Name: Gigabyte B650 Aorus Pro AX Motherboard - DDR5, PCIe 5.0, AM5
Brand: Gigabyte

Gigabyte B650 Aorus Pro AX Motherboard - DDR5, PCIe 5.0, AM5 delivers a modern AM5 platform designed for AMD Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 Series CPUs, combining PCIe 5.0 readiness with DDR5 memory support for high-performance builds.

The ATX Gigabyte B650 Aorus Pro AX supports Socket AM5 processors from AMD and is built around the AMD B650 chipset, offering robust power delivery and compatibility with the latest Ryzen families for gaming, content creation, and productivity systems.

Memory support is extensive with four DIMM slots for DDR5-SDRAM in a dual-channel configuration, non-ECC, and official speeds up to 8000 MHz (OC), supporting up to 256 GB total and 64 GB per slot. This makes the board well suited for memory-heavy workloads and future-proof upgrades.

Storage and expansion are generous, with three M.2 slots (one PCIe 5.0 x4, two PCIe 4.0) plus four SATA III connectors allowing up to seven storage drives and RAID 0/1/10 support for flexible performance and redundancy options.

Connectivity includes HDMI 2.1 for up to 4096 x 2160 resolution, 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, Wi‑Fi 6E (AMD RZ616) with dual antenna jacks, Bluetooth 5.2, and a rich USB complement: multiple USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A and Type-C ports, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, and legacy USB 2.0. Audio is handled by a Realtek ALC1220-VB codec with 7.1 channels and S/PDIF out.

Cooling and system control features include passive cooling, multiple fan and pump headers (2 CPU fan connectors, 6 chassis fan connectors, 5 water pump connectors), temperature and noise detection headers, TPM, and abundant RGB headers for customized builds and advanced monitoring via PC health sensors.

Use cases for the B650 Aorus Pro AX include high-refresh gaming rigs leveraging PCIe 5.0 SSDs and high-core-count Ryzen CPUs, content creators needing fast NVMe storage and large DDR5 capacities, and enthusiasts building quiet, water-cooled systems with extensive RGB and fan control. The board ships with antenna, screws, CR2032 battery, bundled Norton OEM security software, and a 3-year warranty for peace of mind.