X870E AORUS PRO X3D ICE AMD AM5 LGA 1718 ATX Motherboard, Ryzen 9000/8000/7000, DDR5, 18+2+2 Power Phase, 4X M.2, PCIe 5.0, WiFi, 5GbE

I decided to upgrade from the previous Aorus X870E Pro Ice, as this new refresh has a number of real improvements that I was interested in. To be sure, this is a much superior Motherboard, while still having that all white presentation. Some of the upgrades are as follows: Larger capacity on the BIOS chip for current and future CPU requirements, (X3D) Went from 6 layer to 8 layer PCB Now has an internal HDMI port Much more robust VRM and Heatsink. Now has Start and Clear CMOS buttons on the IO shield in back. Metal Backplate now included. Magnetic latches instead of clip on latches for the M.2 placements. Additional power plug for Graphics power draw on Motherboard. The original Motherboard was pretty good, but this is even better. I am running the Ryzen 9 9900X with 2 Modules of 32 Gb RAM at 6000, or 64 Gb of RAM. Currently, the way this Motherboard is spec'd out, and now on Sale, it represents incredible value versus some current offerings from the Competition. I have used them all at one time or another. Gigabyte seems to be doing very well on the X870E execution, and I have been pleased with a number of the AMD 5 Motherboard offerings from Gigabyte. This Motherboard fired up with no issues whatsoever, and I updated the BIOS to the latest version. I want to add that this is the absolute heaviest Motherboard I have ever used, including some EATX Motherboards I have used in the past. Man, this thing is really heavy. I was very surprised. It should be noted that there is only one PCIE Gen 5 X16 for Graphics, so you cannot utilize 2 Video Cards in tandem. I personally like this, as I will not be using 2 video cards, and I like the additional PCIE slots, (1 Gen 4 at 4 lanes, and 1 Gen 3 at 2 lanes), as I do use add in cards. I am using a Sound Blaster Sound Card, which is better than any onboard sound that I am aware of, bloated drivers be damned, and I have one slot left for another add in card should I need it. I want to add that the Gigabyte GCC software to use for the RGB now seems to actually be pretty good. Using it in the past was a nightmare, and the software was garbage. I am still not sold on making BIOS changes from the OS, but to each their own. I will also add that the RGB LED lighting under the heatsink over the VRMs is a bit more muted and subtle than the previous version. I actually thought it was not working, but it is, and just not quite as bright. For what it is worth, whether through the Motherboard or trying out Thermal Grizzly Duronaut TIM, my CPU is running about 5 degrees C. cooler, whether at idle, or in stress test mode. I am running in PBO mode, and the CPU hits the marks beyond specification, all while staying pretty cool. (72' C.) Impressive. This was accomplished with a 360 AIO from EK. I will re-review if the Motherboard dies, or something happens, but for now, this has to be one of the better X870E Motherboards on the Market, and for the current sale price, does represent a truly great value with great performance. Glad I made the purchase.

I’ve been really happy with this motherboard so far. The build quality feels premium, and everything was laid out in a way that made the installation process smooth and straightforward. The board is a bit on the heavier weight side. The Ice white looks great in my white case. I’m running it with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D and paired it with an RTX 5070, and the system compatibility has been performing great. It handles everything I throw at it without any issues, and it feels like I’m getting the full potential and best value out of my components. The BIOS is easy to navigate, and I didn’t run into any problems getting things set up the way I wanted. Thermals and stability have both been solid during longer sessions as well. Overall, this is a great choice if you’re building and want something reliable, well-built, and ready to handle powerful hardware.

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Increíble, una placa muy buena además de un excelente diseño

I used this board as the backbone for a high-end custom build, and it has been completely flawless. I put the system through hours of grueling telemetry logging—including a massive 3,700+ row continuous sensor stream under heavy graphical loads—and the board didn't skip a single beat. The power delivery handles massive, instantaneous voltage transitions from a flagship CPU without a hint of instability. Furthermore, managing simultaneous Gen 5 NVMe storage pipelines alongside full PCIe lane saturation hasn't caused a single IO bottleneck or system ripple. Clean bios, premium layout, and rock-solid rail stability. Highly recommended for enthusiast rigs.