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  • Avg. price in UK: ~£140
  • Avg. price in US: ~$150
  • CPU socket: LGA 1700
  • Chipset: Intel B660
  • Form factor: microATX

GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 review. Compare 107 technical specifications and user reviews to see how it ranks among motherboards and if it is worth buying.

7.0

Overall score

What it is: An overall evaluation of the motherboard's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.

When it matters: When you need a quick reference to identify the best motherboards on the market.

Score components:

90.0%

6.8

Technical Score

10.0%

8.8

User score

Very good
6.8

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

7.0

Memory

16.0%

8.4

Platform & Features

16.0%

5.8

Storage

15.0%

9.6

Network

13.0%

5.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.2

Expansion

8.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

5.0%

5.3

Audio

Good
8.8

User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

8.4

Popularity

User score:
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4.6
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4.5
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(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

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  • 6.2
    Gaming

    Score components:

    28.0%

    7.0

    VRM phases

    22.0%

    5.5

    N. of M.2 sockets

    18.0%

    10

    LAN speed

    17.0%

    6.3

    Maximum RAM speed

    15.0%

    1.0

    N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots

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Verdict

The Gigabyte B660M Aorus Elite AX DDR4 is a micro-ATX motherboard supporting 12th, 13th, and 14th Gen Intel Core processors on the LGA 1700 socket, featuring a 12+1+1 twin hybrid digital VRM design with 60A DrMOS and a fully covered thermal solution for stable performance. Main characteristics include four dual-channel DDR4 DIMM slots supporting up to 128GB at 5333MHz (OC), dual PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots with Thermal Guards, and high-speed networking via Intel Wi-Fi 6E and 2.5GbE LAN. Primary pros include its robust power delivery, premium connectivity with front and rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports, and the convenient Q-Flash Plus button for BIOS updates without a CPU installed. However, notable cons include the lack of PCIe 5.0 support, a relatively entry-level Realtek ALC897 audio codec, and limited expansion with only one reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16 slot.

Technical Specifications of GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4

Technical Score

What it is: An assessment of the motherboard's technical performance, covering key areas such as power delivery, CPU and memory support, expansion, storage, connectivity, cooling, BIOS features, and design.

When it matters: When you want to compare motherboards based on technical performance and available features.

Score components:

19.0%

7.0

Memory

16.0%

8.4

Platform & Features

16.0%

5.8

Storage

15.0%

9.6

Network

13.0%

5.1

Ports & USB

8.0%

4.2

Expansion

8.0%

6.8

Power & Cooling

5.0%

5.3

Audio

6.8
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a technical score of 6.85 points, which is higher than that of 60.1% of products in this category.
User score

What it is: A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the motherboard.

When it matters: When you want to understand how a motherboard performs in real-world builds and how reliable it is in terms of stability, BIOS usability, connectivity, and long-term ownership.

Score components:

70.0%

9.0

User reviews

30.0%

8.4

Popularity

User score:
United Kingdom
amazon
4.6
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United States
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4.5
(278)

(Reviews last updated: May 2026)

8.8
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a user score of 8.83 points, which is higher than that of 78.8% of products in this category.
Popularity
What it is: An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you prefer a motherboard that has already been bought and reviewed by many other users.
8.4
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a popularity of 8.4 points, which is higher than 75.6% of products in this category.
Ratio quality/price

What it is: An indicator that combines the motherboard's overall rating with its cost.

When it matters: When you are looking for a motherboard that offers a strong balance of features, performance, and price.

Score components:

60.0%

7.0

Overall score

40.0%

9.8

Price

7.9
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a quality-to-price ratio of 7.9 points, which is higher than 67.5% of products in this category.
Brand name
What it is: The brand that makes the motherboard.
When it matters: When you have a brand preference for support, BIOS, or build quality.

Importance: MEDIUM

Gigabyte
CPU socket
What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

Importance: HIGH

LGA 1700
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 uses the LGA 1700 CPU socket, which is more advanced than that of 55% of motherboards and equal to that of 22.7% of motherboards.
CPU platform

Importance: MEDIUM

Intel
Chipset
What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

Importance: HIGH

Intel B660
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 uses the Intel B660 chipset, which is more advanced than that of 57.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 2.8% of motherboards.
Form factor
What it is: The physical size standard of the motherboard, such as ATX or Micro-ATX.
When it matters: When you need the board to fit a specific case size.

Importance: HIGH

microATX
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has the microATX form factor, which is less versatile than that of 52.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.4% of motherboards.
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DDR memory version
What it is: The RAM generation the motherboard supports, such as DDR4 or DDR5.
When it matters: When you need the board to match a certain memory platform.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: DDR5

DDR4
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 uses DDR4 memory, which is newer than that of 13.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 51% of motherboards.
Memory slots
What it is: The number of RAM slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for future memory upgrades.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=4

4
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.5% of motherboards and equal to 72.5% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
What it is: The largest total amount of RAM the motherboard supports.
When it matters: When you plan a build with very high memory capacity.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=128 GB

128 GB
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports up to 128 GB of memory, which is more than 40.4% of motherboards and equal to 32.1% of motherboards.
Memory channels
What it is: The memory channel configuration supported by the motherboard platform.
When it matters: When memory bandwidth matters for your build.

Importance: MEDIUM

2
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports 2 memory channels, which is more than 0.2% of motherboards and equal to 92.5% of motherboards.
Maximum RAM speed
What it is: The highest officially supported memory speed for the motherboard.
When it matters: When you choose RAM and want to know the supported speed ceiling.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=6400 MT/s

5,333 MT/s
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports memory speeds up to 5333 MT/s, which is higher than that of 62.9% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.2% of motherboards.
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N. of M.2 sockets
What it is: The number of M.2 slots available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want room for more NVMe or M.2 drives.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=3

2
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 2 M.2 sockets, which is more than 30.8% of motherboards and equal to 34.6% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

Importance: HIGH

2x PCIe 4.0 x4
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 offers 2x PCIe 4.0x4 for M.2 slot interfaces, which is faster than that of 56.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.2% of motherboards.
N. of SATA 3 connectors
What it is: The number of SATA 6Gb/s connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you plan to connect multiple SATA drives.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

4
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 5.6% of motherboards and equal to 46.3% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
What it is: The RAID modes officially supported by the motherboard storage platform.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple drives in a RAID setup.

Importance: MEDIUM

0/1/5/10
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports RAID levels 0/1/5/10, which is broader than 31.8% of motherboards and equal to 68.2% of motherboards.
SATA only
NVMe RAID support
What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

Importance: LOW

no
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support NVMe RAID. 59.8% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 5.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want the newest high-bandwidth expansion slots.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is equal to 68.5% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

1
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.6% of motherboards and equal to 35.3% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
What it is: The number of PCIe 3.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need more full-length expansion slots.

Importance: MEDIUM

1
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 1 PCIe 3.0x16 slots, which is more than 40.6% of motherboards and equal to 26.7% of motherboards.
runs at x4 mode
PCIe slot electrical configuration
What it is: The actual lane wiring used by the motherboard PCIe slots.
When it matters: When you need to know how much bandwidth each slot really gets.

Importance: HIGH

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PCIe bifurcation support
What it is: Shows whether the board can split PCIe lanes across multiple devices from one slot or link.
When it matters: When you plan multi-SSD adapters or more advanced expansion setups.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports PCIe bifurcation. 39.1% of motherboards support this feature.
x8/x8, x8/x4/x4.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB ports available on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you use many USB devices directly from the back of the PC.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=8

8
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 8 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 40.3% of motherboards and equal to 30.7% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want to know the board's full USB expansion potential.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=14

16
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 16 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 61.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.2% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
What it is: The total number of rear USB-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C devices connected without adapters.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=1

1
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 1 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 35.4% of motherboards and equal to 48.8% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
What it is: The total number of USB-C ports supported when rear ports and internal headers are counted together.
When it matters: When you want more USB-C connectivity across the whole build.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=2

2
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 2 USB-C ports (including headers), which is more than 51.8% of motherboards and equal to 32.8% of motherboards.
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want very fast USB-C connectivity on the rear I/O.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=1

0
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C), which is equal to 81.6% of motherboards.
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LAN speed
What it is: The maximum wired Ethernet speed supported by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want faster wired networking.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: 2.5GbE

2.5 Gbps
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports LAN speeds up to 2.5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 49.2% of motherboards and equal to that of 41.5% of motherboards.
LAN controller
What it is: The model of onboard Ethernet controller used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When you compare networking hardware quality and features.

Importance: MEDIUM

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N. of RJ45 ports
What it is: The number of wired Ethernet ports on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you need one or more wired network connections.

Importance: LOW

1
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 1 RJ45 ports, which is equal to 85.6% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50.9% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
What it is: The supported Wi-Fi generation, such as Wi-Fi 6 or Wi-Fi 7.
When it matters: When you care about wireless speed and router compatibility.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), which is newer than that of 72.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 16.6% of motherboards.
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Audio codec
What it is: The onboard audio codec used by the motherboard.
When it matters: When sound quality from the built-in audio matters to you.

Importance: MEDIUM

Realtek ALC897
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 uses the Realtek ALC897 audio codec, which is less advanced than that of 50.8% of motherboards and equal to that of 29.3% of motherboards.
Audio channels
What it is: The audio channel configuration supported by the onboard sound solution.
When it matters: When you want surround sound from the motherboard audio outputs.

Importance: LOW

Good value: 7.1

7.1
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.9% of motherboards and equal to 95.1% of motherboards.
full 7.1 needs front panel audio.
Audio SNR
What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=120 dB

90 dB
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has an audio SNR of 90 dB, which is lower than that of 94.7% of motherboards and equal to that of 3.6% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

Importance: LOW

no
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support a headphone amp. 63% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=5

2
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.6% of motherboards and equal to 11.1% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=12

12+1+1
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 12+1+1 VRM phases, which is more than 64.7% of motherboards and equal to 4.5% of motherboards.
N. of CPU power connectors
What it is: The number of CPU power connectors on the motherboard.
When it matters: When you care about power delivery for higher-end CPUs.

Importance: HIGH

Good value: >=2

1
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 1 CPU power connectors, which is equal to 54.5% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
What it is: The number of headers available for case or CPU fans.
When it matters: When your build uses several fans.

Importance: MEDIUM

Good value: >=6

4
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has 4 fan headers, which is fewer than 64.3% of motherboards and equal to 12.3% of motherboards.
Pump header
What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes a dedicated header designed for a liquid-cooling pump.
When it matters: When you build with an AIO or custom liquid cooling loop.

Importance: MEDIUM

yes
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a pump header. 23.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
What it is: The maximum current the dedicated pump header can supply.
When it matters: When you want to make sure the pump header can power your cooling setup.

Importance: LOW

Good value: >=2 A

2 A
GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 43.3% of motherboards and equal to that of 33.4% of motherboards.
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GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 vs the average motherboard

  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
    What it is: The socket type the motherboard is built to support.
    When it matters: When you need the motherboard to match a specific CPU.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.LGA 1700 vs LGA 1151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
    What it is: Shows whether the rear I/O shield comes pre-mounted on the motherboard instead of being installed separately.
    When it matters: When you want an easier motherboard installation process.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want faster rear USB-C connectivity.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.1 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
    What it is: The number of PCIe 4.0 x16 physical slots on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more room for modern expansion cards.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.1 vs 0
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
    What it is: Shows whether the motherboard includes onboard Wi-Fi hardware instead of requiring a separate adapter.
    When it matters: When you want wireless networking without adding an extra card.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
    two internal headers
    What it is: The number of internal USB 3.2 Gen1 headers for front-panel Type-A ports.
    When it matters: When your case has front USB-A ports to connect.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=1

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.2 vs 1
  • 2 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
    supports Thunderbolt add-in card
    What it is: The number of internal USB4 or Thunderbolt headers on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you plan to add high-speed front USB-C or Thunderbolt connections.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.2 vs 0
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
    What it is: The number of power-delivery phases used by the motherboard VRM.
    When it matters: When you care about CPU power delivery and overclocking headroom.

    Importance: HIGH

    Good value: >=12

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.12+1+1 vs 10
  • Newer CPU socket
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has newer CPU socket than the average motherboard (LGA 1,700 vs LGA 1,151). The average motherboard uses LGA 1,151 CPU socket.
  • Integrated I/O shield
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.1% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • Includes onboard reset button
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has an onboard reset button, while the average motherboard does not. 27.6% of motherboards include an onboard reset button.
  • 15.9% higher maximum RAM speed
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (5,333 MT/s vs 4,600 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,600 MT/s.
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more PCIe 4.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 4.0x16 slot/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C ports than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 USB-C port/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 USB 3.2 Gen1 header/s.
  • 2 more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB4 or Thunderbolt headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 or Thunderbolt header/s.
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB 3.2 Gen2 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB 3.2 Gen2 header/s.
  • 1 more total USB-C connections
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more total USB-C connections than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 total USB-C connections.
  • 1 more total USB connections
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (16 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
  • 2 more USB 2.0 ports
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more USB 2.0 ports than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 port/s.
  • Supports Wi-Fi
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports Wi-Fi connectivity, while the average motherboard does not. 49.1% of motherboards support Wi-Fi connectivity.
  • Supports Bluetooth
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 47% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More VRM phases
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more VRM phases than the average motherboard (12+1+1 vs 10). The average motherboard has 10 VRM phase/s.
  • 1 more RGB headers
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more RGB headers than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RGB header/s.
  • 61 mm shorter
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 is shorter than the average motherboard (244 mm vs 305 mm). The average motherboard height is 305 mm.

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  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B660 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
  • No automatic overclocking
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support automatic overclocking, while the average motherboard does. 74% of motherboards support automatic overclocking.
  • Less versatile form factor
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has less versatile form factor than the average motherboard (microATX vs ATX). The average motherboard comes in ATX form factor.
  • No NVMe RAID support
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
  • 1 fewer USB 2.0 headers
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer USB 2.0 headers than the average motherboard (1 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 USB 2.0 header/s.
  • 1 fewer PS/2 ports
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer PS/2 ports than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PS/2 port/s.
  • 25 dB lower audio SNR
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (90 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
  • No headphone amp support
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
  • More basic audio codec
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more basic audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC897 vs Realtek ALC898). The average motherboard uses Realtek ALC898 audio codec.
  • No rear line-in
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not have rear line-in, while the average motherboard does. 95.5% of motherboards include rear line-in.
  • 1 fewer fan headers
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer fan headers than the average motherboard (4 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 fan header/s.
  • More basic motherboard chipset
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B660 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.
    What it is: The chipset that defines the motherboard platform and many of its features.
    When it matters: When you compare platform features, connectivity, and CPU support.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has more basic motherboard chipset than the average motherboard (Intel B660 vs Intel B860). The average motherboard uses Intel B860 chipset.Intel B660 vs Intel B860
  • No NVMe RAID support
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
    What it is: Shows whether the board supports RAID configurations that use NVMe SSDs.
    When it matters: When you plan to use multiple NVMe drives in RAID.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support NVMe RAID, while the average motherboard does. 59.8% of motherboards support NVMe RAID.
  • Slower M.2 slot interfaces
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.
    What it is: The storage or PCIe interface available for each M.2 slot on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want to check which drives each M.2 slot can use.

    Importance: HIGH

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has slower M.2 slot interfaces than the average motherboard (2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4). The average motherboard uses 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4 M.2 slot interfaces.2x PCIe 4.0x4 vs 1x PCIe 5.0x4, 2x PCIe 4.0x4
  • 25 dB lower audio SNR
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (90 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    What it is: The signal-to-noise ratio of the onboard audio solution.
    When it matters: When you care about cleaner onboard audio output.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=120 dB

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has a lower audio SNR than the average motherboard (90 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.90 dB vs 115 dB
  • No multi-GPU support
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
    What it is: Shows whether the board can run more than one graphics card in a supported multi-GPU configuration.
    When it matters: When you plan to run more than one graphics card.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support multi-GPU, while the average motherboard does. 54.6% of motherboards support multi-GPU.
  • 2 fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.
    What it is: The number of rear USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A ports on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more standard USB ports with faster transfer speeds.

    Importance: MEDIUM

    Good value: >=4

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer USB 3.2 Gen1 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 4). The average motherboard has 4 USB 3.2 Gen1 port/s.2 vs 4
  • No headphone amp support
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
    What it is: Shows whether the onboard audio path includes dedicated headphone amplification for harder-to-drive headsets.
    When it matters: When you use harder-to-drive headphones from the onboard audio.

    Importance: LOW

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 63% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 3 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.
    What it is: The number of rear 3.5mm audio jacks on the motherboard.
    When it matters: When you want more analog audio connection options.

    Importance: LOW

    Good value: >=5

    GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4 has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 5). The average motherboard has 5 3.5mm audio jacks.2 vs 5
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What customers like about GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4?

  • Excellent value for a B660 motherboard with integrated Wi-Fi 6/6E support
  • Strong thermal design with large MOSFET heatsinks and an M.2 Thermal Guard to prevent throttling
  • Generous rear I/O connectivity, including up to 10 USB ports and a 20Gbps Type-C port
  • DDR4 compatibility allows for a more budget-friendly build compared to DDR5 options
  • User-friendly BIOS with a dedicated Q-Flash Plus button for updating without a CPU or RAM
  • Reliable 12+1+1 phase digital VRM design suitable for mid-to-high end 12th/13th Gen Intel CPUs

What customers dislike about GIGABYTE B660M AORUS Elite AX DDR4?

  • Lack of PCIe 5.0 support, which is found on some competing B660 boards
  • Uses a lower-end Realtek ALC897 audio codec, common in budget boards but potentially disappointing for audiophiles
  • Limited storage expansion with only two M.2 slots and four SATA ports
  • Reports of minor BIOS bugs, such as mouse stuttering in the interface or XMP stability issues for some users
  • No integrated RGB lighting on the board itself, requiring external strips for illumination
  • Thermal throttling can occur in heavily multi-threaded workloads under default BIOS settings without undervolting

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