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The GIGABYTE B550M AORUS Elite AX is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 3000 to 5000 series processors, featuring a robust 5+3 digital power phase, dual M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots, WiFi 6E, and comprehensive connectivity options. It supports up to 128GB DDR4 RAM with XMP profiles, offers advanced thermal solutions, and includes user-friendly features like Q-Flash Plus and an integrated I/O shield for effortless PC assembly and BIOS updates.



| Asin | B0BZQ1TNW8 |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19 in Computer Motherboards |
| Brand | GIGABYTE |
| Chipset Family | AMD B550 |
| Chipset Type | AMD B550 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Compatible Processors | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Cpu Model | Ryzen 5 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (551) 4.4 out of 5 stars |
| Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express 4.0 |
| Item Type Name | Computer Motherboard |
| Main Power Connector Type | ATX 12V 8pin |
| Manufacturer | GIGABYTE |
| Memory Clock Speed | 4733 MHz |
| Memory Slots Available | 4 |
| Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
| Mfr Part Number | B550M AORUS ELITE AX |
| Model Name | B550M AORUS ELITE AX |
| Model Number | B550M AORUS ELITE AX |
| Number Of Ethernet Ports | 2 |
| Number Of Items | 1 |
| Number Of Ports | 18 |
| Platform | Windows 10, Windows 11 |
| Processor Socket | Socket AM4 |
| Ram Memory Maximum Size | 128 GB |
| Ram Memory Technology | DDR4 |
| S Pdif Connector Type | Optical |
| System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 |
| Total Number Of Hdmi Ports | 1 |
| Total Pcie Ports | 1 |
| Total Sata Ports | 6 |
| Total Usb Ports | 8 |
| Upc | 889523037294 |
| Usb 2 0 | 4 |
| Warranty Description | 3 Years Manufacturer |
User
Great value AM4 motherboard
Easy to set up and everything worked perfectly out of the box. Stable performance, good Wi-Fi, and plenty of features for the price. Great choice for an AM4 build.
User
Nice mATX AM4 board!
TL;DR: I'd recommend this board however it is important to keep in mind the clearance of the SATA ports if you're using a GPU.Been using Gigabyte boards for my main rig for the better part of a decade, so this board was a bit of a no brainer for the price. I was in the market for a new AM4 mATX board because unfortunately my B450 board did not have PBO2 so it wasn't allowing for my 5700X3D to properly spread its wings. The build went along swimmingly, Windows booted as if nothing happened, BIOS update went without a hitch, and I was finally able to tune my CPU! I usually prefer to buy motherboards with Intel WiFi but the Realtek adapter has been working great. It pains me to say this because it is partially my fault for not checking, but y'all can imagine my disappointment when I connected my GPU into the PCIE slot just to find out it covers 3 out of the 4 SATA ports!!! Keep in mind this is a 3060 ti which is not a triple slot card and it has two fans... So yeah I'm a bit disappointed that they didn't think to use 90° SATA connectors like my previous AORUS did but all this does is give me an excuse to buy the CM vertical GPU mount :p
User
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth have been reported to be intermittent or not working consistently.
Build Quality and Robust VRMs: Several users highlight the VRMs as efficient and reliable, and the overall design feels solid.Amazon+15EHGomes Reviews+15Amazon+15.Onboard Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth: Includes the latest generation wireless module. A Redditor confirms:“It does have onboard Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth. Gigabyte uses AX at the end of the name to mean onboard Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.”Ripley+4Reddit+4Amazon+4.Dual M.2 PCIe 4.0: Ideal position for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs thanks to PCIe 4.0 support
User
Good quality, missing some niche features.
I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of this board after I was underwhelmed by the quality of a gigabyte b450 and a gigabyte 2060 in late 2018. They have definitely taken a step up in production value, or I just got 2 bad pieces.The board is good, sturdy, and easy to assemble on. I think they should have labeled the front panel IO header cables input better (I had to check the manual to see which connection it was) and the board is also missing USB-C compatibility.Likewise, I had to update my bios in order to undervolt my 5800x3D, which while fine, was a bit tedious especially for a board that claims to be 5000 series ready.I also cannot access the bios by pressing f12 or del in the boot screen, and instead have to hold shift while restarting and access UEFI settings in windows troubleshoot mode. Again, not a huge deal, but still a tad annoying.Overall I am relatively pleased with the board, but it is missing some quality of life features that would have made a beginner be a little confused. I would buy it again.
User
Performance
Good upgrade plug and play highly recommended and bios was easy to update
User
poor design
Generally, I prefer Gigabyte products to any other brand. This time, when I went to install the M.2 drive, I found that they decided to go with the most miniscule possible hold-down screw ever invented. Even with a magnifying glass I had to use extra lighting to even see it. And of course I immediately dropped it. So much for using the M.2 slot. In a time when tool-less M.2 drive installation is the norm, it appears that Gigabyte decided to save money. Too bad, because I will never buy another Gigabyte product.
User
es muy fachera
esta muy buena es recontra fachera lo que si se me dificulto colocar los cables ya que los tenia en lugares medio raro
User
Muchas conexiones el rgb funciona perfectamente
Excelente calidad
User
Solid B550M Motherboard with Minor USB Placement Issue
This motherboard is simply great — solid build quality, reliable performance, and all the essential features you need for a Micro ATX setup. Installing and configuring it was straightforward, and it has handled my setup perfectly so far.The only minor issue I noticed is the USB 3.0 connector placement. In a small case like mine, it can interfere with fan space when connected, so you might need a 90-degree adapter to fit it comfortably.Other than that, it’s a fantastic motherboard with no complaints. Very happy with the purchase —4.5 stars.
User
Ottima scheda madre
Funziona alla perfezzione!!!
User
Buena Placa Base
Buena placa base micro itx... buena conectividad, aunque le falta una conexión usb en la placa para conectar el lector de tarjetas. Montado con un ryzen 5 3600G y perfecta.
User
Performance
Depends the price and the period it’s a good board but you can get better ones
User
No standoffs for M.2 slots - Board seems fine
Motherboard seems good.Very unfortunate that the M.2 drive standoffs from my old mobo are not compatible.
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