GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2, Socket AM4, DDR4, Wi-Fi 6E, ATX Motherboard

Struggling with laggy builds and unreliable Wi‑Fi? The right motherboard can end the frustration. GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 gives you speed, stability, and instant wireless performance.

GIGABYTE B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2, Socket AM4, DDR4, Wi-Fi 6E, ATX Motherboard

This ATX board is designed for AMD Ryzen 3000, 4000 and 5000 series processors. It supports up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory across four DIMM slots, with speeds up to 4733 MHz. Dual‑channel architecture ensures smooth multitasking for gaming, streaming, and content creation.

Storage is flexible with two M.2 slots – the primary slot offers PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds, while the secondary slot runs PCIe 3.0 x4. You can also connect up to six SATA III drives and configure RAID 0, 1 or 10 for extra performance or data safety. The board includes a Realtek ALC897 audio codec delivering 7.1‑channel sound for immersive gaming.

Connectivity shines with the Intel Wi‑Fi 6E AX210 module and Bluetooth 5.3, giving you the latest wireless standards without extra adapters. A 2.5 Gb Ethernet port from Realtek ensures fast wired networking. The rear I/O features HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and USB 2.0 for legacy devices.

For builders who love customization, the motherboard provides five RGB header pins, three chassis fan connectors, a water‑pump header, and a TPM header for security. The UEFI AMI BIOS offers clear CMOS jumper, easy overclocking, and comprehensive system monitoring of fan speeds, temperatures, voltages, and water cooling.

Benefits

With the B550 AORUS ELITE AX V2 you get a future‑ready platform that balances high‑speed PCIe 4.0 lanes, fast Wi‑Fi 6E, and robust power delivery. Your system stays responsive under heavy loads, whether you are rendering 4K video, playing the latest titles, or running multiple virtual machines.

Features

• AMD B550 chipset with PCIe 4.0 support
• Wi‑Fi 6E AX210 and Bluetooth 5.3
• Dual M.2 slots (PCIe 4.0 & 3.0)
• 2.5 Gb Ethernet with Realtek controller
• 4 DDR4 DIMM slots up to 128 GB
• 2 PCIe x16 Gen4 slots, 1 Gen3 slot
• 7.1 channel Realtek ALC897 audio
• 5 RGB header pins for lighting

Usage

When assembling a new PC, start by installing your Ryzen CPU and a compatible cooler into the AM4 socket. Insert DDR4 memory modules into the four DIMM slots, matching the recommended dual‑channel configuration. Mount your primary SSD into the PCIe 4.0 M.2 slot for blazing‑fast OS loads, and add additional storage as needed.

Connect the Wi‑Fi antennas to the rear jacks, plug in the Ethernet cable, and attach your case fans to the provided headers. The board’s UEFI BIOS guides you through memory timing, CPU boost settings, and fan curves, making overclocking straightforward. Once powered on, you’ll experience low latency gaming, rapid file transfers, and reliable network performance right out of the box.

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