The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D Ice motherboard features an AM5 CPU socket and is compatible with the X870 chipset, making it a great choice for high-performance systems. It supports multiple Wi-Fi versions, including Wi-Fi 7, and comes with built-in Bluetooth 5.4. With an ATX form factor, it offers ample expansion options, while the HDMI 2.1 output ensures excellent video support. The board also includes RGB lighting for customizable aesthetics and an easy BIOS reset feature.
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D Ice supports a maximum memory size of 256GB with DDR5 memory, providing robust capacity for demanding applications. It offers a maximum RAM speed of 5200 MHz, with the potential for overclocking up to 9000 MHz. The motherboard includes 4 memory slots and supports dual memory channels, enhancing overall performance. However, it does not support ECC memory, which is typically used for error correction in critical systems.
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D Ice motherboard offers a diverse range of connectivity options, including 5 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-A ports and 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 USB-C port. It also supports the latest Thunderbolt 4 ports for high-speed data transfer, along with USB 4 40Gbps ports. Additionally, the motherboard includes an HDMI output, 1 RJ45 Ethernet port, and USB Type-C support, while lacking older interfaces such as PS/2, VGA, and DVI connectors.
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D Ice offers a wide range of connectivity options with 4 USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports and 4 USB 3.0 ports through expansion. It also includes 4 SATA 3 connectors and 4 M.2 sockets for high-speed storage devices. Additional features include 8 fan headers for cooling, support for a TPM connector, and no support for mSATA or U.2 sockets.
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D Ice motherboard features 1 PCIe 5.0 x16 slot and 1 PCIe x4 slot, offering flexibility for modern expansion cards. It does not include any PCIe 4.0 x16, PCIe 3.0 x16, or PCIe 2.0 x16 slots, focusing instead on the latest PCIe 5.0 standard for high-speed performance. There are no PCI or PCIe x1 or x8 slots available on this motherboard.
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D Ice motherboard delivers high-quality audio performance with a 120 dB signal-to-noise ratio (DAC) and support for 7.1 audio channels. It also includes an S/PDIF Out port for digital audio output and offers 2 audio connectors for additional audio devices.
The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite X3D Ice motherboard supports multiple RAID configurations, including RAID 1, RAID 10 (1+0), RAID 5, and RAID 0 for flexible storage setups. However, it does not support RAID 0+1, providing users with a range of options for data redundancy and performance.
