Customer Ratings & Reviews

Solid MB. Color looks great and design is neat. Paired it the a 9950x3d. Put on a pair of older G-skill XMP only RAM that were not "EXPO compatible" but was able to enable XMP profile running them at 6400 cl32 with zero issue. Stress tested all day after built and have been doing productivity works and gaming for over a month now. Runs great. On-board Wi-Fi and BT are both fast and stable. Very happy with the purchase, especially with a large discount bundling with the CPU.

-Lots of heatsinks -Overclock ready -Many fan headers -4 M.2 slots (3 are pcie 5) -Many rear connectors

[Employee of bestbuy] Great motherboard, looks absolutely incredible in my all white build, and is built super solidly. Super easy access to the M.2 drives, and I love the screwless heatsinks on them as well. Also has a super nice PCIE release button for the graphics card. Super great motherboard and I highly recommend it.

Have been using this for almost a year with 32gb ram and the 9700x3d great board zero issues

Amazing gpu runs great is not super loud. Everything I could ever want. Looks good

Definetly one of the best looking white Mobo out there. I did not have any problem with my build. M.2 SSD were easy to install no screws needed.

The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wi-Fi 7. It is a great-looking board to add to your white or Oreo PC build. The new board from Gigabyte is a six-layer design in the ATX form factor with an AM5 socket, supporting AM5 Ryzen processors. The board supports PCIe 5.0 and has two PCIe x8 one Gen4 and one Gen 3 and a dedicated PCIe x16 slot for your GPU. The board also has four NVMe M.2 slots: one dedicated PCIe 5.0 slot, one PCIe 4.0 slot that goes to the chipset, and two PCIe 5.0 slots shared with the GPU PCIe x16 slot. Of note, if you use these shared slots, it will automatically decrease your GPU slot to 8 PCIE lanes instead of 16. The PCIE Gen4 M2 NVME slot shares lanes with the PCIE Gen4 slot and it is disabled if you use the NVME slot. The networking is handled by a Realtek chip for Ethernet and Bluetooth. The Ethernet port supports 2.5 GB per second and is backward compatible with 1 GB per second and 100 megabits per second speeds. Wi-Fi is Wi-Fi 7, supporting a/b/g/n/ac/ax on the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz carrier frequencies. The Bluetooth is version 5.4. There is also support for 11be 160 MHz wireless. Gigabyte includes a Wi-Fi antenna with a dedicated, proprietary plug that connects to the connector on the back of the board. This is unique and is a much neater solution than separate antennas or wires the antenna has a magnetic mount and matches the white board color. The board supports DDR5 memory with XMP or EXPO profiles for the fastest compatible memory. This board supports up to an incredible 256 GB of memory in dual-channel, with selected CPUs. The compatible modules are documented on the Gigabyte website under the memory support list for this board. There is integrated Radeon graphics support with the HDMI supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz, HDMI 2.1, HDCP 2.3, and HDR using the back panel HDMI port, and 1920x1080 at 30 Hz supporting HDMI version 1.4 using the front HDMI port, which would be useful for an in-case information display. Sound is supported using the Realtek ALC1220 codec for high-definition audio with up to 7.1 channel audio. As far as USB ports, there are a plethora on this board, including four USB 2.0 ports on the back panel and four internally, eight USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (four on the back panel and four internally), two USB 3.2 gen2 Type-A ports colored red, ans two USB 4 Type-C ports supporting display port on the back panel and one USB Type-C port USB 3.2 Gen2x2 internally. This motherboard also has a debugging display, onboard power button as well as a reset button, which is great when building or troubleshooting a system. If you really get into trouble there is a qflash button on the back panel that allows you to flash a bios using a USB drive and no OS. There is a 3.2 port marked bios to use for that. The Gigabyte BIOS is one of the best, very well organized and laid out, with an easy and advanced mode, and has support for BIOS upgrades through Q-Flash and Q-Flash Plus, as well as Smart Backup. You can use Gigabyte Control Center to support many of the motherboard settings, including fan speed and the ARGB headers. Gigabyte includes Norton Internet Security with the motherbooard if you would like to install it. How does this board look in one word? Amazing in a white build case. It has every header needed for multiple fans, water cooling, and ARGB support. Gigabytes attention to detail in the layout and aesthetics stand out here, every connector has the white aesthetic with many having plastic surrounding them. The tool-less M.2 drive bays with integrated heatsinks are fantastic and extremely easy to use, and make installing new M.2 drives a breeze while looking cool with their silver color. The PCIe x16 GPU slot release for the GPU is genius. Gone are the days of using a screwdriver beneath your very expensive GPU trying to unlock the card from the PCIe slot. With the single push of a button, the GPU is released and ejected, making it easy to remove from the slot without any damage. The VRM heatsinks look great with matching silver color and keep the VRM cool and allow you to run higher voltages and overclocks if you wish. To say this board is striking in appearance is an understatement, with the performance and features to match it is an outstanding buy especially at this price. The setup of this board was so easy, it just worked!

I had to return this motherboard but ended up getting another one. This is a beautiful, high end motherboard with Gen 5 PCIe slot for the newer 50 series. I'm running a 5080, 9800x3D, 64gb DDR5, and a 990 Pro. I love THIS.

The Gigabyte Aorus X870 Elite WIFI7 ICE motherboard is not only pretty but also a fantastically built motherboard ready to support speed and power, and it is readily designed and set for fun. The features are many. Foundationally designed to support the top computing components on the market. It takes a little thought and time to assemble the motherboard, including making decisions on which components work best with others and budgetary considerations of various computing components that are needed, but the guides that are provided and those on the internet are very easy to understand and to follow. There are many external connections, which are usually the first thing I look at when specifying or buying a computer. The back panel connections on this motherboard include everything that you should need. There is an Q Flash Plus button ( a button for flashing the bios to a newer version), an HDMI port, 2 antenna connectors, 2 USB4 USB Type 3 ports, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A ports, 4 USB 3/2 Gen 1 ports, 4 USB 2.0/1.1 ports, 1 RJ 45 port, 1 optical S/PDIF Out connector, and 2 audio jacks. The only thing I can think of down the road that might be needed are more audio jacks and fewer USB 2.0/1.1, but for now, it is all working well, and there are extra external connections without any need for more. The first decision to be made when designing this build is to determine which CPU that you wish the computer to have to complete the AMD AM5 CPU Socket. Selections can be made from AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, or 7000 CPU series choices. Any of these will work well with the AMD X870 Chipset that is already installed on the motherboard. There is ample literature and helpful websites for any questions you might need to answer before moving forward. While selecting your CPU, you must think about and decide which CPU cooler to install. Many cases have fans pre-installed, and you may decide you want LED color during the computing and select a case with adequate fan operations built into the case to support RGB LEDs. If not, you must add a CPU cooling fan at this step. The next decision, or step two, is a big one because I always want to have ample system memory or RAM on my computers. There is a Memory Support List on GIGABYTE’s website to help guide you through this process. The following quote, which is emphasized in the motherboard literature, helped me decide: “The CPU and memory configurations may affect the supported memory types, data rate (speed), and number of DRAM modules”. After reading that quote, I followed the recommendations and suggest you do as well before making your final memory selection. The motherboard has 4 DDR5 DIMM sockets that support up to 256 GB of system memory by combining 64 GB of single DIMM RAM. Because the motherboard is built on a dual-channel memory architecture, these must be added in pairs. The choices that are designed to work with this motherboard are DDR5 8200 (OC)/8000 (OC)/ 7800 (OC)/ 7600 (OC)/7200 (OC)/ 7000 (OC)/ 6800 (OC) /6666 (OC)/6600 (OC)/ 6400 (OC)/ 6000 (OC)/5600 (OC) or /5200/4800/4400 MT modules. Just remember that the memory is built on dual-channel architecture with 64 GB DIMM RAM being the smallest increment of system memory, and the maximum of all 64 GB pairs in the four available memory slots will equal 256 GB. When you have determined this, go ahead and install the motherboard into the case. Step 3 involves ensuring you have the correct case for your system. We were going to use a case that we already had, but this is such an exciting motherboard and fun build that we researched various manufacturers of ATX-compatible cases and bought a new one. The white motherboard will look great in either a black or white case, but if you select black, the contrast of white on black will be more dynamic during computing with the more ARGB fans you install. There are a lot of tower choices to choose from that have panoramic glass, dual tempered glass, multiple built-in fans, and many unique features. The main thing to remember is to be sure that the case you select is compatible with the ATX form factor of the motherboard. We chose a white case with six (6) pre-installed PMW ARGB Fans. Step four of the design-build process requires that the expansion card be installed. This provides storage for your operating system and added applications. The motherboard has multiple M.2 NV Me slots for SSDs, but you can also decide to use SATA SSDs or HDDs. Four M.2 slots, including 3 PCI 5.0 x 4, are explicitly built for Ultra-Fast Storage and are designed into the motherboard. Again, you must refer to the charts online because different setups can affect how the final device runs. For example, the M2B CPU and M2C CPU connectors will become unavailable when an AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Phoenix 1/Phoenix 2 processor is used. While researching the type of storage we wanted to install, we also looked at Graphics Cards that would work well within our build and be compatible with our other component selections. The graphics card has always been an especially crucial decision for any computer I have specified, bought, or built. The Graphics card must be dedicated because it is essential in gaming and graphics-intensive tasks. Sometimes, deciding which graphics card to select is dictated by one’s budget. However, for reference, a high-end card like a NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super or an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XYX is considered an excellent choice. However, there are other options you can consider, including the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 and the AMD Radeon RX 77009 XT, which might be a little less expensive. Just be sure that what you select is compatible with the other components you have installed. Installing the Power Supply becomes Step 5. Be sure to choose a power supply that has enough wattage to power all your components and give consideration when selecting this for future upgrades that you know will happen. At this point, you will have almost built the computer's hardware. During Step 6, the hard drive and any optical drives need to be installed. Your decision should be based on your personal preference for what you want out of your final hardware, but again, it should be compatible with all the choices and installations that have already been made. Step 7 involves connecting all the cables. When it comes time to connect the power cables to the internal connections, look over the directions and do not push the cables and wires in any other way than perfectly straight into the connection block. Again, you will find ample connections on the motherboard. For reference included are: 1 – 24 pin ATX main power connector, 2 – 8 pin ATX 12V power connectors, 1 – CPU fan header, 1 – CPU fan/water cooling pump header, 4 – system fan headers, 2 – system fan/water cooling pump headers, 3 – addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers, 1-RGB LED strip header, 4 – M.2 Socket 3 connectors, 4 – SATA 6Gb/s connectors, 1 – front panel header, 1 – front panel audio header, 1 – USB Type c header with USB 3.2 Gen 2 x 2 support, 1 – USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 – USB 2.0/1.1 headers, 1 – noise detection header, Trusted Platform Modeule header, 1 – HDMI port, 1 power button, 1 reset button, 2 – temperature sensor headers, 1 – reset jumper, and 1 – Clear CMOS jumper. I haven’t said much about the audio, which is Realtek ALC1220 CODEC, but the back panel output supports DSD audio and is high-definition audio compatible with 2/4/5.1/7.1 channels. The motherboard also has a LAN Realtek 2.5 GbE Chip and connection, a Wireless Communication module, Bluetooth 5.4, and built-in WIFI 7 RTL8922AE. WIFI 7 does require Windows 11 to function properly. When the system is built, you must go to the Gigabyte Dashboard, download Windows 11 64-bit, all the drivers, updates, etc., and enjoy your new gaming computer. I like many features about this motherboard: the tool-free slot designs, the built-in Wi-Fi 7, the ease of it all fitting together, the directions and reference charts when making part selections, and, of course, the beauty of the white ICE motherboard. It is a quality product built well, and I recommend it for a ‘top-notch’ gaming computer.

This weekend, my wife was a temporary widow while I did my favorite thing - building a new gaming RIG. The foundation is the Gigabyte AORUS Elite WiFi7 ICE (White) Motherboard. I'm pairing this with an AM5 Ryzen 9, Samsung 2TB SSD, Corsair PSU, Corsair Memory, and Corsair Water Cooling (3 fan radiator) and fans with an nVidia 4060 graphics card (5000 series remains on my wishlist for now). There's a lot to love about the AORUS, but starting with in the box AORUS Motherboard in White (Silver heatsinks) SATA Cable M2 Spacers (to prevent bend) G Connector WiFi 7 Antenna (corded, cord could be longer) AORUS Case Sticker (if you're so inclined) Extra Thermal Tape The AORUS is spoilt for ports. 4 x USB A 4 x USB A 3.2 2 x USB A 3.2 (also used for BIOS updated) 1 x HDMI 2 x USB C 4 (Display Port compatible) 1 x Ethernet (2.5G) Mic/Audio In/Out 1 x Optical Out You're spoilt for USB A ports. But what makes this AORUS stand out for me is the M2 slots. You can 4! Yes 4! M2 Slots, 1 x Gen 5 and 3x M2 Slots. Gigabyte have also done something super smart and made the M2 Slots screwless mounts (see photo). There's also included thermal protection and the Gen 5 has a generous heatsink. Gigabyte have also reinforced one of the PCIE slots (they call it ultra armour - see photo). I really appreciate Gigabyte did this, as Graphics cards are getting notoriously heavy - so this helps prevent PCI damage and motherboard bend. Smart. In terms of speeds, on UserBenchmark I am getting blistering fast performance (180% on gaming or UFO for those that know) - I think I could push it harder, but need a few more days or hours getting to know the BIOS. Oh, that reminds me the BIOS offers all the usual settings if you really want to tweak performance, Gigabyte released a BIOS update a week before I posted this review (May 5th) I haven't done the upgrade yet - mainly because I always wait a few weeks before pushing a BIOS update just in case there's bugs (either in my build or the BIOS - don't want to introduce too many variables). That said, I had zero driver or compatibility issues with the any of my components - which is great. I would recommend this AORUS to anyone. Now all I need is a glass sided cases to show off the beauty and and 5000 series GPU! LOVE IT!

As a gaming enthusiast, I wanted to check out this GIGABYTE motherboard as a part of my new PC build. The build consists of the Corsair 4000D RS ARGB PC case, AMD Ryzen 7800X3D CPU, GeForce RTX 4070 Super GPU, 32GB DDR5 RAM, and 1TB Samsung 980 Pro SSD. I wanted to ensure I would be able to play most PC games but stay within a certain budget with room to grow in the future. That’s one thing the GIGABYTE motherboard is perfect for — future plans. Users can easily upgrade the CPU, GPU, and storage, and the updated technologies built into the motherboard make it possible to keep it longer, even if you want to upgrade other parts year-to-year. SET UP I found the GIGABYTE motherboard to be very easy to work with. The size/shape of the ATX board allowed for ample room to work with while running cables to other components. The SATA connectors were placed close together, which made accessing them harder once the motherboard was installed, but it wasn’t impossible to work with. Because this motherboard has WiFi 7, I did have to use an Ethernet connection to complete updates and the Windows installation since Windows doesn’t natively support the GIGABYTE motherboard’s WiFi 7 capabilities out of the box. After the initial setup, I didn’t have any issues getting the right driver. I will likely use the PC with Ethernet most of the time, but it’s nice to have all the features unlocked from the start. PERFORMANCE I’ve been running this system for a little over a week now and I’m thoroughly impressed with the stability and overall performance of the motherboard. Without overclocking, I haven’t had any issues with standard computing tasks and games like Call of Duty: Warzone and Red Dead Redemption 2 (an oldie, but a goodie) run smoothly on the system alongside my 45-inch LG 2K OLED 240Hz gaming monitor. FINAL THOUGHTS This GIGABYTE motherboard can keep up with the pace of evolving standards and it doesn’t break the bank. It’s a great combination of performance and features for any PC build.

I’ve been wanting to build an AM5 desktop for a while, particularly a White themed one but have been putting it off for one reason or another. I try to time system upgrades with major steps in features, so I can try out new features and inevitably troubleshoot issues with them. I saw Gigabyte had the X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 Ice board, which checked two of my boxes for upgrading: WiFi 7 and an all-white build! So, I gave in to the desire and started to build another PC. Pros: - All White looks Amazing! - 3x Gen 5 M.2 slots for crazy fast storage. - WiFi 7 is a huge upgrade. - Plenty of ports on I/O & Internal. Cons: - Would be nice to have more internal headers shifted 90 degrees. Aesthetics: The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite Wifi 7 Ice looks amazing, the “Ice” theme really is just an all-white theme, it looks very clean even with all the ports and headers. I’ve been wanting to do a full white color parts build for a while now but had run into 2 main issues for most boards: 1. Not all white and 2. Cost way more than the standard colored board. Gigabyte did it right on both concerns here. The board is all white and the connectors are all white, some heatsinks are a silver-white due to the designs. And the Ice version costs the same as the standard Black model. Setup: I’ve built and serviced plenty of PC’s, so I’ve got a process when building a new system that I like to follow to flush out any issues I might run into down the road. I always bench boot and install the OS outside of the case, just in case there’s an issue with any of the parts. Plus, I can get to all the ports and check everything without the limits of a case. For CPU I went the Ryzen 9 9900X as it is readily available and not a premium that comes with the X3D chips, this will do all I need it too while also giving me some upgradeability in the future. For CPU Cooler, I wanted to keep with the simple all white look while being efficient, so I went with the Thermalright Royal Pretor 130 Air Cooler. Look, AIO’s do look good but for a fraction of the price, I can get better temps at lower noise levels on Thermalright coolers and have less to hassle with. For RAM, I was going to use some Corsair Vengeance RBG sticks but ended up using the G.Skill FlareX5 because the coolers front fan clearance limited the height of the RAM heatsink. I put the new Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB, to take full advantage of the Gen 5 speeds. After getting all the main parts on except the GPU, pulling in the power, I booted up into Bios to check settings and see if there were any issues. Luckily, I didn’t run into any issues. The Bios even has a cool “Ice” theme, so don’t be surprised when you’re greeted with a bright white screen instead of the standard color. I ran through a checklist in bios to get everything setup for my needs, then saved and existed to reboot one last time before installing the OS. I installed Windows 11, which I didn’t have any issues come up with. I install without internet, a local account, then connect after initial install as I want to use the stable Windows 11 build I’ve got on my install drive. After installing the Windows 11, I updated and checked Gigabyte Control Center for firmware updates then rebooted to setup the EXPO on the RAM to 6000MT/s. After initial setup, I usually remove Gigabyte Control Center or at least make it not startup on boot, as I use third-party controls for RBG along with Gigabyte RBG Sync to control all the RBG from one software. I/O Panel and Ports: The X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 Ice has plenty of ports, which was one of my main reasons for pick this board as I tend to have a lot of devices attached to the back: - WiFi Antenna Port (plug in) - 4x USB-A 2.0 - 6x USB-A 3.2 - 2x USB-C 4 with Display Port 2.0 - HDMI port - 2.5Gbps Ethernet port - 2x Audio Jacks: Mic and Line Out - Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF Out) This provides plenty of native connectivity for most gamers, though if you need more ports there are also internal headers available: - 1x USB-C 3.2 - 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 - 4x USB-A 2.0 Additionally, there is an internal HDMI port for front panel or internal displays, which is very convenient addition for those cases with or addon displays. WiFi 7: I’ve always been a “for less latency and more stable connections, use a wired connection” kind of PC person. This has been tried and true for many years, but recently I was able to upgrade to a WiFi 7 router and that has since changed my mind. For most, it will still be better to just hardwire your ethernet into the back of the PC for a solid connection, specially if you’re in a congested area. But, if you happen to have the luxury of owning a WiFi 7 router, be prepared to be amazed with near wired performance over WiFi. I’ve tested a bit, while playing lower end setting games, watching movies, and networks testing, and I cannot tell the difference between wired vs. WiFi 7. My latency and speed is almost always the same, funny enough on the occasion it is not, it’s the Wired connection that is both slower and more latent. Another big plus is the new WiFi Antenna connector, which just plugs in instead of needing to be screwed on. The Antenna itself is also simpler, shorted and squarer with a magnetic base, which is perfect for attaching to the case or desk. Gen 5 M.2 Storage: If you want the fastest storage speed out there, +14GB/s Read and +13GB/s Write, the X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 Ice is the board to consider. It comes with not just one, but three Gen 5 M.2 slots! Only the top slot has a massive heatsink, but the other two Gen 5 slots have decent sized heat sink that is also shared with the 4th M.2 slot, that supports up to Gen 4. You will want to put your fastest drive in the top slot for best performance. To take advantage of the Gen 5 speeds, you will need a Ryzen 9000 or 7000 Series CPU, though for some raid features you will need a Ryzen 9000 Series CPU. The Little Things: As I’ve mentioned above, I’ve built plenty of PC’s, so I’m familiar with the general layout and ways motherboards are setup. Gigabyte did system builders a solid on the X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 with the placement of the internal plugs, like the USB 3.2 header being shifted 90 degrees so you plug parallel to the board instead of perpendicular. There are a few plugs like this, though I wish all the USB and case header plugs were like this as it would help hide the cables from view. But some are better than none. Conclusion: If you’re going for an all-white build, the Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 Ice is the motherboard to consider not only for the aesthetics but the features and nice little things. Gigabyte did an amazing job with the White/Ice look while not skipping on functionality, plus it doesn’t matter which version of the board you get as both have the same features and price! Gigabyte isn’t always my go to for PC parts, but I’m never disappointed by what they deliver. I'd recommend this board for anyone aiming for an All-White build.

This motherboard is a looker. It looks amazing. It is easily one of my favorite boards for an AMD Ryzen system built. I wish Gigabyte had solved the PCIE Lane Sharing issue (see more below), but this is an impressive board with a slew of features and has worked great for me in my week with it. Unboxing: Included in the box with the motherboard are the following items: User’s Manual, Quick Installation Guide, One antenna, Two SATA cables, One G Connector, One M.2 Thermal pad, Three packs of M.2 thick/thin rubber pads. Of these items, the only one that I used was the antenna. The system I used to test this motherboard are: Ryzen 7 9700x processor, G.SKILL Trident Z5 RGB Series DDR5 RAM 32GB (2x16GB) 6000MT/s CL36 RAM, Corsair 3500X Case (from Best Buy) with 3 additional Corsair RS120 Fans (from Best Buy), Thermaltake 850W PSU, Cooler Master 360L Core White ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler, 1TB Gen5 Crucial P510 NVME (from Best Buy), and a Nvidia 4060 graphics card. Experience: Simply, this motherboard looks amazing. I have it in a white case with nearly all white parts, but this motherboard would look great in a black case as well. This motherboard does not have RGB lighting on the board itself, but it has three independent ARGB headers for you to customize your build however you like. I have this setup without utilizing any SATA cables, but there are 4 SATA connectors on this motherboard if you need. I highly recommend utilizing the Gen5 NVME slot for your OS and other storage needs. Windows 11 load speeds from startup are under 27 seconds for this setup. One downside of the chipset used for this motherboard is “lane sharing.” You can use the first two NVME slots without lane sharing with the graphics card, but when the M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU connector is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at 8X speeds. Depending on your usage requirements, this may or may not impact you. This is a conflict that impacts the whole x870 chipset, not specific to this board. As an ATX motherboard, you will need a case large enough to accommodate it. The Corsair 3500x more than fits this board and looks great. The Corsair 3500x has 2 case fan spots on the bottom of the case (over the PSU) that could block the bottom PCIe slot but are also great at hiding some of the wires and cables on the bottom of the case. Upon startup, the BIOS was immediately able to detect the RAM at its advertised speed. I have evaluated 2 different memory sticks with this motherboard, and both worked flawlessly and were easily detected. Once Windows is loaded, the Gigabyte software suite will prompt the user to install. I highly recommend you use this software. It will allow you to get both the software needed to control the fans, RGB lights, and other features, it will ensure you are keeping the drivers up to date. A weird bug with the F3 version of the bios for this board is that some of the item descriptions in the bios will be in Spanish regardless of whether the English language option is selected. Hopefully, future bios updates fix this glitch. Conclusion: Overall, I am extremely happy with this board and absolutely recommend it. 4.5/5

I have been looking to upgrade my setup for 5 years now... Coming from the AM4 architecture to AM5 is a welcome change, allowing me to finally utilize some DDR5 RAM and PCI5 speeds. The construction of this motherboard is good. It is well built, sturdy, and pretty easy to install. I installed it into a Corsair 3500X case with no issues. I do think though that in this age and at this price point of almost $300, it should be a rear connection motherboard. These are newer but they make assembly so much easier and your cable management, gorgeous! But that is just a small complaint. The board so far, has been pretty reliable. I have not had a BSOD, it works well with my Ryzen 7800x3d, my Gigabyte 9070XT GPU, and EXPO DDR5 RAM. Overclocking is easy in the BIOS, flashing the BIOS is easy as well, just plug in the USB stick with the latest efi file and use Q-FLASH in BIOS. The small glow of RGB is a nice touch as well, but very dim. The rear USB4 ports are great for external storage, I am able to transfer multi-gig files in seconds to my NVME storage. The included heatsinks for NVME and PCI-E devices is also a nice touch. The only negative I have (and its a big one) is the Ethernet/WiFi combo on this board. I don't know why, but the Realtek parts they used just suck? I have gigabit internet at home, I normally with a speedtest over WiFi can get 900mbs+ download and 40 upload. Now this is also WiFi 7 and my mesh system supports WiFi7. However, I am getting NOWHERE near these speeds. I am getting a paltry 200-300 mbs instead of 900-1gb. I know its the device because I can use my iPhone 15 pro, right next to the PC, same speedtest, same time, much higher speeds. I even tried hard wiring, it was just as bad! I have updated the drivers, and even my BIOS, still no luck. Although, I will admit, after the BIOS update it does seem slightly more stable, but not completely fixed. I do hope they fix this in the future because while gaming, this is detrimental, and also when doing huge downloads. Overall, a great board, but just be aware of possible WiFi/Ethernet issues, be prepared to use a separate dongle....

The Gigabyte Aorus Elite Wi-Fi 7 Ice is a beautiful motherboard for an all white system or even a mixed shade system if done right. It’s got all the ports and expansion slots I could ever need. It does have some minor issues but I’m hoping I can minimize them in the future. This is my second AMD AM5 build. I’ve done several AM4 and Intel 1700 builds over the past 3-4 years. Each platform has its pluses and minuses. I got the Aorus Elite Ice to replace a black motherboard I had in a white case that just didn’t look right. This definitely fixed the look of the PC. Installation was straight forward. If you’ve ever built a PC before, there aren’t any surprises. The are some advanced features that simplify assembly/disassembly. First, adding M.2 storage drives is very easy with the EZ-Latch feature. No more fiddling with tiny screws to install a drive. There is also a PCIe EZ-Release button that makes removing the graphics card much easier. They also made the Wi-Fi antenna so that it is push to attach and pull to remove. No more screwing the wires to the back of the motherboard. Installing the CPU Cooler was easy. AMD systems tend to use the backplate that comes with the motherboard for installing a CPU cooler. Many aftermarket coolers for Intel require a new backplate that can be a bit of a hassle. One thing I really like about the Gigabyte motherboards I’ve used recently is that the power supply cables attach and detach easily. Another brand I’ve used often in the past is usually much more difficult due to tighter joints. Once assembled, the PC started right up. Setup was also fairly straight forward. I had to do the BIOS/UEFI update through the BIOS/UEFI interface. I know I should be able to do it though the Gigabyte Control Center, but the update was not appearing in the software. I purchased AMD Expo compliant DDR5 - 6000 memory. It was recognized immediately but I did have to set the BIOS to detect and use the correct memory timings. In the past, I’ve had issues with AMD detecting memory properly. I had no issues at all with this motherboard. Windows installed quickly. Once installed, a pop-up appears in the bottom right corner of the screen asking to install the Gigabyte Control Center. I did. The control center lets you find and install system updates and utilities. Unfortunately, it also tries to push Norton 360 virus protection. It is set to install by default. If you don’t install it, the Control Center will continue to tell you updates are available. The updates happen quickly. I did have one lockup during updates. I had to hard reset the PC to continue but after that, everything went smoothly. This software also allows you to control the RGB Lighting in the system. I’m simple with my white systems. I like it white and this was no issue to set. I have, however, had issues with using a User Account (vs an Admin account) in Windows. The more secure User account will not allow the software to set the colors properly. This motherboard is somewhat compatible with windows dynamic lighting. Hopefully it becomes fully compatible with future updates so this is no longer an issue. My biggest issue has been CPU temperatures and my cooling fans. I’m not sure why, but the CPU temperatures tend to spike for no reason. When in the BIOS, my CPU temps are in the mid 20 degrees C. Once in windows, idle temps hover around 38-42 degrees C. Pretty normal for AMD Ryzen systems based on my experience. However, the temps will randomly spike to 70-90 C for no apparent reason (i.e. - no software running and low CPU load). Just opening a browser window will cause a jump to 60 degrees. This causes the fans to spin at full speed and make all sorts of noise. Using Cinebench to push the CPU, I got CPU temps in the upper 60 to lower 70 degrees C. This also ramped up the fans, but this is a very acceptable result. My AIO cooling solution shouldn’t be the issue. I need to figure out why this is happening. I also wish there was built in, automatic fan tuning as there is in another Motherboard brand I often use. Click a button, it tests the fans and the system is quiet from that point on. This works fantastically in this other brand. The Gigabyte fan tuning software lets me fine tune fan speeds manually but I’m having difficulty getting this set in a way that controls the temps and fan speed to acceptable levels. I also wish there was a way to set the fan speeds back to default after modifying them. There currently isn’t anything that I can find. I think my best solution will be to swap my case fans for something higher end and quieter. Boot times are quite quick. Much better than the Ryzen 7600 system I have. The 7600 can take over a minute to boot with all the memory training it needs to do at each startup. This Aorus system boots in 18-25 seconds typically. Much better. All-in-all, I like this motherboard functionally and love it visually. It just has a few minor issues and one that to me is a bigger issue (fan control). If you are looking for a silent PC, make sure you get a case with high quality, quiet fans. If you don’t care so much about the possibility of fan noise or have high quality, quiet fans, this is a great choice for an all white build.

Opening the box on this Gigabyte motherboard, the first thing I noticed was how good looking it is. Sounds weird to admire the design of a motherboard but I gotta admit I looked at it for a bit, LOL. I was concerned that I would mess something up trying to install this myself so I got some help from very knowledgeable people. I didn't want to take a chance of breaking something LOL. It sure did change the look of the computer, really gave the rig some pop. So here is the cool parts. It has Wi-Fi 7 & USB4 which will help future proofing connectivity and ensures fast speeds and seamless device compatibility. PCIe 5.0 support great for high-speed SSDs and next-gen GPUs. Tool-free M.2 slots & heatsinks giving VRM cooling: Handles high-end CPUs efficiently. This is really a high performing motherboard with really good looks, imo. While the price is a little on the pricer end, which is the only real negative I can say, for the performance and looks, I have to recommend this motherboard. Spend the extra dollars now and future proof your computer, it's worth it.

Sometimes when you’ve built enough computers, you start to lean towards the minimum requirements when it comes to motherboards. Most my computers don’t last longer than 5 years before something is toast, so it makes sense as long as everything works. This Aorus though was a tangible reminder what an upgraded motherboard actually gets you. Build quality is stellar. Removing my old board it was a simple affair as the thing was light and quickly replaced. Picking up the Aorus you’ll wonder why the thing is so heavy until you see the sheer mass of all the heat sinks. I’ve never seen that much metal surrounding the I/O panel. Aesthetically it was an upgrade too. While I had a white build, the motherboard was your standard black but no longer! This board was a pleasure to rebuild with and the overall performance makes it a worthwhile change. Overall I noticed better power consumption and generally lower temperatures. I would imagine this makes it ripe for overclocking albeit I kept all my settings stock.

This review details my experience integrating the X870 AORUS Elite WiFi 7 ICE into a Hyte Y60 system, transitioning from an AM4 5900X platform to AM5 with a Ryzen 9 9900X3D, Samsung Gen5 NVMe SSDs, and an RTX 4090. The following observations are intended for technically proficient users seeking an in-depth perspective on installation, configuration, and practical considerations for this motherboard. Unboxing & Initial Impressions: The board arrives with well-organized packaging, robust ESD protection, and all standard accessories. Its aesthetics are modern, with a clean white PCB, substantial heatsinks, and a high-quality finish. All components arrived intact, suitable for high-end system builds. Installation and Physical Layout: Board Fitment: The X870 installed flawlessly in the Hyte Y60 chassis. CPU and CPU_OPT fan headers are conveniently located at the top, while all system and pump fan headers are consolidated along the board’s bottom edge, greatly facilitating efficient cable management and unimpeded airflow. M.2 Slot Engineering: The board employs a tool-less, latch-based M.2 mounting system. This design eliminates the need for M.2 screws and allows for rapid NVMe SSD swaps—a clear advantage in both usability and serviceability. Fan Header and USB Placement: Headers are logically distributed, but labeling is subtle on the white PCB; referencing the manual is highly recommended. The two USB 2.0 headers are front-facing, which can be limiting for builds with multiple RGB controllers or AIO coolers. Internal HDMI Port: An HDMI output on the board’s edge is valuable for internal case display applications (such as sensor panels), negating the need to route HDMI cables from the GPU rear I/O. POST Behavior and TPM: System POSTed on the first attempt. Initial boot after CPU installation triggered an fTPM reset prompt. Standard for new CPU installs or platform transitions. Unless BitLocker or preexisting TPM keys are in use, reset is safe. BIOS Features and Configuration: BIOS update process via Q-Flash Plus was straightforward. Latest BIOS revision correctly identified all hardware. EXPO memory profiles for DDR5 operated as expected, providing rated speed and timings with no manual tuning required. All performance-critical adjustments (fan curves, RAM settings, PBO) can be set directly in BIOS. Third-party software such as Gigabyte Control Center is unnecessary unless a specialized use case is identified. Performance & System Compatibility: The board demonstrated full compatibility with a Ryzen 9 9900X3D, high-speed DDR5 DIMMs, and Gen5 SSDs. No PCIe, memory, or storage anomalies observed. All Gen5/Gen4 NVMe slots performed at expected throughput in CPU-attached lanes. Reference the manual for optimal slot population if balancing multiple NVMe and GPU requirements. Conclusion: The X870 AORUS Elite WiFi 7 ICE streamlines AM5 adoption, offering premium build quality and highly practical engineering. Tool-less M.2 mounting and intelligent fan header grouping stand out for experienced builders. The limited number of USB 2.0 headers is the primary caveat for complex RGB/AIO setups. Overall, this board is a strong choice for advanced users seeking high performance and excellent serviceability in contemporary PC builds.

Perfect exactly what I was looking for out of a motherboard, the only complaint is the fan pin placements besides that, it has everything a modern motherboard could need

This Mobo has been an absoloute beast, and is simply stunning. I paired this with 32gb 6000mhz CL30 T force silver ram and a Gigabyte 9070xt, as well as a Aorus AIO, and this may be the prettiest build I have done so far. Board is also easy to upgrade the bios, OC, and get into bios to make any adjustments. I definitly enjoy the ease of getting the graphics card out, and the internal HDMI port is great for the internal monitor I have setup