Take your computing power to the next level with the Gigabyte B450 AORUS Elite AM4 ATX Motherboard. Designed for first-, second-, and third-generation AMD Ryzen processors with the AM4 socket, this motherboard takes advantage of the B450 chipset to power gaming, content creation, entertainment, and other demanding computing tasks. Up to 64GB of dual-channel DD4 RAM at 3600 MHz when overlocking can be installed across four memory slots for efficient multitasking and to run high-end games and applications. This durable ATX motherboard also has two M.2 SSD slots and supports up to six SATA III storage drives, which can be put into RAID 0, 1, or 10 configuration. Installing an Intel Optane module can enhance hard drive performance even further for faster load times.
Its two PCIe x16 slots support both AMD Quad-GPU and 2-Way CrossFire video card configurations to boost frame rates for games, speed up video rendering, and more. Additionally, you can connect multiple displays to the built-in HDMI and DVI-D ports, which are driven by the Ryzen CPU's integrated Radeon Vega graphics. You can also install compatible add-ons to the PCI Express x1 slots. Other features include multiple RGB lighting headers that are controlled using RGB Fusion 2.0, Realtek ALC892 7.1-channel audio, and a gaming-optimized Gigabit Ethernet port. Windows 7 or 10 64-bit is required to take advantage of all of the motherboard's features.
- An integrated I/O shield is both convenient and provides protection for the motherboard's rear ports.
- Gigabyte's double locking brackets keep PCIe slots securely affixed to the motherboard.
- Solid plated ATX 24-pin and 8-pin power connectors deliver a stable power supply to key components.
- The motherboard includes an M.2 thermal guard to quickly dissipate heat from the SSD and help to avoid speed throttling.
- Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange fan headers to correspond with the six thermal sensors across the motherboard so that the system stays cool while maintaining a high level of performance for games and other demanding applications.
- Support for high-current fans up to 24W.
- Fan Stop lets you to take control of your computer's noise level by allowing specified fans to halt when the system drops to designated temperature level. These settings may be customized according to your preferences.
- Hybrid Fan Headers automatically detect the connected liquid- or air-cooling systems, enabling Smart Fan 5 to monitor information such as flow-rate.
- Two PCIe 3.0 M.2 slots are available, supporting up to type 22110 NVMe SSDs.
- Six SATA III headers are available for hard drives and 2.5" SSDs.
- Intel Optane modules are supported, which enhance mechanical disk drives by caching frequently accessed data.
- RAID 0, 1, and 10 configurations are supported.
- Up to 64GB of dual-channel DDR4-3600 (OC) memory can be installed across four slots.
- High-end audio capacitors help to deliver realistic, high fidelity sound for games, music, and movies.
- An audio noise guard separates the sensitive audio components from the motherboard's other electrical components for a cleaner sound.