GIGABYTE’s new X870E (X870 Extreme) and X870 motherboards are now available for purchase at various retailers. They pack in multiple performance-enhancing features driven by a plethora of features, including AI-infused overclocking for both CPU and RAM, while focusing on reliable power delivery to make it happen.
Why The New GIGABYTE AM5 Motherboards Are More Future-Proof
With AMD’s recently released Ryzen 9000 series CPUs, upcoming X3D processors, and its affirmation of support for next-generation hardware on socket AM5, one would look at AMD’s new chipsets and motherboards that sport them.
GIGABYTE’s Next-Gen Motherboard Options
The newest chipsets from AMD are the X870E and the X870, both of which come with native support for AMD’s new CPUs, support for the new USB4 standard by default, superior memory overclocking, and, in most cases, support for the newer Wi-Fi 7 standard.
Gigabyte is offering as many as 10 different motherboard SKUs catering to users across different price ranges and suiting different use cases.
They include the following options:
Gigabyte’s X870E and X870 Motherboards heavily leverage AI optimizations to eke out better performance.
This is in addition to GIGABYTE’s own upgrades that make their new X870E and X870 motherboards a much more viable choice. This is powered by GIGABYTE’s AORUS AI SNATCH tech that allows for 1-click overclocking optimizations for both the CPU and the memory paired to one’s Ryzen-based PC. This is backed by excellent power delivery that can push up to as many as 20 power phases (18+2+2, to be exact on the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS XTREME AI TOP), with up to 110A per phase.
Much of this is due to a premium 8-layer server-grade motherboard that allows for stability, superior heat dissipation, and plenty of connectivity on board. This also allows GIGABYTE motherboards to push up to as much as 8600 MT/s when it comes to RAM speeds on supported higher-end RAM kits with a significantly large (and growing) QVL list in play.
UI Upgrades And Better Software-Based Control
GIGABYTE has also overhauled its BIOS interface to allow for a much better, redesigned UI that allows users to change themes with the click of a button. It also manages to leverage its powerful automatic OC Tuner in addition to manual overclocking, should you wish to dabble beyond AMD’s P.B.O. (Precision Boost Overdrive) offerings.
At the same time, software support for controlling one’s AIO fans in addition to a co-branded HWiNFO OSD specific to the AORUS brand means that users can get information in a concise, structured manner.
Future-Proof Connectivity
The GIGABYTE X870E and X870 motherboards come not only with PCI-E 5.0 support by default, but also with support for the newest USB4 standard by default. Considering GIGABYTE’s offer of dual USB4 across the board for its current AORUS lineup, with up to 40 Gbps in net achievable speeds, all of its options are relatively future-proof, providing support for DisplayPort connectivity, backward compatibility, and efficient charging for users needing an all-inclusive solution.
GIGABYTE’s motherboards also support wireless standards of up to Wi-Fi 7, and as much as dual 10GbE ethernet to meet even the most demanding networking needs that one can have in 2024 and beyond.
A DIY-Friendly Approach
If the software optimizations alone were not a testament to GIGABYTE’s commitment to a more inclusive approach when it comes to first-time system builders, then the fact that the entire AORUS lineup has been overhauled with new features to allow for faster and easier assembly should lend further credence. This lineup change includes a redesigned EZ-Debug Zone, adding control buttons for a more streamlined troubleshooting experience, screw-less installation for GPUs (PCIe EZ-Latch Plus), and M.2 EZ-Latch Click and M.2 EZ-Latch Plus for tool-free SSD installation across the board.
This is in addition to the M.2 EZ-Match tech that motherboards have that allows for easy, uniform reattachment of the motherboard’s M2 heatsinks, making it a truly tool-free option to leverage.
GIGABYTE’s X870E/X870 Motherboards: Performance, Value & More
With 10 different SKUs in play and PCI-E 5.0 and USB4 support across the board, GIGABYTE’s X870E and X870 Motherboards cater to a variety of different users and use cases while delivering a unique mix of performance and value that outstrips its competition,going for as low as $220 for a next-generation upgradefor one’s Ryzen-based gaming PC in 2024.
With a generous 5-year warranty in play for US consumers, GIGABYTE’s new AM5-based Motherboards are now on sale andcan be purchased via a variety of retailers including Amazonat the time of writing.
