GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD B650 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E, 5-Year Warranty
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GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD B650 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E, 5-Year Warranty

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  • Brand
    GIGABYTE
  • CPU Socket
    Socket AM5
  • Compatible Devices
    Personal
  • RAM Memory Technology
    DDR5
  • Compatible Processors
    AMD Ryzen 7000
  • Chipset Type
    AMD B650
DDR5 up to 6666 MHz
📶WiFi 6E & 2.5GbE LAN
🚀PCIe 5.0 ultra-fast expansion

Description

🔥 Power Your Next-Gen Rig with GIGABYTE’s Elite Edge! 🚀

  • ROCK SOLID POWER COOLING - Twin 14+2+1 phase 70A digital VRM and 8-layer 2X copper PCB ensure stable overclocking with advanced thermal design including 6mm heatpipe and MOSFET heatsinks.
  • BLAZING DDR 5 MEMORY SUPPORT - Maximize speed and multitasking with 4 DIMMs supporting AMD EXPO & Intel XMP profiles up to 6666 MHz.
  • USER FRIENDLY SMART FEATURES - EZ-Latch quick-release PCIe & M.2 slots, RGB Fusion lighting, Smart Fan 6, and Q-Flash Plus BIOS update without CPU or GPU installed.
  • NEXT GEN PC IE 5 0 CONNECTIVITY - Future-proof your build with PCIe 5.0 slots and NVMe x4 M.2 for lightning-fast data transfer and graphics performance.
  • SEAMLESS HIGH SPEED NETWORKING - Experience ultra-low latency with integrated WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5, and 2.5GbE LAN for uninterrupted streaming and gaming.

The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX is a premium ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, featuring cutting-edge DDR5 memory support up to 6666 MHz, PCIe 5.0 slots for future-ready expansion, and ultra-fast WiFi 6E plus 2.5GbE LAN connectivity. Its robust 14+2+1 phase digital VRM and advanced thermal solutions ensure stable performance and overclocking potential, backed by a 5-year warranty for lasting reliability.

Specifications

Processorathlon
RAMDDR5
Memory Speed6666 MHz
Number of USB 2.0 Ports2
BrandGIGABYTE
SeriesB650 AORUS ELITE AX
Item model numberB650 AORUS ELITE AX
Item Weight4.35 pounds
Product Dimensions10.62 x 3.14 x 13.18 inches
Item Dimensions LxWxH10.62 x 3.14 x 13.18 inches
ManufacturerGIGABYTE
ASINB0BH7GTY9C
Country of OriginChina
Date First AvailableOctober 10, 2022

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does this mb have pcie 5.0 x16 ?
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Reviews

4.2

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R**K

Awesome AM5 board with plenty of features and connectivity options

This review is for the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX rev 1.I ordered this board because I was on an older Intel platform and I wanted to try an AMD build again. The AMD AM5 platform suits my needs since it has current modern features and is projected to have a long lifecycle and I anticipate my next upgrade to be in 5 years or so.The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX was one the lesser expensive and full featured ATX boards with WiFi at the time of my purchase.My build includes:GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX MotherboardAMD Ryzen 7700X CPUCorsair Vengeance RGB RAMZotac GTX 1080 AMP EditionFirst, my dislikes. No printed manual. As a lifelong pc builder, I rely heavily on a manual booklet for basic info such as what slots to install memory in. How to connect front panel power, reset, hdd status led etc. Where all of the headers such as USB and fans are located.Having an online manual is good but is useless if you don't have a spare computer or laptop to use while you build your computer.Thankfully I did not have to use the BIOS flashback feature because the board recognized my CPU, a Ryzen 7700X, otherwise I would have to go online, download the manual and look up the flashback instructions.For the price I do wish that the board included a higher end integrated audio chipset. Features-wise the audio chipset is the biggest disappointment.I did not like is the top most NVME slot right above the GPU slot has a really thick thermal adhesive pre-applied to the heatsink. It is so thick that it bends my NVME drive slightly - not enough to cause any issues but should be noted.One last thing I did not like is the lack of onboard BIOS post code status LED. I had this feature on my previous motherboard and found it super helpful when diagnosing problems.Now, for my likes. I like all of the features. AM5 socket, DDR5, WiFi6, PCIe 5.0, multiple NVMe slots, plenty of USB slots, and of course RGB support. The board itself is great. Build quality is awesome, no issues with build quality or materials.I did run into a few issues though. Although these issues were encountered with this motherboard, they are not Gigabyte's fault necessarily. These issues were mostly to do with the AMD platform and chipset itself.1. The shipping BIOS "F2" version did not allow me to enable XMP memory profile. I had to flash the BIOS to the current at the time "F4" BIOS.Note that the current BIOS version as of this review is "F5a".2. There were a lot of stability or problems with the USB chipset or bus. File transfers over USB were very slow or slower than it should be. I have USB DAC that had a lot of noise during audio playback. These issues were resolved by installing the latest chipset drivers for the B650 from AMD directly and also updating the BIOS.Here are some recommendations based on my experience with the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX.Definitely update the BIOS. In past generations of motherboards it is only recommended to update the BIOS to fix a specific issue you've encountered. However, in modern motherboards there are so many chipsets and features that it is important to keep up to date on BIOS versions to maintain stability, performance, compatibility, and security. AMD seems to release AGESA updates (as BIOS updates) often and this is directly tied to the chipset. Also, download the chipset drivers directly from AMD because they tend to be more up to date than the motherboard manufacturers' website.To flash the bios, just download the BIOS file for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website and extract/copy the file to a USB drive. Reboot and enter the bios and choose Q-Flash. Select the BIOS, and the board will load the BIOS to memory then prompt for a reboot and apply the new BIOS.Aside from the chipset drivers, all other motherboard drivers can be downloaded and installed from Gigabyte.Ever since, updating the BIOS and AMD chipset drivers, I have had absolutely zero issues. Performance is amazing. Stability is solid. I even run a mild overclock using the AMD Ryzen Master app and doing an auto-oc.In summary, I highly recommend the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX if you're looking for an AM5 build. The issues I've had are specific to the AMD platform and not the motherboard itself, however because of this I would not recommend the AMD platform for novice PC builders or if you are not comfortable or familiar with BIOS updates and troubleshooting driver issues.

Z**2

Chose this over ASUS

Originally, I tried the ASUS B650 Plus Wifi and that one was causing me all sorts of issues (such as constant disconnecting via ethernet). I had sent back that defective motherboard and went for this Gigabyte one instead and overall, it has been a much more pleasant experience. The instructions on ASUS are better, BUT this motherboard actually has more features and is easier to build in my opinion. And I can vouch and say the build quality is far superior.Fantastic motherboard. Clocks my DDR5 ram at 6000mhz perfectly. No bent pins on AM5 slot. Easy-to-use BIOS with tons of options and I had no problems with drivers. Personally, I used their gigabyte control center software to install only the necessary drivers. Using this with a 5080 and 9800x3d. Highly recommend!

L**E

Excellent motherboard

Used this motherboard for a new AMD (Ryzen 5 9600X) pc build to replace my older system. Have found the board to be well-made so far--smooth/easy installation into case; trouble-free installation of cpu into the AM5 socket; easy install of CPU cooler and DDR5 memory. Installation of the M.2 SSD (w/heatsink) went easily once figured out the locking tab which was stiff.The BIOS has a number of informational displays that I found helpful in confirming the component setup (CPU temp, clock speeds, memory speed/settings, etc.). To this point, am very happy with the system performance and stability observed through build and general system setup.

A**R

Decent install; works mostly great, but cannot reboot

Install was pretty straightforward with the help of a couple manuals directing where everything should be plugged in. Got an OS installed and the rig has stellar gaming performance.My only two jarring complaints: XMP does not work (when I tried, PC would not boot until I CMOS-reset the BIOS to default settings), and reboot does not work at all. Literally the first place I emcountered this issue was at the reboot done during the OS install. Found out from others online that these are not an isolated issue and is a noted problem with this and some of GIGABYTE's other motherboards.Still works great, but will not recommend any of GIGABYTE's motherboards moving forward on account of this very disappointing pattern of issues. Hence the 1 star. Avoid this and go with a more reliable brand like ASUS. I will bite the bullet and avoid reboots in the meantime until the next chipset generation or two is released. Because I simply have zero confidence in their ability to fix the motherboard under their own warranty, and the only thing that can change my mind is for them to replace it, free of charge, with a board that does not have issues.EDIT (1/20/24)Fast forward a month, and I see my one star is more justified than ever. Since two weeks ago, BSoD after BSoD have been happening, and a lot of my diagnostic work on it points to a bad BIOS (which this rig will not let me update using the provided Q Flash utility), or bad RAM. Some friends suggested turning on XMP will help remedy the issue, but I cannot do this as aforementioned. And the RAM is only a month and a half old, suggesting that either the motherboard's RAM slots are damaged/defective, or it's been steadily damaging it. Could just be bad RAM on arrival, but I find that hard to believe.

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