GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE DDR5 AMD Motherboard ( White )

The GIGABYTE X870 AORUS Elite WiFi 7 ICE is a full-size ATX motherboard built on AMD’s X870 chipset, designed for the AM5 socket and compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 7000 series processors. Its clean all-white ICE aesthetic makes it a natural centrepiece for white-themed builds without sacrificing engineering substance. Power delivery is handled by a Digital Twin 16+2+2 phase VRM using DrMOS 60A stages on the 16 VCORE and 2 SOC phases, supported by a 6-layer server-grade PCB with 2X copper enhancement for improved thermal management and signal integrity. Two 8-pin ATX 12V connectors and a 24-pin ATX main connector feed this robust power stage, while VRM Thermal Armor Fins-Array heatsinks and M.2 Thermal Guard L with backplate keep temperatures in check during sustained workloads. Memory support spans four DDR5 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration with a maximum capacity of 256 GB. The board is rated at DDR5-5200 natively and supports AMD EXPO profiles alongside overclocking up to DDR5-8000 (OC). Storage is catered for by four M.2 slots — three running at PCIe 5.0 x4 speed (CPU-attached) and one at PCIe 4.0 x4 via the chipset — plus four SATA 6 Gb/s ports. Expansion slots include one PCIe 5.0 x16 slot reinforced with the PCIe UD Slot X metal bracket for added durability, one PCIe 4.0 x4 slot, and one PCIe 3.0 x2 slot. Rear I/O connectivity is extensive: two USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode, two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, four USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, four USB 2.0/1.1 ports, an HDMI output, optical S/PDIF out, and a 2.5 GbE RJ-45 LAN port. Wireless connectivity is provided by a Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) adapter with a 2T2R directional antenna and Bluetooth 5.4. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220 codec delivering 7.1-channel HD sound with audiophile-grade capacitors. Assembly is simplified through GIGABYTE’s EZ-Latch ecosystem: EZ-Latch Plus enables tool-free release of PCIe and M.2 cards, while EZ-Latch Click removes the need for screws when fitting M.2 heatsinks. The WIFI EZ-Plug adapter consolidates antenna connectors for quick installation. A Sensor Panel Link onboard video port enables in-chassis display panels without additional cabling. BIOS features include Q-Flash Plus for no-CPU flash updates, AMI UEFI, and AIO fan control. Windows 11 is fully supported. Verified Specifications: – Socket: AM5 | Chipset: AMD X870 | Form Factor: ATX (12.0″ x 9.6″) – CPU Support: AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series – Memory: 4x DDR5 DIMM, Dual Channel, Non-ECC, Unbuffered, max 256 GB, DDR5-5200 native / DDR5-8000 (OC) – VRM: 16+2+2 phases, DrMOS 60A (VCORE & SOC) – PCIe: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4, 1x PCIe 3.0 x2 – M.2: 4 slots (3x PCIe 5.0 x4 CPU, 1x PCIe 4.0 x4 Chipset) – SATA: 4x SATA 6 Gb/s – Networking: 2.5 GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Bluetooth 5.4 – Rear USB: 2x USB4 Type-C (DP Alt), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 4x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0 – Audio: Realtek ALC1220, 7.1 CH, optical S/PDIF out – Power: 1x 24-pin ATX, 2x 8-pin ATX 12V – BIOS: AMI UEFI, 256 Mbit flash, Q-Flash Plus