Gigabyte B560M Aorus Elite Motherboard

On sale! (normally $219) The Gigabyte B560M Aorus Elite Motherboard supports Intel LGA 1200 processors, features up to 4 x DDR4 memory slots, PCI-E 4.0, PCI-E 3.0 expansion slots, 2 x M.2 slots, 6 x SATA ports (6GB/s), 10 x rear USB ports (1 x USB-C with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1, 6 x USB 2.0 ports), 4 x front panel header USB ports (1 x USB-C header with USB 3.2 Gen 1 support, 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header, 2 x USB 2.0), Realtek HD audio codec, Realtek 2.5GbE LAN, and a micro-ATX form factor.

Note: Compatible with Intel Socket LGA1200 10th and 11th Gen.

Features

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Direct 12+1 phases digital VRM solution with low RDS(on) MOSFET

Cleaner and more efficient power delivery to the CPU with better thermal performance ensure stability under high CPU frequencies and heavy loading.

Benefits of lower RDS(on) MOSFETs

• Optimized gate charge to minimize switching losses.
• Lower temperature, smaller size, better thermal characteristics.

Thermal design

Fully covered thermal design
High coverage MOSFET Heatsinks to improve thermal efficiency with better airflow and heat exchange.

LAIRD 5W/mK thermal pad
By using 1.5mm thicker 5 W/mK thermal conductivity pads, it can transfer 2.7x more heat compared to traditional thermal pads in the same time.

M.2 thermal guard
Built-in M.2 heatsink prevent high-speed, PCIe 4.0 SSDs from throttling due to overheating.

Fully covered MOSFET heatsink

2X larger Surface
Increased surface area up to 2X larger compared to traditional heatsinks. It improves heat dissipation from the MOSFETs.

Real One-piece Build
TMOS is a TRUE single piece heatsink. Its one-piece design and larger surface drastically improve the cooling performance against competitors’ multi-piece design.

Multi-cut Design
TMOS features several channels and inlets on the heatsink. This design allows for the air flow to go through which leads to a great improvement of the heat transfer performance.

Gigabyte ultra-efficient M.2 thermal guard

With durability in mind, GIGABYTE provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and bottlenecks from high speed M.2 SSDs as it helps to dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.

Support for DDR4 XMP up to 4800MHz and beyond

AORUS is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 4800MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their AORUS motherboard.

PCIe 4.0 hardware design

Dual PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2

GIGABYTE AORUS Motherboards are focused on delivering M.2 technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential.

2.5GbE LAN onboard

• Adoption of 2.5G LAN provide up to 2.5 GbE network connectivity, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with ultimate online gaming experience.
• Support Multi-Gig(10/100/1000/2500Mbps) RJ-45 ethernet

Intel USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C controller

Intel's native USB 3.2 Gen2 host controller provides USB 3.2 Gen2 ports with speeds up to 10Gbps .With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation as well as backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and USB 3.2 Gen1, the much improved USB 3.2 Gen2 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Type-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.

USB Type-C front panel connector

Equipped with next generation connectivity AORUS Motherboards already support the chassis of the future. The onboard USB Type-C® header for USB 3.2 Gen1 makes access convenient when connecting a USB 3.2 Gen1 drive or charging your new mobile device.

High quality onboard audio design

Delivers high quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.

• Audio noise guard with LED trace path lighting
• High-end audio components

RGB Fusion

Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.

With an integrated intuitive user interface, the RGB Fusion 2.0 provides you a better solution for customizing the lighting effects across all supported devices. From motherboards, graphics cards to the peripheral products, you can personalize your gaming rig with your own style and show off your build by sharing the profiles. In addition, the new gaming mode makes the lighting effects interactive with selected games to bring you the most immersive gaming experience.

Solid pin power connectors

AORUS motherboards feature solid plated ATX 12V 8pin power connectors to offer a stable power supply during CPU overloading.

• Larger contact area for electricity
• More metal quantity to sustain higher power and generated heat
• Ultra durable and longer lifespan

EasyTune

GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.