GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE AM4 Placa base Micro-ATX, AMD B550, 4x DDR4, HDMI/DP, 2x M.2, 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E

The GIGABYTE B550M X AORUS ELITE is a Micro-ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen processors on the AM4 socket, delivering PCIe 4.0 performance and advanced connectivity in a compact form factor. Its 10+3 phases digital twin power design and robust thermal solution ensure stable power delivery for high-core-count CPUs, while the integrated Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN provide ultra-fast networking for gaming and content creation.

Advantages

Equipped with dual M.2 slots (one PCIe 4.0 x4), four DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128 GB with overclocking up to 4733 MHz, and a rich rear I/O including USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, HDMI, and DisplayPort, this board offers exceptional expandability. The Realtek ALC1200 audio codec delivers 7.1-channel high-definition sound, and the pre-installed I/O shield simplifies installation.

Suitable for

• Gamers seeking a reliable foundation for Ryzen 5000/3000 series builds with high-speed storage and networking.
• Content creators who need multiple M.2 drives, ample USB ports, and stable power for rendering workloads.
• PC enthusiasts building compact yet powerful systems with Micro-ATX cases.
• Users upgrading to Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE for low-latency online gaming and large file transfers.

Key specifications

• Socket: AMD AM4, Chipset: AMD B550
• Memory: 4x DDR4 DIMM, max 128 GB, up to 4733 MHz (OC)
• Expansion: 1x PCIe 4.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4), 1x PCIe 3.0 x1
• Storage: 2x M.2 (1x PCIe 4.0 x4/SATA, 1x PCIe 3.0 x4), 4x SATA 6Gb/s, RAID 0/1/10
• Network: Realtek 2.5GbE LAN, AMD Wi-Fi 6E RZ608, Bluetooth 5.2
• Audio: Realtek ALC1200, 7.1-channel HD Audio
• Rear USB: 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 4x USB 2.0
• Video Outputs: 1x HDMI, 1x DisplayPort (requires APU)
• Power Design: 10+3 phases digital twin power, 1x 24-pin ATX, 1x 8-pin 12V
• Form Factor: Micro-ATX

Recommendations

Pair this motherboard with a Ryzen 7 5800X3D or Ryzen 5 5600X, a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD in the primary M.2 slot, and a quality 650W PSU for a balanced high-performance build. For Wi-Fi 6E, ensure your router supports the 6 GHz band to fully leverage the RZ608 module.