array(28) { ["_id"]=> object(MongoDB\BSON\ObjectId)#38 (1) { ["oid"]=> string(24) "693474909c36d5c86400d65d" } ["name"]=> string(35) "Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice" ["name_url"]=> string(35) "gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice" ["uniqueDisplayName"]=> string(35) "Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice" ["image"]=> string(68) "/gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d-ice.front.variety.1759247248481.jpg" ["release_date"]=> int(20250912) ["release_date_2"]=> object(MongoDB\BSON\UTCDateTime)#39 (1) { ["milliseconds"]=> string(13) "1757635200000" } ["status"]=> int(10) ["sku"]=> array(1) { [0]=> int(834) } ["id"]=> int(6203) ["images"]=> array(2) { ["main"]=> string(13) "/530/6203.jpg" ["small"]=> string(17) "/530/6203_300.jpg" } ["manufacturer"]=> string(8) "Gigabyte" ["manufacturer_id"]=> object(MongoDB\BSON\ObjectId)#40 (1) { ["oid"]=> string(24) "693868d26f8a79415e0d300a" } ["manufacturer_slug"]=> string(8) "gigabyte" ["slug"]=> string(31) "gigabyte-x870e-aorus-master-x3d" ["specs"]=> array(7) { ["General info"]=> array(21) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde36023368" ["cpu_socket"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2c2" ["label"]=> string(10) "CPU socket" ["value"]=> string(3) "AM5" ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "ranked" ["desc"]=> string(27) "The CPU socket/s supported." } ["compatible_chipsets"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934babc013867ad680ec23f" ["label"]=> string(7) "chipset" ["value"]=> string(4) "X870" ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "ranked" ["desc"]=> string(36) "The motherboard chipset/s supported." } ["form_factor"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a263" ["label"]=> string(11) "form factor" ["value"]=> string(3) "ATX" ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "ranked" ["desc"]=> string(35) "The form factor of the motherboard." } ["release_date"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde3602336a" ["label"]=> string(12) "release date" ["value"]=> int(20250912) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(57) "The date the product first became available for purchase." } ["wlan_toggle"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde3602338b" ["label"]=> string(14) "supports Wi-Fi" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(32) "The device can connect to Wi-Fi." } ["wifi"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde3602338c" ["label"]=> string(13) "Wi-Fi version" ["value"]=> string(98) "Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)" ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "ranked" ["desc"]=> string(43) "The Wi-Fi versions supported by the device." } ["built_in_bluetooth"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a3" ["label"]=> string(13) "Has Bluetooth" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(145) "Bluetooth is a wireless technology that allows you to easily transfer data between different devices, such as smartphones, tablets and computers." } ["bluetooth"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde3602338d" ["label"]=> string(17) "Bluetooth version" ["value"]=> float(5.4) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(217) "Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Newer versions provide faster data transfers." } ["hdmi_version_r"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde36023389" ["label"]=> string(12) "HDMI version" ["value"]=> string(8) "HDMI 2.1" ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "ranked" ["desc"]=> string(101) "Newer versions of HDMI support higher bandwidth, which allows for higher resolutions and frame rates." } ["easy_overclock"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9d5" ["label"]=> string(17) "Easy to overclock" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(214) "Overclocking your system is normally quite a complicated procedure, but some manufacturers provide a button or a program where one click will automatically overclock your computer, giving you increased performance." } ["rgb_lighting"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a29c" ["label"]=> string(16) "has RGB lighting" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(122) "RGB lighting allows you to choose between millions of colors and customize the look of your PC components and peripherals." } ["clear_cmos"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9d6" ["label"]=> string(18) "Easy to reset BIOS" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(289) "The motherboard has a button or switch on the rear panel to clear the CMOS, which resets the BIOS to factory settings. This is useful if something goes wrong with the BIOS which stops your computer from booting, as you can reset the BIOS without opening the case to access the CMOS jumper." } ["dual_bios"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9d7" ["label"]=> string(13) "Has dual BIOS" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(181) "The motherboard supports dual BIOS. If you flash a new BIOS to your motherboard and something goes wrong, you can switch to the backup BIOS so that you can still boot your computer." } ["bluetooth_aptx"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934e489b4f997e7b10ba7b3" ["label"]=> string(8) "has aptX" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(151) "aptX is a codec used for transmitting audio wirelessly with Bluetooth. It is developed by Qualcomm, and supports 16-bit audio at a bit rate of 384kbps." } ["cpu_sockets"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9d8" ["label"]=> string(11) "CPU sockets" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(82) "The motherboard has more CPU sockets. Multiple CPUs are typically used in servers." } ["int_graphics"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a26b" ["label"]=> string(23) "Has integrated graphics" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(74) "With integrated graphics you don’t need to buy a separate graphics card." } ["warranty_time"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693493df013867ad680ec103" ["label"]=> string(15) "warranty period" ["value"]=> string(7) "3 years" ["unit"]=> string(6) " years" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(145) "When covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Note: This may vary by region." } ["height"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde3602336f" ["label"]=> string(6) "height" ["value"]=> string(6) "244 mm" ["unit"]=> string(3) " mm" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(60) "The height represents the vertical dimension of the product." } ["width"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde36023370" ["label"]=> string(5) "width" ["value"]=> string(6) "305 mm" ["unit"]=> string(3) " mm" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(61) "The width represents the horizontal dimension of the product." } ["integrated_cpu"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9d9" ["label"]=> string(18) "Has integrated CPU" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(160) "The motherboard comes with a processor built in. They are normally not very powerful but are great if you are looking to make a PC with minimal cost and effort." } } ["Memory"]=> array(8) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a29e" ["max_mem_size"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2c0" ["label"]=> string(21) "maximum memory amount" ["value"]=> string(5) "256GB" ["unit"]=> string(2) "GB" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(45) "The maximum amount of memory (RAM) supported." } ["ram_speed_mb_max"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9da" ["label"]=> string(15) "RAM speed (max)" ["value"]=> string(8) "5200 MHz" ["unit"]=> string(4) " MHz" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(62) "The maximum speed of RAM that is supported by the motherboard." } ["ram_speed_oc"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9db" ["label"]=> string(21) "overclocked RAM speed" ["value"]=> string(8) "9000 MHz" ["unit"]=> string(4) " MHz" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(162) "The motherboard supports overclocking the RAM to a higher speed. By increasing the speed at which the memory runs, you can boost the performance of your computer." } ["memory_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a2" ["label"]=> string(12) "memory slots" ["value"]=> int(4) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(206) "More memory slots (also known as DIMM slots) allow you to add more RAM to your computer. It is also useful when upgrading, as you can add RAM to an empty slot instead of replacing an existing memory module." } ["ddr_version"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a1" ["label"]=> string(18) "DDR memory version" ["value"]=> int(5) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(151) "DDR (Double Data Rate) memory is the most common type of RAM. Newer versions of DDR memory support higher maximum speeds and are more energy-efficient." } ["mem_channels"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2c6" ["label"]=> string(15) "memory channels" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(89) "More memory channels increases the speed of data transfer between the memory and the CPU." } ["mem_eec"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2c5" ["label"]=> string(19) "Supports ECC memory" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(176) "Error-correcting code memory can detect and correct data corruption. It is used when is it essential to avoid corruption, such as scientific computing or when running a server." } } ["Ports"]=> array(19) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9dc" ["usb_3_2_gen2_a_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a5" ["label"]=> string(27) "USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)" ["value"]=> int(7) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(129) "USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the older USB-A connector." } ["usb_3_2_gen1_a_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a6" ["label"]=> string(27) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(140) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the older USB-A connector." } ["usb_3_2_gen2_c_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a7" ["label"]=> string(27) "USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(123) "USB 3.2 Gen 2 supports speeds of up to 10Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 2. These ports use the USB-C connector." } ["usb_3_2_gen1_c_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2ab" ["label"]=> string(27) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(134) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 supports speeds of up to 5Gbps. It was formerly known as USB 3.1 Gen 1 and USB 3.0. These ports use the USB-C connector." } ["ports_usb2"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a4" ["label"]=> string(13) "USB 2.0 ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(91) "More USB 2.0 ports allow you to connect more devices to your computer that support USB 2.0." } ["usb_3_2_gen2x2_c_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2aa" ["label"]=> string(21) "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(104) "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 was introduced in 2019. It supports speeds of up to 20Gbps and uses the USB-C connector." } ["usb_4_40_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a8" ["label"]=> string(18) "USB 4 40Gbps ports" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(177) "This version of USB 4 supports very high speeds of up to 40Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector." } ["usb_4_20_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a9" ["label"]=> string(18) "USB 4 20Gbps ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(167) "This version of USB 4 supports speeds of up to 20Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector." } ["thunderbolt4_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2ac" ["label"]=> string(19) "Thunderbolt 4 ports" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(206) "The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 4. These ports support a total bandwidth of up to 40 Gbps. This guarantees that it can support two 4K (60 Hz) displays or one 8K (30 Hz) display." } ["thunderbolt3_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2ad" ["label"]=> string(19) "Thunderbolt 3 ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(204) "The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 3. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 16Gbps. This guarantees that it can support one external 4K display." } ["hdmi"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934babc013867ad680ec23e" ["label"]=> string(18) "has an HDMI output" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(148) "You can output high definition video and audio to a display. This could be through an HDMI port, Mini HDMI port, or a USB-C port that supports HDMI." } ["displayport"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde36023382" ["label"]=> string(19) "DisplayPort outputs" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(53) "Allows you to connect to a display using DisplayPort." } ["rj45_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2ae" ["label"]=> string(10) "RJ45 ports" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(245) "RJ-45 ports are used for LAN (Local Area Network) connections. With more ports you can achieve increased bandwidth across a LAN, or connect to multiple networks. It also has the added benefit of not losing connection to the network if one fails." } ["usb_type_c"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde36023388" ["label"]=> string(14) "Has USB Type-C" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(72) "The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction." } ["ports_esata"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9dd" ["label"]=> string(11) "eSATA ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(130) "eSATA is an external version of SATA, an interface designed for connecting a computer to mass storage devices such as hard drives." } ["dvi"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2b0" ["label"]=> string(11) "DVI outputs" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(45) "Allows you to connect to a display using DVI." } ["vga_connector"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde36023390" ["label"]=> string(19) "has a VGA connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(118) "VGA connector is a widespread connector and is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some television sets." } ["ports_ps2"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9de" ["label"]=> string(10) "PS/2 ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(190) "PS/2 ports are used to connect mice and keyboards. Although they have been replaced by USB, they are still useful in corporate environments where USB ports are disabled for security reasons." } } ["Connectors"]=> array(12) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9df" ["usb_3_2_gen1_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e0" ["label"]=> string(39) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(109) "The number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard." } ["usb_3_2_gen2x2_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e2" ["label"]=> string(41) "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(111) "The number of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard." } ["additional_usb2"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e4" ["label"]=> string(33) "USB 2.0 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(103) "The number of USB 2.0 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard." } ["sata3_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e5" ["label"]=> string(17) "SATA 3 connectors" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(283) "SATA is an interface used to connect mass storage devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray drives. SATA 3 has a native transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s, which is twice as fast as SATA 2, the previous revision. This is particularly useful if you use an SSD as it can perform at higher speeds." } ["fan_headers"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e6" ["label"]=> string(11) "fan headers" ["value"]=> int(8) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(242) "Fan headers are connection points on the motherboard that cooling fans can be connected to. Fans can also be connected straight to the power supply, but when connected to the motherboard you gain much finer control over them through software." } ["additional_usb3"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e7" ["label"]=> string(33) "USB 3.0 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(108) "The motherboard has USB 3.0 headers, which are pin connections that you can connect additional USB ports to." } ["m2_sockets"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e8" ["label"]=> string(11) "M.2 sockets" ["value"]=> int(5) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(181) "M.2 is an interface used to connect different types of devices, mainly mass storage devices like M.2 SSDs. It is a revision of mSATA and can support much higher data transfer rates." } ["tp_module"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e9" ["label"]=> string(17) "Has TPM connector" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(216) "Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component that significantly increases security. One example is that it allows encryption keys to be created in a secure environment, minimizing the risk of a hacker gaining access." } ["u2_sockets"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ea" ["label"]=> string(11) "U.2 sockets" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(256) "U.2 is an interface used to connect different types of devices, mainly mass storage devices. It has the same performance as M.2, but U.2 SSDs come in the form of regular 2.5" SATA drives and could therefore support much higher capacities than mSATA drives." } ["msata"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9eb" ["label"]=> string(19) "Has mSATA connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(285) "If a motherboard has an mSATA connector, you can connect an mSATA SSD drive to it that acts as a cache between the motherboard and your primary hard drive. This gives increased performance when using a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) instead of an SSD as your primary storage device." } ["sata2_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ec" ["label"]=> string(17) "SATA 2 connectors" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(144) "SATA is an interface used to connect mass storage devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray drives. SATA 2 has a native transfer rate of 3 Gbit/s." } } ["Expansion slots"]=> array(9) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ed" ["pcie4_x16_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ee" ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 4.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(302) "PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number after the 'x') determines the data transfer rate. PCIe 4.0 provides a 16 GT/s bit rate that doubles the bandwidth provided by PCIe 3.0." } ["pcie5_x16_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ef" ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 5.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(216) "PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number after the 'x') determines the data transfer rate." } ["pcie3_x16_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f0" ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 3.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(294) "PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and sound cards. The number after the 'x' represents the number of lanes, with more lanes supporting higher data transfer rates. PCI Express 3.0 has a bit rate of 8 GT/s, delivering 985 MB/s per lane." } ["pcie_x1_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f1" ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x1 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(306) "Using PCIe slots, you can connect different components to your motherboard, such as graphics cards and RAID cards. The number after the 'x' represents the number of data-transmission lanes. More lanes result in faster data transfer rates. A PCIe x1 slot has one lane and can move data at one bit per cycle." } ["pci_l_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f2" ["label"]=> string(9) "PCI slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(262) "PCI slots allow you to connect peripherals to the motherboard, most commonly graphics cards but also others such as sound cards and network cards. PCI has been superseded by PCI Express which offers faster data transfer rates, but many cards today still use PCI." } ["pcie2_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f3" ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 2.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(282) "PCIe slots allow you to connect graphics cards, SSDs, and other components to the motherboard. The number after the 'x' represents the number of lanes, with more lanes supporting higher data transfer rates. PCI Express 2.0 has a transfer rate of 5 GT/s, providing 500 MB/s per lane." } ["pcie_x4_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f4" ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x4 slots" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(294) "PCIe slots enable you to connect various components to your motherboard, for example, graphics cards, RAID cards, SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number following 'x') determines the data transfer rate. A PCIe x4 slot has 4 lanes, with a speed of 4 bits per cycle." } ["pcie_x8_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f5" ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x8 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(290) "PCIe slots allow you to connect components such as graphics cards and sound cards to the motherboard. The number after the 'x' represents the number of data-transmission lanes. More lanes result in faster data transfer rates. A PCIe x8 slot has 8 lanes and can move data at 8 bit per cycle." } } ["Audio"]=> array(5) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934e489b4f997e7b10ba7b2" ["signal_to_noise"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f6" ["label"]=> string(27) "Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC)" ["value"]=> string(6) "120 dB" ["unit"]=> string(3) " dB" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(245) "When a digital signal is converted to an analog one (for example when playing audio through speakers or headphones), a certain amount of noise is carried in the signal. A higher SNR means that there is less noise and the audio quality is better." } ["audio_channels"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f7" ["label"]=> string(14) "audio channels" ["value"]=> float(5.1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(144) "Each channel is a separate stream of audio information. More channels can provide a more realistic experience, such as providing surround sound." } ["spdif"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2b1" ["label"]=> string(19) "Has S/PDIF Out port" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(73) "S/PDIF is an interface used to transmit digital audio with high fidelity." } ["audio_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f8" ["label"]=> string(16) "audio connectors" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(95) "More connectors means that more audio devices such as speakers or microphones can be connected." } } ["Storage"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f9" ["raid_1"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9fa" ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 1" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(223) "RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 1 mirrors the data across the drives. This gives you greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another." } ["raid_10"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9fb" ["label"]=> string(22) "Supports RAID 10 (1+0)" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(315) "RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 10 (1+0) stripes and mirrors the data across the drives. It gives increased capacity and performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another." } ["raid_5"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9fc" ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 5" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(306) "RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 5 stripes the data across the drives, giving increased performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another due to the use of parity." } ["raid_0"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9fd" ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 0" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(259) "RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 0 stripes the data across the drives, giving increased performance and capacity compared to a single drive. The drawback is that if one drive fails, you lose the data on all drives." } ["raid_0plus1"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9fe" ["label"]=> string(17) "Supports RAID 0+1" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(317) "RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 0+1 stripes and mirrors the data across the drives. This gives increased capacity and performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security in case one drive fails, as the data will still be accessible from another." } } } ["specs_clean"]=> array(7) { ["General info"]=> array(21) { ["cpu_socket"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(10) "CPU socket" ["value"]=> string(3) "AM5" } ["compatible_chipsets"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(7) "chipset" ["value"]=> string(4) "X870" } ["form_factor"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "form factor" ["value"]=> string(3) "ATX" } ["release_date"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(12) "release date" ["value"]=> int(20250912) } ["wlan_toggle"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(14) "supports Wi-Fi" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["wifi"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "Wi-Fi version" ["value"]=> string(98) "Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)" } ["built_in_bluetooth"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "Has Bluetooth" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["bluetooth"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "Bluetooth version" ["value"]=> float(5.4) } ["hdmi_version_r"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(12) "HDMI version" ["value"]=> string(8) "HDMI 2.1" } ["easy_overclock"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "Easy to overclock" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["rgb_lighting"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(16) "has RGB lighting" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["clear_cmos"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "Easy to reset BIOS" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["dual_bios"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "Has dual BIOS" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["bluetooth_aptx"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(8) "has aptX" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["cpu_sockets"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "CPU sockets" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["int_graphics"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(23) "Has integrated graphics" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["warranty_time"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "warranty period" ["value"]=> string(7) "3 years" } ["height"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(6) "height" ["value"]=> string(6) "244 mm" } ["width"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(5) "width" ["value"]=> string(6) "305 mm" } ["integrated_cpu"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "Has integrated CPU" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["section_description"]=> string(608) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice motherboard is equipped with an AM5 CPU socket and supports the X870 chipset, making it suitable for a variety of high-performance builds. It features Wi-Fi 7 for modern wireless connectivity, along with Bluetooth 5.4 for seamless pairing with compatible devices. The board also offers RGB lighting for aesthetic customization and easy overclocking capabilities for enhanced performance. With a 3-year warranty, it also includes convenient features like an HDMI 2.1 output and a clear CMOS button for BIOS reset, though it lacks dual BIOS support.

" } ["Memory"]=> array(8) { ["max_mem_size"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(21) "maximum memory amount" ["value"]=> string(5) "256GB" } ["ram_speed_mb_max"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "RAM speed (max)" ["value"]=> string(8) "5200 MHz" } ["ram_speed_oc"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(21) "overclocked RAM speed" ["value"]=> string(8) "9000 MHz" } ["memory_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(12) "memory slots" ["value"]=> int(4) } ["ddr_version"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "DDR memory version" ["value"]=> int(5) } ["mem_channels"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "memory channels" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["mem_eec"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "Supports ECC memory" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["section_description"]=> string(471) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice motherboard supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory, ensuring ample capacity for demanding applications and multitasking. It features a maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz, which can be overclocked to 9000 MHz for enhanced performance. With four memory slots and dual-channel support, this motherboard offers flexibility for memory upgrades and optimization, although it does not support ECC memory for error correction.

" } ["Ports"]=> array(19) { ["usb_3_2_gen2_a_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(27) "USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A)" ["value"]=> int(7) } ["usb_3_2_gen1_a_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(27) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A)" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["usb_3_2_gen2_c_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(27) "USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C)" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["usb_3_2_gen1_c_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(27) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C)" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["ports_usb2"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "USB 2.0 ports" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["usb_3_2_gen2x2_c_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(21) "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["usb_4_40_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "USB 4 40Gbps ports" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["usb_4_20_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "USB 4 20Gbps ports" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["thunderbolt4_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "Thunderbolt 4 ports" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["thunderbolt3_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "Thunderbolt 3 ports" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["hdmi"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "has an HDMI output" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["displayport"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "DisplayPort outputs" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["rj45_ports"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(10) "RJ45 ports" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["usb_type_c"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(14) "Has USB Type-C" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["ports_esata"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "eSATA ports" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["dvi"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "DVI outputs" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["vga_connector"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "has a VGA connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["ports_ps2"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(10) "PS/2 ports" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["section_description"]=> string(472) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice motherboard offers a wide range of connectivity options, including 7 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports and 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports for high-speed data transfer. It also supports Thunderbolt 4 with two ports, providing excellent support for external devices and displays. Additionally, this motherboard features an HDMI output, 2 RJ45 ports for networking, and USB Type-C, while lacking older ports like PS/2, VGA, and DVI.

" } ["Connectors"]=> array(12) { ["usb_3_2_gen1_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(39) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) } ["usb_3_2_gen2x2_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(41) "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["additional_usb2"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(33) "USB 2.0 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) } ["sata3_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "SATA 3 connectors" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["fan_headers"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "fan headers" ["value"]=> int(8) } ["additional_usb3"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(33) "USB 3.0 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) } ["m2_sockets"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "M.2 sockets" ["value"]=> int(5) } ["tp_module"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "Has TPM connector" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["u2_sockets"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "U.2 sockets" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["msata"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "Has mSATA connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["sata2_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "SATA 2 connectors" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["section_description"]=> string(444) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice motherboard provides extensive connectivity options, including 5 M.2 sockets for high-speed storage expansion and 8 fan headers to support multiple cooling solutions. It also offers additional USB ports through expansion, such as 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 4 USB 3.0 ports, and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. For secure booting, it features a TPM connector, while lacking mSATA and U.2 sockets.

" } ["Expansion slots"]=> array(9) { ["pcie4_x16_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 4.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pcie5_x16_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 5.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["pcie3_x16_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 3.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pcie_x1_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x1 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pci_l_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(9) "PCI slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pcie2_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 2.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pcie_x4_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x4 slots" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["pcie_x8_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x8 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["section_description"]=> string(430) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice motherboard features a variety of expansion slots, including 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots for high-performance GPUs and one PCIe x4 slot for additional expansion cards. It lacks PCIe 4.0, PCIe 3.0, and PCI slots, offering a more streamlined selection for modern hardware needs. With no PCIe x1 or PCIe 2.0 slots, the board focuses on higher-bandwidth slots for demanding applications.

" } ["Audio"]=> array(5) { ["signal_to_noise"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(27) "Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC)" ["value"]=> string(6) "120 dB" } ["audio_channels"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(14) "audio channels" ["value"]=> float(5.1) } ["spdif"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "Has S/PDIF Out port" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["audio_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(16) "audio connectors" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["section_description"]=> string(380) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice motherboard features a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio for high-quality audio output. It supports 5.1 audio channels, providing a surround sound experience, and includes an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio connectivity. The board also offers two audio connectors, making it suitable for connecting external audio devices.

" } ["Storage"]=> array(6) { ["raid_1"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 1" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["raid_10"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(22) "Supports RAID 10 (1+0)" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["raid_5"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 5" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["raid_0"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 0" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["raid_0plus1"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "Supports RAID 0+1" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["section_description"]=> string(425) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice motherboard offers robust storage options, supporting RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for enhanced data redundancy and performance. It also supports RAID 0 for maximum speed, while RAID 0+1 is not supported. These RAID options provide flexibility for a variety of storage needs, from simple setups to more advanced, fault-tolerant configurations.

" } } ["description"]=> string(608) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice is a high-end motherboard designed for AM5 CPUs, offering advanced connectivity and expansion options. It supports Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4, providing modern wireless capabilities for demanding setups.

This motherboard features up to 256GB of DDR5 memory with speeds up to 5200 MHz, and supports RAM overclocking to 9000 MHz. It offers multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2, USB 4, and Thunderbolt 4 ports, along with five M.2 sockets for extensive storage expansion. Additionally, it supports RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations for flexible storage setups.

" ["meta_description"]=> string(177) "The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice motherboard supports AM5 CPUs, Wi-Fi 7, and offers up to 256GB of DDR5 memory, making it a versatile option for high-performance systems." ["cons"]=> array(4) { [0]=> string(98) "Lacks support for PCIe 4.0 x16 and PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, limiting compatibility with older hardware." [1]=> string(114) "Does not support ECC memory, which may be important for users requiring error correction in critical applications." [2]=> string(74) "No integrated graphics support, requiring a discrete GPU for video output." [3]=> string(77) "Does not support RAID 0+1, which may limit certain redundancy configurations." } ["pros"]=> array(5) { [0]=> string(90) "Supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory, allowing for high capacity in demanding applications." [1]=> string(94) "Features 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, providing excellent bandwidth for modern high-performance GPUs." [2]=> string(125) "Offers multiple RAID configurations, including RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, for flexible storage and data protection options." [3]=> string(94) "Includes Thunderbolt 4 support, providing fast external device connectivity and data transfer." [4]=> string(59) "Has RGB lighting, adding visual customization to the build." } ["not_suitable_for"]=> string(431) "

This motherboard may not be the best option for users who require integrated graphics or need to build a more compact system. With no integrated GPU and a relatively large ATX form factor, it’s not ideal for budget builds or small form factor setups. Additionally, those requiring ECC memory for mission-critical applications may find this motherboard lacking, as it does not support error-correcting memory.

" ["suitable_for"]=> string(571) "

This motherboard is well-suited for high-performance users who need a versatile and powerful platform for gaming, content creation, or heavy computing tasks. With support for up to 256GB of DDR5 memory and multiple RAID configurations for improved data management, it’s ideal for users requiring large memory capacities and robust storage options. Additionally, the inclusion of Thunderbolt 4 and PCIe 5.0 slots ensures that the system can handle modern GPUs and fast external devices, making it a great choice for performance-driven builds.

" ["final_verdict"]=> string(628) "

The motherboard provides excellent performance and versatility for high-demand users, especially those focusing on RAID configurations and large memory capacities. With support for up to 256GB of DDR5 RAM, multiple PCIe 5.0 slots, and advanced connectivity options like Thunderbolt 4, it's a solid choice for building a future-proof system for gaming, content creation, or data-intensive tasks. However, it may not suit those looking for integrated graphics or compact builds. Overall, this motherboard is a powerful choice for users who require top-tier performance and flexibility in a larger form factor.

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Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector." } ["usb_4_20_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2a9" ["label"]=> string(18) "USB 4 20Gbps ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(167) "This version of USB 4 supports speeds of up to 20Gbps. Unlike USB 3.2, USB 4 can dynamically allocate bandwidth to video and data. These ports use the USB-C connector." } ["thunderbolt4_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2ac" ["label"]=> string(19) "Thunderbolt 4 ports" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(206) "The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 4. These ports support a total bandwidth of up to 40 Gbps. This guarantees that it can support two 4K (60 Hz) displays or one 8K (30 Hz) display." } ["thunderbolt3_ports"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2ad" ["label"]=> string(19) "Thunderbolt 3 ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(204) "The number of USB ports that are compatible with Thunderbolt 3. These ports support speeds of up to 40Gbps, including a minimum of PCIe 16Gbps. This guarantees that it can support one external 4K display." } ["hdmi"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934babc013867ad680ec23e" ["label"]=> string(18) "has an HDMI output" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(148) "You can output high definition video and audio to a display. 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It also has the added benefit of not losing connection to the network if one fails." } ["usb_type_c"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde36023388" ["label"]=> string(14) "Has USB Type-C" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(72) "The USB Type-C features reversible plug orientation and cable direction." } ["ports_esata"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9dd" ["label"]=> string(11) "eSATA ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(130) "eSATA is an external version of SATA, an interface designed for connecting a computer to mass storage devices such as hard drives." } ["dvi"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934ba8fc451c776b606a2b0" ["label"]=> string(11) "DVI outputs" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(45) "Allows you to connect to a display using DVI." } ["vga_connector"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "693477646e6b8cde36023390" ["label"]=> string(19) "has a VGA connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(118) "VGA connector is a widespread connector and is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some television sets." } ["ports_ps2"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9de" ["label"]=> string(10) "PS/2 ports" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(190) "PS/2 ports are used to connect mice and keyboards. Although they have been replaced by USB, they are still useful in corporate environments where USB ports are disabled for security reasons." } } ["Connectors"]=> array(13) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9df" ["usb_3_2_gen1_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e0" ["label"]=> string(39) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(109) "The number of USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard." } ["usb_3_2_gen2_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e1" ["label"]=> string(39) "USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(109) "The number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard." } ["usb_3_2_gen2x2_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e2" ["label"]=> string(41) "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(111) "The number of USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard." } ["usb_3_2_gen2_c_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e3" ["label"]=> string(41) "USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(111) "The number of USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard." } ["additional_usb2"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e4" ["label"]=> string(33) "USB 2.0 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(103) "The number of USB 2.0 ports that can be added by using the USB headers (connectors) on the motherboard." } ["sata3_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e5" ["label"]=> string(17) "SATA 3 connectors" ["value"]=> int(2) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(283) "SATA is an interface used to connect mass storage devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray drives. SATA 3 has a native transfer rate of 6 Gbit/s, which is twice as fast as SATA 2, the previous revision. This is particularly useful if you use an SSD as it can perform at higher speeds." } ["fan_headers"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e6" ["label"]=> string(11) "fan headers" ["value"]=> int(6) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(242) "Fan headers are connection points on the motherboard that cooling fans can be connected to. Fans can also be connected straight to the power supply, but when connected to the motherboard you gain much finer control over them through software." } ["m2_sockets"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e8" ["label"]=> string(11) "M.2 sockets" ["value"]=> int(5) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(181) "M.2 is an interface used to connect different types of devices, mainly mass storage devices like M.2 SSDs. It is a revision of mSATA and can support much higher data transfer rates." } ["tp_module"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9e9" ["label"]=> string(17) "Has TPM connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(216) "Trusted Platform Module (TPM) is a component that significantly increases security. One example is that it allows encryption keys to be created in a secure environment, minimizing the risk of a hacker gaining access." } ["u2_sockets"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ea" ["label"]=> string(11) "U.2 sockets" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(256) "U.2 is an interface used to connect different types of devices, mainly mass storage devices. It has the same performance as M.2, but U.2 SSDs come in the form of regular 2.5" SATA drives and could therefore support much higher capacities than mSATA drives." } ["msata"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9eb" ["label"]=> string(19) "Has mSATA connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(285) "If a motherboard has an mSATA connector, you can connect an mSATA SSD drive to it that acts as a cache between the motherboard and your primary hard drive. This gives increased performance when using a traditional hard disk drive (HDD) instead of an SSD as your primary storage device." } ["sata2_connectors"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ec" ["label"]=> string(17) "SATA 2 connectors" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(144) "SATA is an interface used to connect mass storage devices such as hard drives and Blu-ray drives. SATA 2 has a native transfer rate of 3 Gbit/s." } } ["Expansion slots"]=> array(9) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ed" ["pcie4_x16_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ee" ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 4.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(302) "PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number after the 'x') determines the data transfer rate. PCIe 4.0 provides a 16 GT/s bit rate that doubles the bandwidth provided by PCIe 3.0." } ["pcie5_x16_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9ef" ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 5.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(216) "PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number after the 'x') determines the data transfer rate." } ["pcie3_x16_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f0" ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 3.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(294) "PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and sound cards. The number after the 'x' represents the number of lanes, with more lanes supporting higher data transfer rates. PCI Express 3.0 has a bit rate of 8 GT/s, delivering 985 MB/s per lane." } ["pcie_x1_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f1" ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x1 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(306) "Using PCIe slots, you can connect different components to your motherboard, such as graphics cards and RAID cards. The number after the 'x' represents the number of data-transmission lanes. More lanes result in faster data transfer rates. A PCIe x1 slot has one lane and can move data at one bit per cycle." } ["pci_l_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f2" ["label"]=> string(9) "PCI slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(262) "PCI slots allow you to connect peripherals to the motherboard, most commonly graphics cards but also others such as sound cards and network cards. PCI has been superseded by PCI Express which offers faster data transfer rates, but many cards today still use PCI." } ["pcie2_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f3" ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 2.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(282) "PCIe slots allow you to connect graphics cards, SSDs, and other components to the motherboard. The number after the 'x' represents the number of lanes, with more lanes supporting higher data transfer rates. PCI Express 2.0 has a transfer rate of 5 GT/s, providing 500 MB/s per lane." } ["pcie_x4_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f4" ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x4 slots" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(294) "PCIe slots enable you to connect various components to your motherboard, for example, graphics cards, RAID cards, SSDs. The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number following 'x') determines the data transfer rate. A PCIe x4 slot has 4 lanes, with a speed of 4 bits per cycle." } ["pcie_x8_slots"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f5" ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x8 slots" ["value"]=> int(1) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(290) "PCIe slots allow you to connect components such as graphics cards and sound cards to the motherboard. The number after the 'x' represents the number of data-transmission lanes. More lanes result in faster data transfer rates. A PCIe x8 slot has 8 lanes and can move data at 8 bit per cycle." } } ["Audio"]=> array(5) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "6934e489b4f997e7b10ba7b2" ["signal_to_noise"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f6" ["label"]=> string(27) "Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC)" ["value"]=> string(6) "120 dB" ["unit"]=> string(3) " dB" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(245) "When a digital signal is converted to an analog one (for example when playing audio through speakers or headphones), a certain amount of noise is carried in the signal. A higher SNR means that there is less noise and the audio quality is better." } ["audio_channels"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9f7" ["label"]=> string(14) "audio channels" ["value"]=> int(8) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(6) "number" ["desc"]=> string(144) "Each channel is a separate stream of audio information. 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RAID 1 mirrors the data across the drives. This gives you greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another." } ["raid_10"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9fb" ["label"]=> string(22) "Supports RAID 10 (1+0)" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(315) "RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 10 (1+0) stripes and mirrors the data across the drives. It gives increased capacity and performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another." } ["raid_5"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9fc" ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 5" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(306) "RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 5 stripes the data across the drives, giving increased performance compared to a single disk. It also provides greater data security as if one drive fails, the data will still be accessible from another due to the use of parity." } ["raid_0"]=> array(6) { ["_id"]=> string(24) "69353c9deadcbcc1fd06b9fd" ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 0" ["value"]=> bool(true) ["unit"]=> string(0) "" ["kind"]=> string(7) "boolean" ["desc"]=> string(259) "RAID is a storage technology that combines multiple disks into one unit. RAID 0 stripes the data across the drives, giving increased performance and capacity compared to a single drive. 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It also provides greater data security in case one drive fails, as the data will still be accessible from another." } } } ["specs_clean"]=> array(7) { ["General info"]=> array(21) { ["cpu_socket"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(10) "CPU socket" ["value"]=> string(3) "AM5" } ["compatible_chipsets"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(7) "chipset" ["value"]=> string(4) "X870" } ["form_factor"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "form factor" ["value"]=> string(5) "E-ATX" } ["release_date"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(12) "release date" ["value"]=> int(20251107) } ["wlan_toggle"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(14) "supports Wi-Fi" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["wifi"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "Wi-Fi version" ["value"]=> string(98) "Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)" } ["built_in_bluetooth"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "Has Bluetooth" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["bluetooth"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "Bluetooth version" ["value"]=> float(5.4) } ["hdmi_version_r"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(12) "HDMI version" ["value"]=> string(8) "HDMI 2.1" } ["easy_overclock"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "Easy to overclock" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["rgb_lighting"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(16) "has RGB lighting" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["clear_cmos"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "Easy to reset BIOS" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["dual_bios"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "Has dual BIOS" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["bluetooth_aptx"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(8) "has aptX" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["cpu_sockets"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "CPU sockets" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["int_graphics"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(23) "Has integrated graphics" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["warranty_time"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "warranty period" ["value"]=> string(7) "3 years" } ["height"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(6) "height" ["value"]=> string(6) "285 mm" } ["width"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(5) "width" ["value"]=> string(6) "305 mm" } ["integrated_cpu"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "Has integrated CPU" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["section_description"]=> string(632) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top features an AM5 CPU socket and supports the X870 chipset, making it a powerful foundation for modern processors. It comes in an E-ATX form factor and supports a range of Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 7, for high-speed wireless connectivity. Additionally, it has built-in Bluetooth 5.4 for seamless device pairing, along with RGB lighting for customizable aesthetics. The motherboard also includes easy overclocking features and a simple BIOS reset option, though it does not support dual BIOS or integrated graphics. A 3-year warranty is included for peace of mind.

" } ["Memory"]=> array(8) { ["max_mem_size"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(21) "maximum memory amount" ["value"]=> string(5) "256GB" } ["ram_speed_mb_max"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "RAM speed (max)" ["value"]=> string(8) "5200 MHz" } ["ram_speed_oc"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(21) "overclocked RAM speed" ["value"]=> string(8) "9000 MHz" } ["memory_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(12) "memory slots" ["value"]=> int(4) } ["ddr_version"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "DDR memory version" ["value"]=> int(5) } ["mem_channels"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "memory channels" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["mem_eec"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "Supports ECC memory" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["section_description"]=> string(426) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top supports a maximum memory capacity of 256GB across four memory slots, with a dual-channel configuration for improved performance. It supports DDR5 RAM, with speeds up to 5200 MHz under normal conditions and up to 9000 MHz when overclocked. However, it does not support ECC memory, making it best suited for users who do not require error-correcting capabilities.

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The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top offers a broad range of connectivity options, including 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports and 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports for fast data transfer. It also features 2 RJ45 Ethernet ports for network connectivity, an HDMI output for video display, and USB Type-C support. For high-speed storage, it includes 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports and a USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 USB-C port, while older connectors like VGA and PS/2 are not supported.

" } ["Connectors"]=> array(13) { ["usb_3_2_gen1_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(39) "USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) } ["usb_3_2_gen2_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(39) "USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["usb_3_2_gen2x2_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(41) "USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["usb_3_2_gen2_c_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(41) "USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["additional_usb2"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(33) "USB 2.0 ports (through expansion)" ["value"]=> int(4) } ["sata3_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "SATA 3 connectors" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["fan_headers"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "fan headers" ["value"]=> int(6) } ["m2_sockets"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "M.2 sockets" ["value"]=> int(5) } ["tp_module"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "Has TPM connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["u2_sockets"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(11) "U.2 sockets" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["msata"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "Has mSATA connector" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["sata2_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "SATA 2 connectors" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["section_description"]=> string(434) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top provides a versatile selection of connectors, including 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port for high-speed expansion. It also supports additional USB-C connectivity with a USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 port and offers 5 M.2 sockets for fast storage options. The board includes 2 SATA 3 connectors, 6 fan headers, and does not feature TPM, U.2, or mSATA connectors.

" } ["Expansion slots"]=> array(9) { ["pcie4_x16_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 4.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pcie5_x16_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 5.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["pcie3_x16_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 3.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pcie_x1_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x1 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pci_l_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(9) "PCI slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pcie2_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(18) "PCIe 2.0 x16 slots" ["value"]=> int(0) } ["pcie_x4_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x4 slots" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["pcie_x8_slots"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(13) "PCIe x8 slots" ["value"]=> int(1) } ["section_description"]=> string(382) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top offers a range of expansion slots to support various peripherals. It features 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for high-speed graphics cards and 1 PCIe x4 slot and 1 PCIe x8 slot for additional expansion cards. However, it does not include PCIe 4.0, PCIe 3.0, or PCI slots, limiting compatibility with certain older devices.

" } ["Audio"]=> array(5) { ["signal_to_noise"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(27) "Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC)" ["value"]=> string(6) "120 dB" } ["audio_channels"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(14) "audio channels" ["value"]=> int(8) } ["spdif"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(19) "Has S/PDIF Out port" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["audio_connectors"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(16) "audio connectors" ["value"]=> int(2) } ["section_description"]=> string(343) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top offers high-quality audio with a signal-to-noise ratio of 120 dB for clear sound. It supports 8 audio channels for immersive sound experiences but does not include an S/PDIF Out port. Additionally, it provides 2 audio connectors for easy connectivity with external audio devices.

" } ["Storage"]=> array(6) { ["raid_1"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 1" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["raid_10"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(22) "Supports RAID 10 (1+0)" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["raid_5"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 5" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["raid_0"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(15) "Supports RAID 0" ["value"]=> bool(true) } ["raid_0plus1"]=> array(2) { ["label"]=> string(17) "Supports RAID 0+1" ["value"]=> bool(false) } ["section_description"]=> string(349) "

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top supports multiple RAID configurations for enhanced storage flexibility, including RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 (1+0) for redundancy and performance. It also supports RAID 0 for speed, but it does not include RAID 0+1 support, limiting certain mirroring and striping combinations.

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The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top is a high-performance motherboard designed for advanced computing. With a sleek E-ATX form factor, it features a Wi-Fi 7 capability for seamless wireless connectivity and supports up to 256GB of RAM for demanding tasks.

This motherboard is equipped with a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for next-gen GPU support and provides multiple storage options, including RAID 1, 5, and 10 support. It also offers a variety of ports, including USB 4, Thunderbolt 4, and HDMI 2.1, making it a versatile choice for modern systems.

" ["meta_description"]=> string(124) "The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top is an E-ATX motherboard with AM5 socket, Wi-Fi 7 support, and 256GB RAM capacity." ["cons"]=> array(4) { [0]=> string(104) "Lacks support for ECC memory, limiting its suitability for error-sensitive applications or environments." [1]=> string(121) "Does not support S/PDIF Out, which may limit certain audio setups for users requiring high-fidelity digital audio output." [2]=> string(112) "Does not include PCIe 4.0 or PCI slots, which may restrict compatibility with older or specific expansion cards." [3]=> string(109) "Lacks support for RAID 0+1, which could be a downside for users seeking more mirrored striped configurations." } ["pros"]=> array(5) { [0]=> string(127) "Supports multiple Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, and the latest Wi-Fi 7 for fast and versatile wireless connectivity." [1]=> string(116) "Has a high-quality audio output with a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio and 8 audio channels for immersive sound." [2]=> string(138) "Offers a wide selection of expansion options with 5 M.2 sockets and 2 SATA 3 connectors for flexible storage configurations." [3]=> string(128) "Equipped with 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports and 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports for rapid data transfer and peripheral compatibility." [4]=> string(111) "Supports RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 for data redundancy and high availability, enhancing data security." } ["not_suitable_for"]=> string(445) "

This motherboard may not be ideal for users who require ECC memory support, as it does not offer this feature. Additionally, its lack of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots and RAID 0+1 support could be a drawback for those seeking the highest-performance storage configurations or compatibility with the latest PCIe devices. Users needing an integrated GPU should also consider other options, as this board lacks integrated graphics.

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This motherboard is well-suited for users who need a high-performance platform with advanced connectivity options. With support for Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 ports, it excels in scenarios where fast wireless speeds and quick data transfer are essential. Its versatile storage capabilities, including support for RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10, make it an excellent choice for users seeking data redundancy and high availability in a server or workstation setup.

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The motherboard is a robust option for users who prioritize advanced connectivity and high-performance storage solutions. Its support for Wi-Fi 7 and Thunderbolt 4 ports makes it an ideal choice for modern computing environments requiring fast data transfer and wireless speeds. Additionally, the inclusion of multiple RAID configurations enhances its appeal for data-intensive tasks. While it may not meet the needs of those seeking integrated graphics or ECC memory support, it remains a solid choice for enthusiasts and professionals needing versatility and future-proofing in their setups.

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Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice
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Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top

Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice

Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top

Common Features

  • Both products use the AM5 CPU socket.
  • Both products have the X870 chipset.
  • Both products support Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7.
  • Both products have Bluetooth version 5.4.
  • Both products have HDMI version 2.1.
  • Both products are easy to overclock.
  • Both products support a maximum memory amount of 256GB.
  • Both products support DDR5 memory with 2 memory channels.
  • Both products have 4 memory slots.
  • Both products support overclocked RAM speeds up to 9000 MHz.
  • Both products have 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C).
  • Both products have 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port.
  • Both products have 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports.
  • Both products have 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports.
  • Both products have 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports through expansion.
  • Both products have 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port through expansion.
  • Both products have 4 USB 2.0 ports through expansion.
  • Both products have 2 SATA 3 connectors.
  • Both products have 5 M.2 sockets.
  • Both products support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), and RAID 5.

Main Differences

  • The form factor is ATX on Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and E-ATX on Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top.
  • The height is 244 mm on Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and 285 mm on Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top.
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice has 7 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) while Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top has 8.
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice has 8 fan headers while Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top has 6.
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice has a TPM connector while Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top does not.
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice has 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots while Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top has 1.
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice has 0 PCIe x8 slots while Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top has 1.
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice supports 5.1 audio channels while Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top supports 8.
  • Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice has an S/PDIF Out port while Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top does not.
General info:
CPU socket AM5 AM5
chipset X870 X870
form factor ATX E-ATX
release date September 2025 November 2025
supports Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Has Bluetooth
Bluetooth version 5.4 5.4
HDMI version HDMI 2.1 HDMI 2.1
Easy to overclock
has RGB lighting
Easy to reset BIOS
Has dual BIOS
has aptX
CPU sockets 1 1
Has integrated graphics
warranty period 3 years 3 years
height 244 mm 285 mm
width 305 mm 305 mm
Has integrated CPU

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top share a lot of similar features when it comes to general specifications. Both motherboards have an AM5 CPU socket, X870 chipset, and support for the same Wi-Fi versions (Wi-Fi 4, Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, and Wi-Fi 7). Both also include Bluetooth 5.4, HDMI 2.1, and RGB lighting. Both motherboards are designed with ease of overclocking in mind and include an easy-to-reset BIOS system.

The most notable difference between the two products is their form factor. The X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice has an ATX form factor, while the X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top is slightly larger with an E-ATX form factor. Both motherboards offer one CPU socket and lack integrated graphics. Additionally, both have a 3-year warranty and no dual BIOS support. The Xtreme model, however, is taller at 285 mm compared to the X3D Ice’s 244 mm, although they share the same width of 305 mm.

Other than the form factor and height difference, both motherboards offer very similar features, including support for Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, HDMI 2.1, and RGB lighting, making them comparable in terms of connectivity and expandability.

Memory:
maximum memory amount 256GB 256GB
RAM speed (max) 5200 MHz 5200 MHz
overclocked RAM speed 9000 MHz 9000 MHz
memory slots 4 4
DDR memory version 5 5
memory channels 2 2
Supports ECC memory

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top have identical specifications when it comes to memory. Both motherboards support a maximum memory amount of 256GB and feature 4 memory slots. They both support DDR5 memory, with a maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz, and are capable of overclocking to speeds of up to 9000 MHz. Additionally, both products use a dual memory channel configuration.

Neither motherboard supports ECC memory, which means neither model offers error-correcting code for memory, a feature sometimes needed for highly critical computing environments.

Overall, the memory specifications are identical between the two products, providing the same level of support for high-performance memory configurations and overclocking potential.

Ports:
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A) 7 8
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-A) 0 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-C) 1 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (USB-C) 0 0
USB 2.0 ports 0 0
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports 1 1
USB 4 40Gbps ports 2 2
USB 4 20Gbps ports 0 0
Thunderbolt 4 ports 2 2
Thunderbolt 3 ports 0 0
has an HDMI output
DisplayPort outputs 0 0
RJ45 ports 2 2
Has USB Type-C
eSATA ports 0 0
DVI outputs 0 0
has a VGA connector
PS/2 ports 0 0

The USB port configurations on the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top are very similar, with only a minor difference. Both motherboards feature 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports (USB-A), 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-C), and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port. Additionally, both models have 2 USB 4 40Gbps ports, 2 Thunderbolt 4 ports, and 2 RJ45 ports for network connectivity.

The key difference is in the number of USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports: the Xtreme model has 8 such ports, while the X3D Ice has 7. Otherwise, the rest of the port configurations, including HDMI output, USB Type-C support, DisplayPort outputs, and lack of VGA or PS/2 ports, match exactly between the two products.

In summary, the port configurations of both motherboards are nearly identical, with the only notable difference being one additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 port (USB-A) on the Xtreme model.

Connectors:
USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (through expansion) 4 4
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 ports (through expansion) 1 1
USB 2.0 ports (through expansion) 4 4
SATA 3 connectors 2 2
fan headers 8 6
M.2 sockets 5 5
Has TPM connector
U.2 sockets 0 0
Has mSATA connector
SATA 2 connectors 0 0

The connector configurations for the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top are very similar, with a few key differences. Both motherboards offer 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port, and 4 USB 2.0 ports through expansion. They also both have 2 SATA 3 connectors, 5 M.2 sockets, and 0 U.2 sockets. Additionally, both feature fan headers, though the X3D Ice has 8 fan headers, while the Xtreme model has 6.

One of the main differences is that the X3D Ice includes a TPM connector, whereas the Xtreme model does not. Both motherboards do not feature an mSATA connector or SATA 2 connectors.

In summary, the two motherboards are almost identical in terms of connectors, with the primary difference being the inclusion of a TPM connector on the X3D Ice and a slightly higher number of fan headers on the X3D Ice compared to the Xtreme.

Expansion slots:
PCIe 4.0 x16 slots 0 0
PCIe 5.0 x16 slots 2 1
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots 0 0
PCIe x1 slots 0 0
PCI slots 0 0
PCIe 2.0 x16 slots 0 0
PCIe x4 slots 1 1
PCIe x8 slots 0 1

The expansion slot configurations of the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top show some differences. Both motherboards feature 1 PCIe x4 slot. However, the X3D Ice has 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, while the Xtreme model has only 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot. Additionally, the Xtreme model has 1 PCIe x8 slot, which is not present on the X3D Ice.

Neither motherboard includes PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, PCI slots, or PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, and both models lack PCIe x1 slots.

In summary, the main differences are that the X3D Ice offers 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, while the Xtreme model has 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe x8 slot, giving the Xtreme a slight edge in terms of expandability with an additional slot for x8 cards.

Audio:
Signal-to-Noise ratio (DAC) 120 dB 120 dB
audio channels 5.1 8
Has S/PDIF Out port
audio connectors 2 2

The audio specifications of the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top are quite similar, but with a couple of key differences. Both motherboards feature a signal-to-noise ratio (DAC) of 120 dB and include 2 audio connectors. The X3D Ice offers 5.1 audio channels, while the Xtreme model supports 8 audio channels, which could provide more surround sound capabilities.

Another difference is that the X3D Ice has an S/PDIF Out port, allowing for digital audio output, while the Xtreme model does not include this feature.

In summary, the main differences lie in the number of supported audio channels and the presence of an S/PDIF Out port on the X3D Ice, which the Xtreme model lacks.

Storage:
Supports RAID 1
Supports RAID 10 (1+0)
Supports RAID 5
Supports RAID 0
Supports RAID 0+1

The storage features of the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and the Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top are identical. Both motherboards support RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0, offering multiple options for data redundancy and performance. Neither motherboard supports RAID 0+1, which is a configuration that combines the benefits of both RAID 0 and RAID 1.

In summary, there are no differences between the two motherboards when it comes to RAID support. Both offer the same set of RAID configurations, with RAID 0+1 being the only feature absent from both models.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master X3D Ice and Gigabyte X870E Aorus Xtreme X3D AI Top. Both products share features like Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E, and 7 support, Bluetooth 5.4, and the AM5 CPU socket. However, they differ in aspects like form factor, with the Master X3D Ice being ATX and the Xtreme X3D AI Top being E-ATX. The Xtreme X3D AI Top has 8 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, while the Master X3D Ice has 7. The Master X3D Ice also includes an S/PDIF Out port and a TPM connector, whereas the Xtreme X3D AI Top lacks these. Additionally, the Master X3D Ice offers 2 PCIe 5.0 x16 slots, compared to the Xtreme X3D AI Top's 1.