Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX ICE Motherboard

Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX ICE AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard

The Gigabyte B650 AORUS Elite AX ICE is a premium AMD AM5 ATX motherboard built for Ryzen 7000 and 8000 series processors, featuring a striking all-white aesthetic designed for high-visibility builds. Combining a robust B650 chipset with DDR5 memory support, PCIe 5.0 connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, and comprehensive USB 3.2 Gen2 I/O, it delivers enthusiast-grade performance and connectivity in a clean, visually distinctive package. The ICE edition”s white PCB, white heatsinks, and white I/O shroud make it a standout centerpiece for white-themed PC builds.

Key Specifications

• Part Number / MPN: B650-AORUS-ELITE-AX-ICE
• Manufacturer: Gigabyte (AORUS)
• Chipset: AMD B650
• Socket: AMD AM5 (LGA1718)
• Form Factor: ATX
• Memory Type: DDR5
• Memory Slots: 4x DIMM
• Max Memory: Up to 192GB DDR5
• Memory Speed: Up to DDR5-8000+ (OC)
• PCIe x16 Slots: 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 (primary)
• M.2 Slots: 4x M.2 (PCIe 5.0 + PCIe 4.0)
• LAN: 2.5GbE (Realtek)
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 2.4/5/6GHz)
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
• USB (Rear): USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A and Type-C
• Aesthetic: White PCB, white heatsinks, white I/O shroud (ICE edition)

Processor & Chipset

• Socket: AMD AM5 (LGA1718)
• Supported CPUs: AMD Ryzen 7000 series (Zen 4), Ryzen 8000 series (Zen 4 / Hawk Point), and future AM5 processors
• Chipset: AMD B650
• TDP Support: Up to 170W (with appropriate cooling)

Memory

• Slots: 4x DDR5 DIMM (dual channel)
• Max Capacity: Up to 192GB
• Supported Speeds: DDR5-4800 (JEDEC) up to DDR5-8000+ (XMP/EXPO OC)
• AMD EXPO: Yes — one-click DDR5 overclocking profiles
• ECC Support: Unbuffered ECC (with compatible CPU)

Storage

• 1x M.2 PCIe 5.0 x4 (CPU-direct, up to 14,000 MB/s)
• 3x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 (chipset)
• 4x SATA III 6Gb/s ports
• RAID 0, 1, 10 support

Connectivity & I/O

• LAN: 2.5GbE (Realtek RTL8125BG)
• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax) — 2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz tri-band
• Bluetooth: 5.3
• Rear USB: USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (10Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C (10Gbps), USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A (5Gbps), USB 2.0
• Front Panel USB: USB 3.2 Gen1 header, USB 2.0 headers
• Audio: Realtek ALC897 7.1-channel HD audio, optical S/PDIF out
• Video Output: HDMI 2.1 (via integrated Ryzen graphics)

Power & VRM

• Robust multi-phase VRM design for stable Ryzen 7000/8000 power delivery
• 2x EPS 8-pin CPU power connectors
• 24-pin ATX main power
• Comprehensive heatsink coverage on VRM and M.2 slots

ICE Edition Aesthetics

• All-white PCB
• White VRM and chipset heatsinks
• White I/O shroud and M.2 heatsink covers
• ARGB headers for white LED strip integration
• Designed for white-themed PC builds

Compatibility

• Compatible with AMD Ryzen 7000 series (7600, 7700, 7800X3D, 7900X, 7950X, etc.)
• Compatible with AMD Ryzen 8000 series (8600G, 8700G, etc.)
• Requires DDR5 memory (not compatible with DDR4)
• ATX form factor — compatible with standard ATX and full-tower cases
• Supports Windows 11 and Linux