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Black ATX motherboard with silver VRM heatsinks, four DDR5 slots, multiple M.2 shields and rear I/O cover

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE X870E AORUS MASTER AMD motherboard

SKU CH-1BAW-GKDGK MPN X870E AORUS MASTER

Socket AM5 ATX board with DDR5 up to 8600 MT/s, four M.2 slots, dual USB4, Wi-Fi 7 and 5 GbE LAN

  • CPU Socket TypeAM5
  • CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
  • ChipsetAMD X870E
  • Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
  • Memory StandardDDR5 5200
  • Maximum Memory Supported256GB

Option X870E AORUS MASTER

Struck-through versions exist but are not stocked here.

  • Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors via AM5 socket
  • 16+2+2 phase VRM with 110A smart power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 256GB with EXPO profiles up to 8600 MT/s
  • Four M.2 slots including three PCIe 5.0 x4 for ultra-fast storage
  • Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE LAN and dual USB4 Type-C for high-speed connectivity

Socket AM5 Platform

The Gigabyte X870E Aorus Master is an ATX motherboard built for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 and 9000 series processors. It delivers a 16+2+2 phase power design rated at 110A per stage and supports up to 256GB of DDR5 memory across four slots. The board targets enthusiasts who need maximum connectivity and strong overclocking headroom.

Enthusiast Focus

This board suits builders who want dual USB4 ports, Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE LAN and four M.2 sockets with PCIe 5.0 support on three of them. Users planning a compact ITX system or a budget-oriented build should look at smaller or less feature-dense alternatives. The extensive thermal armour and EZ-Latch mechanisms also benefit frequent hardware swaps.

DDR5 8600MT/s Ceiling

The memory controller validates DDR5 speeds up to 8600MT/s when using EXPO profiles, making this the key figure for buyers chasing peak memory bandwidth. If your workload does not scale beyond 5200MT/s JEDEC, a lower-tier chipset may offer better value.

Highlights

  • Supports Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors via AM5 socket
  • 16+2+2 phase VRM with 110A smart power stages for stable CPU delivery
  • Four DDR5 slots up to 256GB with EXPO profiles up to 8600 MT/s
  • Four M.2 slots including three PCIe 5.0 x4 for ultra-fast storage
  • Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE LAN and dual USB4 Type-C for high-speed connectivity

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelX870E AORUS MASTER
CPU Socket TypeAM5
CPU TypeRyzen 7000 Series / Ryzen 8000 Series / Ryzen 9000 Series
ChipsetAMD X870E
Number of Memory Slots4x288pin (DDR5)
Memory StandardDDR5 5200
Maximum Memory Supported256GB
Channel SupportedDual Channel
Memory Performance ProfileAMD EXPO / Intel XMP 3.0
ECC SupportedNon-ECC
Buffer SupportedUn-buffered
Memory FeatureSupport for DDR5 8200(OC) / 8000(OC) / 7800(OC) / 7600(OC) / 7200(OC) / 7000(OC) / 6800(OC) / 6666(OC) / 6600(OC) / 6400(OC) / 6200(OC) / 6000(OC) / 5600(OC) / 5200 / 4800 / 4400 MT/s memory modules
PCI Express 5.0 x161 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.
* The PCIEX16 slot shares bandwidth with the M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors.
The PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode when a device is installed in the M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU connector.
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.
PCI Express x4Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_1)
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 3.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4_2)
Serial ATA (SATA)4 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.21 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
2 x M.2 connectors (M2B_CPU, M2C_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs:
AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
* The M2B_CPU and M2C_CPU connectors become unavailable when an AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoen
SATA RAID0/1/5/10
Audio ChipsetRealtek ALC1220
Audio Channels7.1 Channels
Max LAN Speed5Gbps
Wireless LANWi-Fi 802.11 be
BluetoothBLUETOOTH 5.3
Back I/O Ports1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x Clear CMOS button
1 x HDMI port (Note)
2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports (DisplayPorts (Note))
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x audio jacks
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
Onboard USB1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 headers
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Other Connectors1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
4 x system fan headers
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
4 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x noise detection header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI/GC-TPM2.0 SPI 2.0/GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x HDMI port
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
1 x Clear CMOS jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
Form FactorATX
Dimensions (W x L)12.0" x 9.6"
Power Pin1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors
BIOS Feature1 x 256 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
SoftwareNorton Internet Security (OEM version)
LAN bandwidth management software
FeaturesSupport for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup
Shipping weight2.63 kg
Package size351 × 305 × 76 mm

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Questions about this item

What CPU cooler mounting pattern does the AM5 socket on this board use?

The AM5 socket retains the same mounting-hole spacing as AM4, so any cooler certified for AM4 or AM5 will bolt directly to the back-plate without an adapter kit.

Which step do builders most often skip when seating a graphics card in the top PCIe 5.0 x16 slot?

They forget to flip the EZ-Latch Plus release lever back down after the card clicks in, leaving the retention arm unlatched and the card loosely held.

How often should the M.2 Thermal Guard XL pads be inspected or replaced?

Check the thermal pads once a year; if they look compressed, dried out or torn, peel them off and apply fresh pads of the same thickness before reinstalling the heatsink.

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