Customer Ratings & Reviews

The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 Ice is a premium AM5 motherboard that stands out from the competition by perfectly combining beautiful aesthetics with future-proof technology. This truly all-white board is the perfect choice for a high-end build, maintaining a cohesive white-out theme without charging a premium for the color. For my Yeti Blizzard build, I paired this motherboard with an AMD Ryzen 9 9950X, 128GB (64x2) Crucial 5600 RAM in dual-channel, a Corsair iCUE Link Titan 360 RX LCD AIO, two Samsung M.2 drives (990 Pro 2TB and 9100 Pro 2TB), and a Corsair RM1200x Shift PSU, all housed in a Corsair iCUE Link 3500x ARGB White case. This was by far my favorite build, coming from an AM4 AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which had lasted almost five years. Setup: 4/5 I won't bore you with the actual build steps, as this review focuses on the motherboard. However, the first thing you must do is upgrade the BIOS. My RAM wouldn't boot until I performed the flash to the F5a BIOS released on 5/5/2025. After booting with one stick and allowing it to "train," I was able to flash successfully. During Windows installation, I highly recommend using Ethernet, as the drivers weren't recognized when using USB. Make sure you plan properly for part compatibility. If you're an experienced builder, you know how to build a PC once you pick compatible parts. Use the QVL list to avoid issues or take chances with EXPO RAM, then load Windows, drivers, and configure as needed. Aesthetics & Design: 5/5 The X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 Ice delivers the "Ice" with a comprehensive white color scheme that extends to the board, connectors, and heatsinks. Unlike many white-themed components that command a significant price premium, Gigabyte offers this model at the same price as its standard black counterpart. The silver-white heatsinks complement the design while maintaining thermal efficiency. The board features several thoughtfully designed 90-degree headers that facilitate cleaner cable management, although not all connectors utilize this orientation. The PCB layout is clean and logical, making for an intuitive building experience even with a full complement of components installed. Performance & Features CPU & Power Delivery: 5/5 The VRM utilizes digital twin 16+2+2 phase VRMs supporting AMD's Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors. This motherboard provides a robust foundation for high-performance computing. The VRM implementation handles even power-hungry CPUs, such as the Ryzen 9 9950X, with ease, maintaining stability under demanding workloads. Memory Support: 5/5 The four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256GB of RAM, featuring impressive frequencies of up to 8200 MT/s (OC) and EXPO Profiles. Due to the dual-channel architecture, memory must be installed in pairs. My real-world testing with 5600MT/s RAM showed excellent stability with EXPO profiles. Storage Options: 5/5 Storage capabilities are exceptional with four M.2 slots: three PCIe Gen 5.0 x4 M.2 slots delivering up to 14,800MB/s read and 13,400MB/s write speeds, plus one PCIe Gen 4.0 x4 M.2 slot. Additionally, four SATA 6Gb/s connectors are provided for legacy drives. The primary Gen 5 slot features a substantial heatsink for optimal thermal management, while the other slots share a secondary cooling solution. Testing with the Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB demonstrated the full potential of Gen 5 speeds when paired with compatible CPUs—almost double the Gen 4 speeds of the Samsung 990 Pro 2TB. Connectivity: 5/5 Rear I/O Panel: - WiFi Antenna Port (plug-in design) - 4× USB-A 2.0 - 6× USB-A 3.2 - 2× USB-C 4 with DisplayPort 2.0 - HDMI port - 2.5Gbps Ethernet port - 2× Audio Jacks (Mic and Line Out) - Digital Audio Out (S/PDIF Out) - Q-Flash Plus button WiFi 7 Performance: 5/5 The integrated WiFi 7 represents a significant leap in future-proofing, delivering near-wired performance in real-world testing. The redesigned antenna connector is a welcome improvement, replacing traditional screw-on designs with a simple plug-in connector. The included antenna features a compact, square design with a magnetic base for flexible placement options. Audio: 3/5 The Realtek ALC1220 codec provides high-definition audio supporting 2/4/5.1/7.1 channel configurations. The implementation offers good quality for most users; however, the rear I/O is limited to just two audio jacks and an optical output, which may require additional equipment for complex audio setups. The addition of Bluetooth 5.4 is also welcome. Building Experience: 5/5 Assembly with the X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 Ice is straightforward for experienced builders, but requires careful consideration of component compatibility for first-time builders. The BIOS features a matching white "Ice" theme and provides comprehensive configuration options. Memory XMP/EXPO profiles are easily accessible, and system monitoring tools are intuitive. Pros - Gorgeous all-white design (including the debug LEDs) without the typical premium pricing associated with a white aesthetic. RGB lighting pops against the all-white background. - Tool-free design for most components, implementing quick-release features for the reinforced GPU PCIe slot and EZ WiFi 7 plug connector. Innovative design for easy installation! - High-performance networking with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and 2.5 Gbps Ethernet, plus blazing-fast PCIe Gen 5 M.2 slots (3x) marked with laser etching. - The device features a multitude of I/O ports for USB connectivity, including USB4 and DisplayPort 2.0, as well as an internal HDMI sensor panel port for supporting secondary displays in newer cases. - Comprehensive BIOS with matching "Ice" theme optimized for high-resolution displays (4K tested). Cons - More 90° internal headers would improve cable management aesthetics. - Component selection must be carefully considered to maximize features, as bifurcation can cut into bus lanes when adding M.2 drives. - No ECC support and 36 PCIe lanes vs. 44 PCIe lanes available on last year's boards. - VRM downgrade compared to the previous year, though the upgraded heatsink and cooling system include thermal pads for the smaller number of VRMs. - Audio I/O provides only basic connectivity with two audio jacks and S/PDIF optical connections. - 10 Gbps Ethernet would be preferable to the 2.5 Gbps port, and a Clear CMOS button would complement the Quick Flash button nicely. - Minor nitpick: White plastic would have been a better choice for the battery holder to match the theme. - No 1-click AI Tuning like some competitors. Additionally, the Gigabyte Control Center software can be buggy when used in conjunction with Corsair and other third-party software. Value & Conclusion: 5/5 The Gigabyte X870 Aorus Elite WiFi 7 Ice delivers exceptional value, combining cutting-edge technology with striking aesthetics. For enthusiasts building high-performance systems with a white color scheme, this is an excellent choice. However, if you need more bus lanes, consider spending slightly more for the X870E version. X670 board owners may want to skip this upgrade unless they want to stay current—you could allocate those upgrade funds to other build components, such as the GPU or RAM, where the money might have a more significant performance impact. This board delivers on all fronts if you want next-generation connectivity, blazing-fast performance, and all-white visuals. While some users may need more features, this offering will satisfy the vast majority of high-end builds while providing future-proofing through WiFi 7, USB4, and PCIe Gen 5 support. I highly recommend this board for sub-$300 all-white AM5 motherboard budgets, as it perfectly balances performance and aesthetics.

The board is beautiful and is all i need. I'm running Ryzen 7 9800x3d and a 5080 and i have not 1 complaint.

Really high quality compared to other AM5 boards and the 7seg debug display is really helpful, which is the main reason I bought it

Great Mobo. Paired it with a 9950x3d. Was easy to install, and works perfectly. Gigabyte's software allowed me to update everything from within it. No draw backs what so ever.

Got this up and running finally! Works really good. Would have wrote a review earlier, but I didn't receive my CPU from best buy and have to contest it with my credit card company. SMH

4 m.2 slots, easy install and setup, looks nice af

Bought this to go with a Ryzen 7 9800X3D. Plenty of NVME slots, user friendly BIOS, and the error code display on the top right of the board is extremely helpful.

This is a great motherboard and the WiFi is great. Great for high end cpu and has 3 pcie slots for tons of memory

Beautiful first pc build making it all white build! Looks very lovely compared to Amazon.

Bought open box so good so far hopefully it don’t let me down

Great MOBO and beautiful color if you like aesthetics.

Very nice mobo and I worked flawlessly out of box, nice layout

Very nicely constructed nice power rails would recommend

Work as expected, haven't run into any issues yet while building my gaming pc.

seems like the best ive ever bought so far very fancy

It’s a pretty good motherboard, But a tad bit expensive but worth in terms of quality and it’s hard to find a good motherboard that’s white and supports am5 processors. 4/5 stars would recommend if you have the extra money in your budget.

Runs the 9800x3d Flawlessly!!.. Looks great in a all white case build, and price is right!

I been using this for 2 months now and so far so good. Runs stable and i also update the bios to f5a. One thing i noticed is i see an error 8f on the motherboard but it doesnt do nothing so it just sitting there. Overall the board is nice but its almost 300 dollars.

An amazing motherboard I haven’t had no issues with it. It’s performing like I want.

Pros: robust VRMs for stable power—ideal for Ryzen 9000 series CPUs and overclocking. Cons: If you’re not using a Ryzen 9000 series CPU or don’t need PCIe 5.0 storage, you’re unlikely to benefit much.