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GIGABYTE B450 Aorus Elite Motherboard with Dual Channel DDR4 and Twin 8+2 Phase Power, AM4 Socket, and High Quality Audio for PC Gamers and Enthusiasts

Experience lightning-fast performance and seamless multitasking with our Dual Channel DDR4, equipped with 4 DIMM slots for up to 64GB of unbuffered memory. Power up with the Twin 8+2 Phase Digital Power Supply, featuring low RDS(on) MOSFETs for a stable and efficient power delivery.

Enhance your visual workspace with HDMI and DVI-D ports, supporting multi-display setups. Enjoy rapid data transfers and reduced latency with Dual NVMe PCIe Gen3 M.2 slots, safeguarded with thermal protection.

Immerse yourself in high-fidelity audio through premium capacitors and an Audio Noise Guard adorned with LED tracing. Compatible with Windows 10 64-bit and Windows 7 64-bit (requires AMD Pinnacle Ridge & Summit Ridge processors), ensuring smooth installation via the GIGABYTE Windows USB Installation Tool.

advantage
  1. Good Value for Money

    Offers a great balance between price and performance, especially with its stylish Aorus design for under €100.
  2. Effective RGB Control

    Comes with RGB Fusion which offers extensive customization and complete control over connected devices.
  3. Excellent Overclocking Capabilities

    Provides impressive overclocking results, maintaining stability at high frequencies for both the CPU and RAM.
  4. Versatile Expansion Options

    Features 4 RAM slots supporting dual-channel DDR4, and multiple PCIe slots for graphics and SSD expansion.
  5. Comprehensive Out-Of-The-Box Features

    Includes an integrated I/O shield, multiple USB ports, and connection options, making it user-friendly.
  6. Good Cooling System

    Equipped with SmartFan 5 and 6 thermal sensors, effectively managing heat and maintaining low temperatures.
  7. Stable Performance

    Delivers consistently good performance with no significant issues reported in long-term usage.
  8. Strong Audio Experience

    Incorporates Realtek ALC892 chipset, providing a satisfactory audio experience.
disadvantage
  1. Limited PCIe and SATA Management

    Using an M.2 NVMe SSD reduces available SATA ports from 6 to 4, and the placement of M.2 slots can lead to increased heat from the GPU.
  2. Poor Material Durability

    Constructed with materials that appear to deteriorate over time, such as scratches on the chipset heatsink.
  3. Inconsistent Quality Control

    Instances of boards arriving with physical damages, missing components, or incorrect parts such as non-compliant batteries and bent capacitors.
  4. Outdated Software

    Accompanying software is somewhat outdated and unappealing, though not a significant concern for all users.
  5. Incompatible IO Shield

    Reports of IO shields not fitting properly due to over-torqued screws, resulting in poor installation fit.
  6. Fan Control Issues

    Fans sometimes spin up without heavy workloads, leading to unnecessary noise and energy usage.
  7. RGB Sync Malfunctions

    Some users experience RGB lighting issues where colors don’t change as expected despite reinstallations.
  8. SATA Connector Detection Problems

    Some SATA connectors fail to detect drives, leading to connectivity issues.
weight 0.25 kg
size 4 × 9 × 10 centimeters
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