GIGABYTE X670 AORUS ELITE AX

13 Dec
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The GIGABYTE X670 AORUS ELITE AX motherboard is engineered for AMD CPUs, particularly those using the AM5 socket, and was released in September 2022. This ATX form factor motherboard is equipped with the AMD X670 chipset, providing a robust foundation for high-performance computing.

Key Specifications:

  • Power Delivery: The board features a 16+2+2 phase power design, with each Vcore phase delivering 70A, ensuring stable power for demanding CPUs.
  • Memory Support: It supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 8000MHz, featuring four DIMM slots that allow for dual-channel memory configurations and a maximum capacity of 192GB. It also supports both XMP and EXPO memory profiles.

Expansion Slots:

  • Graphics Support: One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for VGA connections.
  • PCIe Slots: Includes additional PCIe slots: one PCIe 4.0 x16 (at x4) and one PCIe 4.0 x16 (at x2), supporting various expansion cards.
  • Multi-GPU: Supports CrossFire technology for multi-GPU setups.

Storage Interfaces:

  • M.2 Slots: Four M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 and PCIe 4.0, as well as NVMe SSDs.
  • SATA: Four SATA 3.0 ports for additional storage devices.
  • RAID Support: Both NVMe and SATA RAID configurations are supported.

Connectivity:

  • USB Ports: A plethora of USB options including one Type-C port (20Gbps), and twelve Type-A ports (ranging from USB 2.0 to USB 3.x with 10Gbps and 20Gbps speeds).
  • Networking: The board features a 2.5Gbps Realtek LAN chipset and includes AMD RZ616 for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity.

Graphics and Audio:

  • Graphics Output: HDMI support for integrated graphics.
  • Audio: Realtek chipset providing 7.1 channel surround sound.

Additional Features:

  • Cooling and RGB: Equipped with M.2 heatsinks and supports RGB Fusion for customizable lighting.
  • USB and Fan Headers: Includes various headers for USB 4.0, USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Type-C, system fans, and RGB/ARGB lighting.
  • Special Features: SPS (DrMOS) support, UEFI BIOS, and TPM header for enhanced security.

The GIGABYTE X670 AORUS ELITE AX is a comprehensive motherboard designed for enthusiasts and professionals, offering advanced features, robust connectivity, and extensive customization options.