Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX
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Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE AX
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Towards:gaming
Form Factor:micro-ATX
Socket:AM4
Chipset:AMD B550
BIOS:Ami
RAM slots:DDR4 4 sl
RAM form factor:DIMM
RAM clock:4733 MHz
Sound (channels):7.1
Connectors:HDMI, M.2
Power connector:24-pin
Processor power:8-pin
Despite the active promotion of the AMD AM5 platform, many manufacturers have not forgotten about its predecessor, AM4, and continue to release quite interesting solutions for use with Ryzen processors of the 2000, 3000, 4000, and 5000 series. One such example is the affordable gaming motherboard Gigabyte B550M from the AORUS ELITE series. Based on the AMD B550 chipset, the board offers 8 power phases, which ensure stable system operation even under high loads.
Efficient cooling of components is achieved through a VRM heatsink, which is especially important for users looking to overclock the processor and memory. The board supports DDR4 memory with four DIMM slots, allowing for up to 128 GB of RAM with a clock speed of up to 4733 MHz. Support for XMP technology simplifies the overclocking process, enabling users to easily achieve maximum performance.
For connecting storage devices, the board offers four SATA 3 ports and two M.2 slots that operate in SATA/PCIe 4.0 mode. The integrated RAID controller allows setting up RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 arrays. The PCIe 16x slot supports the installation of modern video cards, including the GeForce RTX 4000 and Radeon RX 7000 series, and the steel PCIe slots enhance resistance to physical damage. Belonging to the compact micro-ATX format allows its use in building compact PCs of various orientations. Additional equipment includes a gigabit network controller with an integrated wireless receiver (Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3).
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Series Gigabyte Aorus (gaming)
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, White Edition
gaming, 31.5 ", 4K, 3840x2160 (16:9), QD-OLED, response 0.03 ms, 240 Hz, 10-bit (1.07B Colors), DCI-P3 99 %, HDMI, v 2.1, DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt Mode), Power Delivery, ХАБ: USB-A 2x5Gbps, KVM-switch, speakers, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, HDR, TÜV Rheinland
micro-ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4733 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, M.2, no backlight
gaming, 31.5 ", 4K, 3840x2160 (16:9), QD-OLED, response 0.03 ms, 240 Hz, 10-bit (1.07B Colors), DCI-P3 99 %, HDMI, v 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt Mode), Power Delivery, ХАБ: USB-A 2x5Gbps, KVM-switch, speakers, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, HDR, TÜV Rheinland
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD X870, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, USB4, HDMI, M.2, LAN 5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling
gaming, 27 ", 2560x1440 (16:9), QD-OLED, response 0.03 ms, 500 Hz, 10-bit (1.07B Colors), DCI-P3 99 %, HDMI, v 2.1, DisplayPort, mini DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt Mode), Power Delivery, ХАБ: USB-A 2x5Gbps, KVM-switch, speakers, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, NVIDIA G-Sync Compatible, HDR
ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4733 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling
gaming, 31.5 ", 4K, 3840x2160 (16:9), IPS, response 1 ms, MPRT 1 ms, 144 Hz, 8-bit + FRC (1.07B Colors), sRGB 123 %, DCI-P3 90 %, HDMI, v 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt Mode), ХАБ: USB-A 2x5Gbps, KVM-switch, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, HDR, TÜV Rheinland
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD X870E, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 9000 MHz, USB-C, USB4, HDMI, M.2, LAN 5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling
gaming, 27 ", 2560x1440 (16:9), IPS, response 4 ms, 165 Hz, 8-bit + FRC (1.07B Colors), DCI-P3 95 %, HDMI, DisplayPort, ХАБ: USB-A 2x5Gbps, AMD FreeSync Premium, HDR
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling
gaming, 32 ", 2560x1440 (16:9), IPS, response 1 ms, 170 Hz, 8-bit (16.7M Colors), sRGB 120 %, DCI-P3 94 %, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt Mode), ХАБ: USB-A 2x5Gbps, KVM-switch, HDR, TÜV Rheinland
micro-ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4733 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, M.2, Wi-Fi, no backlight
48 ", 4K, 3840x2160 (16:9), OLED (WOLED), response 1 ms, 120 Hz, 10-bit (1.07B Colors), sRGB 130 %, DCI-P3 98 %, HDMI, v 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt Mode), ХАБ: USB-A 2x5Gbps, KVM-switch, speakers, subwoofer, AMD FreeSync Premium, HDR
micro-ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight, White Edition
gaming, 27 ", 2560x1440 (16:9), QD-OLED, response 0.03 ms, 360 Hz, 10-bit (1.07B Colors), DCI-P3 99 %, HDMI, v 2.1, DisplayPort, USB-C (DP Alt Mode), Power Delivery, ХАБ: USB-A 2x5Gbps, KVM-switch, speakers, AMD FreeSync Premium Pro, HDR, TÜV Rheinland
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD X870, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8000 MHz, USB-C, USB4, HDMI, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight, White Edition
mini-ITX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 2 x DDR4, DIMM, 4866 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling
ATX, socket AM4, chipset AMD B550, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4733 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling
micro-ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B650, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8000 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, White Edition
Model overview based on user reviews
The Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE is a micro-ATX motherboard designed for budget to mid-range gaming PCs, offering compatibility with AMD AM4 processors, including the 3000 and 5000 series. It features an 8-phase power supply with a VRM heatsink, supporting overclocking and providing stability for processors with up to 12 cores. The board includes PCIe 4.0 support for enhanced speed with compatible components, although PCIe 4.0 only works with Ryzen 3000 or higher. Users appreciate its price, stability, and design, but some have noted issues with the BIOS, particularly concerning RAM overclocking and XMP profiles. The motherboard lacks integrated WiFi and cooling for M.2 SSDs, and some users experienced problems with RAM slots and BIOS updates. Despite these drawbacks, it offers decent specifications for its price, making it a viable option for those looking to build a PC under $1000, though alternatives like the Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus are suggested for better performance.
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Good model, reliable Super convenient BIOS, design, compatibility with Ryzen 5000 series No heatsink for M2, 4pin only 3 pieces use Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE more than year |
Having worked, saved money, built a new PC, and it didn't respond at all when turned on, it turned out the motherboard shorted from a single contact with an extra standoff in the case. Decent specifications, it seems Poor protection of power elements, no indication found on the board.  Naru: use Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE few months |
In the stress test, the VRM zone heated up to 68-78 degrees. The R5600 CPU was tested, but for some reason, the third RAM slot doesn't work for me. I don’t know if it’s the processor or the motherboard. I don’t use the third slot, so it’s not critical for me. Overall, if you want to save a bit, you can opt for this one, but I might consider getting something better in the future. In general, I can recommend this board, but it's better to get the Asus TUF Gaming B550M-Plus or something better. I'll be glad if I help someone with their choice. Price, VRM heatsink, ARGB lighting, intuitive BIOS There's no cooling radiator on the SSD M.2, you can connect a total of 3 fans: 2 case fans and one on the CPU. The sound isn't the best for me, lacking in bass.  1w admin: use Gigabyte B550M AORUS ELITE few months |
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ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD X870, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8200 MHz, USB-C, USB4, HDMI, M.2, LAN 5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
micro-ATX, socket LGA 1700, chipset Intel B760, 4 x DDR4, DIMM, 4800 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, M.2 cooling, no backlight
E-ATX, socket TR5, chipset AMD TRX50, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 7800 MHz, USB-C, USB4, DisplayPort, M.2, > 4 SATA3, LAN 10 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B650, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 7200 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, CrossFire, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD X870, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8000 MHz, USB-C, USB4, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, White Edition
E-ATX, socket TR5, chipset AMD TRX50, 8 x DDR5, DIMM, USB-C, USB4, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 10 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling, no backlight
ATX, socket AM5, chipset AMD B850, 4 x DDR5, DIMM, 8000 MHz, USB-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, M.2, LAN 2.5 Gbps, Wi-Fi, M.2 cooling
EEB, socket LGA 4677, chipset Intel W790, 8 x DDR5, DIMM, 6800 MHz, USB-C, M.2, SAS, > 4 SATA3, LAN 10 Gbps, M.2 cooling, no backlight
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