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X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE

Model X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE
Also listed as
X870 A TACHYON ICE

AMD X870 E-ATX motherboard for Socket AM5 processors, with 2 DDR5 slots (up to 128 GB) and Wi-Fi 7.

Socket
AM5
Chipset
AMD X870
Form factor
E-ATX
Memory
2 x DDR5, up to 128 GB
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7
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Overview

Highlights

  • DDR5 OC up to 9600MT/s
  • AMD Socket AM5: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 Series Processors
  • Digital twin 18+2+2 phases VRM solution
  • WIFI EZ-Plug: Quick and easy design for Wi-Fi antenna installation
  • EZ-Latch Plus: PCIe and M.2 slots with Quick Release & Screwless Design
  • EZ-Latch Click: M.2 heatsinks with screwless design

Platform

Socket
AM5
Chipset
AMD X870
Form factor
E-ATX 30.5 x 27.5 cm
Memory
DDR5
  • 2 DIMM slots
  • Up to 128 GB
  • Up to 9600 MT/s (OC)
Dual channel
Processor support
  • AMD Ryzen 9000 series processors
  • AMD Ryzen 8000 series processors
  • AMD Ryzen 7000 series processors
Expansion slots
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, up to PCIe 5.0 at x16
  • 1 x PCIe x16 slot, PCIe 5.0 at x8
Storage
3 x M.2
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s
Fastest M.2 slot: PCIe 5.0 x4
LAN
  • Realtek 5GbE LAN
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
Display outputs
1 x HDMI For processors with integrated graphics
Power inputs
  • 24-pin ATX
  • 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V

At a glance

Platform
AMD
Socket
AM5
Chipset
X870
Form factor
E-ATX
Memory
DDR5
Wireless
Wi-Fi 7
Series
AORUS
Edition
White (ICE)
Full specifications

Specifications

Platform

CPU
AMD Socket AM5, support for:AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 8000 Series Processors/AMD Ryzen 7000 Series Processors
Chipset
AMD X870
Memory
Support for DDR5 9600(OC)/ 9200(OC)/ 8800(OC)/ 8600(OC)/ 8400(OC)/ 8200(OC)/ 8000(OC)/ 7800(OC)/ 7600(OC)/ 7200(OC)/ 7000(OC)/ 6800(OC)/ 6666(OC)/ 6600(OC)/ 6400(OC)/ 6200(OC)/ 6000(OC)/ 5600(OC)/ 5200/ 4800/ 4400 MT/s memory modules2 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 128 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity)of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport for ECC and non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM memory modulesSupport for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO) and ExtremeMemory Profile (XMP) memory modules(The CPU and memory configuration may affect the supported memory types, datarate (speed), and number of DRAM modules, please refer to "Memory Support List" on GIGABYTE's website for more information.)

Graphics and audio

Onboard graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics support+ASMedia USB4 Controller:, 1 x USB4 USB Type-C port, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@240 Hz* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon Graphics support:, 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports., 1 x front HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1080@30 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)
Audio
Realtek ALC1220 CODEC* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.High Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channel* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.Support for S/PDIF Out

Networking

LAN
Realtek 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless communication module
Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE to 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands, BLUETOOTH 5.4, Support for 11be 160MHz wireless standard(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)* Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.

Expansion and storage

Expansion slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 modeAMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 modeAMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode* The PCIEX8 slot shares bandwidth with the PCIEX16 slot. When the PCIEX8 slot is populated, the PCIEX16 slot operates at up to x8 mode.* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX8), integrated in the CPU:AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x8 mode* The PCIEX8 slot becomes unavailable when an AMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1/Phoenix 2 processor is used.
Storage interface
1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:AMD Ryzen 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDsAMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDsAMD Ryzen 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs1 x M.2 connector (M2D_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x2 SSDs1 x M.2 connector (M2B_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsRAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices* RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen 9000 Series Processors.RAID 0, RAID 1, and RAID 10 support for SATA storage devices

Ports and connectors

USB
CPU+ASMedia USB4 controller:, 1 x USB4 USB Type-C port on the back panelCPU:, 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panelChipset+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:, 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panelChipset:, 1 x USB Type-C port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers
Internal I/O connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector2 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connectors1 x CPU fan header1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header4 x system fan headers2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers1 x RGB LED strip header3 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x USB Type-C header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x noise detection header1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)1 x HDMI port (Note)1 x reset jumper1 x Clear CMOS jumper2 x temperature sensor headers1 x power button (PWR)1 x reset button(RESET)1 x Clear CMOS button (CMOS)1 x Cold Reset button (RTY)1 x CPU Clock up button (ECLK+)1 x CPU Clock down button (ECLK-)1 x BIOS switch (BIOS_SW)1 x OC Trigger switch (TGR_SW)Voltage Measurement Points
Back panel connectors
1 x Q-Flash Plus button1 x OC Ignition button1 x PS/2 keyboard port1 x PS/2 mouse port1 x HDMI port (Note)4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)1 x USB4 USB Type-C port (DisplayPort (Note))1 x RJ-45 port2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)2 x audio jacks1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
I/O controller
iTE I/O Controller Chip

Firmware and software

H/W monitoring
Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan speed detectionWater cooling flow rate detectionFan fail warningFan speed control* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan(pump) you install.Noise detection
BIOS
2 x 256 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSSupport for DualBIOSPnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)Support for Q-FlashSupport for Q-Flash PlusSupport for Smart Backup
Bundle software
Norton Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating system
Support for Windows 11 64-bit

Board

Form factor
E-ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 27.5cm

Specifications are taken from the manufacturer's published information and may change. Confirm critical values with our sales desk before ordering.

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Official information

GIGABYTE product page for X870 AORUS TACHYON ICE gigabyte.com

Platform and pairing

Processor and memory

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Graphics cards

A spread of current cards, from top tier to entry level. Each card page lists its length and recommended power supply.

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Power supplies

Ratings from 400 W to 3000 W. This board's power inputs: 24-pin ATX and 2 x 8-pin ATX 12V. Size the supply to the recommended PSU of the graphics card you fit.

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CPU coolers for AM5

Coolers whose specifications list socket AM5.

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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240I

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 240

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 240

    • 240 mm
    • 2 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    GIGABYTE

    GAMING 360 ICE

    GP-GIGABYTE GME 360I

    • 360 mm
    • 3 x 120 mm
    • Intel 1851/1700/115X/1200, AMD AM5/AM4
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Cabinets for E-ATX boards

Cabinets whose specifications list E-ATX motherboard support.

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  • GIGABYTE GB-C301G W

    GIGABYTE

    C301 GLASS WHITE

    GB-C301G W

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
    View details
  • GIGABYTE AC500G

    GIGABYTE

    AORUS C500 GLASS

    AC500G

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
    View details
  • GIGABYTE GB-C301G

    GIGABYTE

    C301 GLASS

    GB-C301G

    • Mid Tower
    • Up to E-ATX
    • 4 x 120 mm ARGB
    View details

Parts to plan with this motherboard

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Support

Warranty and repairs

Warranty is as per GIGABYTE’s terms for this model. For products bought from us, call our service team with the invoice number, the model and the product’s serial number.

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Practical notes

  1. Update the BIOS only from the official support page, following the brand’s instructions.
  2. Check the CPU support list for the BIOS version before buying a processor.
  3. Install chipset, LAN and audio drivers from the official support page.

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