Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX DDR5 AMD AM5 microATX Motherboard – High‑Speed Gaming Performance

The Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX motherboard delivers responsive DDR5 performance for gaming and productivity on the AMD AM5 platform. Built around the AMD B650 chipset, this microATX board supports Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series desktop processors with strong memory throughput, fast storage options, and advanced connectivity — ideal for compact high‑performance builds.

DDR5 Memory and Performance

Gigabyte designed the B650M Aorus Elite AX with support for high‑speed DDR5 memory modules up to 8000+ MHz (OC), enabling fast system responsiveness for gaming and creative workloads. Dual‑channel architecture with four DIMM slots gives you room to expand up to 256 GB of system memory, helping with multitasking and demanding applications.

Connectivity and Expansion

This motherboard features integrated Wi‑Fi 6E and Bluetooth for low‑latency wireless networking alongside 2.5Gb Ethernet for stable wired connections. Expansion slots include a PCIe 4.0 x16 for discrete graphics and additional PCIe 4.0 lanes for other devices, while multiple USB ports and display outputs provide versatile connectivity.

Storage and Thermal Features

Equipped with two M.2 slots — one PCIe 5.0 x4 and one PCIe 4.0 x4 — the board supports high‑speed NVMe SSDs for rapid data access and game load times. Advanced thermal designs, including M.2 Thermal Guard and Smart Fan 6 with multiple hybrid fan headers, ensure consistent performance under load.

• SPECIFICATIONS
  Model: Gigabyte B650M Aorus Elite AX
  Form Factor: microATX (24.4 × 24.4 cm)
  Chipset: AMD B650
  CPU Support: AMD Ryzen™ 7000 / 8000 / 9000 Series Desktop Processors (Socket AM5)
• Memory:
• 4× DDR5 DIMM slots
• Dual Channel
• Support for DDR5 speeds: 4400–8000+ MHz (OC) and more
• Maximum memory capacity: up to 256 GB
• Graphics Outputs:
• 1× HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K @ 60 Hz)
• 1× DisplayPort 1.4 (up to 4K @ 144 Hz)* (*Graphics output support depends on CPU)
• Expansion Slots:
• 1× PCIe 4.0 x16 (Graphics)
• 1× PCIe 4.0 x4 (Chipset)
• Storage:
• 1× M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 slot
• 1× M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot
• 4× SATA 6 Gb/s ports
• Networking:
• Wi‑Fi 6E 802.11ax (with Bluetooth 5.3 or 5.2 depending on revision)
• Realtek 2.5 Gb Ethernet LAN
• USB & I/O:
• Rear USB‑C and USB‑A high‑speed ports (USB 3.2 Gen2/Gen1)
• Front panel USB headers supported
• Audio:
• Realtek High Definition Audio Codec, multi‑channel support
• Thermal & Cooling:
• M.2 Thermal Guard
• Smart Fan 6 with hybrid fan headers
• Special Features:
• Q‑Flash Plus for BIOS updates without CPU/ memory/ GPU installed
• EZ‑Latch PCIe & M.2 slot design