Gigabyte has recently unveiled its flagship AM5 motherboard, the X870E AORUS XTREME X3D AI TOP, positioning it as an ultra-premium offering tailored for extreme enthusiasts, gamers, overclockers, and users running local AI workloads on AMD Ryzen processors. This E-ATX board, built around the AMD X870E chipset, supports Socket AM5 and is compatible with AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 series processors, including the latest X3D variants for enhanced gaming performance. It emphasizes AI-driven optimizations and showcases extravagant design elements, with an expected price tag exceeding $1,000 and availability in limited quantities, making it a collector’s item for high-end builds rather than a mass-market product.
At the heart of the X870E AORUS XTREME X3D AI TOP is its robust 24+2+2 twin digital VRM design, featuring 12+12 parallel phases with 24 VCORE phases at 110A SPS, 2 SOC phases at 110A SPS, and 2 MISC phases at 60A Dr.MOS, enabling stable power delivery even under extreme overclocking loads from power-hungry CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D. This surpasses competitors like the MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE in phase count and includes a UD Power Connector with solid-pin 8+8-pin CPU and 24-pin ATX cables for reliable connections. Cooling is exceptionally advanced, incorporating a CPU Thermal Matrix that reduces VRM temperatures by up to 8.5°C and DDR zones by 6°C, VRM Thermal Armor Advanced with dual 10mm direct-touch heatpipes and 12 W/mk thermal pads, a Matte Black PCB Thermal Plate for 14% better thermal performance, and the DDR Wind Blade XTREME active cooler that lowers memory temperatures by up to 9°C. Storage options are plentiful with five M.2 slots—two PCIe 5.0 x4 and three PCIe 4.0 x4—equipped with M.2 Thermal Guard XTREME (up to 22°C cooler for Gen5 SSDs), M.2 Thermal Guard Ext. (up to 7°C cooler), and innovative M.2 EZ-Flex patented design for up to 12°C SSD cooling, plus two SATA 6Gb/s ports and user-friendly features like M.2 EZ-Latch Click, M.2 EZ-Latch Plus, and M.2 EZ-Match for tool-free installation.
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Memory support shines with four DDR5 DIMM slots in dual-channel configuration, capable of overclocking up to 9000+ MT/s and a maximum capacity of 256GB, bolstered by AMD EXPO, shielded and daisy-chained routing on an 8-layer server-grade PCB, and AI-optimized trace and via technologies that reduce signal reflection by up to 28.2% via AI-ViaFusion and mitigate fiber weave effects with AI-Trace. Expansion includes three full-length PCIe slots—a PCIe 5.0 x16 with Titanium PCIe UD Slot X for 10x load-bearing and EMI shielding, a PCIe 5.0 x8, and a PCIe 4.0 x4—plus Memory UD Slot D5 for 1.3x anti-bending strength and over 5,000 insertion cycles. Networking is top-tier with dual 10GbE LAN ports, Wi-Fi 7 (320MHz) featuring a directional ultra-high gain antenna (up to 5dBi signal), and the WIFI EZ-Plug adapter for easy setup, complemented by DriverBIOS for pre-installed Wi-Fi drivers and instant network access on boot.
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Audio enthusiasts will appreciate the high-fidelity setup with an ESS ES9280A DAC, dual ESS ES9080 for stereo channels, audiophile-grade capacitors, DTS:X Ultra support, and the bundled ESSential HEX USB DAC offering up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD128, -131dB SNR, and -118dB THD+N for pristine output. Connectivity extends to 22 USB ports, including two USB4 Type-C (40Gb/s with DP-Alt), one USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C, eight USB 3.2 Gen2, front QC-USB 65W fast charging, front USB-C 10Gb/s, HDMI, and Sensor Panel Link via USB-C DP for monitoring. The standout visual feature is the 5-inch LCD Edge View display—larger than the original iPhone screen—mounted along the board’s edge to show real-time metrics like CPU/VRM temperatures, voltages, clocks, fan RPM, and debug info, alongside dynamic AORUS logos and custom startup videos for a personalized flair.
What truly sets the X870E AORUS XTREME X3D AI TOP apart is its suite of AI TOP technologies, including X3D Turbo Mode 2.0 for AI-optimized Ryzen X3D performance with Extreme Gaming and Max Performance modes delivering up to 25% gaming uplift and 14% multitasking gains; AORUS AI SNATCH for one-click CPU and DDR5 boosts yielding up to 9% overall performance; and AI-Driven PCB innovations like AI-Layer for optimized layering. The HyperTune BIOS enhances efficiency by 95%+ through AI tuning, while DIY-friendly elements abound: PCIe EZ-Latch Plus Duo for screwless GPU swaps, Q-Flash Plus and Auto Scan for BIOS updates without CPU/RAM, EZ-Debug Zone, Fast-Access Controls, UC BIOS 2.0 with multi-themes and one-click screenshots, RGB Fusion with one RGB and four ARGB headers, and GIGABYTE Control Center integration. Bundled accessories include the ESSential HEX USB DAC and WIFI EZ-Plug, with additional perks like Ultra Durable components, 2x copper low-loss PCB, premium chokes/capacitors, and co-branded AORUS/HWiNFO OSD for detailed monitoring, including memory timings. Overall, this motherboard represents Gigabyte’s pinnacle of engineering for the AM5 platform, blending cutting-edge hardware with intelligent software to push boundaries in performance, aesthetics, and user experience.
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