GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFIF7 ICE
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFIF7 ICE
The GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFIF7 ICE motherboard in ATX format is the backbone for builds with AMD Ryzen processors for the AM5 socket. It uses the AMD X870E chipset, which natively supports the PCIe 5.0 interface for both the graphics card and storage. This AM5 DDR5 board accommodates four DDR5 RAM modules with a total capacity of up to 256GB and supports AMD EXPO and XMP profiles for easily achieving high frequencies. Modern connectivity includes USB4 ports and Wi-Fi 7 wireless. This makes the ATX board ideal for building powerful gaming stations and professional systems that demand fast data transfer and stability with Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors.
AMD X870E
Chipset
AMD AM5
Socket
ATX
Format
DDR5
Memory type
4×
Number of RAM slotsKey features of the GIGABYTE X870E AORUS ELITE WIFIF7 ICE motherboard
- Uses an AMD X870E chipset, AM5 socket and ATX format
- Features 4 DDR5 slots supporting up to 256GB of memory
- Offers a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot, 3 M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots and 1 M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot
- Includes 4 SATA III ports that support RAID arrays
- Provides network connectivity with 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7
- Features two USB4 ports and an internal USB-C 3.2 Gen 2x2
- Includes EZ DIY features with Q-Flash Plus and onboard buttons
Processor and memory support
The board supports AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors for the AM5 socket. It contains four DDR5 slots for RAM, which operate in Dual-Channel mode. They support both AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles, which simplifies setting high frequencies. The total memory capacity is 256GB when fitted with 64GB modules. This enables the system to handle very demanding applications and multitasking. Overclocked memory can operate at frequencies of up to 8200MHz.
Connectivity
For the graphics card, the board includes a PCIe 5.0 x16 slot that connects directly to the processor. The build is complemented by additional PCIe 4.0 and 3.0 slots that connect to the chipset. For ultra-fast SSDs, there are three M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots and one M.2 PCIe 4.0 slot. For conventional hard drives and SSDs, the board includes four SATA III ports that support RAID 0, 1, 5, and 10 arrays.
Network connectivity, peripheral connection, power and features
For network connection, it uses a fast Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip, which achieves higher transfer speeds compared to standard gigabit Ethernet. A Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) module handles wireless communication. This technology operates in the 2.4, 5 and 6GHz bands, reducing latency and increasing data throughput. For connecting peripherals such as headphones or controllers, the board integrates Bluetooth 5.4. Power is supplied by a standard 24-pin ATX connector along with two 8-pin connectors for a stable power supply to the processor even under high load. Audio output is handled by the Realtek ALC1220 codec, which supports 7.1-channel audio and also has an optical S/PDIF output. Assembly and diagnostics are simplified by EZ DIY features, including the Q-Flash Plus button for updating the BIOS without a CPU and memory installed, or physical Power and Reset buttons directly on the board.
Port configuration
Storage
- SATA III count: 4
- M.2 count: 4
- M.2 slot - 3× M.2 PCIe 5.0
- M.2 slot - M.2 PCIe 4.0
- M.2 features: RAID 0, 1, 5, 10
- SATA III features: RAID 0, 1, 10
USB ports
- Internal USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2x2: 1 (1 header)
- Internal USB 3.2 Gen 1: 4 (2 headers)
- Internal USB 2.0/1.1: 4 (2 headers)
- Rear USB4 Type-C: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A: 2
- Rear USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A: 4
- Rear USB 2.0/1.1: 4
Graphics
- 2× USB4 (DisplayPort 1.4)
- HDMI 2.1
Sound
- Rear: 2× 3.5mm Jack
- Number of channels: 7.1
- S/PDIF Out
Other
- Other: 3× ARGB LED Header, RGB LED Header, TPM header, reset button, power on/off button
- Power: 24-pin ATX, 2× 8-pin ATX
- Cooling: CPU fan, CPU fan/water cooling pump, 3× system fan, system fan/water cooling pump
- Rear: Q-Flash Plus button, RJ-45 (LAN) 2.5Gbps, 2× Wi-Fi antenna (2T2R)
Choosing a motherboard
When choosing a motherboard, it's important to pay close attention to the motherboard's socket type, form factor, and chipset. These are the most crucial parameters, ensuring the board is compatible with the processor, expansion cards, and other components. The specific socket determines your choice of processor, while the remaining connectors dictate which other components you'll need for your future computer.Specifications
Socket and chipset
Format & functions
Memory
Advanced parameters
Connectors
Compatibility
Colour
| Code: | AGx870ea8 |
| Warranty: | 36 months |
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| Manufacturer information |
SIL Servis Partner a.s., Těšínská 1970/56, 710 00 Slezská Ostrava, Czech Republic, +420 552 301 141, [email protected] Gigabyte, founded in 1986, is an irreplaceable player in the field of computer components. They put great emphasis on key technologies and the strictest quality standards. The company produces a wide range of basic computer components such as motherboards and graphics cards, but also have many computer peripherals, laptops, tablets, desktops and even network solutions and servers on offer. Recently they also introduced a line of Gigabyte mobile phones. 
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