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Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master
Gigabyte's X870E flagship ATX board with three Gen5 M.2 slots and DDR5-8600 support, at the same price as its predecessor.
- AM5
- X870E
- ATX
- DDR5
- 4
PCPR score
8.4
Great
Best price we’ve seen
$500MSRP
List price from the maker. Street prices may be higher.
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The short version
The X870E Aorus Master is Gigabyte's high-end AM5 ATX board, with a 16+2+2 phase design, two USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7 and 5GbE. Tom's Hardware found it fast with three PCIe 5.0 M.2 sockets and ample rear USB, and noted its price did not rise over the X670E version. The older audio codec and a single LAN port are the main compromises for buyers weighing it against ASUS and ASRock rivals.
Pros
- Three PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 sockets
- DDR5-8600 overclock rating
- Two USB4 ports and 12 rear USB ports
- Same list price as the X670E Aorus Master
Cons
- Last-generation audio codec
- Single 5GbE LAN port only
- Gigabyte software has drawn criticism from some reviewers
Best for
- Ryzen X3D builds with several fast SSDs
- Memory overclockers
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Full specifications
Core
- Socket
- AM5
- Chipset
- X870E
- Form factor
- ATX
Memory
- Memory type
- DDR5
- Memory slots type
- DIMM
- Memory slots
- 4
- Max memory
- 256 GB
- Max memory speed (OC)
- 8,600 MT/s
Expansion
- M.2 slots
- 4
- M.2 PCIe 5.0 slots
- 3
- M.2 PCIe 4.0 slots
- 1
- M.2 PCIe 3.0 slots
- 0
- Supports M.2 22110
- Yes
- SATA ports
- 4
- PCIe x16 slots
- 1
- Primary PCIe slot version
- 5.0
- PCIe x4 slots
- 2
- PCIe x1 slots
- 0
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 7
- Ethernet speed
- 5 GbE
- Ethernet ports
- 1
Ports & I/O
- USB4 / Thunderbolt ports
- 2
- Rear USB-C ports
- 2
- Rear USB-A ports
- 10
- Front USB-C header
- Yes
- USB 3 headers
- 2
- USB 2 headers
- 2
- HDMI outputs (iGPU)
- 1
- DisplayPort outputs (iGPU)
- 0
Cooling
- Fan headers
- 8
- ARGB headers (5V)
- 4
- RGB headers (12V)
- 1
Power
- CPU power
- 2 x 8-pin
Fit
- Back-connect (BTF / Project Zero)
- No
Features
- BIOS flashback
- Yes
Physical
- Color
- Black
Compatibility notes
- The primary PCIEX16 slot can host only a graphics card or an NVMe SSD.
- Q-Flash Plus button updates the BIOS without a CPU installed.
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Video reviews
Mixed · Comparison
Aorus X870 Elite and X870E Master.... Not the Value I expected....
Tech YES City
Covers the Aorus X870 Elite and X870E Master, praising audio and M.2 performance while questioning value and some design choices.
Positive · Review
Unleashing Power:GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER Review
CPCW
Short overview of the Master's build materials and power delivery.
Negative · Review
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS Master | 6 Reasons NOT to Buy! ⚠️
Critical Reviews
Short critical take listing reasons to hesitate, including price, software and weight.
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What reviewers and owners say
Tom's Hardware
PositiveFinds it a strong performer with three Gen5 M.2 sockets, DDR5-8600 support and plentiful USB at an unchanged price, with last-generation audio as the main weakness.
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Common questions
How many M.2 slots does the X870E Aorus Master have?
Four, with three running PCIe 5.0 x4 on Ryzen 9000 and 7000 CPUs and one at PCIe 4.0 x4.
Does it have Wi-Fi 7?
Yes, it ships with Wi-Fi 7, plus a single 5GbE LAN port and two USB4 Type-C ports.
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