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Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE

Motherboard ATX Socket AM4 AMD B550 - 4 x DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s + M.2 - USB 3.1 - PCI-Express 4.0 16x - LAN 2.5 GbE

Last price 159€95
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Overview

Gaming motherboard socket AM4 and PCI-Express 4.0

The Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE motherboard will be perfect for assembling a scalable gaming setup for the future. Designed for 3rd generation AMD Ryzen processors (core name Matisse) on AMD AM4 socket, it supports up to 128GB DDR4, PCI-Express 4.0 graphics cards and also SATA (6Gbit/s) and M.2 (SATA and PCIe 4.0 x4) hard drives and SSDs . The Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE motherboard also features the latest Gigabyte software and RGB Fusion 2.0 technology.

The advantages of the Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE

AORUS motherboards are Gigabyte's most powerful ever. Featuring an aggressive and stylish design, unique innovations and durability, there is no doubt that these new AORUS solutions will meet the needs of the most demanding gamers and users.

  • AMD AM4 Socket for AMD Ryzen 3rd generation processor
  • 4 Dual-Channel DDR4 5400 MHz (OC) memory slots
  • 12+2 Phase Digital VRM with 50A DrMOS
  • Advanced Thermal Design with Wide Coverage Radiator
  • Smart Fan 5cooling control
  • 2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
  • RGB Fusion 2.0 (4 RGB connectors, 2 addressable)
  • Q-Flash Plus: BIOS upgrade without installing CPU, RAM or graphics card

Upgrade to PCI-Express 4.0

Gigabyte motherboards with the B550 chipset push the envelope even further by offering a full PCI-Express 4.0 design for both PCIe slots for expansion cards and M.2 slots for PCIe NVMe SSDs. Ideal for demanding users and gamers looking for the best performance in all circumstances.

Stay cool with Smart Fan 5

With Smart Fan 5, gamers can ensure that their gaming PCs stay at peak performance while staying cool. The B550 AORUS ELITE features 8 hybrid fan connectors and 7 temperature sensors to adapt cooling to the needs of the motherboard and components. Each PCIe NVMe SSD is pre-protected by a heatsink to maintain sustained throughput.

RGB FUSION 2.0: Choose your style

Gigabyte motherboards feature the RGB Fusion 2.0 LED lighting system . With a variety of customisation options and an ergonomic graphical interface through RGB Fusion 2.0, you can have a unique motherboard that suits you. You'll be able to add RGB peripherals thanks to the 4 RGB ports (2 addressable) on the motherboard. You can also add RGB neon lights and fans for a unique look to your gaming PC.

Information provided by our tech department Motherboards based on AMD B550 chipsets are only compatible with AMD Ryzen 3000 series processors (called Core Matisse). In case of doubt, please refer to the chipset compatibility information on the processors sold on the site.
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General information

Product name

Gigabyte B550 AORUS ELITE

Brand

Gigabyte

Model

B550 AORUS ELITE

Processor

Processor support

AMD AM4

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

AMD B550

Memory

Memory format

4 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 2133 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz
DDR4 2933 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz
DDR4 3333 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 4400 MHz
DDR4 4600 MHz
DDR4 4733 MHz

Memory type

DDR4

Memory technology

Dual Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

128 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

Yes

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

1 X PCI Express 4.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16 (x1)
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x16 (x2)
1 X PCI Express 3.0 x1

Multi-GPU type

None

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC1200

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X Realtek RTL8125

Network standard(s)

2.5 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (2.5 GbE)

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

4 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 4.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
1 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s

Supported RAID Modes

10
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
BIOS Flash Update
1 X RJ45 Female
2 X USB 2.0
4 X USB 3.0 Type A Female
2 X USB 3.1 Type A Female
1 X DisplayPort Female
1 X HDMI Female

Additional connectors

2 X LED RGB connector(s)
2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
TPM
Front panel audio
1 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
4 X Internal USB 2.0
2 X Internal USB 3.0

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

ATX

Length

305 mm

Width

244 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 16 Jun 2020

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  • by Kizar H
    Posted on 5 Aug 2021
    Bought on 11 Jul 2020 from LDLC
    Number of reviews: 14 Average rating: 10

    Nickel

    No worries during installation. Clear and precise instructions.
    Great design.
    After more than 6 months of use, only positive things!

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