Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE

The Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for the AMD AM5 socket and the B850 chipset. With support for the latest Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 Series processors, PCIe 5.0, DDR5 memory, Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5Gb LAN, it targets high-performance compact builds without sacrificing key modern features.

Key Features

• Processor Compatibility: Socket AM5 – supports AMD Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
• Chipset: AMD B850. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
• Memory Support: 4× DDR5 DIMM slots, dual-channel up to 256 GB, and OC speeds up to ~8200 MT/s. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
• Storage & Expansion:
  • 1× M.2 slot with PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 support. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • 1× M.2 slot with PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 support. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  • 1× PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for graphics card. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}
  • 4× SATA 6 Gb/s ports. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}
• Networking & Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, 2.5 GbE LAN. :contentReference[oaicite:8]{index=8}
• Form Factor: Micro-ATX (≈ 244 × 244 mm). :contentReference[oaicite:9]{index=9}
• Cooling & Durability: Robust VRM design (12+2+2 phases twin digital VRM), 6-Layer PCB with 2× copper, VRM Thermal Armor, M.2 Thermal Guard. :contentReference[oaicite:10]{index=10}

Benefits

• Compact size (micro-ATX) makes it ideal for smaller cases or build spaces while maintaining modern high-end connectivity.
• Future-ready features: PCIe 5.0 support, DDR5 up to 8200+ MT/s, Wi-Fi 6E & 2.5Gb LAN — ensures compatibility for upcoming CPU/GPU/storage upgrades.
• Strong thermal and power delivery design supports high-end CPUs and sustained loads in a compact build.
• White “ICE” aesthetic variant ideal for builds focused on design and appearance.

Package Contents

• Gigabyte B850M AORUS ELITE WIFI6E ICE Motherboard
• I/O Shield (pre-installed or included)
• User Manual
• Wi-Fi Antenna (directional ultra-high gain) :contentReference[oaicite:11]{index=11}
• SATA Cables (region dependent)

Recommended Components

• Processor: AMD Ryzen 9 7950X or Ryzen 9 8900X (or high-end AM5 CPU)
• Memory: DDR5-6000 to DDR5-7600 dual-channel kit
• Graphics Card: High-end GPU (e.g., NVIDIA RTX 4000-series or AMD RX 7000-series)
• Storage: NVMe SSD in the PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot + SATA SSD/HDD for bulk storage

Keywords

Gigabyte, B850M, AORUS ELITE, WIFI6E, ICE, motherboard, AMD AM5, DDR5, PCIe 5.0, micro-ATX, WiFi 6E, 2.5Gb LAN