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GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark review: 109 specs compared

Avg. price:~£350CPU socket:AM5Chipset:AMD X870EForm factor:ATX

GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark Review: Compare 109 technical specifications and 9 expert and video reviews to see how this product ranks in the Motherboards category and whether it is worth buying.

GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark
8.4/10

Overall score

Score
8.4/ 10
✕
What it is
Our main score for this model, 1–10. It combines specs, expert reviews, best-of lists, owners and ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Parts: Technical score 40%, Reviews score 20%, List score 20%, Sentiment score 10%, User score 10%
Marks: Each part gets a mark out of 10. For reviews, lists and owners, a typical model in this category gets about 8 and the best one gets 10.
No data yet: A part with no data shows "?". It counts as the mark of a weaker model in this category (4 in 5 models with data score higher). This way, models with reviews, lists and owners usually come out ahead.
Score distribution
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Score components

40%

9.1

Technical score

20%

8.6

Reviews score

20%

?

List scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.5, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

?

Sentiment scoreNot enough data yet, so we use 7.0, the mark of a weaker model in this category

10%

8.1

User score

★Better than 97% of motherboards
8.5

Value for money

Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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★ Better than 93% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

★Better than 93%
9.1

Technical score

Technical score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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Score components

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform

16%

9.0

Storage

15%

9.7

Network

13%

8.3

Ports

8%

6.9

Expansion

8%

8.9

Power & Cooling

5%

8.2

Audio

★Better than 99%
8.6

Reviews score

Reviews score
8.6/ 10
✕
What it is
Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
How we count it
Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–² Better than 78% of models

80%

8.5

Average grade

20%

9.0

Popularity

Grades by review (9)
3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
â–²Better than 78%
8.1

User score

User score
8.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How happy buyers are with this model, based on ratings from across the web.
How we count it
Enough data: A model needs at least 1 rating from across the web. Without one, it counts as 7.9, the mark of a weaker rated model in this category.
Share: User score counts 10% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 54% of models

70%

8.9

Rating

30%

6.2

Popularity

â–¼Worse than 54%
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List score

List score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
How often independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers put this model in their best-of lists for this category.
How we count it
Points: The model in the most lists of this category gets 10; the others get 8 to 10 in proportion. In no list yet: 7.5. Lists count 20% of the overall score.
Enough data: Every list counts, even a single one. With fewer than 5 best-of lists in the category, this part is left out.
Lists with this model (0)
Not in any best-of list yet, so this part counts as 7.5. Models in a list get 8 to 10.
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Best rankings
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What reviewers say about the GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark

Based on 3 · 6

Reviewers like the ports and styling but are split on the wood finish, while memory speed and price draw complaints.
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Motherboards model ranking

Ranked #71 of 2,078 models in Motherboards (Overall score)

Technical Specifications of motherboard GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark

Technical score
Technical score
9.1/ 10
✕
What it is
How good the specs are compared with the other models in this category, 1–10.
How we count it
Areas: We rate the specs in each area against the other models in this category.
Weighting: The areas that matter most to buyers count more. The shares are shown under Score components.
Share: The technical score is 40% of the overall score.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 99% of models
Score components:

19%

9.9

Memory

16%

9.6

Platform

16%

9.0

Storage

15%

9.7

Network

13%

8.3

Ports

8%

6.9

Expansion

8%

8.9

Power & Cooling

5%

8.2

Audio

9.1
Reviews score
8.6
User score
8.1
List score
?
Value for money
Value for money
8.5/ 10
✕
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 distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
★ Better than 93% of models
Score components:

70%

8.4

Overall score

30%

8.7

Price

8.5
CPU socket
AM5
This motherboard uses AM5, which is more up-to-date than 85.5% of Motherboards and the same as 14.5% of Motherboards.
CPU platform
AMD
Chipset
AMD X870E
This motherboard uses AMD X870E, which is more capable than 98.2% of Motherboards and as capable as 1.8% of Motherboards.
Form factor
ATX
Integrated graphics support
yes
This motherboard supports integrated graphics. 10.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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DDR memory version
DDR5
This motherboard uses DDR5, which is more modern than 63.8% of Motherboards and the same as 36.2% of Motherboards.
Memory slots
4
Market range: <2 – >4
This motherboard has 4 Memory slots, which is more than 21.9% of motherboards and equal to 72% of motherboards.
Maximum memory capacity
256 GB
Market range: <32 GB – >256 GB
This motherboard supports up to 256 GB of memory, which is more than 82.5% of motherboards and equal to 16.7% of motherboards.
Memory channels
?
Maximum RAM speed
9,000 MT/s
Market range: <2k MT/s – >8k MT/s
This motherboard supports memory speeds up to 9,000 MT/s, which is higher than that of 96% of motherboards and equal to that of 0.4% of motherboards.
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What reviewers say
N. of M.2 sockets
4
Market range: <0 – >4
This motherboard has 4 M.2 sockets, which is more than 84.1% of motherboards and equal to 10.7% of motherboards.
M.2 slot interface per slot
?
N. of SATA 3 connectors
4
Market range: <4 – >8
This motherboard has 4 SATA 3 connectors, which is more than 6.1% of motherboards and equal to 46.8% of motherboards.
Supported RAID levels
0/1/5/10
This motherboard RAID support: 0/1/5/10, which is more flexible than 32.5% of Motherboards and the same as 67.5% of Motherboards.
NVMe RAID support
yes
This motherboard supports NVMe RAID. 40.2% of motherboards support this feature.
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N. of PCIe 5.0 x16 slots
2
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 2 PCIe 5.0x16 slots, which is more than 95.1% of motherboards and equal to 4.4% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 4.0 x16 slots
1
Market range: <0 – >1
This motherboard has 1 PCIe 4.0x16 slots, which is more than 55.2% of motherboards and equal to 35.7% of motherboards.
N. of PCIe 3.0 x16 slots
?
PCIe slot electrical configuration
?
PCIe bifurcation support
yes
This motherboard supports PCIe bifurcation. 40.3% of motherboards support this feature.
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Total USB ports (rear I/O)
11
Market range: <6 – >10
This motherboard has 11 USB ports (rear I/O), which is more than 91.1% of motherboards and equal to 1.6% of motherboards.
Total USB ports (including headers)
20
Market range: <11 – >19
This motherboard has 20 USB ports (including headers), which is more than 91.3% of motherboards and equal to 3% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (rear I/O)
3
Market range: <0 – >2
This motherboard has 3 USB-C ports (rear I/O), which is more than 96.5% of motherboards and equal to 2.7% of motherboards.
Total USB-C ports (including headers)
?
N. of USB 3.2 Gen2x2 ports (USB-C)
?
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What reviewers say
LAN speed
5 Gbps
Market range: <1 Gbps – >2.5 Gbps
This motherboard supports LAN speeds up to 5 Gbps, which is higher than that of 90.4% of motherboards and equal to that of 5.3% of motherboards.
LAN controller
?
N. of RJ45 ports
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 RJ45 ports, which is more than 85.6% of motherboards and equal to 13.3% of motherboards.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This motherboard supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 50% of motherboards support this feature.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
This motherboard uses Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), which is newer than 88.2% of Motherboards and the same as 11.8% of Motherboards.
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC1220
This motherboard uses Realtek ALC1220, which is higher-end than 65.5% of Motherboards and the same as 12.9% of Motherboards.
Audio channels
7.1
This motherboard offers 7.1 audio channels, which is more than 4.7% of motherboards and equal to 95.3% of motherboards.
Audio SNR
120 dB
Market range: <95 dB – >120 dB
This motherboard has an audio SNR of 120 dB, which is higher than that of 55.6% of motherboards and equal to that of 41% of motherboards.
Headphone amp support
no
This motherboard does not support a headphone amp. 58.8% of motherboards support this feature.
N. of 3.5mm audio jacks
2
Market range: <2 – >6
This motherboard has 2 3.5mm audio jacks, which is fewer than 88.8% of motherboards and equal to 10.8% of motherboards.
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VRM phases
?
N. of CPU power connectors
2
Market range: <1 – >2
This motherboard has 2 CPU power connectors, which is more than 54.9% of motherboards and equal to 44.8% of motherboards.
N. of fan headers
?
Pump header
yes
This motherboard has a pump header. 22.1% of motherboards include this feature.
Pump header max current
2 A
Market range: <0 A – >3 A
This motherboard supports up to 2 A on the pump header, which is higher than that of 45.1% of motherboards and equal to that of 32.6% of motherboards.
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GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark vs the average motherboard

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  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151).
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 2 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 3 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    11 vs 8
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • 17.8% higher review score
    Reviews score
    8.6/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    Average grade from independent test sites, magazines and video reviewers, 1–10.
    How we count it
    Grades: Each review's own score is converted to 1–10; without one, we grade the review ourselves. Big test sites count more, short reviews half as much as full tests. A video review counts half.
    Score: The average grade is 80% of the review mark; the number of reviews is the other 20% (1 review = 5, the typical number in this category = 8, the most-reviewed model = 10).
    Enough data: With few reviews, the average grade is pulled toward the typical grade of this category. No reviews yet: 7.8 for now.
    Share: Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    â–² Better than 78% of models

    80%

    8.5

    Average grade

    20%

    9.0

    Popularity

    Grades by review (9)
    3 reviews: 2 with a printed score, 1 estimated from the review. 6 video reviews, each counting half as much as a written test. Reviews count 20% of the overall score.
    Ratings from across the web count in the User score, not in this score.
    8.6 vs 7.3
  • 9.8% better value for money
    GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark has better value for money than the average motherboard (8.45 vs 7.7).
    8.45 vs 7.7
  • More up-to-date socket
    This motherboard uses a more up-to-date socket than the average motherboard (AM5 vs LGA 1151).
    AM5 vs LGA 1,151
  • Integrated I/O shield
    This motherboard has an integrated I/O shield, while the average motherboard does not. 46.6% of motherboards include an integrated I/O shield.
  • More capable chipset
    This motherboard uses a more capable chipset than the average motherboard (AMD X870E vs Intel B860).
    AMD X870E vs Intel B860
  • 2x more maximum memory capacity
    This motherboard has more maximum memory capacity than the average motherboard (256 GB vs 128 GB). The average motherboard supports 128 GB of memory.
    256 GB vs 128 GB
  • More modern memory type
    This motherboard uses a more modern memory type than the average motherboard (DDR5 vs DDR4).
    DDR5 vs DDR4
  • 91.5% higher maximum RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher maximum RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,000 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s). The average motherboard supports RAM speed of 4,699.5 MT/s.
    9,000 MT/s vs 4,699.5 MT/s
  • 80% higher overclocked RAM speed
    This motherboard has a higher overclocked RAM speed than the average motherboard (9,000 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s). The average motherboard supports overclocked RAM speed of 5,000 MT/s.
    9,000 MT/s vs 5,000 MT/s
  • 2 more M.2 sockets
    This motherboard has more M.2 sockets than the average motherboard (4 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 M.2 socket/s.
    4 vs 2
  • 2 more top-speed NVMe slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0).
    2 vs 0
  • 2 more PCIe 5.0x16 slots
    This motherboard has more PCIe 5.0x16 slots than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 PCIe 5.0x16 slot/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more PCIe 4.0x16 slots
    This motherboard 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
  • 3 more rear USB ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB ports than the average motherboard (11 vs 8). The average motherboard has 8 rear USB port/s.
    11 vs 8
  • 2 more rear USB-C ports
    This motherboard has more rear USB-C ports than the average motherboard (3 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 rear USB-C port/s.
    3 vs 1
  • 5 more total USB connections
    This motherboard has more total USB connections than the average motherboard (20 vs 15). The average motherboard has 15 total USB connections.
    20 vs 15
  • 1 more USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
    This motherboard 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 40Gbps ports
    This motherboard has more USB4 40Gbps ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 0). The average motherboard has 0 USB4 40Gbps port/s.
    2 vs 0
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This motherboard has more RJ45 ports than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 RJ45 port/s.
    2 vs 1
  • More recent Wi-Fi standard
    This motherboard has a more recent Wi-Fi standard than the average motherboard (Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)).
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • 2x higher LAN speed
    This motherboard has a higher LAN speed than the average motherboard (5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps). The average motherboard offers LAN speed of 2.5 Gbps.
    5 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
  • Supports Bluetooth
    This motherboard supports Bluetooth, while the average motherboard does not. 49% of motherboards support Bluetooth.
  • More capable onboard audio
    This motherboard has a higher-end audio codec than the average motherboard (Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897).
    Realtek ALC1220 vs Realtek ALC897
  • 5 dB higher audio SNR
    This motherboard has a higher audio SNR than the average motherboard (120 dB vs 115 dB). The average motherboard has audio SNR of 115 dB.
    120 dB vs 115 dB
  • 1 more CPU power connectors
    This motherboard has more CPU power connectors than the average motherboard (2 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 CPU power connectors.
    2 vs 1
  • 1 more ARGB headers
    This motherboard has more ARGB headers than the average motherboard (3 vs 2). The average motherboard has 2 ARGB header/s.
    3 vs 2
  • Includes onboard RGB lighting
    This motherboard has onboard RGB lighting, while the average motherboard does not. 50% of motherboards include onboard RGB lighting.
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 58.8% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 2.33x more expensive
    GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark is more expensive than the average motherboard (£350 vs £150).
    £350 vs £150
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • 1 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 3
  • 2.33x more expensive
    GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark is more expensive than the average motherboard (£350 vs £150).
    £350 vs £150
  • 1 fewer PCIe x1 slots
    This motherboard has fewer PCIe x1 slots than the average motherboard (0 vs 1). The average motherboard has 1 PCIe x1 slot/s.
    0 vs 1
  • No headphone amp support
    This motherboard does not support a headphone amp, while the average motherboard does. 58.8% of motherboards support a headphone amp.
  • 1 fewer 3.5mm audio jacks
    This motherboard has fewer 3.5mm audio jacks than the average motherboard (2 vs 3). The average motherboard has 3 3.5mm audio jacks.
    2 vs 3

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

8.0
Vortez
≈ estimated
04/08/2026
Review · features, layout and cooler fit
Verdict
GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark is aimed at enthusiasts who want a subtler look, and its feature set should meet most needs.
9.0
TheOverclocker
≈ estimated
20/07/2026
Hands-on review · memory tests and BIOS · connectivity
Verdict
GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark is a strong board with attractive wood looks, held back mainly by its control software.
9.0
Just Jean
≈ estimated
15/06/2026
Build showcase · temperatures, noise and BIOS tests
Verdict
GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark has a mature, premium look that stands out, though the large air cooler hides much of the wood.
9.0
The FPS Review
≈ estimated
06/07/2026
First look · visual comparison with the light wood version
Verdict
GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark has a striking dark wood look that suits dark builds, and the reviewer would pick it for such a system.
7.0
Gear Seekers
≈ estimated
28/04/2026
First look · walkthrough of ports, features and price
Verdict
GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark is a niche choice for dark wood builds, though the price is high and the wood is hard to see.
Overview video
Brand video
Shop video
Hands-on video, no verdict
Overview video
Hands-on video, no verdict
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Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

9.0
profesionalreview.com
✓ explicit
13/05/2026
Lab test · Black and wood design
Verdict
The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD is a black board with wood panels that matches the Lian Li Lancool 217 case, though the wood trim is minimal.
9.0
tuttotech.net
≈ estimated
31/08/2026
Hands-on test · Wood-finish design
Verdict
The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D DARK WOOD suits builds where looks matter, with 16+2+2 power and dual USB4, but its PCIe 5.0 slots need Ryzen 7000 or 9000.
8.0
tomshw.it
✓ explicit
19/06/2026
Hands-on test · Creator-focused board
Verdict
The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark Wood is a well-equipped high-end board with dual USB4 and Wi-Fi 7, but its wood-look finish is PVC and the price is high.

Third-party reviews

What customers like about GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark

  • Four M.2 sockets, two of them PCIe 5.0, suit very fast storage.
  • An antenna is included, so Wi-Fi 7 works without extra parts.
  • Eleven rear USB ports and 20 in total leave room for many devices.
  • Three USB-C ports and two USB4 40 Gbps ports handle fast external drives.
  • NVMe RAID support with levels 0, 1, 5 and 10 lets several drives work together.
  • Three ARGB headers let fans and light strips run in sync.

What customers don't like about GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark

  • Two 3.5 mm audio jacks are few for a multi-speaker setup.
  • The board needs two CPU power connectors, so the power supply must have two.
  • There is only one PCIe 4.0 x16 slot, which limits extra add-in cards.
  • There are no PCIe x8 slots, so cards built for that slot have no place.
  • It is a premium board, so buyers on a tight budget will need a cheaper board.

Verdict

The GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D Dark puts four M.2 sockets on the board, two of them PCIe 5.0, for very fast storage. Eleven rear USB ports, three USB-C ports and two USB4 40 Gbps ports leave room for many fast drives and devices. Wi-Fi 7 and a 5 Gbps wired network port cover fast home networks, and the 256 GB memory limit with 9000 MT/s speed suits a desktop. BIOS flashback lets you update the firmware without a processor fitted, and an onboard power button makes testing a build outside the case easier. The trade-off is audio: two 3.5 mm jacks are few for a multi-speaker setup, and the board needs two CPU power connectors. It suits a buyer building a desktop for games, video editing or a home studio who wants fast storage and many connections.

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