Customer Ratings & Reviews

Building your own computer can be a daunting task but is not limited to gamers. I don’t consider myself a hardcore gamer. But I consider myself as an enthusiast who has some knowledge in assembling PCs. The Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX motherboard which is designed for AMD CPUs like most other motherboards is fairly nondescript. And all you have to know is the compatibility list so as to maximize your build. As mentioned earlier, this motherboard is for AMD CPUs meaning that it can handle late model Ryzen 3 CPUs and above. But Gigabyte touts that it can c=handle also the 7000/8000/9000 series chipsets. The build that I plan is for a Ryzen 5. The memory capacity of the motherboard is 192 GB and can utilize DDR5 and also has four slots. But honestly 16 GB is already enough for me but plan to go to 32 GB Also my existing memory chips are DDR4. If you are planning to add on a video card which is what gamers all do, I would suggest that the power supply you get is 500 watts. As of this writing, I have yet to acquire a new graphics card as my AMD Radeon is already antiquated. The ports are pretty much standard here as it includes all the video and USB ports including a USB-C port as well. I wish it did have dual HDMI ports so having a two monitor setup is way better. But one thing I did like is the inclusion of built-in Wi-Fi which is Wi-Fi six capable. This way I am not reliant on my router. Also one neat feature is that you can upgrade the firmware without an OS. But personally, I’d rather do a BIOS upgrade through Windows. The only downside with building your own rig is the Windows license which from a cost perspective, makes buying a full assembled desktop and adding accessories on it a viable option though building your own rig gives you full customization albeit at a higher cost. But right now my new rig is far from complete and given my schedule, it may take a month to complete it. Still this is a good project. I’d still recommend this motherboard.

Happy with this motherboard. This was my first every PC build and this was easy to install. Decent number of M.2 slots for SSD's. Download the online manual as the manual in the box is very basic. My only complaint was that it was a pain to get the bios updated. It took several attempts to get it to recognize the file. I do like all the options in the bios though.

Over the years I've upgraded my motherboards across multiple desktops that I've built for family members. My baseline being old school is an HP Omen 870 Motherboard, but technology has vastly improved so much that that's nothing now compared to this B650 Eagle. It's so easy to upgrade to a "super computer" for an affordable price in 2024. I confirm that I have a compatible CPU that has an AM5 socket. I have a Ryzen 9 7950X3D and paring with the B650, they are a perfect marriage. Compatibility-wise, I really like how it has a gen 5 m.2 slot as well as 2 gen 4 m.2 slots for my 4TB Gen 5 m.2 SSD haha. It's so nice to have especially as you get older, time becomes more important and valuable! With the AM5 socket, you're future-proofing for at least 5-10 years in my opinion, easily, especially with my Ryzen 9 7950X3D not taking up too much power. Thermals are really up to date for the modern times with really good VRM heatsink and thermal guard for powerful yet strong stability (like Captain America's shield, strong but light of vibranium). And finally, EZ-Latch is just a really nice convenience. Especially for gamers, we're used to inserting cartridges into an N64 or disc into a Gamecube, pressing a button to release a latch. Same thing here, with a simple button press you release the latch for ease of removing and replacing your graphics card. The above, plus all the nice things it comes with that you'd come to expect like USB-C ports (which is nice compared to just USB-3 & USB-2 like models of the past), nice next gen wifi (great for PS Portal without a wired connection), and physically fitting in a not super large surface area of a board, this is really a great board. I would say it's above entry level at an entry level price. You're getting a lot for a little--highly recommend giving it a shot. Not much to lose if you don't like it, especially for its affordability.

I recently upgraded my PC with the GIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX (Socket AM5) motherboard, and I am thrilled with its performance. This motherboard is a powerhouse, offering support for AMD Ryzen 7000 Series processors, which provides blazing-fast speeds and incredible efficiency. The compatibility with DDR5 memory is a game-changer, allowing me to utilize four SMD DIMMs with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP Memory Module support, ensuring smooth and reliable performance even under heavy workloads. One of the standout features is the next-gen connectivity. With one PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 M.2 slots, along with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, I have ample options for expanding my storage and connecting high-speed peripherals. The sturdy 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution ensures stable power delivery, making overclocking a breeze and providing the confidence that my system will remain stable during intense sessions. The comprehensive thermal design is another highlight. The advanced thermal solution, including the M.2 Thermal Guard, keeps my components cool and efficient, even during prolonged use. The fast networking capabilities, including GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 6E, ensure that I experience minimal lag and maximum speeds, perfect for gaming and streaming. The fine-tuning features like support for addressable LED and RGB LED strips, Smart Fan 6, and Q-Flash Plus for updating the BIOS without installing a CPU, memory, or GPU, make this motherboard incredibly user-friendly. Overall, the GIGABYTE B650 EAGLE AX is a stellar motherboard that combines performance, reliability, and user-friendly features. It's a five-star product that has exceeded all my expectations.

Let it be known - this was my first AMD-CPU-based build since the days of the K6-2 300mhz - it's been a LONG TIME, but I've had plenty of AMD-based laptops and GPUs during the meantime. I've also done quite a few Intel builds since then (several a year). This board is clean, no frills, and thankfully AMD has switched to a no-pins CPU design with the switch to AM5. BE CAREFUL- the pins on the board are exceptionally fragile and easy to damage if you're not cautious! 3 I paired this motherboard with a Ryzen 9 7950x3d , 32GB of Corsair DDR5 6000, an Aorus RX 7900 XTX, an EK AIO Cooler and a Seasonic 1200W power supply. Build was really no different than any intel build - was straight forward and to the point. BIOS has a lot of options - most of which I won't mess with simply because the performance I am seeing with defaults (I *DID turn on Expo in the memory settings!) is outstanding - I may be able to eek out some additional performance, but if it's not broke I'm not going to fix it - I'd rather spend my time gaming or doing work than tweaking something that really doesn't need to be fixed! CPU does run a little hot, but the AIO I have seems to have it well under control (what AMD CPU doesn't run hot?)

Great motherboard. Just want to start off with boxing. It is crucial that a piece of electronic tech such as a motherboard arrive with no damage and the boxing and packaging is certainly designed to protect this beast. When getting all of the pc components together, it became clear that the design of this board made it super easy to get the cpu, ssd's, ram, gpu, etc connected with ease. All the necessary slots and connections were crisp and solidly fitting. The mounting hardware was of great quality and it just made for a super sleak and solid assembling. This is my first gigabyte motherboard and after this build, I am confident that future builds would be well served by this brand for many reasons. When firing up the pc, I had no compatability issues and the whole process was buttery smooth for sure. Lastly, I want to express just how awesome the design of this motherboard is. Not only does it look awesome, but it feels well built and will definitely hold up when upgrading attached components. So so happy with this!

I’ve been using the motherboard for a while now and will say this is a nice board. I paired it with an AMD 7800x3d and 32GB of 6000mhz RAM. It looks great and is very easy to work with within the Hardware and Software. This motherboard has a lot of features that I need and am glad for. Including 3 NVME slots. One being PCI-E Gen 5 with a huge heatsink. This allows for tons of flexibility when it comes to storage. I currently have 2 NVMEs and I’m super happy to have that third slot. Building with it was a breeze the ports are in good spots and very adequate IO. The NVME locking pins made it super easy to install. Booting up I have no issues. Was able to easily set up my BIOS settings. I was able to quickly setup my XMP RAM settings and the BIOS was super easy to navigate around and check all my settings. My Ram RGB immediately recognized and was super easy to set up. Overall this mother board was super easy to upgrade to from my old one. Has all the creature comforts you need. Perfect for gaming.

Beyond pleased with this board. I had initially picked up the wrong one then when I got that squared away I went home, started building and had an absolutely perfect experience with it.

more upgraded parts I needed for my Pc that I recently bought from FB marketplace

Sleak, clean, reliable. Fantastic purchase for AM5

no issues awesome motherboard best part is the ssd cover easy removal