GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X WIFI6E AMD Motherboard

The GIGABYTE B850M Gaming X WiFi 6E is a Micro ATX motherboard built on the AMD B850 chipset with an AM5 socket, designed to support AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. Its compact 24.4 cm × 24.4 cm footprint makes it an efficient choice for space-conscious gaming builds that still demand modern connectivity and storage headroom. Memory support spans DDR5 speeds from 4400 MT/s up to 8400 MT/s (OC) across two DIMM slots with a maximum capacity of 128 GB using dual-channel architecture. The board supports AMD EXPO and XMP profiles for straightforward memory tuning, alongside GIGABYTE’s X3D Turbo Mode BIOS feature, which applies optimisation parameters aimed at improving gaming frame rates and reducing latency on Ryzen 9000 series processors. Storage is handled by two M.2 connectors: M2A_CPU delivers PCIe 5.0 x4 bandwidth for Ryzen 9000/7000 CPUs and accepts drives up to 25110 mm in length, while M2B_CPU runs at PCIe 4.0 x4 under the same CPU generations. Four SATA 6 Gb/s ports provide additional drive capacity, with RAID 0/1/5/10 available for NVMe and RAID 0/1/10 for SATA arrays (RAID 5 requires a Ryzen 9000 processor). The primary PCIe x16 slot runs at PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000 CPUs, enabling current-generation graphics cards to run at full bandwidth. A secondary chipset slot operates at PCIe 3.0 x4. Networking is covered by a Realtek Wi-Fi 6E (RTL8852CE) module supporting 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz bands with Bluetooth 5.3, plus a Realtek 2.5 GbE wired LAN port. The rear I/O includes one HDMI 2.1 port (up to 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz) and two DisplayPort 1.4 outputs (up to 3840×2160 @ 144 Hz) for triple-display operation using integrated Radeon graphics when paired with a compatible APU. USB connectivity on the rear panel includes one USB Type-C (3.2 Gen 2), one USB Type-A (3.2 Gen 2, red), two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and four USB 2.0 ports. Internally, the board adds a USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 header, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, and two USB 2.0 headers. Audio is handled by a Realtek HD Audio CODEC supporting up to 7.1-channel output via three rear audio jacks. RGB enthusiasts will find three addressable RGB Gen 2 (ARGB) headers and one standard RGB header on board. The EZ Debug Zone provides diagnostic LEDs along with a reset button, Direct-to-BIOS button, and RGB disable switch for easier troubleshooting. GIGABYTE Control Center software manages fan curves, lighting, and system monitoring from within Windows. The AMI UEFI BIOS (256 Mbit flash) supports Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus for firmware updates without a CPU installed. Verifiable Specifications: – Socket: AMD AM5 – Chipset: AMD B850 – Form Factor: Micro ATX, 24.4 cm × 24.4 cm – Memory: 2× DDR5 DIMM, up to 128 GB, 4400–8400 MT/s (OC), dual-channel, EXPO & XMP – Primary PCIe Slot: PCIe 5.0 x16 (Ryzen 9000/7000) – M.2 Slots: 2× (PCIe 5.0 x4 + PCIe 4.0 x4, up to 25110 mm) – SATA: 4× 6 Gb/s with RAID 0/1/10 support – Wireless: Realtek Wi-Fi 6E (2.4/5/6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 – LAN: Realtek 2.5 GbE – Display Out: 1× HDMI 2.1, 2× DisplayPort 1.4 (CPU-dependent) – USB (rear): 1× USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 1× USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 2× USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4× USB 2.0 – Audio: Realtek HD, 7.1-channel – OS: Windows 11 / Windows 10 (64-bit)