The first motherboards to leverage X870 and X870E, AMD’s latest Socket AM5 Chipsets, will be available on September 30 for powering Ryzen 9000, Ryzen 8000, and Ryzen 7000 Series processors, according to updated product listings at retailers that include Amazon. They include the X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE, a premium motherboard from GIGABYTE that advertises a 16+2+2 twin digital VRM design, PCIe with quick release, and other key features.
Key features for the X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE, per GIGABYTE:
- AMD Socket AM5：Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors
- Digital twin 16+2+2 phases VRM solution
- Dual Channel DDR5：4DIMMs with AMD EXPO Memory Module Support
- WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
- EZ-Latch Plus: PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
- EZ-Latch Click：M.2 heatsinks with screwless design
- Sensor Panel Link: Onboard video port for hassle-free in-chassis panel setup
- Friendly UI: Multi-Theme, AIO Fan Control, and Q-Flash Plus Auto Scan in BIOS and SW
- Ultra-Fast Storage: 4*M.2 slots, including 3* PCIe 5.0 x4
- Efficient Thermal: VRM Thermal Armor Advanced & M.2 Thermal Guard L
- Fast Networking：2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 7 with directional Ultra-high gain antenna
- Extended Connectivity: Dual USB4 Type-C with DP-Alt, HDMI
- Reliable Audio: Realtek ALC1220 HD Audio & Audiophile Grade Capacitors
- Ultra Durable PCIe Armor : The metal back plate of PCIe x16 slot for enhanced durability
- PCIe UD Slot X： PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10X strength for graphics card
A listing that alludes to a September 30 release for the first X870/X870E motherboards:
This item will be released on September 30, 2024. pic.twitter.com/tym9v7RAy4
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AMD on its latest AM5 chipsets:
When only the fastest will do, an AMD X870E motherboard delivers. With USB 4.0 onboard along with robust overclocking capabilities, featuring faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO technology and PCIe 5.0 support for both graphics and NVMe, you can play the most demanding games and deliver your biggest projects with the revolutionary performance of an AMD X870E motherboard and AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors.
For high-performance customization, build your PC with an AMD X670 motherboard for AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors. Fully overclockable, with USB 4.0 onboard, faster dual-channel DDR5 memory support, AMD EXPO technology and PCIe 5.0 support for NVMes, set yourself up for extreme gaming and creating with an X870 motherboard.