Gigabyte B760M Gaming X AX DDR4

Gigabyte's B760M Gaming X AX DDR4 is a worthwhile budget motherboard. Besides DDR4 support for a lower entry price, you get dual M.2 sockets, four SATA ports, capable VRMs, and fast networking; though the rear USB ports are slow.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Gigabyte B760M Gaming X AX DDR4 1

Product details

  • Intel LGA 1700 Socket: Supports 13th and 12th Gen Intel Core Series Processors
  • DDR4 Compatible: Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • Sturdy Power Design: 8+1+1 Phases Hybrid Digital VRM Design with 60A DrMOS
  • Comprehensive Thermal Design: Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, M.2 Thermal Guard
  • Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 4.0, Dual NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2, Front USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
  • Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 802.11ax
  • Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION 2.0, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without installing, CPU, Memory, and GPU

PROS

+ DDR4 support means lower build cost
+ Wi-Fi 6E included

CONS

- Slow USB ports on rear I/O
- Brown PCB isn't a showpiece

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on June 17, 2023
Gigabyte's B760M Gaming X AX DDR4 is a worthwhile budget motherboard. Besides DDR4 support for a lower entry price, you get dual M.2 sockets, four SATA ports, capable VRMs, and fast networking; though the rear USB ports are slow.
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