GIGABYTE B650 Eagle AX AM5 LGA 1718 AMD B650 ATX, DDR5 Triple M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, AMD Wi-Fi 6E, Realtek GbE LAN

The GIGABYTE B650 Eagle AX is an ATX motherboard built for AMD’s AM5 platform, supporting Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. Designed with performance, efficiency, and expandability in mind, it’s an excellent choice for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts looking to build a powerful next-gen system.

At its core, the motherboard features a robust 12+2+2 phase digital VRM power design, ensuring stable and efficient power delivery under heavy workloads and overclocking conditions. Memory performance is equally impressive, with support for dual-channel DDR5 memory up to 8000+ MT/s (OC) through four DIMM slots, and compatibility with AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP profiles.

For ultra-fast storage, the B650 Eagle AX offers three M.2 slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 and two PCIe 4.0 x4, all equipped with thermal guards to prevent throttling. Four SATA III ports provide additional storage flexibility. The board includes a reinforced PCIe 4.0 x16 slot for GPUs and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots for expansion cards.

Connectivity is cutting-edge with Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and Realtek 1GbE LAN. Rear and front I/O are loaded with ports, including USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-C, HDMI, DisplayPort, and multiple USB 3.2 and USB 2.0 connections. A front-panel USB-C header adds convenience for modern cases.

The board also includes Smart Fan 6 technology with multiple sensors and hybrid fan headers, along with Q-Flash Plus, allowing BIOS updates without a CPU, RAM, or GPU. EZ-Latch makes GPU and M.2 installation tool-free, while RGB Fusion support offers customizable lighting.

With a sleek layout, future-proof features, and reliable power delivery, the GIGABYTE B650 Eagle AX is an excellent foundation for any modern AM5-based build.