GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE
AMD Socket AM5 ATX Gaming Motherboard
The GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE X3D ICE is engineered for next-generation AMD Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors, delivering advanced performance, ultra-fast storage, and extensive connectivity for high-end gaming and content creation builds.
Key Features
Extreme X3D & Memory Performance
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X3D Turbo Mode 2.0: A.I.-powered tuning designed to unleash incredible X3D performance.
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DDR5 Overclocking: Supports DDR5 OC memory up to 8800 MT/s.
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Dual Channel DDR5:
- 4 × DIMM slots
- Supports AMD EXPO™ and XMP memory modules
Robust Power & Thermal Design
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Digital Twin 16+2+2 Phases VRM Solution for stable power delivery.
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Efficient Thermal Design:
- VRM Thermal Armor Advanced
- M.2 Thermal Guard L
- M.2 Thermal Guard Ext
High-Speed Storage & Expansion
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Ultra-Fast Storage:
- 4 × M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 x4 support
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PCIe UD Slot X:
- PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with reinforced 10X strength for graphics cards
Smart Installation & User Experience
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M.2 EZ-Flex: High-efficiency M.2 SSD heat dissipation with flexible patented baseplate.
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M.2 EZ-Latch Click & Plus: Quick-release, screwless design on M.2 slots and heatsinks.
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WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy Wi-Fi antenna installation.
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Friendly UI:
- Multi-theme BIOS
- AIO fan control
- Q-Flash auto scan in BIOS and software
Advanced Networking & Connectivity
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Fast Networking:
- Realtek® 5GbE LAN
- Wi-Fi 7 with directional ultra-high gain antenna
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Extended Connectivity:
- HDMI
- Dual USB4 Type-C with DP-Alt
Specifications
CPU
| Item |
Description |
| Socket |
AMD Socket AM5 |
| CPU Support |
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors (See GIGABYTE website for latest support list)
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Chipset
| Item |
Description |
| Chipset |
AMD X870 |
Memory
| Item |
Description |
| Type |
DDR5 |
| Supported Speeds |
8800(O.C) / 8600(O.C) / 8400(O.C) / 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C) / 7200(O.C) / 7000(O.C) / 6800(O.C) / 6600(O.C) / 6400(O.C) / 6200(O.C) / 6000(O.C) / 5600(O.C) / 5200 / 4800 MT/s |
| Slots |
4 × DDR5 DIMM sockets |
| Max Capacity |
Up to 256 GB (64 GB per DIMM) |
| Architecture |
Dual channel |
| Module Support |
Non-ECC Unbuffered DIMM 1Rx8 / 2Rx8 / 1Rx16 |
| Profile Support |
AMD EXPO™ and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) |
Onboard Graphics
| Item |
Description |
| Integrated GPU |
Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support |
| USB4 Video |
2 × USB4® Type-C® ports with DisplayPort video output, max 3840×2160 @ 240 Hz |
| Rear HDMI |
1 × HDMI port, max 4096×2160 @ 60 Hz |
| Front HDMI |
1 × front HDMI port, max 1920×1080 @ 30 Hz |
Audio
| Item |
Description |
| Codec |
Realtek ALC1220 |
| Channels |
2 / 4 / 5.1 / 7.1-channel High Definition Audio |
| DSD Support |
Back panel line out jack supports DSD audio |
| Jack Configuration |
Configurable via audio software for up to 7.1-channel output |
| Digital Output |
S/PDIF Out supported |
LAN
| Item |
Description |
| Controller |
Realtek® 5GbE LAN chip |
| Speeds |
5 Gbps / 2.5 Gbps / 1 Gbps / 100 Mbps |
Wireless Communication
| Item |
Description |
| Wi-Fi |
Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), 2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz |
| Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Wireless Standard |
11be 320 MHz support |
Expansion Slots
| Slot |
Interface & Support |
| PCIEX16 (CPU) |
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000: PCIe 5.0 x16 mode |
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AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series–Phoenix 1: PCIe 4.0 x8 mode |
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AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series–Phoenix 2: PCIe 4.0 x4 mode |
| PCIEX4 (Chipset) |
1 × PCI Express x16 slot, PCIe 4.0, running at x4 |
Storage
| Connector |
Details |
| M2A_CPU |
1 × M.2, Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280; Ryzen™ 9000/7000: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2; Ryzen™ 8000 Phoenix 1/2: PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 |
| M2B_CPU |
1 × M.2, Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280; Ryzen™ 9000: PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 |
| M2C_SB / M2D_SB |
2 × M.2, Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280; PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 (Chipset) |
| SATA |
2 × SATA 6 Gb/s connectors |
| RAID (NVMe) |
RAID 0, 1, 5, 10 for NVMe SSDs |
| RAID (SATA) |
RAID 0, 1 for SATA devices |
USB
| Source |
Ports |
| CPU + ASMedia USB4® |
2 × USB4® Type-C® ports on back panel |
| CPU |
1 × USB Type-C® (USB 3.2 Gen 2) on back panel |
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1 × USB 2.0/1.1 port on back panel |
| Chipset |
1 × USB Type-C® header (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2) via internal header |
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2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red) on back panel |
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4 × USB 2.0/1.1 ports on back panel |
| Chipset + 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hubs |
8 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports (4 rear, 4 via internal headers) |
Internal I/O Connectors
- 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
- 2 × SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
- 1 × front panel header
- 1 × front panel audio header
- 1 × USB Type-C® header (USB 3.2 Gen 2x2)
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
- 2 × USB 2.0/1.1 headers
- 1 × Trusted Platform Module header (GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 only)
- 1 × HDMI port (Note)
- 1 × reset jumper
- 1 × Clear CMOS jumper
- 2 × temperature sensor headers
- 1 × noise detection header
Back Panel Connectors
- 1 × HDMI port (Note)
- 1 × power button
- 1 × reset button
- 1 × Q-Flash Plus button
- 1 × Clear CMOS button
- 2 × USB4® Type-C® ports (DisplayPort support, Note)
- 1 × USB Type-C® port (USB 3.2 Gen 2)
- 2 × USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A (red)
- 4 × USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 1 × USB 2.0/1.1 port
- 1 × RJ-45 (5GbE LAN) port
- 2 × antenna connectors (2T2R)
- 1 × optical S/PDIF Out connector
- 2 × audio jacks
I/O Controller & Monitoring
| Item |
Description |
| Controller |
iTE I/O Controller chip |
| Monitoring |
Voltage, temperature, fan speed, water cooling flow rate detection |
| Alerts |
Fan fail warning |
| Control |
Fan speed control (dependent on installed fan/pump)
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BIOS
| Item |
Description |
| ROM |
1 × 512 Mbit flash |
| Type |
AMI UEFI BIOS (licensed) |
| Standards |
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0 |
Unique Features
- Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
- Available applications and functions depend on motherboard model and specifications
- Support for Q-Flash
- Support for Q-Flash Plus
- Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
- Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System Support
Form Factor
| Item |
Description |
| Form Factor |
ATX |
| Dimensions |
30.5 cm × 24.4 cm |