The GIGABYTE B760M AORUS ELITE, launched in January 2023, is a high-performance motherboard designed for Intel CPUs, specifically utilizing the Intel socket 1700. It features the Intel B760 chipset and supports a single CPU configuration. This M-ATX form factor board measures 24.4cm by 24.4cm and is equipped with a robust 12+1+1 phase power design with each Vcore phase delivering 60A.
The motherboard supports DDR5 memory with speeds up to 7600MHz (PC5-60800), and comes with four memory slots, enabling a dual-channel configuration with a maximum capacity of 128GB. Additionally, it features XMP 3.0 for easy memory overclocking.
For expansion, the GIGABYTE B760M AORUS ELITE provides:
- One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for VGA
- One PCIe 4.0 x16 slot (operating at x4)
In terms of storage, it includes:
- Two M.2 slots supporting PCIe 4.0 and NVMe
- Four SATA3 (6Gb/s) ports
- Support for SATA RAID
The board offers diverse graphics output options with both HDMI and DisplayPort. The rear panel is equipped with a variety of USB ports:
- One USB 3.x 20Gbps (Type-C)
- One USB 3.x 10Gbps (Type-A)
- Three USB 3.x 5Gbps (Type-A)
- Four USB 2.0 ports
Network connectivity is handled by a Realtek 2.5Gbps LAN chipset, accessible via a single RJ-45 port. The audio subsystem uses a Realtek audio chipset supporting 7.1 channel analog output and includes an S/PDIF port.
Additional features include:
- Headers for USB 3.0, USB 2.0, USB 3.1 Type-C
- RGB and ARGB headers for lighting customization
- Integrated RGB FUSION LED system with onboard and front panel lighting
- DrMOS power stages and heatsinks for VRM and M.2 slots
- UEFI BIOS for advanced configuration and control
The GIGABYTE B760M AORUS ELITE is an excellent choice for users looking to build a high-performance, aesthetically pleasing PC with the latest Intel processors and high-speed DDR5 memory.