Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX AM5 M-ATX Motherboard

Equipped with AMD s AM5 socket and B650 chipset, you can leverage a wide range of Ryzen 7000 Series processors, enhancing performance and responsiveness. Four dual-channel DDR5 RAM slots enable you to install up to 128GB of memory to enhance multitasking and rendering speeds. Install an array of storage drives for your media assets with four SATA III and two M.2 PCIe interfaces. The AORUS ELITE AX also has one PCIe 4.0 x16 and one PCIe 4.0 x16 (in x4 mode) expansion slot so you can equip your system with various graphics and utility cards. Connect your low-powered peripherals such as mice, keyboards, and controllers to the AORUS ELITE AX with USB-A 2.0 ports while USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2 ports are reserved for resource-demanding devices such as external drives, audio interfaces, and more. You can also use Bluetooth 5.2 technology to support wireless devices for a true cable-free experience. Quickly access online assets with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) technology for wireless connectivity or use the wired 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port for a strong and reliable connection.

Performance

Twin Digital VRM design leverages 12 VCORE phases and 60A Power Stage to ensure electrical throughput that can handle AMD s Ryzen 7000 Series processors as well as extreme overclocking. M.2 PCIe 5.0 storage interface enables up to 16GB/s data transfer speeds, getting your games running even faster. EXPO and XMP overclocking boosts RAM up to 6666 MHz for enhanced multitasking and rendering performance.

Enhanced Thermal Design

Designed to maintain thermal performance and prevent system throttling, the AORUS ELITE AX s fully covered MOSFET heat sink, M.2 Thermal Guard, and 2x copper PCB work together to ensure that onboard components are safe under heavy loads. Smart Fan 6 application gives users the ability to monitor and operate connected fans to assist with cooling capabilities.

Front Panel USB-C Connector

The USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 port offers double the performance of USB 3.2 Gen 2 with a throughput up to 20 Gb/s while connected to USB 3.2 compliant peripherals. With the USB Type-C connector, users can enjoy the flexibility of a reversible connection to access and store massive amounts of data rapidly.

Personalization & Customization

With an array of RGB headers, you can use GIGABYTE s RGB Fusion and Control Center software to customize your rig with a wide range of colors and lighting effects, turning your rig into the centerpiece of your gaming room. UEFI BIOS settings can be easily accessed and allow you to fine-tune your performance profile according to your needs. A multi-key function reset button can be reconfigured to other functions within the BIOS to meet different user scenarios such as acting as an RGB switch, boot directly to BIOS, and enable Safe Mode.

Ultra Durable

Sporting an easy DIY design, the AORUS ELITE AX provides you with several enhancements that make the installation of components a breeze. PCIe EZ-Latch provides quick access to your M.2 storage drives and Q-Flash Plus enables you to update the BIOS settings with only a few power cables, RAM, and processor.