Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX DDR5 AM5 ATX Motherboard
SKU# AC57968, Model# B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ATX Motherboard - AMD Socket AM5 - Memory Support: 4x DDR5 Slots (Max 128GB, DDR5 6600 O.C) - Expansion Slots: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 2x PCIe 3.0 x16 (Running at x11) - Storage Support: 3x M.2 Slots & 4x SATA 6Gb/s Connectors - Network: WiFi 6E, Bluetooth & Realtek 2.5GbE LAN - Rear USB Ports: USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 5x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0/1.1 - Realtek Audio CODEC - B650 AORUS ELITE AX

Manufacturer Warranty: 3 Years Limited Warranty

Manufacturer Contact Info: , NA

** A BIOS UPDATE MAY BE REQUIRED TO SUPPORT THE LATEST AMD RYZEN PROCESSORS. PLEASE CHECK THE MANUFACTURER'S WEBSITE FOR MORE DETAILS. **

UNPARALLELED PERFORMANCE

With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimized performance for gaming.

Performance

1 - 8+4 Solid Pin CPU Power Connector

2 - Twin 14+2+1 Digital VRM Design
- 70A Smart Power Stage*
- 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB
- PCIe 5.0 Ready Low Loss PCB

* Power Stage maximum current capacity is based on VCORE Phase.

3 - Advanced Thermal Design
- Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks
- 6 mm Mega-Heatpipe
- 7 W/mk Thermal Conductivity Pad
- Integrated I/O Shield

4 - Design Ready for PCI Express 5.0
- 1*PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 & 2* PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with M.2 Thermal Guard
- 1*PCIe 4.0 x16 with Ultra Durable™ Armor
- 2*PCIe 3.0 x1

5 - M.2 EZ-Latch

6 - Socket AM5 Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors

8 - Dual Channel SMD DDR5 Memory

9 - 24 Pin ATX Power Connector

7 - Multi-key
- Multiple function set by BIOS
- Reset/RGB Switch/Direct to BIOS/Safe Mode

10 - PCIe EZ-Latch

12 - Smart Fan 6
- 6*PWM/DC Fan Headers
- Dual Fan Curve Mode

Unparalleled Performance

With the fast-moving technology changes, GIGABYTE always follows the latest trends and provides customers with advanced features and latest technologies. GIGABYTE motherboards are equipped with upgraded power solution, latest storage standards and outstanding connectivity to enable optimised performance for gaming.

Twin Digital VRM Design

To ensure maximum Turbo Boost and overclocking performance of AMD's new generation CPU, GIGABYTE AORUS series motherboard equip the best VRM design ever built with the highest quality components.

Ultra Durable SMD PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Connector

The first PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 Slot supports the latest M.2 25110 form factor. Reinforced PCIe 5.0 M.2 connectors with metal shielding to provide higher strength. 

DDR5 EXPO & XMP Overclocking Up to 6666 and Beyond*

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that the memory overclocking capability is able up to 6666 and beyond. All users need to do for achieving this extreme memory performance boost is to ensure that their DDR5 memory modules are AMD EXPO/ Intel XMP capable, the EXPO/XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.

* Memory overlocking capability and EXPO/XMP profiles support may vary depending on hardware configuration and memory modules.
Please see the complete validated memory support list.
Product features may vary by model. 

Outstanding Thermal Design

GIGABYTE Motherboards' unparalleled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimised thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming performance.

Connectivity

GIGABYTE Motherboards enable the ultimate connection experience with blazing data-transfer speeds through the next generation network, storage, and WIFI connectivity. 

802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E

The latest Wireless solution 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E with new dedicated 6GHz band, enables gigabit wireless performance, provides smooth video streaming, better gaming experience, few dropped connections and speeds up to 2.4Gbps. Moreover, Bluetooth 5 provides 4X range over BT 4.2 and with faster transmission. 

First adopter on 2.5GbE LAN onboard

- Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5GbE network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
- Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 Ethernet

Connecting the Future - Front USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C

Featuring the USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 design which is doubled the performance than previous generation of USB 3.2 Gen 2. It works up to 20Gbps ultra-fast data transfer while connecting to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. Through the USB Type-C connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly. 

Connecting the Future - Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C

AMD's native USB 3.2 Gen 2 provides USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, the much improved USB 3.2 Gen 2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices. 

High-End Audio Capacitors

AORUS motherboards use high-end audio capacitors. These high quality capacitors help deliver high resolution and high fidelity audio to provide the most realistic sound effects for gamers.

Audio Noise Guard

AORUS motherboards feature an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board’s sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the PCB level.

Personalisation

GIGABYTE motherboards bundle several useful and intuitive software to help users to control every aspect of motherboard and provide customisable lighting effect with outstanding aesthetics to fit your unique personality.

Ultra Durable

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable design provides product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.