GIGABYTE B650 GAMING X AX V2 is a high-performance ATX motherboard built on the AMD B650 chipset, designed for Socket AM5 to support the latest AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000, and 9000 Series processors. Featuring a robust Direct 8+2+2 phase VRM with 60A DrMOS and enhanced cooling via a 6-layer 2x copper PCB plus oversized thermal guards, this board delivers stable power and excellent thermal management for advanced gaming and productivity setups.
- Memory: Supports DDR5 memory modules with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles and up to DDR5-8000(OC) speeds, across 4 DIMM slots for up to 192GB (advertised up to 256GB). Dual-channel architecture ensures high bandwidth and low latency.
- Storage & Expansion: Includes 3 M.2 slots (1x PCIe 5.0 & 2x PCIe 4.0) for blazing-fast NVMe SSDs along with 4 SATA 6Gb/s ports. Dual PCIe x16 slots support multi-GPU configurations or NVMe expansion.
- Connectivity: Integrated 2.5GbE LAN combined with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) delivers ultra-fast, low-latency internet and network access. Multiple USB ports including rear USB 3.2 Gen2, USB-C (10Gb/s), and front USB-C (20Gb/s) support modern peripherals.
- Graphics Output: Equipped with DisplayPort 1.4 (4K@144Hz) and HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz) ports for seamless display connectivity when using AMD APUs.
- Additional Features: Smart Fan 6 technology offers advanced fan control with multiple sensors and hybrid headers, Q-Flash Plus allows BIOS updates without CPU or memory installed, and the board includes an integrated I/O shield plus PCIe EZ-Latch for easier GPU installation.
- Audio: Features a premium Hi-Fi audio setup including a Realtek codec, audio noise guard, and high-quality audio capacitors to deliver immersive sound quality.
Ideal for gamers, content creators, and PC enthusiasts seeking cutting-edge performance, expandability, and future-proof connectivity in an AMD AM5 platform.
For full details and support, visit the [official GIGABYTE product page](https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/B650-GAMING-X-AX-V2-rev-1x).