GIGABYTE is often the first to announce new motherboards, and they are right on the dot with the new AMD TRX40 chipset!
Here is EVERYTHING you need to know about the four new GIGABYTE TRX40 motherboards for the 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors!
GIGABYTE TRX40 Threadripper Motherboards
At launch, GIGABYTE is introducing four AMD TRX40 motherboards – three under the AORUS sub-brand, and the fourth is a Designare model. Let’s check them out :
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS MASTER
16+3 Phases Infineon Digital VRM Solution with 70A Power Stage
Advanced Thermal Design with Fins-Array Heatsink, Heatpipe with Extended Heatsink and NanoCarbon Baseplate
AQUANTIA 5GbE LAN and IntelGbE LAN with cFosSpeed
3 Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guards
Onboard Intel WiFi 6 802.11ax 2T2R & BT 5
130dB SNR AMP-UP Audio with High-End ESS SABRE 9218 DAC, ALC1220-VB and WIMA Audio Capacitors
USB TurboCharger for Mobile Device Fast Charge Support
RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
Smart Fan 5 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP and Noise Detection
Front & Rear USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C Header
GIGABYTE TRX40 AORUS XTREME
16+3 Phases Infineon Digital VRM Solution with 70A Power Stage
Thermal Reactive Armor Design with Fins-Array Heatsink, 8mm Mega-Heatpipe and NanoCarbon Baseplate
Intel X550-AT2 Dual 10GbE BASE-T LAN with cFosSpeed
4 Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guards
Exclusive AORUS Gen4 AIC Adaptor for Extra 4 NVMe PCIe 4.0/3.0 x4 M.2
Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP and Noise Detection
Front & Rear USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C Header
GIGABYTE TRX40 Motherboards : Specifications
To make it easier for you to compare the four GIGABYTE TRX40 motherboard models, we created this comparison table :
Specifications
TRX40
AORUS Master
TRX40 AORUS Xtreme
TRX40 AORUS PRO WiFi
TRX40 Designare
Form Factor
E-ATX
XL-ATX
ATX
XL-ATX
Chipset
AMD TRX40
CPU Support
3rd Gen AMD Ryzen Threadripper processors
Memory Support
8 x DDR4-3200 slots
Max. 256 GB, OC up to DDR4-4400
BIOS
2 x 128 Mbit AMI EUFI BIOS
PCIe 4.0 x16 Slots
2 @ x16 speed
2 @ x8 speed
2 @ x16 speed
2 @ x8 speed
2 @ x16 speed
2 @ x8 speed
2 @ x16 speed
2 @ x8 speed
PCIe 4.0 x1 Slots
1
NA
1
1
M.2 Sockets
3
4
3
4
SATA 6Gb/s Ports
8
10
8
8
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Ports
5 x Type A
1 x Type C
7 x Type A
1 x Type C
5 x Type A
1 x Type C
5 x Type A
1 x Type C
USB 3.2 Headers
1 x Gen 2
4 x Gen 1
1 x Gen 2
4 x Gen 1
1 x Gen 2
4 x Gen 1
1 x Gen 2
4 x Gen 1
USB 2.0 Ports
2 x Type A
NA
4 x Type A
2 x Type A
USB 2.0 Headers
4
4
4
4
LAN
Aquantia 5GbE
Intel GbE
2 x Intel 10GbE
Intel GbE
2 x Intel GbE
WiFi
Intel WiFi 6 AX200 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
GIGABYTE TRX40 Motherboards : Availability
As the 3rd Gen Ryzen Threadripper processors and their AMD TRX40 chipset will only be launched on 25 November 2019, GIGABYTE cannot officially announce price and availability.
We will update this article when we have more information, so check back on or after 25 November for their price and availability!
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GIGABYTE just released RGB Fusion 2.0 with single click lighting synchronization. Read all about it right here!
The New GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 Software Is Out!
GIGABYTERGB Fusion 2.0 is an integrated user interface that now synchronises the LED effects across all supported products.
Sync With One Single Click
With a brand new UI design, RGB Fusion 2.0 provides a convenient way for RGB synchronization. There are various lighting modes you can select from, including :
Static mode
Single Flash
Double Flash
Random Flash
Color Cycle
Game mode
Music mode.
You can simply sync the RGB effects with just a single click.
Furthermore RGB Fusion 2.0 offers an advanced control mode for you to setup the RGB effects for each product individually and showcase your own personality.
Advanced Lighting Control
In the advance lighting control mode, you are given maximum capability to personalize your RGB lighting effects. By clicking the product icon on the homepage, you enter the advanced lighting control page.
In this page, you are able to customize the lighting effects of your product individually. For instance, you can change your mouse and keyboard to Static mode while the rest of the PC is in Color Cycle mode.
In some products, you can even change the settings of each segment of the product. All of this give you the power to change your PC lighting any way you want.
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Taipei, Taiwan, October 22nd, 2018 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, launched its newest flagship Z390 AORUS XTREME motherboard today.
With the highest power phase count of any Z390 motherboard on the market, the new AORUS flagship motherboard features a 16-Phase Digital IR VRM design and state-of-the-art thermal design for optimized power and thermal management to unleash the full overclocking potential of the new 8-core Intel Core i9-9900K processor.
The GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME Revealed!
The new 8-Core Intel Core i9-9900K processor is built on the 14 nm process technology and support the LGA 1151 socket. The 16-Phase Digital IR VRM design paired with solid pin power connectors not only provide a highly stable power supply but also reduces heat generated from overclocking or heavier workloads to prevent overheating from affecting performance.
Automatic Phase Balance Design
The automatic phase balance design not only regulates the loading of the 16-Phase power design but also reduces the operating frequency of the VRM controller chip, minimizing power consumption and heat generated from the PWM.
This design improves power efficiency, durability, and service life significantly. Furthermore, GIGABYTE’s 2x Copper PCB with a larger CPU power delivery plane not only offers more power supply stability, it also reduces excess heat generated from overclocking or heavy workloads to prevent power supply issues or overheating from slowing performance.
Fins-Array + Direct Touch Heatpipes
With 3 times more heat dissipation surface area compared to standard heatsinks, Fins-Array Technology bolsters heat dissipation on the Z390 AORUS XTREME. GIGABYTE upgraded its Direct Touch Heatpipe technology by implementing 4x heatpipes to improve heat transfer.
The first two front side PCB heatpipes directly contact the PowIRstage and inductors while the third and fourth heatpipes use an exclusive design which increases the contact between the heatsink and the backside PCB components.
Nanocarbon Baseplate
The addition of a NanoCarbon coated baseplate means that the heat from the PWM is more efficiently transferred to the heatsinks which lowers the temperatures around the power design. The VRM uses a LAIRD brand thermal pad thickened to 1.5mm to increase the contact between the VRM and its heatsinks, improving heat dissipation immensely and mitigating the effects of overheating on system performance.
Nanocarbon Baseplate design with heat dissipation gives the Z390 AORUS XTREME extra rigidity to prevent PCB bending while also protecting builders from the sharper components on the backside during installation.
Easy Setup + Troubleshooting
Aside from its visually appealing design and easy installation, the integrated I/O shield provides solid protection to the feature-rich rear panel’s USB 3.1 Gen2, network connectivity ports, audio jacks, and other expansion ports. Users can troubleshoot PC problems more easily with the board’s power, restart, reset BIOS (Clear CMOS), and other buttons.
The GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME employs a 90 degree design for the 24 solid pin power connectors which not only looks wicked cool when the power cables are configured but it also makes way for smoother air flow and a cooler system. Metal cladding on the pin connectors adds extra durability and reduces loosening caused by inserting and removing the power cables.
Easy Overclocking
Many features on the board are designed to help users bring out the best performance from the new Intel Core i9-9900K processor. With the CPU Upgrade in the BIOS, Smart Boost and Auto Tuning in the APP Center, users can overclock with ease.
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For those who want more overclock control, don’t miss out on the OC Touch panel of the Z390 AORUS XTREME. OC Touch incorporates easy-to-use buttons and toggles for the user to configure key processor multipliers and adjust BCLK frequencies by units of 1MHz or 0.1 MHz. Regardless of whether the user is at the BIOS screen, using DOS or Windows operating systems, these frequency changes can be adjusted and applied without rebooting the system.
Users can quickly optimize their PCs’ performance and find the highest frequency for their processors. Additionally, the exclusive OC button can load overclock configuration presets so that less experienced overclockers can overclock at certain ranges. The OC-Touch function also helps users figure out the best overclocking settings for their processors. The built-in voltage measurement module keeps the user informed on the voltage of each component, making overclocking more convenient for users.
Z390 AORUS Xtreme Expansion Options
Z390 AORUS XTREME has three PCIe slots so users can set up a 2-Way SLI and 3-Way CrossFire configuration.
The exclusive GIGABYTE Ultra-Durable stainless steel PCIe Armor with Double Locking Bracket reinforces PCIe slot strength so heavy graphics cards don’t bend the slots. The motherboard’s solid power pin connectors provides independent auxiliary power to the PCIe slots so users’ graphics cards can receive sufficient and more stable power supply.
Z390 AORUS XTREME motherboard’s Triple PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guards and dual-mode SATA M.2 slots, users can build a RAID 0/1 or RAID 5 array and take advantage of the benefits of both enhanced storage performance and solid data integrity.
Z390 AORUS Xtreme Connectivity Options
GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME comes with built-in AQUANTIA 10 Gigabit Ethernet, Intel Gigabit Ethernet, and Intel CNVi 802.11ac 160MHz 2×2 WIFI. The all new 4dBi ultra high peak gain antenna not only supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz WIFI frequencies but also has twice the signal strength compared to traditional antenna designs.
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The magnetic base and dual antenna design of Smart Antenna technology makes it so the device can be installed on magnetic surfaces and can search for WIFI signals at different angles. This fixes the positioning of the antenna and prevents the issue of users not being able to obtain strong WIFI signals, offering greater flexibility from the motherboard’s network connectivity.
Aside from exceptional performance and high-speed connectivity, GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME also has two sets of built-in USB Type-C Thunderbolt interface, which not only support native USB 3.1 Gen 2 specifications but also delivers 40 Gbps data transmission speed. Users can also daisy chain 6 devices + 1 display on a single connection, for high-speed data transfer and high-definition resolution all at once.
Professional-Grade Audio
The GIGABYTE Z390 AORUS XTREME uses an ALC1220-VB high-SNR audio codec with professional audio components such as ESS SABRE DAC and studio grade audio capacitors. The left and right side channel audio lines are processed separately and the new inclusion of a TI Burr-Brown high quality audio OP AMPs with its signal-enhanced design makes the audio clearer and more immersive.
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AMD officially launched their B450 chipset on 31 July 2018, driving further demand for the 2nd Generation AMD Ryzen processors. In this article, we will look at the first GIGABYTE B450 motherboards to hit the market!
The Official AMD B450 Tech Briefing
For a primer on the AMD B450 chipset, here is the official AMD B450 tech briefing, conducted by Don Woligroski, AMD Business Development and Desktop Processor Marketing.
And here is a diagram showing what features are provided by the AMD B450 chipset, and what are provided by the AMD Ryzen processor itself.
Although GIGABYTE announced six B450 motherboards, not all are available for purchase globally. Here are some GIGABYTE B450 models that are currently for sale, with their prices :
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GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI
We showcased the GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI at Computex 2018. It boasts a hybrid digital PWM, with built-in dual-band Intel 802.11ac WiFi and Gigabit LAN capability, as well as dual M.2 sockets.
The GIGABYTE B450 AORUS M is a micro-ATX motherboard that has four DDR4-3200 sockets, and comes with two PCIe x16 slots, one M.2 socket and six SATA ports.
Here are the key features of the B450 AORUS M motherboard :
Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
HDMI, DVI-D Ports for Multiple Display
Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 with Thermal Guard
High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting
RGB FUSION with Multi-Zone LED Light Show Design, Supports Digital LED & RGB LED Strips
GIGABYTE Exclusive 8118 Gaming LAN with Bandwidth Management
Smart Fan 5 Features 5 Temperature Sensors and 3 Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
APP Center Including EasyTune and Cloud Station Utilities
Anti-Sulfur Resistors Design
Ultra Durable 25KV ESD and 15KV Surge LAN Protection
CEC 2019 Ready, Save Power with a Single Click
Here are some purchase links and prices for the B450 AORUS M :
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AMD officially launched their B450 chipset on 31 July 2018. We had earlier shared with you our previews of the GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard, as well as the MSI B450 Tomahawk and B450A-Pro motherboards. Today, we will share with you details of the first AMD B450 motherboards to hit the market!
The Official AMD B450 Tech Briefing
For a primer on the AMD B450 chipset, here is the official AMD B450 tech briefing, conducted by Don Woligroski, AMD Business Development and Desktop Processor Marketing.
And here is a diagram showing what features are provided by the AMD B450 chipset, and what are provided by the AMD Ryzen processor itself.
Although these motherboards have all been announced, not all are available for purchase yet. Here are some models that are currently for sale, with their prices :
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ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming K4
The ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming K4 motherboard is an ATX motherboard that supports DDR4-3200, and comes with two PCIe x16 slots, two Ultra M.2 sockets, and six SATA ports.
Here are the ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming K4‘s key features :
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (Rear Type-A+C) with 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 Front, 4 Rear)
Realtek Gigabit LAN
ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac
The ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac motherboard is a mini-ITX motherboard that supports DDR4-3466, and comes with one PCIe x16 slot, one Ultra M.2 socket, and four SATA ports.
Here are the ASRock Fatal1ty B450 Gaming-ITX/ac‘s key features :
Supports DDR4 3466+ (OC)
1 PCIe 3.0 x16
Graphics Output: DisplayPort 1.2, HDMI 2.0
7.1 channel HD Audio (Realtek ALC1220 Audio Codec) with Creative Sound Blaster Cinema 5
4 SATA3, 1 Ultra M.2 (PCIe Gen3 x4 & SATA3)
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (Rear Type-A+C)
4 USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 Front, 2 Rear)
Intel Gigabit LAN with Intel 802.11ac WiFi + BT 4.2
ASRock B450 Pro4
The ASRock B450 Pro4 motherboard is an ATX motherboard that supports DDR4-3200, and comes with two PCIe x16 slots, two M.2 sockets, and six SATA ports.
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (Rear Type A+C) with 6 USB 3.1 (2 Front, 4 Rear)
Realtek Gigabit LAN
ASRock B450M Pro4
The ASRock B450M Pro4 is the micro-ATX version of the ASRock B450 Pro4 motherboard. It supports DDR4-3200, and comes with two PCIe x16 slots, two M.2 sockets, and four SATA ports.
2 USB 3.1 Gen2 (Rear Type-A+C) with 6 USB 3.1 Gen1 (2 Front, 4 Rear)
Realtek Gigabit LAN
ASRock B450M HDV
The ASRock B450 HDV motherboard is a micro-ATX motherboard that supports DDR4-3200, and comes with one PCIe x16 slot, one M.2 socket, and four SATA ports.
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ASUS ROG STRIX B450-F Gaming
The ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming is an ATX gaming motherboard with DDR4-3200 support, two M.2 sockets, three PCIe x16 slots and six SATA ports.
Here are the ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming‘s key features :
Fast memory and storage : Dual-channel DDR4 3200 MHz (OC) and NVM Express RAID supported.
Aura Sync RGB : Synchronize LED lighting with a vast portfolio of compatible PC gear.
Gaming connectivity : Dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A connectors.
Gaming networking : Intel Gigabit Ethernet, plus ASUS LANGuard and GameFirst technologies.
5-Way Optimization : Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor-made for your rig.
Gaming audio : SupremeFX S1220A teams with Sonic Studio III to create an aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action.
Gamer’s Guardian : Pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum endurance.
Here are some purchase links and prices for the ASUS ROG Strix B450-F Gaming :
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GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI
We showcased the GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI at Computex 2018. It boasts a hybrid digital PWM, with built-in dual-band Intel 802.11ac WiFi and Gigabit LAN capability, as well as dual M.2 sockets.
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MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC
The MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC is an ATX motherboard with built-in Intel 802.11ac WiFI capability. It supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz, and comes with two PCIe x16 slots, two M.2 sockets and 6 SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450 Gaming Pro Carbon AC‘s key features :
Supports DDR4-3466+(OC) Memory
Mystic Light and Mystic Light Sync : 16.8 million colors / 17 effects in one click. Synchronize RGB/RAINBOW strips and other RGB solutions for customization.
Lightning Fast Game experience : TURBO M.2 with M.2 Shield, StoreMI, AMD Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2
Audio Boost 4 with Nahimic : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Set Core Power Free : Core Boost, 8+4 pin CPU power connector, Extended Heatsink Design
Core Boost : With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
DDR4 Boost : Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost with A-XMP
GAMING LAN and Wireless support, powered by Intel: The best online gaming experience with lowest latency and bandwidth management.
BIOS FLASHBACK+ : Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card.
In-Game Weapons : Game Boost, GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost
MSI B450 Gaming Plus
The MSI B450 Gaming Plus is an ATX motherboard that supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz. It comes with two PCIe x16 slots, one M.2 socket and 6 SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450 Gaming Plus‘ key features :
Supports DDR4-3466+(OC) Memory
Lightning Fast Game experience : TURBO M.2, StoreMI, AMD Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2
Audio Boost with Nahimic : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Core Boost : With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
DDR4 Boost : Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost with A-XMP
The MSI B450M Gaming Plus is the micro-ATX version of the MSI B450 Gaming Plus. It supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz, and comes with one PCIe x16 slot, one M.2 socket and four SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450M Gaming Plus‘s key features :
Supports DDR4-3466+(OC) Memory
Lightning Fast Game experience : TURBO M.2, StoreMI
Audio Boost with Nahimic : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Core Boost : With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
DDR4 Boost : Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost with A-XMP
VR Ready : Automatically optimizes your system for VR usage, pushing for maximum performance.
BIOS FLASHBACK+ : Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card.
In-Game Weapons : Game Boost, GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost
EZ Debug LED : Easiest way to troubleshoot
Here are some purchase links and prices for the MSI B450M Gaming Plus :
The MSI B450I Gaming Plus AC is a mini-ITX motherboard with built-in Intel 802.11ac WiFi capability. It supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz, and comes with one PCIe x16 slot, one M.2 socket and four SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450I Gaming Plus AC‘s key features :
Supports DDR4-3466+(OC) Memory
Lightning Fast Game experience : TURBO M.2, StoreMI
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive gaming experience
Core Boost : With premium layout and digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
DDR4 Boost : Give your DDR4 memory a performance boost with A-XMP
Intel Wireless support : Uses smart MU-MIMO technology, delivering AC speeds up to 433Mbps with lower CPU loading and better long-term usage.
VR Ready : Automatically optimizes your system for VR usage, pushing for maximum performance.
In-Game Weapons : Game Boost, GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost
EZ Debug LED : Easiest way to troubleshoot
Here are some purchase links and prices for the MSI B450I Gaming Plus AC :
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MSI B450 Tomahawk
The MSI B450 Tomahawk is an ATX motherboard that supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz. It comes with two PCIe x16 slots, one M.2 socket and 6 SATA ports.
The MSI B450 Mortar is a micro-ATX motherboard that supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz. It comes with two PCIe x16 slots, two M.2 sockets and four SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450M Mortar‘s key features :
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 3466+(OC) MHz
Extended Heatsink Design : MSI extended PWM and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.
Lightning Fast Game experience : 1x TURBO M.2, AMD Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2, Store MI technology
Core Boost : With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
DDR4 Boost : Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability.
Mystic Light and Mystic Light Sync : 16.8 million colors / 10 effects in one click. Synchronize RGB strips and other RGB solutions for customization.
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive audio experience
BIOS FLASHBACK+ : Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card.
In-Game Weapons : Game Boost, GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost
EZ Debug LED : Easiest way to troubleshoot.
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MSI B450M Mortar Titanium
The MSI B450 Mortar Titanium is basically the white version of the B450 Mortar motherboard. It supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz, and comes with two PCIe x16 slots, two M.2 sockets and four SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450M Mortar Titanium‘s key features :
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 3466+(OC) MHz
Extended Heatsink Design : MSI extended PWM and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.
Lightning Fast Game experience : 1x TURBO M.2, AMD Turbo USB 3.1 GEN2, Store MI technology
Core Boost : With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
DDR4 Boost : Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability.
Mystic Light and Mystic Light Sync : 16.8 million colors / 10 effects in one click. Synchronize RGB strips and other RGB solutions for customization.
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive audio experience
BIOS FLASHBACK+ : Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card.
In-Game Weapons : Game Boost, GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost
EZ Debug LED : Easiest way to troubleshoot.
MSI B450M Bazooka
The MSI B450M Bazooka is a micro-ATX motherboard that supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz. It comes with one PCIe x16 slots, one M.2 sockets and four SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450M Bazooka‘s key features :
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 3466+(OC) MHz
Lightning Fast Game experience : 1x TURBO M.2, Store MI technology
Core Boost : With premium layout optimized power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
DDR4 Boost : Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability.
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive audio experience
PCI-E Steel Armor : Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI
X-Boost : Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage, Optane or USB device
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MSI B450M Bazooka Plus
The MSI B450M Bazooka Plus is a micro-ATX motherboard that supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3333 MHz. It comes with one PCIe x16 slots, one M.2 sockets and four SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450M Bazooka Plus‘ key features :
Supports DDR4 Memory, up to 3333+(OC) MHz. Supports ECC UDIMM memory.
Lightning Fast Game experience : 1x TURBO M.2, Store MI technology
Extended Heatsink Design : MSI extended PWM and enhanced circuit design ensures even high-end processors to run in full speed.
Core Boost : With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
DDR4 Boost : Advanced technology to deliver pure data signals for the best gaming performance and stability.
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive audio experience.
Mystic Light and Mystic Light Sync : 16.8 million colors / 10 effects in one click. Synchronize RGB strips and other RGB solutions for customization.
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality for the most immersive audio experience
BIOS FLASHBACK+ : Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing a CPU, memory or graphic cards
PCI-E Steel Armor : Protecting VGA cards against bending and EMI
VR Ready : Best virtual reality game experience without latency, reduces motion sickness
In-Game Weapons : Game Boost, GAMING Hotkey, X-Boost
EZ Debug LED : Easiest way to troubleshoot.
MSI B450-A Pro
The MSI B450A-Pro is an ATX motherboard that supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz. It comes with two PCIe x16 slots, one M.2 socket and six SATA ports.
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
DDR4 Boost : Fully isolated, shielded and optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boost.
Turbo M.2 : Delivering Speeds Up to 32Gb/s.
EZ Debug LED : Easiest way to troubleshoot.
PCI-E Steel Armour : Protecting VGA cards against bending for better performance, stability and strength.
BIOS FLASHBACK+ : Simply use a USB key to flash any BIOS within seconds, without installing a CPU, memory or graphics card.
X-Boost : Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device.
Core Boost : With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
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MSI B450M Pro-VDH
The MSI B450M Pro-VDH is a micro-ATX motherboard that supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz. It comes with one PCIe x16 slot, one M.2 socket and four SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450M Pro-VDH‘s key features :
Supports DDR4-3466+(OC) Memory
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
DDR4 Boost : Fully isolated, shielded and optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boost.
Turbo M.2 : Delivering Speeds Up to 32Gb/s.
EZ Debug LED : Easiest way to troubleshoot.
PCI-E Steel Armor : Protecting VGA cards against bending for better performance, stability and strength.
X-Boost : Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device.
Core Boost : With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
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The MSI B450M Pro-M2 is a micro-ATX motherboard that supports DDR4 memory speeds of up to 3466 MHz. It comes with one PCIe x16 slot, one M.2 socket and four SATA ports.
Here are the MSI B450M Pro-M2‘s key features :
Supports DDR4-3466+(OC) Memory
Audio Boost : Reward your ears with studio grade sound quality.
DDR4 Boost : Fully isolated, shielded and optimized DDR4 PCB design to give your DDR4 memory a performance boost.
Turbo M.2 : Delivering Speeds Up to 32Gb/s.
EZ Debug LED : Easiest way to troubleshoot.
PCI-E Steel Slot : Protecting VGA cards against bending for better performance, stability and strength.
X-Boost : Software that auto-detects and allows you to boost the performance of any storage or USB device.
Core Boost : With premium layout and fully digital power design to support more cores and provide better performance.
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Hidden in the GIGABYTE and AORUS showcases was the yet-to-be-released X399 AORUS Xtreme motherboard. We were given a chance to take a close look at it, and take a video and some photos of it. If you are waiting for an AMD X399 Refresh motherboard to pair with the upcoming AMD Threadripper 2 CPU, here’s a teaser for you!
AMD X399 Refresh
The AMD Ryzen Threadripper is designed specifically to work with the AMD X399 chipset. Together, they offer the following features :
64 PCI Express lanes
Quad-channel DDR4 SDRAM memory
Up to 2 native USB 3.1 Gen2 ports
Up to 14 USB 3.1 Gen1 ports
Up to 6 USB 2.0 ports
Up to 16 SATA ports
The upcoming AMD Threadripper 2 will continue to use the same chipset, with a BIOS update, of course. Other than that, the X399 Refresh motherboards are expected to feature the same circuitry and power optimisations being introduced with the X470 and B450 motherboards.
GIGABYTE X399 AORUS Xtreme Motherboard
The GIGABYTE X399 AOARUS Xtreme is an E-ATX (Extended ATX) motherboard with what appears to be 10+3 power phases. It has four PCI Express x16 slots (all reinforced with metal), and two M.2 SSD sockets – both with heatsinks.
In addition to built-in WiFi connectivity, it comes with two Gigabit LAN ports, and a 10 Gigabit LAN port. It also has eight USB 3.0 ports at the back, as well as two USB 3.1 ports – one Type A and one Type B.
This is a particularly heavy motherboard because of its large heatsinks, and large backplate. The GIGABYTE X399 AOARUS Xtreme will support the upcoming Threadripper 2 processors, and come with a removable BIOS chip.
We will update this article with more details when we get them. In the meantime, enjoy these photos we took of this upcoming motherboard!
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Hidden in the GIGABYTE and AORUS showcases was the yet-to-be-released B450 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard. We were given a chance to take a close look at it, and take a video and some photos of it. If you are waiting for an AMD B450 motherboard to pair with a 2nd Gen Ryzen CPU, here’s a teaser for you!
AMD B450 Chipset
The GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI motherboard is based on the upcoming AMD B450 chipset slated to launch in July 2018.
The AMD B450 motherboard is an improved version of the B350 chipset, featuring better memory routing and optimised VRM and power layouts, delivering lower idle power. It will also come with AMD StoreMI – a free OEM licensed copy of Enmotus FuzeDrive Basic.
GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI
The GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI is an ATX motherboard with what appears to be 10+2 power phases. It has three PCI Express x16 slots (the top-most is reinforced with metal), and two M.2 SSD sockets – both with heatsinks.
In addition to built-in WiFi connectivity, it also comes with a Gigabit LAN port, and video output in the form of HDMI and DVI display ports. It comes with four USB 3.0 ports at the back, as well as two USB 3.1 ports – one Type A and one Type B.
The GIGABYTE B450 AORUS PRO WIFI will support the new 2nd Gen Ryzen processors, and come with a removable BIOS chip. We will update this article with more details when we get them. In the meantime, enjoy these photos we took of this upcoming motherboard!
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Taipei, Taiwan, October 23rd, 2017 – GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd announced the release of the new X399 DESIGNARE EX motherboard. With features such as Smart Fan 5, RGB Fusion, and support for the powerful AMD Ryzen Threadripper processor, the X399 DESIGNARE EX motherboard is crafted for content creators who take pride in their own work.
The exterior design of the motherboard is a work of art in itself and provides plenty of aesthetic value. It comes with a jet black colored PCB, silver colored armor, and a customizable Accent PCH Overlay. The DESIGNARE logo and stylized lettering is imprinted on the overlay which can be illuminated with RGB Fusion APP, giving the motherboard a unique, vibrant style.
The GIGABYTE X399 DESIGNARE EX Motherboard
Fully optimized to support the monstrous power of the AMD Ryzen Threadripper, the X399 DESIGNARE EX motherboard has outstanding performance capabilities. The 16-core, 32-thread AMD Ryzen Threadripper is one of the most power hungry processors on the market so the motherboard uses a design combining 8-pin and 4-pin gold plated solid power connectors to power such a CPU. The motherboard’s server-grade digital VRM design with 3rd Generation PowIRstage allows it to effectively regulate the power flow within the motherboard.
Impressive graphical performance is one of the defining features of the X399 DESIGNARE EX motherboard. It comes with 48 PCIe Gen 3 lanes and provides support for 4-Way AMD CrossFire and 4-Way NVIDIA SLI, enabling the usage of multi-graphic configurations. The motherboard is designed to fully support design focused graphics cards such as the NVIDIA Quadro and AMD Radeon Pro GPUs. Even with their stringent performance requirements, the X399 DESIGNARE EX allows for those cards to be seamlessly implemented into the motherboard to provide high quality 3D performance, as well as larger design and increased rendering capabilities.
Storage performance is a key asset for any motherboard designed for content creators. The X399 DESIGNARE EX provides Triple NVMe PCIe x4 M.2 connectors with transfer speeds up to 32 Gb/s for top-of-the-line storage performance. These powerful storage devices are protected by M.2 Thermal Guard which minimize the effects of thermal throttling and are capable of keeping these storage devices up to 20°C cooler. The motherboard supports free NVMe RAID with up to 7 NVMe SSDs, a rarity even for motherboards with strong storage performance.
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Furthermore, Smart Fan 5 technology provides the perfect cooling solution for such a high performance motherboard. It allows users to monitor temperatures in critical areas of the motherboard and set temperature limits to ensure that their PCs operate within safe temperature ranges. Users can also customize fan speed settings to maximize fan efficiency and minimize unwanted fan noise.
RGB Fusion Technology is a natural fit with the X399 DESIGNARE EX motherboard and provides the user with incredible style and flair. With onboard LEDs as well as support for 5V or 12V external digital lighting strips, the motherboard provides the user with the ability to illuminate the motherboard or even the Chassis with cool lighting effects. Designers and enthusiasts alike can utilize the motherboard’s RGB Fusion Technology to create lighting patterns that allow them to express their unique artistic style.
The motherboard comes with dual Intel GbE LAN ports, Intel Dual Band Wireless 802.11ac connectivity with cFosSpeed, Quad Channel DDR4 support, a front USB 3.1 header, USB DAC-UP 2, Q-Flash Plus, and much more. The X399 DESIGNARE EX motherboard has everything that content creators could ask for to help them produce the highest quality content.
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