The Gigabyte X870E AORUS Elite WiFi7 is a high-performance motherboard tailored for AMD’s latest Ryzen processors. It features a robust VRM setup with a 16+2+2 power phase design, delivering stable power even for overclocked configurations. Supporting up to DDR5-8000 memory, this board can handle intensive multitasking and applications requiring high memory bandwidth, with four DIMM slots supporting up to 256GB total capacity.
Connectivity-wise, it comes equipped with a 2.5G Ethernet port and Wi-Fi 7, ensuring ultra-fast networking. It also has a well-rounded I/O selection, including dual USB4 Type-C ports, multiple USB 3.2 and 2.0 ports, and HDMI 2.1 for multi-monitor support. Additionally, the board includes four M.2 slots, with heatsinks that provide enhanced thermal control, especially for PCIe 5.0 SSDs.
The board also features the Realtek ALC1220 audio codec for high-quality sound output, although this codec is not the newest on the market. It includes BIOS Flashback functionality, which is essential for straightforward BIOS updates without a CPU, although it lacks a dedicated CMOS reset button
This motherboard is well-suited for users looking to build a high-end, future-proof gaming or content creation system.