The Gigabyte B850 Eagle Wi-Fi7 Ice motherboard features an AM5 CPU socket and is compatible with the B850 chipset. It comes in an ATX form factor, offering ample space for various components. This model supports multiple Wi-Fi standards, including Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6, 6E, and the latest Wi-Fi 7, providing broad wireless connectivity options. Additionally, it has Bluetooth 5.4 support for seamless device pairing. For video output, it includes an HDMI 2.1 port, but lacks integrated graphics or a VGA connector. The board also includes RGB lighting and is designed for easy overclocking, though it does not feature dual BIOS or a clear CMOS reset option. It comes with a 3-year warranty for peace of mind.
The Gigabyte B850 Eagle Wi-Fi7 Ice motherboard supports a maximum memory capacity of 256GB, utilizing DDR5 RAM for high-speed performance. It offers 4 memory slots with dual-channel architecture, allowing for optimized memory configurations. The board supports a maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz, with the potential to overclock up to 8200 MHz. However, it does not support ECC memory, making it less suitable for error-sensitive workloads.
The Gigabyte B850 Eagle Wi-Fi7 Ice motherboard offers a variety of connectivity options, including 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 (USB-A) ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-A) ports, and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (USB-C) port. For display outputs, it includes an HDMI 2.1 port and 1 DisplayPort output. Additionally, it features a USB Type-C port, an RJ45 port for Ethernet, and a PS/2 port. However, it lacks support for Thunderbolt, DVI, eSATA, or VGA connectors.
The Gigabyte B850 Eagle Wi-Fi7 Ice motherboard offers several useful connectors for expansion. It includes 3 M.2 sockets, 4 SATA 3 connectors, and 6 fan headers to ensure ample storage and cooling options. Additionally, it supports 2 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 4 USB 2.0 ports through expansion, along with a TPM connector for security. However, it does not feature mSATA or U.2 sockets.
The Gigabyte B850 Eagle Wi-Fi7 Ice motherboard offers a versatile set of expansion slots. It includes 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 2 PCIe x1 slots, and 1 PCIe x4 slot, providing options for high-speed expansion cards. However, it does not feature PCIe 4.0 x16, PCIe 3.0 x16, or PCI slots, limiting some older expansion options.
The Gigabyte B850 Eagle Wi-Fi7 Ice motherboard supports 7.1 audio channels for high-quality sound output. It features 3 audio connectors for connecting audio devices but does not include an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output.
The Gigabyte B850 Eagle Wi-Fi7 Ice motherboard supports several RAID configurations, including RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0, allowing for flexible storage setups and data redundancy. However, it does not support RAID 0+1.
