GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX V2 Placa Madre ATX AMD B650 Socket AM5 LGA 1718 DDR5

The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX V2 motherboard is engineered with an AMD Socket AM5 to seamlessly support AMD Ryzen 7000 and Ryzen 8000 Series Processors, providing exceptional performance through its advanced Twin 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution that includes 12 VCORE phases with 60A Dr.MOS for unlocking multi-core CPU capabilities, 2 SOC phases with 60A Dr.MOS for handling integrated GPU and memory control, and 2 MISC phases for reliable PCIe lane power, all constructed on a 6-Layer PCB featuring Mid Loss PCB, 2X Copper PCB, Premium Choke, and Capacitor in a 6+6 phases parallel power design.

It accommodates dual-channel DDR5 memory across 4 DIMMs, compatible with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP memory modules, allowing for overclocking capabilities up to 8000 MT/s through innovations such as DDR5 Auto Booster that raises native DDR5-4800 to 5000, user profiles in AMD EXPO/Intel XMP 3.0 for optimized configurations, enhancements for high bandwidth and low latency, shielded memory routing embedded in the PCB's inner layer, and daisy-chained routing to minimize stub effects, thereby supporting higher frequencies and denser memory setups in the system.

For storage, the motherboard delivers ultrafast connectivity options with one PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 connector in a Gen 5 M.2 UD Slot and two PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 connectors in Gen 4 slots, safeguarded by an Advanced Thermal Design and M.2 Thermal Guard to maintain VRM stability and optimal performance for 25110 M.2 SSDs, including an M.2 Thermal Guard Ext that covers two slots to avert throttling issues from high-speed drives.

The board includes full-length PCIe slots, such as one PCIe 4.0 x16 equipped with a PCIe UD Slot reinforced by one-piece stainless-steel shielding for 1.7X stronger shearing resistance and 3.2X stronger retention force, along with two PCIe 3.0 x1 slots.

Power delivery is optimized with an 8+4 pin UD Power Connector featuring UD Solid Pin for improved conductivity and heat dissipation, while thermal management is handled by the VRM Thermal Armor Advanced, which boasts a real one-piece construction with a 3X larger surface area, multi-cut design for better airflow, a 6mm heatpipe for efficient heat transfer, 7 W/mk thermal pad, and 2X copper enhancement.

Additionally, Smart Fan 6 technology incorporates multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers that support PWM/DC fans and water cooling pumps up to 24W with over-current protection, precise control through multiple points, slope/stair dual modes, fan stop capability, an enhanced fan curve UI allowing up to 7 points and manual input, EZ tuning features, and profile saving options.

Connectivity options are robust, featuring fast networking with 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E utilizing an ultra-high gain antenna that provides up to 5dBi directional and 4dBi omnidirectional signals with a magnetic base for reduced latency, expanded capacity, faster speeds, and a wider spectrum in the 6 GHz band.

Further extensions include HDMI, DisplayPort, front USB-C 20Gb/s, rear USB-C 10Gb/s, one USB-C 10Gb/s, two USB 3.2 Gen 2, five USB 3.2 Gen 1, four USB 2.0, and four SATA 6Gb/s ports, enabling enjoyment of reliable gaming audio via ALC897 with audiophile-grade capacitors for 7.1 channel playback and an advanced microphone array.

Design elements emphasize ease of use with EZ-Latch for the PCIe x16 slot and M.2 connectors, incorporating quick release and screwless mechanisms through M.2 EZ-Latch Plus, PCIe EZ-Latch for effortless graphics card removal, and Ultra Durable components like the M.2 UD Slot PG5 with one-piece stainless-steel shielding offering 1.3X stronger X-axis and 1.5X stronger Y-axis strength, plus reduced signal degradation via SMD technology.

DIY enthusiasts will appreciate features such as Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updates without needing to install CPU, memory, or graphics card by simply connecting power, inserting a USB with the renamed BIOS file, and pressing the Q-Flash Plus button, along with Multi-Key functionality for reconfiguring reset in BIOS, an RGB Switch to disable lighting, Direct to BIOS for immediate boot access, and Safe Mode for testing option changes without permanent loss of settings.

The motherboard also supports RGB Fusion with three addressable LED headers and one RGB LED header, all customizable through the GIGABYTE Control Center, and UC BIOS with a redesigned intuitive UI/UX, nine customizable quick access slots in Easy Mode, default AORUS skin available in bright or dark modes, partnership with HWiNFO for real-time monitoring of memory timings, BIOS details, and performance simulation, plus options for saving and loading memory profiles and one-click clearing.