Gigabyte B850M AORUS Elite

Gigabyte B850M AORUS Elite is a feature-rich motherboard built for modern AMD or Intel platforms. It provides robust power delivery for overclocking, multiple M.2 NVMe slots, PCIe 4.0 or 5.0 support, and comprehensive connectivity including USB 3.2, onboard Wi-Fi, and 2.5G LAN. A reliable foundation for any high-performance desktop build.

Specifications

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Expert Review

Gigabyte B850M AORUS Elite perfect for compact AM5 builds. Micro-ATX form factor with 12+2+2 phase VRM. DDR5 support to 6800MHz. PCIe 4.0 x16 and M.2 slots. WiFi 6 and 2.5Gb LAN. Realtek audio. VRM heatsinks. EZ-Latch M.2. Q-Flash Plus. RGB Fusion. Compact but feature-rich. Good for SFF and mATX cases. Handles Ryzen 5 and 7 well. Space-efficient design. Great for home theater PCs and compact gaming builds. Good thermals for size.