EUR336,94
Gigabyte X870E AORUS PRO ICE
AM5, AMD X870E, ATX
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16 reviews
White Build must have
I quite like it, will last for the next 5-7 years with the AM5 socket and X870E chipset.
Pro
- Future-proof platform (AM5)
- plenty of internal connections
- Optics (white build)
Contra
- NVMe lane sharing
White, white, white
I've always been a GIGABYTE customer, and with this motherboard they've outdone themselves. It's all white - not just the heatsinks and some accents, but everything from the connectors to the PCB itself.
The latest technological advances are also included, such as WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3, and the support for USB4 ports with the new chipset, which offer speeds of up to 40 Gbps, is also excellent.
The assembly and disassembly of M.2 SSDs and the graphics card has become much easier. Rotating wheels for the NVMe SSDs and a button for detaching the graphics card are practical new features.
However, the technical development is accompanied by the quiet elimination of SATA ports (only 4 instead of 6), as well as the reduced number of audio ports. The reduction in the number of normal USB 2.0 ports is also regrettable. Otherwise, it is a top motherboard!Pro
- All white (from PCB to pins)
- Many passively cooled parts (all M.2 SSDs, PCB etc.)
- Fast USB4 ports
- PCIe 5.0 x16 and x4 connection
- Simple disassembly of GraKas
Contra
- Few audio connections
- only 4 SATA ports
Great
The best motherboard for good money!
Really has everything you need!
Pro
- White
- Gigabyte
- Am5
- Beautiful
Contra
- For me there is no
Great features and looks - not good software
Pro
- Button for PCIE unlocking
- No tools required to remove the heat sinks
- Good cooling of the components
- Large number of connections
Contra
- Gigabyte Control Centre is bad and brings more useless software with it
- RGB settings work rather poorly in the software
As all "new" tech, half baked
Basically, if you want USB4, but don't want to be forced to upgrade to Windows 11, you're s**t out of luck. USB4 mostly comes with all the other "new tech" goodies like Wifi 7, which is an absolute sham because no one needs it. And Qualcomm have decided not to make drivers for Windows 10 because ah, who still uses Windows 10. Well, since Win 11 is an abomination of an OS, I do since there are many compatibility issues of my work apps with Win 11, and Win 11 is still a heavily unstable platform.
Bluetooth drivers erase themselves about 2-3 times a day, for instance. Boot and reboot times are simply atrocious. I know that it's a Zen4 and 5 ram check cycle thing, but holy hell... In any case, it's an "enthusiasts' board". If you're up for having a bit of the latest tech and just game, you're in luck, it's a pretty piece of equipment that works well when it works. If you want to hold on to your productivity programs, and not worry about Win 11 compatibility issues - avoid at all cost.
Also, if you're making a workstation with something like 7950x or 9950x, avoid at all cost. 6 layers PCB isn't stable enough to support them. You'll face random reboots, static discharges and a whole slew of unexpected quirks.Pro
- Gorgeous
- Ample expansion
- M.2 latch system
- Good performance
- Two USB 4 ports
- Primary Pcie click to release system
Contra
- No Wifi or BT drivers on Windows 10 - ever
- Sorry excuse for a "manual"
- 4 sata ports, 2 sata cables
- Very expensive for what it offers
- Only 6 layers PCB, can't support more powerful CPUs stable
- Static discharges and instability due to the 6 layers PCB
- PCIE lane sharing is BAD
- Not a premium product X870E chipset in the name might suggest
6 out of 16 reviews
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