe: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (CPU), 1 x PCIe 3.0 x4 (Chipset) - Networking: 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 - Display Output: 1 x HDMI, 2 x DisplayPort - USB Rear: 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 x USB 2.0 - RGB Headers: 3 x ARGB Gen2, 1 x RGB - VRM: 8+2+2 phase digital twin design - Colour: White (ICE) - Warranty: 3 Years