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Black ATX motherboard with silver VRM heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, multiple M.2 shields and rear I/O cover

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER AMD motherboard

SKU CH-1BAW-GKDGK MPN X870E AORUS MASTER

Socket AM5 ATX board with DDR5 up to 8600 MT/s, four M.2 slots, dual USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and 5 GbE LAN

  • ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketAM5
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
  • Supported memoryDDR5 5200

Model X870E AORUS MASTER

  • Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors via AM5 socket
  • 16+2+2 phase VRM with 110A smart power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 256GB with EXPO profiles up to 8600 MT/s
  • Four M.2 slots including three PCIe 5.0 x4 for ultra-fast storage
  • Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE LAN and dual USB4 Type-C for high-speed connectivity

Socket AM5 Platform

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. It delivers a 16+2+2 phase power design rated at 110A per stage and supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across four slots. The board targets enthusiasts who need maximum connectivity and strong overclocking headroom.

Enthusiast Focus

This board suits builders who want dual USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE LAN and four M.2 sockets with PCIe 5.0 support on three of them. Users planning a compact ITX system or a budget-oriented build should look at smaller or less feature-dense alternatives. The extensive thermal armour and EZ-Latch mechanisms also benefit frequent hardware swaps.

DDR5 8600MT/s Ceiling

The memory controller validates DDR5 speeds up to 8600MT/s when using EXPO profiles, making this the key figure for buyers chasing peak memory bandwidth. If your workload does not scale beyond 5200MT/s JEDEC, a lower-tier chipset may offer better value.

How it compares

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Price $417.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameX870E AORUS MASTER
Processor
ProcessorRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
CPU socketAM5
ChipsetAMD X870E
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR5)
Supported memoryDDR5 5200
Max supported RAM256 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Memory profilesAMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0
ECC supportNon-ECC
BufferingUn-buffered
Storage
SATA ports4 x SATA 6Gb/s
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
2 x M.2 connectors (M2B_CPU, M2C_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
* The M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors become unavailable when an AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoen
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1220
Sound channels7.1 Channels
Connectivity
Maximum network speed5 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 802.11 be
Bluetooth support5.3
Ports & slots
Onboard USB headers1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 × 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connectors
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
Shipping weight2.63 kg
Package size351 × 305 × 76 mm
More details
BIOS1 × 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0

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Questions about this item

What CPU cooler mounting pattern does the AM5 socket on this board use?

The AM5 socket retains the same mounting-hole spacing as AM4, so any cooler certified for AM4 or AM5 will bolt directly to the back-plate without an adapter kit.

Which step do builders most often skip when seating a graphics card in the top PCIe 5.0 x16 slot?

They forget to flip the EZ-Latch Plus release lever back down after the card clicks in, leaving the retention arm unlatched and the card loosely held.

How often should the M.2 Thermal Guard XL pads be inspected or replaced?

Check the thermal pads once a year; if they look compressed, dried out or torn, peel them off and apply fresh pads of the same thickness before reinstalling the heatsink.

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