SeekerGigabyte X670E Aorus Xtreme
It’s to be expected that AM5 motherboards will cost a premium, but even so, we’d expect more features from something that is branded “Xtreme.” Also, for those looking to display their builds, the design of this motherboard leaves a little to be desired—it lacks the flashy feel you expect from high-end boards. Despite this, the Gigabyte Aorus Xtreme is a well-designed motherboard overall, with a decent feature set that provides good value for anyone looking to invest in DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 hardware.
-- As reviewed by PCWorld
Product details
- 5-Year Warranty
- AMD AM5 Socket: Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
- DDR5 Compatible: 4*SMD DIMMs with ECC/Non-ECC Unbuffered Memory
- Commanding Power Design: Direct 18+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution, 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB
- Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: Fins-Array III with NanoCarbon Coating, M.2 Thermal Guard III, Ultra Durable Armor, NanoCarbon Aluminum Backplate
- Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, Quad NVMe x4 M.2, Dual USB-C, BT 5.3
- EZ-Latch Plus: PCIe 5.0 & M.2 Connectors with a Quick Release & Screwless Design
PROS
+ DDR5, PCIe Gen 5 are here
+ Unique touches such as the M.2 latch for easier access
+ Plenty of USB ports and connectivity
+ Overkill VRM performance easily handles the 7950X
+ 10GbE networking and Wi-Fi 6E
+ AM5 Socket should last for years
CONS
- $699 MSRP should include a few extra features
- Missing USB 4, and only one ethernet port for power users
- Fewer visual touches than other “Xtreme” motherboards
- AM5 platform costs are higher compared to last generation overall
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By PCWorld on October 12, 2022
It’s to be expected that AM5 motherboards will cost a premium, but even so, we’d expect more features from something that is branded “Xtreme.” Also, for those looking to display their builds, the design of this motherboard leaves a little to be desired—it lacks the flashy feel you expect from high-end boards. Despite this, the Gigabyte Aorus Xtreme is a well-designed motherboard overall, with a decent feature set that provides good value for anyone looking to invest in DDR5 and PCIe Gen 5 hardware.
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