--- product_id: 483549975 title: "GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX (AM5/ LGA 1718/ AMD B650/ ATX/ 5-Year Warranty/ DDR5/ M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/WiFi 6E/ 2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/EZ-Latch/Gaming Motherboard)" brand: "gigabyte" price: "$331.28" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 6 category: "Gigabyte" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/483549975-gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-am5-lga-1718-amd-b650 store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Twin 14+2+1 Power Phases, 70A VRM WiFi 6E + 2.5GbE LAN DDR5, 4 DIMMs, 128GB Max GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX (AM5/ LGA 1718/ AMD B650/ ATX/ 5-Year Warranty/ DDR5/ M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/WiFi 6E/ 2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/EZ-Latch/Gaming Motherboard) **Brand:** gigabyte **Price:** $331.28 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Power Your Ambition with the Ultimate AM5 Gaming Motherboard ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX (AM5/ LGA 1718/ AMD B650/ ATX/ 5-Year Warranty/ DDR5/ M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/WiFi 6E/ 2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/EZ-Latch/Gaming Motherboard) by gigabyte - **How much does it cost?** $331.28 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/483549975-gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-am5-lga-1718-amd-b650) ## Best For - gigabyte enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gigabyte brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Next-Gen Memory Support:** Maximize speed and capacity with DDR5 compatibility supporting up to 128GB via 4 DIMM slots, optimized with AMD EXPO & Intel XMP profiles. - β€’ **Unmatched Power Delivery:** Experience rock-solid stability with a 14+2+1 phase digital VRM and 70A power stages, engineered for peak AMD Ryzen 7000 performance. - β€’ **Future-Proof Connectivity:** Harness blazing-fast PCIe 5.0 slots, dual USB-C ports, WiFi 6E, and 2.5GbE LAN to keep you ahead in speed and versatility. - β€’ **Cutting-Edge Thermal Design:** Stay cool under pressure thanks to a 6mm heatpipe, fully covered MOSFET heatsinks, and M.2 thermal guards for sustained high performance. - β€’ **Effortless Upgrades & Customization:** EZ-Latch screwless design, Q-Flash Plus BIOS updates without CPU/GPU, plus RGB Fusion lighting to personalize your setup with ease. ## Overview The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX is a premium ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors, featuring advanced power delivery with a 14+2+1 phase VRM, DDR5 memory support up to 128GB, and next-gen PCIe 5.0 connectivity. It boasts robust thermal solutions, WiFi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, and user-friendly features like EZ-Latch and Q-Flash Plus, making it a future-proof choice for high-performance gaming and professional builds backed by a 5-year warranty. ## Description 5-Year Warranty AMD AM5 Socket: Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors DDR5 Compatible: 4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO & Intel XMP Memory Module Support Commanding Power Design: Twin 14+2+1 Phases with 70A Power Stage Digital VRM Solution, 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: 6mm Heatpipe, Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, M.2 Thermal Guard, PCIe Ultra Durable Armor Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, PCIe 5.0 NVMe x4 M.2, Front and rear USB-C EZ-Latch: PCIe 5.0 & M.2 Connectors with a Quick Release & Screwless Design Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, WiFi 6E, BT5 Dynamic Audio: Hi-Fi Audio with High-End Audio Capacitors Fine Tuning Features: RGB FUSION, Supports Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips, Smart Fan 6, Multi-key for Reset/RGB Switch/Direct to BIOS/Safe Mode, Q-Flash Plus - Update BIOS without installing CPU, Memory, and GPU. A new era is here. The B650 AORUS ELITE AX supports AM5 Processors and features and unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE B650 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance. Review: not good at all - came without packaging and 0 sata wires for conectivity, had dust all over it and the pins was bent and unable to be used Review: This review is for the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX rev 1. I ordered this board because I was on an older Intel platform and I wanted to try an AMD build again. The AMD AM5 platform suits my needs since it has current modern features and is projected to have a long lifecycle and I anticipate my next upgrade to be in 5 years or so. The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX was one the lesser expensive and full featured ATX boards with WiFi at the time of my purchase. My build includes: GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX Motherboard AMD Ryzen 7700X CPU Corsair Vengeance RGB RAM Zotac GTX 1080 AMP Edition First, my dislikes. No printed manual. As a lifelong pc builder, I rely heavily on a manual booklet for basic info such as what slots to install memory in. How to connect front panel power, reset, hdd status led etc. Where all of the headers such as USB and fans are located. Having an online manual is good but is useless if you don't have a spare computer or laptop to use while you build your computer. Thankfully I did not have to use the BIOS flashback feature because the board recognized my CPU, a Ryzen 7700X, otherwise I would have to go online, download the manual and look up the flashback instructions. For the price I do wish that the board included a higher end integrated audio chipset. Features-wise the audio chipset is the biggest disappointment. I did not like is the top most NVME slot right above the GPU slot has a really thick thermal adhesive pre-applied to the heatsink. It is so thick that it bends my NVME drive slightly - not enough to cause any issues but should be noted. One last thing I did not like is the lack of onboard BIOS post code status LED. I had this feature on my previous motherboard and found it super helpful when diagnosing problems. Now, for my likes. I like all of the features. AM5 socket, DDR5, WiFi6, PCIe 5.0, multiple NVMe slots, plenty of USB slots, and of course RGB support. The board itself is great. Build quality is awesome, no issues with build quality or materials. I did run into a few issues though. Although these issues were encountered with this motherboard, they are not Gigabyte's fault necessarily. These issues were mostly to do with the AMD platform and chipset itself. 1. The shipping BIOS "F2" version did not allow me to enable XMP memory profile. I had to flash the BIOS to the current at the time "F4" BIOS. Note that the current BIOS version as of this review is "F5a". 2. There were a lot of stability or problems with the USB chipset or bus. File transfers over USB were very slow or slower than it should be. I have USB DAC that had a lot of noise during audio playback. These issues were resolved by installing the latest chipset drivers for the B650 from AMD directly and also updating the BIOS. Here are some recommendations based on my experience with the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX. Definitely update the BIOS. In past generations of motherboards it is only recommended to update the BIOS to fix a specific issue you've encountered. However, in modern motherboards there are so many chipsets and features that it is important to keep up to date on BIOS versions to maintain stability, performance, compatibility, and security. AMD seems to release AGESA updates (as BIOS updates) often and this is directly tied to the chipset. Also, download the chipset drivers directly from AMD because they tend to be more up to date than the motherboard manufacturers' website. To flash the bios, just download the BIOS file for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website and extract/copy the file to a USB drive. Reboot and enter the bios and choose Q-Flash. Select the BIOS, and the board will load the BIOS to memory then prompt for a reboot and apply the new BIOS. Aside from the chipset drivers, all other motherboard drivers can be downloaded and installed from Gigabyte. Ever since, updating the BIOS and AMD chipset drivers, I have had absolutely zero issues. Performance is amazing. Stability is solid. I even run a mild overclock using the AMD Ryzen Master app and doing an auto-oc. In summary, I highly recommend the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX if you're looking for an AM5 build. The issues I've had are specific to the AMD platform and not the motherboard itself, however because of this I would not recommend the AMD platform for novice PC builders or if you are not comfortable or familiar with BIOS updates and troubleshooting driver issues. ## Features - 5-Year Warranty - AMD AM5 Socket: Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors - DDR5 Compatible: 4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO & Intel XMP Memory Module Support - Commanding Power Design: Twin 14+2+1 Phases with 70A Power Stage Digital VRM Solution, 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB - Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: 6mm Heatpipe, Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, M.2 Thermal Guard, PCIe Ultra Durable Armor.Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, PCIe 5.0 NVMe x4 M.2, Front and rear USB-C.EZ-Latch: PCIe 5.0 & M.2 Connectors with a Quick Release & Screwless Design.Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN, WiFi 6E, BT5.Dynamic Audio: Hi-Fi Audio with High-End Audio Capacitors. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BH7GTY9C | | Best Sellers Rank | #12,933 in Computers ( See Top 100 in Computers ) #73 in Motherboards | | Brand | Gigabyte | | CPU Model | AMD Ryzen 7 | | Chipset Type | AMD B650 | | Compatible Devices | Desktop PC, Gaming PC | | Compatible Processors | AMD Ryzen 7000 | | Customer Reviews | 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars (1,446) | | Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 27L x 8W x 33.5H centimeters | | Item Type Name | Gaming Desktop Motherboard | | Item Weight | 1.97 kg | | Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin | | Manufacturer | Gigabyte | | Memory Clock Speed | 4400 MHz | | Memory Slots Available | 4 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB | | Mfr Part Number | B650 AORUS ELITE AX | | Model Name | B650 AORUS ELITE AX | | Model Number | B650 AORUS ELITE AX | | Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 | | Number of Ports | 13 | | Platform | Windows 11 | | Processor Socket | Socket AM5 | | RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 | | Ram Memory Maximum Size | 128 GB | | S/PDIF Connector Type | Optical | | System Bus Standard Supported | SATA 3 | | Total PCIe Ports | 2 | | Total SATA Ports | 6 | | Total Usb Ports | 12 | | UPC | 889523033623 | | USB 2.0 | 2 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Gigabyte - **CPU socket:** Socket AM5 - **Compatible devices:** Desktop PC, Gaming PC - **Compatible processors:** AMD Ryzen 7000 - **Ram memory technology:** DDR5 ## Images ![GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX (AM5/ LGA 1718/ AMD B650/ ATX/ 5-Year Warranty/ DDR5/ M.2/ PCIe 5.0/ USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C/WiFi 6E/ 2.5GbE LAN/Q-Flash Plus/EZ-Latch/Gaming Motherboard) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JFKzNyl+L.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this mb have pcie 5.0 x16 ?** A: Hi SF, The B650 AORUS ELITE AX supports up to PCI Gen 4.0 for graphics cards and 5.0 for the SSD. You will need to switch to one of our X670 boards if you are looking for PCIe 5.0 on the GPU. Hope this helps! - John **Q: Did you get yours with the amd wifi 6e or the intel wifi 6e ?** A: I got the intel wifi 6e witch works great **Q: β€ŽB650 AORUS ELITE AX Es tamaΓ±o ATX ????? la verdad no encuentro donde dice y me surge la duda al ver que dice AX en la referencia.** A: De hecho, en el nombre lo dice claramente, Atx. **Q: What kind of screw driver do you need for these screw?** A: All the screws I used needed a Phillips screwdriver. You'll need a small bit for the m.2 screws (they're rather tiny). Then a medium sized bit for the motherboard screws. The same screw driver that you'd use for your Power Supply or Case screws would work. Apologies for not knowing the exact measurements. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐ not good at all *by D***Y on 7 April 2024* came without packaging and 0 sata wires for conectivity, had dust all over it and the pins was bent and unable to be used ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by W***Y on 30 March 2023* This review is for the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX rev 1. I ordered this board because I was on an older Intel platform and I wanted to try an AMD build again. The AMD AM5 platform suits my needs since it has current modern features and is projected to have a long lifecycle and I anticipate my next upgrade to be in 5 years or so. The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX was one the lesser expensive and full featured ATX boards with WiFi at the time of my purchase. My build includes: GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX Motherboard AMD Ryzen 7700X CPU Corsair Vengeance RGB RAM Zotac GTX 1080 AMP Edition First, my dislikes. No printed manual. As a lifelong pc builder, I rely heavily on a manual booklet for basic info such as what slots to install memory in. How to connect front panel power, reset, hdd status led etc. Where all of the headers such as USB and fans are located. Having an online manual is good but is useless if you don't have a spare computer or laptop to use while you build your computer. Thankfully I did not have to use the BIOS flashback feature because the board recognized my CPU, a Ryzen 7700X, otherwise I would have to go online, download the manual and look up the flashback instructions. For the price I do wish that the board included a higher end integrated audio chipset. Features-wise the audio chipset is the biggest disappointment. I did not like is the top most NVME slot right above the GPU slot has a really thick thermal adhesive pre-applied to the heatsink. It is so thick that it bends my NVME drive slightly - not enough to cause any issues but should be noted. One last thing I did not like is the lack of onboard BIOS post code status LED. I had this feature on my previous motherboard and found it super helpful when diagnosing problems. Now, for my likes. I like all of the features. AM5 socket, DDR5, WiFi6, PCIe 5.0, multiple NVMe slots, plenty of USB slots, and of course RGB support. The board itself is great. Build quality is awesome, no issues with build quality or materials. I did run into a few issues though. Although these issues were encountered with this motherboard, they are not Gigabyte's fault necessarily. These issues were mostly to do with the AMD platform and chipset itself. 1. The shipping BIOS "F2" version did not allow me to enable XMP memory profile. I had to flash the BIOS to the current at the time "F4" BIOS. Note that the current BIOS version as of this review is "F5a". 2. There were a lot of stability or problems with the USB chipset or bus. File transfers over USB were very slow or slower than it should be. I have USB DAC that had a lot of noise during audio playback. These issues were resolved by installing the latest chipset drivers for the B650 from AMD directly and also updating the BIOS. Here are some recommendations based on my experience with the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX. Definitely update the BIOS. In past generations of motherboards it is only recommended to update the BIOS to fix a specific issue you've encountered. However, in modern motherboards there are so many chipsets and features that it is important to keep up to date on BIOS versions to maintain stability, performance, compatibility, and security. AMD seems to release AGESA updates (as BIOS updates) often and this is directly tied to the chipset. Also, download the chipset drivers directly from AMD because they tend to be more up to date than the motherboard manufacturers' website. To flash the bios, just download the BIOS file for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website and extract/copy the file to a USB drive. Reboot and enter the bios and choose Q-Flash. Select the BIOS, and the board will load the BIOS to memory then prompt for a reboot and apply the new BIOS. Aside from the chipset drivers, all other motherboard drivers can be downloaded and installed from Gigabyte. Ever since, updating the BIOS and AMD chipset drivers, I have had absolutely zero issues. Performance is amazing. Stability is solid. I even run a mild overclock using the AMD Ryzen Master app and doing an auto-oc. In summary, I highly recommend the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX if you're looking for an AM5 build. The issues I've had are specific to the AMD platform and not the motherboard itself, however because of this I would not recommend the AMD platform for novice PC builders or if you are not comfortable or familiar with BIOS updates and troubleshooting driver issues. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by T***E on 19 March 2026* Good and relatively cheap motherboard. 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