The wonderful thing about AMD’s new CPUs on the horizon is that its focus on compatibility means you can prepare ahead of time. All you need to take advantage of Ryzen 9 9950X3D’s supposed 64% leap over its predecessor is a trusty AM5 motherboard, and it just so happens Gigabyte X870E Aorus Elite is currently on sale.
With up to 21% off, you can grab the sleek black board for as little as $230 in the US, reaching its lowest price yet. It’s a deal that no other region quite matches, although Germany gives it a good shot by discounting the Ice white model down to €287.
Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite
An improved design, better specs, and competitive price (especially on sale) make this motherboard a must buy Read our review.
Despite being more budget-conscious than its X870E alternatives, Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite doesn’t skimp on features. You still get four DIMM slots that support up to DDR5-8200 memory with AMD EXPO and a capable digital twin 16+2+2 phases VRM design. However, the most exciting addition is built-in WiFi 7, which can take advantage of the latest wireless protocol if you have a supported device.
Bluetooth 5.4 means you’ll never need a cable again when it comes to your core peripherals, but there’s plenty of onboard connectivity for high-bandwidth items like your webcam. Two USB 4 ports lead the charge on the back panel, alongside four USB 3.2 Gen 1 and four USB 2.0.
If you decide to run the latest Ryzen 9000 or a 7000 Series CPU, three out of the four M.2 connectors support the latest PCIe 5.0 standard. Stick with an 8000 Series alternative and all will revert to Gen 4. No matter what, they’re as easy as pie to install thanks to Gigabyte’s EZ latches, which extends from M.2 right over to the graphics card’s PCIe slot. Not having to contend with that dastardly clip is always a win in my book.
Thanks to Amazon’s refund policy, you have up to 30 days to figure out whether you’ve made the right decision and want to get your money back. After that, Gigabyte offers a five-year warranty to keep everything working in tip top shape.
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