--- product_id: 480824473 title: "GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 14+2+1 Power Phase, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE, EZ-Latch, Q-Flash, RGB Fusion" brand: "gigabyte" price: "VT61017" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Gigabyte" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/480824473-gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-amd-am5-atx-motherboard-support store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 14+2+1 Power Phases for rock-solid stability PCIe 5.0 M.2 for ultra-fast storage WiFi 6E & 2.5GbE for next-gen connectivity GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 14+2+1 Power Phase, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE, EZ-Latch, Q-Flash, RGB Fusion **Brand:** gigabyte **Price:** VT61017 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > πŸš€ Elevate your AM5 build with elite power, speed & style β€” don’t get left behind! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 14+2+1 Power Phase, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE, EZ-Latch, Q-Flash, RGB Fusion by gigabyte - **How much does it cost?** VT61017 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/480824473-gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-amd-am5-atx-motherboard-support) ## Best For - gigabyte enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gigabyte brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Blazing-Fast Storage:** PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots ensure lightning-quick NVMe SSD speeds to keep your workflow and gaming seamless. - β€’ **Powerhouse Performance:** Twin 14+2+1 digital VRM phases deliver unmatched power efficiency and stability for Ryzen 7000/8000/9000 CPUs. - β€’ **Cutting-Edge DDR5 Support:** Supports up to 128GB DDR5 RAM with AMD EXPO & Intel XMP profiles for ultra-responsive multitasking and gaming. - β€’ **Future-Proof Connectivity:** Equipped with WiFi 6E, 2.5Gb Ethernet, and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 ports to stay ahead in a hyper-connected world. - β€’ **Thermal Mastery & Durability:** Advanced 6mm heatpipe, full MOSFET heatsinks, and PCIe Ultra Durable Armor keep your rig cool and reliable under pressure. ## Overview The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX is a premium ATX motherboard designed for AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 series processors. It features a robust 14+2+1 power phase VRM, PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots for next-gen SSDs, DDR5 memory support up to 128GB, and cutting-edge connectivity including WiFi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet. With advanced thermal solutions and RGB Fusion lighting, it offers a future-proof platform ideal for high-performance gaming and professional workloads. ## Description A new era is here. The B650 AORUS ELITE AX supports AM5 Processors and features and unparalleled performance. GIGABYTE B650 motherboards come with upgraded power design, high grade storage standards, and outstanding connectivity that enables you to optimize your performance. Review: Awesome AM5 board with plenty of features and connectivity options - This review is for the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX rev 1. I ordered this board because I was on an older Intel platform and I wanted to try an AMD build again. The AMD AM5 platform suits my needs since it has current modern features and is projected to have a long lifecycle and I anticipate my next upgrade to be in 5 years or so. The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX was one the lesser expensive and full featured ATX boards with WiFi at the time of my purchase. My build includes: GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX Motherboard AMD Ryzen 7700X CPU Corsair Vengeance RGB RAM Zotac GTX 1080 AMP Edition First, my dislikes. No printed manual. As a lifelong pc builder, I rely heavily on a manual booklet for basic info such as what slots to install memory in. How to connect front panel power, reset, hdd status led etc. Where all of the headers such as USB and fans are located. Having an online manual is good but is useless if you don't have a spare computer or laptop to use while you build your computer. Thankfully I did not have to use the BIOS flashback feature because the board recognized my CPU, a Ryzen 7700X, otherwise I would have to go online, download the manual and look up the flashback instructions. For the price I do wish that the board included a higher end integrated audio chipset. Features-wise the audio chipset is the biggest disappointment. I did not like is the top most NVME slot right above the GPU slot has a really thick thermal adhesive pre-applied to the heatsink. It is so thick that it bends my NVME drive slightly - not enough to cause any issues but should be noted. One last thing I did not like is the lack of onboard BIOS post code status LED. I had this feature on my previous motherboard and found it super helpful when diagnosing problems. Now, for my likes. I like all of the features. AM5 socket, DDR5, WiFi6, PCIe 5.0, multiple NVMe slots, plenty of USB slots, and of course RGB support. The board itself is great. Build quality is awesome, no issues with build quality or materials. I did run into a few issues though. Although these issues were encountered with this motherboard, they are not Gigabyte's fault necessarily. These issues were mostly to do with the AMD platform and chipset itself. 1. The shipping BIOS "F2" version did not allow me to enable XMP memory profile. I had to flash the BIOS to the current at the time "F4" BIOS. Note that the current BIOS version as of this review is "F5a". 2. There were a lot of stability or problems with the USB chipset or bus. File transfers over USB were very slow or slower than it should be. I have USB DAC that had a lot of noise during audio playback. These issues were resolved by installing the latest chipset drivers for the B650 from AMD directly and also updating the BIOS. Here are some recommendations based on my experience with the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX. Definitely update the BIOS. In past generations of motherboards it is only recommended to update the BIOS to fix a specific issue you've encountered. However, in modern motherboards there are so many chipsets and features that it is important to keep up to date on BIOS versions to maintain stability, performance, compatibility, and security. AMD seems to release AGESA updates (as BIOS updates) often and this is directly tied to the chipset. Also, download the chipset drivers directly from AMD because they tend to be more up to date than the motherboard manufacturers' website. To flash the bios, just download the BIOS file for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website and extract/copy the file to a USB drive. Reboot and enter the bios and choose Q-Flash. Select the BIOS, and the board will load the BIOS to memory then prompt for a reboot and apply the new BIOS. Aside from the chipset drivers, all other motherboard drivers can be downloaded and installed from Gigabyte. Ever since, updating the BIOS and AMD chipset drivers, I have had absolutely zero issues. Performance is amazing. Stability is solid. I even run a mild overclock using the AMD Ryzen Master app and doing an auto-oc. In summary, I highly recommend the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX if you're looking for an AM5 build. The issues I've had are specific to the AMD platform and not the motherboard itself, however because of this I would not recommend the AMD platform for novice PC builders or if you are not comfortable or familiar with BIOS updates and troubleshooting driver issues. Review: Good deal - Excellent deal for a like new mainboard. Worked without issue, was able to assemble the new PC and get it up and running quickly. Feels like a good quality board. Looks great. ## Features - AMD Socket AM5: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000/Ryzen 8000/Ryzen 7000 Series Processors - DDR5 Compatible: 4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO & Intel XMP Memory Module Support - Commanding Power Design: Twin 14+2+1 Phases with 70A Power Stage Digital VRM Solution, 8-Layer 2X Copper PCB - Cutting-Edge Thermal Design: 6mm Heatpipe, Fully Covered MOSFET Heatsinks, M.2 Thermal Guard, PCIe Ultra Durable Armor - Next Gen Connectivity: PCIe 5.0, PCIe 5.0 NVMe x4 M.2, Front and rear USB-C ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0BH7GTY9C | | Best Sellers Rank | #2 in Computer Motherboards | | Brand | GIGABYTE | | CPU Model | Ryzen 7 | | CPU Socket | Socket AM5 | | Chipset Type | AMD B650 | | Compatible Devices | Personal Computer | | Compatible Processors | AMD Ryzen 7000 Series , AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 1,498 Reviews | | Graphics Card Interface | PCI Express | | Item Dimensions L x W x H | 10.62"L x 3.14"W x 13.18"H | | Item Type Name | Gaming Desktop Motherboard | | Item Weight | 4.4 Pounds | | Main Power Connector Type | 24-Pin | | Manufacturer | GIGABYTE | | Memory Clock Speed | 4400 MHz | | Memory Slots Available | 4 | | Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB | | Mfr Part Number | B650 AORUS ELITE AX | | Model Name | B650 AORUS ELITE AX | | Model Number | B650 AORUS ELITE AX | | Number of Ethernet Ports | 1 | | Number of Ports | 13 | | Platform | Windows 11 | | Processor Socket | Socket AM5 | | RAM Memory Technology | DDR5 | | Ram Memory Maximum Size | 128 GB | | System Bus Standard Supported | Serial ATA/600 | | Total Number of HDMI Ports | 1 | | Total PCIe Ports | 3 | | Total SATA Ports | 4 | | Total Usb Ports | 12 | | UPC | 889523033623 | | USB 2.0 | 2 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | 5 year (register online) | ## Product Details - **Brand:** GIGABYTE - **CPU Model:** Ryzen 7 - **CPU Socket:** Socket AM5 - **Chipset Type:** AMD B650 - **Compatible Devices:** Personal Computer - **Compatible Processors:** AMD Ryzen 7000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 9000 Series - **Memory Clock Speed:** 4400 MHz - **Model Name:** B650 AORUS ELITE AX - **Platform:** Windows 11 - **RAM Memory Technology:** DDR5 ## Images ![GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 14+2+1 Power Phase, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE, EZ-Latch, Q-Flash, RGB Fusion - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81JFKzNyl+L.jpg) ![GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 14+2+1 Power Phase, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE, EZ-Latch, Q-Flash, RGB Fusion - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81F9pkeO2lL.jpg) ![GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 14+2+1 Power Phase, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE, EZ-Latch, Q-Flash, RGB Fusion - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81hJqRw7G4L.jpg) ![GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 14+2+1 Power Phase, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE, EZ-Latch, Q-Flash, RGB Fusion - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81PgON2wFuL.jpg) ![GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD AM5 ATX Motherboard, Support Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series, DDR5, 14+2+1 Power Phase, PCIe 5.0 M.2, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, WIFI6E, 2.5GbE, EZ-Latch, Q-Flash, RGB Fusion - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71K7YxaBgwL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: does this mb have pcie 5.0 x16 ?** A: Hi SF, The B650 AORUS ELITE AX supports up to PCI Gen 4.0 for graphics cards and 5.0 for the SSD. You will need to switch to one of our X670 boards if you are looking for PCIe 5.0 on the GPU. Hope this helps! - John **Q: Did you get yours with the amd wifi 6e or the intel wifi 6e ?** A: I got the intel wifi 6e witch works great **Q: β€ŽB650 AORUS ELITE AX Es tamaΓ±o ATX ????? la verdad no encuentro donde dice y me surge la duda al ver que dice AX en la referencia.** A: De hecho, en el nombre lo dice claramente, Atx. **Q: What kind of screw driver do you need for these screw?** A: All the screws I used needed a Phillips screwdriver. You'll need a small bit for the m.2 screws (they're rather tiny). Then a medium sized bit for the motherboard screws. The same screw driver that you'd use for your Power Supply or Case screws would work. Apologies for not knowing the exact measurements. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Awesome AM5 board with plenty of features and connectivity options *by W***Y on March 30, 2023* This review is for the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX rev 1. I ordered this board because I was on an older Intel platform and I wanted to try an AMD build again. The AMD AM5 platform suits my needs since it has current modern features and is projected to have a long lifecycle and I anticipate my next upgrade to be in 5 years or so. The GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX was one the lesser expensive and full featured ATX boards with WiFi at the time of my purchase. My build includes: GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX Motherboard AMD Ryzen 7700X CPU Corsair Vengeance RGB RAM Zotac GTX 1080 AMP Edition First, my dislikes. No printed manual. As a lifelong pc builder, I rely heavily on a manual booklet for basic info such as what slots to install memory in. How to connect front panel power, reset, hdd status led etc. Where all of the headers such as USB and fans are located. Having an online manual is good but is useless if you don't have a spare computer or laptop to use while you build your computer. Thankfully I did not have to use the BIOS flashback feature because the board recognized my CPU, a Ryzen 7700X, otherwise I would have to go online, download the manual and look up the flashback instructions. For the price I do wish that the board included a higher end integrated audio chipset. Features-wise the audio chipset is the biggest disappointment. I did not like is the top most NVME slot right above the GPU slot has a really thick thermal adhesive pre-applied to the heatsink. It is so thick that it bends my NVME drive slightly - not enough to cause any issues but should be noted. One last thing I did not like is the lack of onboard BIOS post code status LED. I had this feature on my previous motherboard and found it super helpful when diagnosing problems. Now, for my likes. I like all of the features. AM5 socket, DDR5, WiFi6, PCIe 5.0, multiple NVMe slots, plenty of USB slots, and of course RGB support. The board itself is great. Build quality is awesome, no issues with build quality or materials. I did run into a few issues though. Although these issues were encountered with this motherboard, they are not Gigabyte's fault necessarily. These issues were mostly to do with the AMD platform and chipset itself. 1. The shipping BIOS "F2" version did not allow me to enable XMP memory profile. I had to flash the BIOS to the current at the time "F4" BIOS. Note that the current BIOS version as of this review is "F5a". 2. There were a lot of stability or problems with the USB chipset or bus. File transfers over USB were very slow or slower than it should be. I have USB DAC that had a lot of noise during audio playback. These issues were resolved by installing the latest chipset drivers for the B650 from AMD directly and also updating the BIOS. Here are some recommendations based on my experience with the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX. Definitely update the BIOS. In past generations of motherboards it is only recommended to update the BIOS to fix a specific issue you've encountered. However, in modern motherboards there are so many chipsets and features that it is important to keep up to date on BIOS versions to maintain stability, performance, compatibility, and security. AMD seems to release AGESA updates (as BIOS updates) often and this is directly tied to the chipset. Also, download the chipset drivers directly from AMD because they tend to be more up to date than the motherboard manufacturers' website. To flash the bios, just download the BIOS file for your motherboard from Gigabyte's website and extract/copy the file to a USB drive. Reboot and enter the bios and choose Q-Flash. Select the BIOS, and the board will load the BIOS to memory then prompt for a reboot and apply the new BIOS. Aside from the chipset drivers, all other motherboard drivers can be downloaded and installed from Gigabyte. Ever since, updating the BIOS and AMD chipset drivers, I have had absolutely zero issues. Performance is amazing. Stability is solid. I even run a mild overclock using the AMD Ryzen Master app and doing an auto-oc. In summary, I highly recommend the GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX if you're looking for an AM5 build. The issues I've had are specific to the AMD platform and not the motherboard itself, however because of this I would not recommend the AMD platform for novice PC builders or if you are not comfortable or familiar with BIOS updates and troubleshooting driver issues. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good deal *by J***. on April 9, 2026* Excellent deal for a like new mainboard. Worked without issue, was able to assemble the new PC and get it up and running quickly. Feels like a good quality board. Looks great. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Full featured, stable, easy to use BIOS. *by T***K on May 23, 2024* Motherboard is outstanding, and I'm happy with the choice for my build. The version I was shipped was the Rev 1.2 when I bought this in May 2024, so be aware of the revision you get so that you download the right software from Gigabyte's web site (particularly BIOS revisions, as they aren't the same as old models). Not sure I'd really call it much of a complaint, but the only strangeness I'd mention is the inclusion of toolless M.2 slots on the board; it has a little plastic tab that flips open to hold the M.2 drive in place. They're really easy to use, but kind of counterintuitive as it isn't obvious how it works at a glance and there's no explanation in instructions anywhere for anybody afraid to just start fiddling with it until it works. They look like they turn to cover the drive with a tab rather than flipping open, and they're only half toolless since you still need to unscrew the heat spreaders/cover to get to the drives anyway, so... kind of nice, but sort of odd at the same time and not much different in practice than dealing with the tiny screws to hold the drives anyway. Was stable out of the box, but I flashed it with the latest BIOS available without a problem. I had used an X570 Aorus Elite prior to this, so the BIOS was familiar and has been easy to adjust for anything I wanted to. This particular board has all the optional goodies you'd want on an AM5 board at this price; Wi-fi, Bluetooth, 3 M.2 slots with heatspreaders, and plenty of USB ports and expansion room if you ever want it down the road. All in all, I'm glad I went with it rather than cheaping out on a "good enough" board that wouldn't have saved much money anyway. It's nice to build a new system and have zero problems with it out of the box, and not have to fiddle with things to get them working. A good motherboard to me is the one that does that, and has plenty of tools for expansion as you use the system in the coming years. This one is as good as any I've ever built with. ## Frequently Bought Together - GIGABYTE B650 AORUS Elite AX AMD B650 ATX Motherboard with DDR5, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 6E, 5-Year Warranty - AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 8-Core, 16-Thread Desktop Processor - ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors (CPU, GPU - PC), Very high Thermal Conductivity, Long Durability, Safe Application, Non-Conductive --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/480824473-gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-amd-am5-atx-motherboard-support](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/480824473-gigabyte-b650-aorus-elite-ax-amd-am5-atx-motherboard-support) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*