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White ATX motherboard with silver heatsinks and rear I/O shield

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE AMD AM5 motherboard

SKU CH-NB4D-SFNBN

ATX motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 CPUs with DDR5, four M.2 slots, PCIe 5.0, USB4, WIFI7 and 5 GbE LAN

  • ProcessorRyzen Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Max supported RAM256 GB
  • Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors on AM5 socket
  • 256 GB DDR5 capacity across four 288-pin slots for high-speed memory
  • 16+2+2 twin digital VRM design with VRM and M.2 thermal guards for stable power delivery
  • PCIe 5.0 graphics slot, four M.2 connectors and USB4 Type-C ports for fast expansion
  • WIFI7, BLUETOOTH 5.3 and 5 GbE LAN with Wi-Fi EZ-Plug antenna for high-speed networking

AM5 motherboard for Ryzen 9000 and 7000 series

The GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE is an ATX board built for AMD Socket AM5 processors. It accepts Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series CPUs and provides four 288-pin DDR5 slots with a 256 GB maximum. The platform targets builders who need current-generation CPU support and high-speed memory in a standard form factor.

VRM and M.2 Thermal Guard with 16+2+2 digital power

A 16+2+2 twin digital VRM design feeds the CPU while dedicated thermal guards cover the power circuitry and M.2 slots. The arrangement moves heat away from critical components during sustained workloads. No acoustic or power-draw figures are supplied by the manufacturer.

Four M.2 slots with PCIe 5.0 support on Ryzen 9000

Four M.2 connectors are available, including one CPU-linked slot that runs at PCIe 5.0 x4 with Ryzen 9000 and 7000 processors. Additional slots operate at PCIe 4.0 speeds. This layout determines how many high-throughput drives can be installed without sharing bandwidth.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameX870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
Processor
ProcessorRyzen Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
ECC supportNon-ECC
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
M.2 slots1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
* The M2B_CPU connector become
SATA and RAID supportRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
Audio & video
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 ax
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
PCIe x4 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
Rear panel ports1 x HDMI port (Note)
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports (DisplayPort (Note))
1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
1 × 4-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Compatibility
Windows 11 supportSupported
More details
BIOS1 × 512 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

Questions about this item

How do I install the CPU and what step is often missed on the AM5 socket?

Place the Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 processor into the AM5 socket, align the triangle markers, lower the retention arm, and secure the lever — the step people miss is confirming the lever clicks fully locked before mounting the cooler.

What maintenance or replacement will the M.2 thermal guards need later?

The VRM and M.2 Thermal Guards are passive metal shields; they need no replacement, only occasional dust removal with compressed air to keep airflow clear over the four M.2 slots.

What limit appears first under sustained load with the 16+2+2 Twin Digital VRM?

The VRM thermal limit is reached first during prolonged heavy current draw; the integrated heatsink dissipates heat but cannot increase its surface area, so temperatures plateau and may throttle the CPU.

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