Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE Motherboard Specifications
The Gigabyte B860 AORUS ELITE is a premium mainstream motherboard designed for enthusiasts who require high-end power delivery, advanced cooling, and next-gen connectivity. Positioned above the Eagle series, the AORUS ELITE focuses on superior aesthetics and enhanced durability for stable gaming and overclocking performance.
Core Specifications
- Socket: Intel® Socket LGA 1851 / 1700 (Depending on CPU generation)
- Chipset: Intel® B860
- Form Factor: ATX
- CPU Support: Supports Intel® Core™ Ultra processors and 14th/13th/12th Gen Intel® Core™ processors.
Memory Support
- Slots: 4 x DDR5 DIMM
- Max Capacity: 192GB
- Speeds: Supports 8000+(OC) MHz
- Features: XMP 3.0 Support and Dual Channel architecture with shielded memory routing.
Expansion & Storage
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PCIe Slots:
- 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 (UD Slot - Reinforced for heavy GPUs)
- 2 x PCIe 4.0 x16 (running at x4 or x1 mode)
- M.2 Slots: * 3 x M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 slots
- All slots equipped with M.2 Thermal Guards
- SATA Ports: 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Connectivity & Audio
- Ethernet: 1 x 2.5GbE LAN port (High-speed gaming networking)
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Rear I/O Ports:
- 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 (Type-C) - 20Gbps
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-A)
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
- 1 x HDMI 2.1 / 1 x DisplayPort 1.4
- Optical S/PDIF Out + Audio Jacks
- Audio: Realtek® ALC1220 or High-Definition Audio with Audiophile-grade capacitors.
Power & Thermal Design
- VRM: 12+1+1 Twin Digital VRM Design with 60A DrMOS for stable CPU power.
- Heatsinks: Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks with high-conductivity thermal pads.
- Smart Fan 6: Multiple PWM/DC fan headers and internal temperature sensors.
Key Highlights
- Ultra Durable™ Design: Features PCIe UD Slot for 10x load-bearing capacity and a 2oz Copper PCB for better heat dissipation.
- EZ-Latch: Quick-release mechanism for M.2 SSDs and PCIe slots, making hardware upgrades tool-less and easy.
- Hi-Fi Audio: Features a dedicated audio noise guard to prevent interference from other components.
- RGB Fusion: Onboard addressable LED headers for full system lighting synchronization via Gigabyte Control Center.
