Customer Ratings & Reviews

Best price. Amazing specs. Easy install. Highly recommend getting this for future proofing your set up without spending your kids college fund.

Great price and it offered all the features that I was looking for. Worked great and had no problems during setup.

Had everything i need in a motherboard. Bo complaints!

I can say that the build quality of this board is incredible. I have built at least a rig a year for the last 20 years for myself, friends, and family. From that experience, I can say that this board is well though out, From the size of the heatsinks, toolless M.2 installation, to the retaining bracket for graphics cards, you can be sure that this board will likely last you a long time. In addition, installation was a breeze, Gigabyte software automatically prompted for a download once the os booted. The CPU socket was nicely done and allowed for quick and easy installation of a heatsink and air cooler. Diagnostic lights are obvious as to where you're going wrong. I've had it up and going for about a week now and have had no problems to document. The initial POST sequence took a little longer than I am accustomed to the first time it booted, but now boots as expected. Games run on it pretty great. I eeked out 2.3Gbps over the lan port and am satisfied with the speed. Paired with the following, -2TB NVME SSD -750 Watt Bronze -AMD Ryzen 8400F -RTX 2050 -32GB DDR5 4800MHz

Disclaimer: I am not an IT specialist and am only reviewing from my personal experience. While I enjoy console gaming and reviewing monitors, I am way more of an AV guy. Cameras, microphones, audio equipment is where I'm most comfortable. With all that out of the way, after years of my friend and brother-in-law insisting that I needed a proper PC for gaming and video editing, I finally made the leap. Which led me to the Gigabyte X870 Eagle WiFi7 motherboard. Big shoutout to the BestBuy Tech Insider program. Getting here was not really a straight line. I first tried to take the budget approach and picked up a Lenovo tower off of Facebook Marketplace. It was alright on paper, but upon opening it, I discovered that all the components inside were proprietary and closed. I couldn't upgrade the GPU or even swap parts. After that I was able to get a used OMEN tower, which was better but still had limitations when it came to long-term versatility. That's when I decided I would do this right and build a system from scratch. The first part I had was actually this motherboard so I had to plan the entire build around it. That meant doing research, watching videos, and triple-checking each and every part to make sure everything would be compatible. What I've discovered is that a good motherboard gives you options and this one does have a lot. It supports AMD's AM5 platform, DDR5 RAM, PCIe 5.0 for the GPU and one M.2 drive, WiFi 7, USB4, and 2.5Gb Ethernet. For a motherboard under $300, that's pretty great. I paired it with a Ryzen 7 7800X3D, 32GB DDR5, an RTX 4070, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. It booted first time. The BIOS is clean and simple, and I was able to update the firmware via Q-Flash Plus without even needing to install a CPU. Installation was straightforward. Gigabyte's EZ-Latch GPU and M.2 slot system is a huge assistance, especially if this is your initial build. No fiddly mounting or stripped screws. The board feels solid and well-built, and the heatsinks are stout and keep reasonable temperatures. WiFi 7 performance has been great, even on my current router. It's faster and more stable than any other configuration I've ever had. If there's one thing that I would say needs work, it's the onboard audio. The Realtek ALC897 is fine for general use, but anyone serious about sound should consider a dedicated DAC. In the end, the X870 Eagle WiFi7 has been a reliable, capable foundation. It gave me the confidence to complete my first full build, and it leaves room for future upgrades. Whether you’re new to building or just want a strong, modern platform without spending a fortune, this board is absolutely worth considering. 5/5

Summary: Really nice, fast motherboard with lots of features, I/O overkill, easy install, and bios options for overclocking. Long story short, I was upgrading the motherboard in an older Win 10 system that I use for games, video and photo processing, and development. I wanted to go AMD for this iteration and decided to go to the AM5 socket. I got a great deal on an AMD Ryzen 9 9900x. AMD has committed to the AM5 socket for the next 3 years. I was tired of Intel's new socket with each generation. I also didn't want to go with the top tier gaming motherboards, I didn't think the marginal gains in options were worth the cost of components. But that's me. The Gigabyte X870 Eagle WiFi7 motherboard fit my requirements - AM5 socket - Four DDR5 memory sockets, dual memory, up to 256GB - Integrated AMD Graphics - PCIe 5 support (at least one PCIe slot and one M.2 connector) - Lots of storage support (3 M.2 slots and 4 SATA ports) - USB 4 (Lots, USB-c USB 3.2, USB 2.0) - WiFi7 support Additionally, I wanted overclocking support, but didn't want to go to extremes, and I wanted an ATX form factor, I was tired of dealing with the mini and micro motherboards.. The X870 Eagle balances performance and cost (and cost of components) very well with a full ATX form factor. The I/O connectors are almost overkill, with 3 M.2 connectors, 4 SATA 6gb connectors, and way more USB connectors than I can use. Not bad, Gigabyte! Installation was pretty straightforward, with some minor hiccups. Initially, I was just replacing a motherboard/CPU combo, but ended up with a new power supply (connectors) and a new case (cpu and case cooling). But again, everything is pretty standard, the motherboard dropped in with 9 mounting screws. Connectors are well marked, except for (still) having to tidy up some wiring with zip ties, it all came together very easily. Plugged in a M.2 SSD and video card (more on this later) and was off and running. The only minor negatives are that the PCIe 5 M.2 slot is right under the video card, so a pre-installed ssd heatsink is a non-starter. Also, there is a plastic vanity cover at the back of the video slot that may interfere with longer cards. There are a zillion options in the BIOS for performance tweaks, including processor speed, core allocation, and memory speed. Going to take some time to explore them, but for now this is a blazing fast system. If you're looking for a budget friendly AM5 motherboard with modern connectivity, solid performance, and future upgradability, the Gigabyte X870 Eagle WiFi7 should be on your short list. Highly recommended!

I've had this for a little while and have gotten to play with it some. This is a great motherboard if you're looking to build an AMD computer. I like the look of the all blacked out board also. The board is designed well and easy to install. A few of the screws to secure to the case are hard to get in but that is pretty standard on all boards now since everything is so packed tightly together. The board is arranged in a standard layout. PCIe x16 slot has 3 NVMe spaces beside it so you have plenty of space for any size video card. If you have a very long video card, it will not cover anything on the board which is a nice design. I think you would need a 3 space card to cover a couple of the SATA connectors. There are 2 other full length PCIe x1 connectors at the bottom of the board which might be useful in the future. As it is now the board has pretty much everything built in. The Wifi antenna is connected directly to the back panel but seems to work well. I like the antenna with leads on them so you can place them in a better location if you want but in my situation this one works fine. The Bios is easy to get around and seems to be getting regular updates. Overall I like this board. It works smoothly and runs everything well. I would recommend this one if you're looking for a reasonably priced build with nice features.

It's been a while since I built a new pc. My son was wanting a new pc and chose this as an opportunity for him to learn how to build one. Gigabyte has always been my go to brand for motherboards in the past and this was no exception. It has the AMD AM5 socket, onboard wifi, USB4 ports, ethernet port, and so much more. The install was simple and straight forward with no issues. I used Corsair ram 2 x 16GB, the ram is close to the CPU socket, but all fit. We used a 9800x3d cpu with no issues. The motherboard fit the case, and the standoffs lined up with the motherboard with no issues. Once powered on, we went into bios and it is a clean, well-designed bios. We did do a bios update and it went smooth with no problems at all. The boot time into windows 11 was fast and had no issues detecting all the correct onboard devices. Be sure to update all drivers as I had to download the wifi drivers via a connected network cable to get the wifi to work properly. Overall, I was impressed with all of the features that are on this motherboard, it was a fun build with my son and he has been playing games on it nonstop since we built it. There have been no overheating issues to date. A recommended motherboard for sure.

To be honest as I can I'm actually not a fan of Gigabyte as a product due to using a competitors product for years and I won't say the name of the competitor. But this motherboard has changed my mine about Gigabyte entirely which is something for me for being stuck on they're competitor for almost 7 years now. This motherboard is easy to install in a case and the wiring is easy also with or without an instruction manual. Once you get everything put in that your going to use and connect to the internet everything that downloads to operate the system goes faster than the other motherboards I have had (no names mention lol). As you can tell I happy with this motherboard more so than the other ones not one thing has come up as a con for me yet. The pros of this motherboard are as follows ease of putting in your case, ease of connecting the wiring system, has two areas on the board that light up for RGB lighting and the biggest pro for me is the strong for that the antenna does not have wires on it and that it plugs right into the back via a quick connect which is by far the best feature on all motherboard now weather it has wires or not just that this one connects to the motherboard without the wires is a feature all companies need to think about as most of the wired ones don't have enough length of wire to put it on a desk or move it around or for that fact a strong enough magnet to keep it in one spot. Cons there are absolutely no nada zero in my opinion lol

The Gigabyte X870 Eagle WiFi7 motherboard was easy to install following the included installation guide. The EZ-Latch system allows for click in place without the use of mechanical devices. The motherboard has an AMD socket AM5 for AMD processors. This motherboard will accept AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, or 7000 series processors. The memory support is for DDR5 memory sticks up to 64GB single DIMM times four sockets for a total of 256GB. Hard drive slots for 3 M.2 and 1 PCIe 5.0. The WiFi7 has a slot for an antenna. The LAN supports 2.5 Gbps, 1 Gbps, and 100 Mbps. The WiFi7 supports 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz. The latest version of Bluetooth 5.4. There are also multiple USB slots available. 4 standard USB 2.0, 1 HDMI slot, 1 Dual USB4 Type-C, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1 slots. There are also a USB-C slot on the front of the motherboard. The Audio out jack is an 8-CH HD audio with a high-end capacitor. If you’re looking for an upgrade or a new DIY build this motherboard has everything you will need to get started on the right path. As a plus it is designed for the latest AMD CPU’s.

TL;DR - the Gigabyte X870 Eagle WiFi 7 is a solid foundation for your next AMD build. There are a few things I wasn't a fan of, but lots of quality-of-life things I'm a huge fan of on this board. There's space for large air coolers (like the Noctua D15 or the Thermaltake ToughAir 550) around the CPU, the 4+8 pin CPU power connectors allow for extra power to overclock your processor (should you choose to do so), the graphics card PCI-e slot has a push button to make releasing the slot clip easier, 3 SSD slots (one PCI-e 5.0 and two PCI-e 4.0) mean you have the ability to install massive amounts of fast storage, and massive heat sinks on the power delivery and board chipset keep it cool. I'm disappointed that the two auxiliary PCI-e x16 slots are wired for PCI-e X1, which means that additional NVMe SSDs beyond the 3 installed on the motherboard will run slowly, and I would have liked to see right-angled CPU power connectors to help ease cable management. Otherwise, it's a solid performer. Unboxing - Gigabyte did a good job here, with the motherboard on top in its anti-static packaging and accessories underneath, including 2 NVMe slot screws and two SATA cables. The instruction manual is clear and concise, with the typical layout drawings instead of pictures that really make it easier to find everything. Setup - Installing the processor is straight-forward. Match the "golden triangles" and close the processor load plate. If you're using a 3rd-party contact frame in place of the included mechanism, follow those installation instructions carefully. Once the processor is installed, install whatever cooling solution you wish to use. some coolers - like the AMD Wraith Prism - will use the clips already installed on the motherboard. Others require you to remove those clips and possibly the backplate. Make sure to follow the installation instructions because improper installation can destroy a motherboard and/or processor. Go ahead and install your RAM as well. I recommend using only two sticks if you're planning on using XMP or EXPO settings, as Ryzen processors are finnicky about RAM speeds. If this is your first time building a computer, you'll want to use the slot closest to the ATX power connector, leave the one next to it empty, and then install in the second RAM slot away from the processor. For the SSD, you'll remove the plastic protection from the clip-on heat sink, place your SSD into the slot underneath it, and then close the heat sink in over it. This is the PCI-e 5 NVMe slot so this is where you'd want to install your fastest SSD. If you're installing additional SSDs, I'd recommend models with heat sinks as PCI-e 4 speeds can still generate heat. Now would be a good time to test and make sure everything works. Plug a video cable into your monitor, connect up the PSU, and hit the power button on the motherboard. After a few minutes (memory training), you should see a screen telling you to press any key to continue. Power down, this means the motherboard works. (The only exception here is AMD Ryzen-F chips, as those don't have built-in video.) Mounting to a case is easy enough - just don't over-tighten the screws. You have two fan headers dedicated to the CPU up by the CPU, and then 4 more at the bottom of the board for case fans or fan hubs. I'd recommend using a fan hub if you're running more than 3 fans. This is also when you'd connect up everything for power, indicator lights, case lighting, USB, and front panel audio. Install your CPU cooler before installing your video card. Life will be easier that way. When installing your video card, don't press too hard as you place the connector into its slot. You do have two additional slots, but they're really meant for slower add-in cards like additional USB or screen capture, as they're PCI-e x1 slots. Once you have everything assembled, you'll want to go into BIOS and make sure that EXPO is enabled for your RAM. You'll want a directly-connected keyboard and mouse to navigate the BIOS screen. You can also set fan curves here as well; if you're using an all-in-one or an open-loop cooling system, one thing I'd highly recommend is setting the pump speed somewhere between 70 and 85 percent as a maximum speed, as you won't get additional cooling with the pump running any faster than that. As far as performance goes, this board is great. EXPO didn't give me any issues, BIOS upgrades were easy, and overclocking the 9600X was a cakewalk. I also saw speed out of my SSD that qualifies as insane, as I have computers with RAM slower than PCIe 5 NVMEs in my house. Is it worth the cost? If you need the features the X870 chipset provides, yes. I don't see a huge reason to jump to the X870E and the B650 will honestly suffice for most people that don't overclock or need the expanded PCI-e connectivity. I'd also like to take a moment to critique Best Buy as a parts supplier for building computer systems, a space they were in many years ago and are slowly returning to. While their competition has far more selection for parts, along with far more odds-and-ends, the prices are very competitive with the competition. I was able to find the processor I used (9600x), the RAM (Corsair Dominator DDR5-6000), the case (Thermaltake View 270), the PSU (Corsair RMe 750), the AIO CPU cooler (Corsair Nautilus 360 RGB), the additional fans (Corsair RS120 3 pack), and at prices that were close enough to both the online poultry farm, the jungle site, and a local center that justified not taking a drive or ordering from them. Overall, I was pretty happy with the experience and the combination of local pickup with shipping. I wish that Best Buy would take a more serious look into this space, however, as I feel a local computer parts shop would benefit both them as a corporation and the community of PC enthusiasts and gamers as a whole. Overall, I found it to be pretty positive. and I hope Best Buy continues toward being a place where I can get the parts to do it myself.

The Gigabyte - X870 Eagle Wifi7 (Socket AM5) AMD ATX DDR5 motherboard - black is a gaming motherboard for AM5 processors, supporting AMD Ryzen 9000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 7000 series processors. It is a very powerful and upgradeable motherboard featuring 4 DDR5 DIMMs memory slots and AMD EXPO support, 4 M.2 slots, 3 PCIe x16 slots, and 4 Sata 6G connectors. Memory can be upgraded to 256GB and RAID 5, Raid01, and Raid10 are supported. It also supports Wifi7 and 2.5GbE LAN. I have been assembling systems since the early 1990’s when ASUS, Abit, and Gigabyte were making some of their first motherboards. Unlike those early designs, the the X870 EAGLE incorporates many features designed to make assembly and debugging a system much easier. These include features like M.2 EZ-Latch, PCIe EZ-Latch, WiFi EZ-Plug, and EZ Debug Zone. If you are looking to build a fast ATX AMD gaming system with a great deal of future expansion capabilities, I would recommend the Gigabyte X870 EAGLE as one to consider.

[PROS] Ease of Installation: Adding my M2 drives, Wi-Fi antennas, and GPU were easy processes. The same can be said when it came to removing these parts as well. The only caveat is that modern GPUs (at least the 3rd most expensive ones and up from popular manufacturers) are usually bulkier and can expel a lot of heat to the main NVMe slot that it's very close to. However, this has less to do the motherboard design. Modern Upgrades: The Motherboard addresses any concern about being behind the times. I own a Wi-Fi 7 router so I appreciated the inclusion of it in the design. I'm not surprised by the DDR5 support, but the PCIe 5.0 readiness is a nice to have. I didn't have a GPU to support the latest PCIe standard. However, I did have an SSD that performed well when installed. [CONS] Shared Lanes: Using all of the M2 slots can impact performance given how lanes are allocated. This could handicap the GPU as well depending on the components being used. [MIXED BAG/TBD] Bios/Software: I was able to flash the bios fine and get setup without any issue. However, I haven't tampered much with the settings given that I only tweak configurations when necessary. Changes that I did make in the bios were easy to implement, but the control center software does seem clunky as most company apps are. [CONCLUSION] The X870 has been great to use. I would definitely classify it as an above average motherboard. It's not high-end, but it doesn't need to be. It's rich with modern features, easy to add/remove components, contains an abundance of ports/connections, and pleasant in experience.

Gigabyte continues to be a standout when it comes to a value board with plenty of performance. Install is super easy and BIOS continues to be simple to navigate. The I/O is ample and the fan headers that were lacking on my X570 are bountiful. The quick lock NVME install option is a nice touch and makes install super fast. My main complaint is that the PCI-E slot seemed to have swapped positions with the NVME and puts it much closer to the CPU and the back shroud. Because of the ever increasing size of GPUs is makes the install a lot more cramped especially with popular air coolers like the Noctua NH-D15. The backplate of my 4090 currently rests against my cooler now because of the PCI-E location. No issues as of yet, but it's definitely something that could have been avoided. The other thing that this location affects is the GPU brace that came with my Gigabyte 4090 no longer works because the GPU has been shifted up a slot. Again, not a huge issue but would have been easily solved. Gigabyte continues to deliver quality components and with this one they built a solid board with a price that won't scare you away.

This motherboard has been great so far. Impressed with the sturdyness of the PCIE slot, the tool-less M2 heatsinks made installation really easy, and their heat sinks are really nice looking.. Post code made it easy to quickly gauge if it's booting correctly. The only annoyance I had was the lack luster 1 page "manual" for the motherboard that came with it. It wasn't even showing the correct diagram for this motherboard, which made things even more confusing. This was impactful because PCIE x16 speeds are only available if you use 2 specific nvme slots. Since I had 2 NVMEs to install I had to be careful which slot my secondary NVME was plugged into to not cause degraded GPU performance. Since the paper that came with the motherboard was useless, I had to go online on a separate device to ensure I was hooking them up to not have lane sharing with the GPU. All in all, this motherboard strikes a great balance between performance, functionality, and ease of use, making it a perfect choice for any builder.

Now that we’re firmly in the DDR5 generation of AMD processors, motherboards are abundant and cover the entire gamut of price and performance options from entry-level office machines (A620 chipsets) to extreme overclocking (X870E) and everything in-between. Sitting at the low end of the gaming-oriented X870 chipset stack, the Gigabyte EAGLE X870 is among the more affordable midrange motherboard options, with a feature set that looks appealing on the surface but makes a few odd decisions along the way that may be making more sacrifices than enthusiasts would like, but still performs admirably for the money. An important disclaimer: This review will be geared toward PC-building enthusiasts. If you’re a novice user or tinkerer who hasn’t built a custom desktop PC before, you will want to look into guides and videos for how to build a PC before purchasing a motherboard. Best Buy’s Geek Squad can point you in the right direction or offer build services, but by and large if you aren’t sure whether you need this item, then you likely do not. - Unboxing and Setup Since motherboards are the figurative (and sometimes literal) backbone of a PC build, you won’t find much in the way of installation instructions in the packaging. I wasn’t expecting much from the EAGLE X870 but the installation guide is more sparse than I expected, detailing just the key components with visual installation instructions. While I have plenty of experience building PCs and had no major issue setting up my machine with this motherboard, you will want to seek out an online guide or at least a typical front panel I/O diagram - there is none in the included installation guide. Besides the motherboard (which features an integrated I/O shield - a higher-end touch I appreciate as an experienced builder) and instructions, Gigabyte packs the typical loadout with a WiFi antenna, two SATA cables, M.2 screws, M.2 padding, and a “G Connector” that helps guide front panel I/O cables into those headers on the motherboard. Starting with the AM5 generation, AMD processors now use a land-grid array (LGA) layout, so there are no longer pins on the processor to contend with. Much like Blue Team motherboards, AM5 motherboards such as the X870 EAGLE have a spring-loaded socket with pins protected by a plastic cover to prevent shipping damage. The zero-insertion-force mechanism is intuitive and easy to use. Better yet, the AM5 socket is largely backwards-compatible with AM4 coolers that used the stock AM4 backplate, though coolers that utilize custom backplates will need to be checked for AM5 compatibility or adapters from the vendor. Once I had my system assembled, the first feature I took advantage of was the BIOS Flashback. This allows you to update the motherboard’s firmware (BIOS) without needing to install a CPU or boot the system; simply place a copy of a BIOS file downloaded from Gigabyte’s website to a USB disk, connect to the indicated USB slot on the rear, hold the flashback button, and let the system update until the status LEDs finish flashing. This can also serve as a CMOS clear (BIOS settings reset) if accessing the CMOS battery is difficult due to your build configuration. - Configuration & Feature Set Being a mid-range board with an enthusiast chipset, a balance between functionality and performance means making a couple of concessions to appease the widest audience - the strangest decision of which is the inclusion of 3 full-length PCIe slots, but having only the topmost one wired for PCIe 5.0 x16 while the other two are wired for PCIe 3.0 x1. What this means is although the lower two slots look like they can power any PCI Express device, they’ll be severely performance limited if they were designed for newer PCIe standards or more than 4 lanes. This may not be a problem for most users, but those with 10gig networking cards, PCIe M.2 host cards, high-end video capture cards, and other high-performance PCIe needs may run into bandwidth issues. Fortunately the M.2 configuration is fairly decent. One Gen 5x4 slot with a heatsink allows for the speediest of boot drives, and the remaining 2 slots are Gen 4 (though if both are populated, the third slot runs at x2 - otherwise either will run at x4). The EAGLE X870 also has four SATA ports for 3.5” disk drives, 2.5” SSDs, or optical drives. On the USB side the board has 8 USB-A ports (4x USB 2.0, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2), and 2 USB4 Type C ports that support DisplayPort video from compatible AM5 processors with integrated graphics. For those who are curious or picky about their chipsets: > 2.5G LAN is powered by a Realtek RTL8125BG chipset. > Onboard audio is powered by a RealTek ALC897 chipset. There is no S/PDIF audio output. > WiFi 7 / Bluetooth is powered by a MediaTek MT7925 or Realtek RTL8922AE chipset, depending on board revision (Rev 1.0 gets MediaTek, 1.1 gets Realtek. My unit is revision 1.1 and has the Realtek chip.) Again splitting the difference between high end features and a midrange market position, a total of 6 fan headers are strewn about the board to cover most PC cases, with 3 ARGB 5v headers for enthusiasts to control lighting. While probably sufficient for most builds, my builds lean higher end and I needed to use a PWM splitter to spin all 8 fans off the mainboard (and a protip if you use this approach - make sure you select a fan header that can output enough amperage to spin that many fans at once. I used the pump header since they’re typically rated for 3 or 4 amps compared to a single amp for most other headers). RAM selection is fairly flexible on this board, with Gigabyte’s own support page indicating up to 8200MHz is viable when overclocking, and official support for up to 256GB (4x64) of RAM across its four DDR5 DIMM slots. Bear in mind that the memory controller of your CPU will likely struggle to reach rated speeds when all four slots are used, and thus in a gaming focused setup you will want to keep to two memory modules for the fastest speeds and best results. In my case I wound up populating two slots with 2x32GB DDR5-6000, 30-40-40-76 timing @ 1.4V, and it has run without issue in the X870 EAGLE. - Overclocking This is where expectations need to be tempered with the X870 EAGLE. Though it has 8+4 pin EPS power connectors to suggest some overclocking headroom, the power delivery system on this motherboard is good but not great. The 60-amp voltage regulators are configured as doubled 7-phase for VCore and 2+1 phase for the SOC, which is plenty acceptable for running any of the current AM5 Ryzen processors at stock speeds with a bit of headroom. Higher-end boards will use both more phases and higher-amperage voltage regulators for power stability when overclocking the same AM5 CPUs. This motherboard has all the usual settings for overclocking and voltage adjustments, including the all-important load line calibration. A light overclock is possible but I would expect running into power limitations and system instability sooner than on high end boards; however, if your intent is to enable AMD’s Precision Boost Overdrive (PBO) and let the chipset handle performance and voltage adjustment automatically, the X870 EAGLE should be able to hit rated PBO numbers and hold performance consistent on all but the most power-hungry CPUs. I personally did not tweak my CPU settings at a fine level; I simply enabled PBO and threw in a -100mV VCore offset to slightly lower operating temperature in the long run with my 9800X3D. I saw no stability issues in my testing but I have only been running this board with this setup for a couple days, nor have I tested the entirety of my game library and benchmarking software that could show instability. Your mileage may vary! [Disclaimer: overclocking technically voids your CPU and motherboard warranty as you are running both outside their “safe” design specifications. Overclocking is done at your own risk, and the BIOS will notify you of the same prior to enabling.] - Bottom Line Barring the aforementioned overclocking limitations and unusual PCIe lane arrangement, Gigabyte’s X870 EAGLE is a solid choice for a “plug and play” AM5 motherboard. So long as you aren’t hamstrung by the PCIe slot limitations, the X870 EAGLE makes a good backbone of an all-purpose PC for gaming and light content creation alike, allowing some expansion options and a bevvy of connectivity that even some higher-end boards I’ve used struggle to match. That being said, the X870 EAGLE’s midrange price means it faces tough competition in a popular market segment, even against some of Gigabyte’s own B850 chipset options that offer comparable connectivity and better PCIe arrangements at similar pricing - albeit without USB4 support; the X870’s biggest strength and arguably the most important for some workflows. If your use case dictates that need, you won’t find as featured an X870 board for the price, and in either circumstance the EAGLE does the job well. Recommended!

Screwless design for M.2 SSDs and the heatsink makes it hassle-free to install both without the need of additional tools. Installing the CPU is easy with the current AM5 technology. The BIOS UI is detailed without feeling overwhelming. Manually overclocked dual RAM sticks to 7600 didn't cause any issue. Aorus AI can also help with overclocking to find the best speed for your RAM. Updating drivers for the motherboard didn't take a long time. Flashing a new BIOS file via USB GIGABYTE Control Center helped adjust other components such as fan speeds, RGB for fans, and RAM RGB. Having 3 m.2 SSDs for SSD is great for both storing games and for video production purposes. Wifi 7 almost makes it unnecessary to use LAN unless you have interference in the room. Haven't tried to undervolt the CPU yet, the 9000 series seems to handle performance and temps just fine with this motherboard. PROS: Screwless design. Drivers updated quickly Great Storage Performance pretty good CONs: None at this time. Thank you for allowing me to review this product.

Timing could not be better for me here, as I had a yet to be determined hardware failure recently on my main machine. Also, it’s nice to get back to AMD, given all they have been doing lately. I found this board very easy to build in as well as very user friendly. Everything is built well (sturdy, put together well, concern for thermals (VRM, M.2, capacitors), nicely spaced out, and designed well. Be it the M.2 toolless access, the GPU release, multiple fan headers, or other things here and there, you can tell there was some thought and consideration put into this board. Beyond that however, I really like the feature-set. The CPU flexibility (allowing for a nice variety of series choices), PCI-Express 5 (allowing for both GPU and M.2 lanes…I see you WD Black SN8100), WiFi 7, 2.5 GbE internet, and dual USB4 are all things I was looking for, and I think should generally be expected these days. Further, 4 memory slots allowing for a max of 256GB of RAM, 4 SATA (I still use one), and 4 M.2 slots is also nice to see. Lastly, I really like the port/connectivity choices. In addition to the Dual USB4 Type-C 40Gb/s ports I mentioned earlier, there is 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2, 3 USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4 USB 2.0, 1 HDMI, and front USB-C. All in all, I think they made smart choices and did very well here. Good, solid hardware. It should appeal to a wide range of users. Ultimately, I think this is a very nice board, and I like it. Easy to set up as well as build in, with solid construction, and a very strong blend of features. There is also a nice level of flexibility as well as room for future upgradeability. As someone who has built many a system over the years, I also appreciate the quality Gigabyte generally brings to the table. While I do wish they still had the blanket lifetime guaranty on all hardware, it is nice to see a solid 5 years here. In the end, I really think for all that you get, this is a great value. I can easily see this not only working for many people, but also lasting some time for me.

Gigabyte has always been one of my favorite brands for mother boards. I feel they go under the radar in this computer component category. This is my second Gigabyte board, and the first one had 0 issues. So far with the X870 Eagle wifi 7, I have 0 regrets. The bios is simple and easy to navigate. The RGB works. The client software gigabyte provides could use some improvements nevertheless, it works. This time unlike my first gigabyte mother board, the software recognized my graphics card, and I was able to control it with their software and did not need to download any 3rd party apps for RGB controls. Setting up the XMP profile was simple and easy using the gigabyte bios. I got lost dialing in my over clock and spent a few hours going back and forth between overclocking the CPU(undervolt more accurate) and setting up the RAM timings. The build quality of the mother board is great. The board does not flex by itself and has some robust heat exchangers on it already to help cool off the bus communication paths between the CPU and Ram. Overall, I love this product. It does what a mother board is supposed to do. It does it well. I had no fuss setting it up.