Gigabyte X670 AORUS Elite AX

P4-630 · May 23, 2023

ir_cow said:
The older Gigabyte APP did that to me though...

I had no issues with the old Gigabyte App!..

TheLostSwede · May 23, 2023

Pumper said:
I don't get the hubbub about the onboard audio. Do any of you really hear the sound quality difference, or is it just about the chip number snobbery?

I got myself the B550 Gaming Plus with ALC892/ALC897 because my old Z87 Gryphon had the same audio and I never thought to myself: "damn, that audio quality is trash, I should really get a mobo with a better chip next time".

Some chips/implementations really are crap. You get hiss and crackling, especially if you use the front audio on the case. So no, not just snobbery.
Also, some features are disabled, so if you want to use surround sound etc. it matters.
I don't think the ALC897 was one of the really terrible, but some other ones were quite bad.

Space Lynx · May 23, 2023

the m version of this motherboard i got from microcenter is the one that had coil whine that made my ears bleed and give up on next gen.

and it wasn't just me, many other reviews across the internet said it had coil whine issues. must just be the m version.

ir_cow · May 23, 2023

Pumper said:
I don't get the hubbub about the onboard audio. Do any of you really hear the sound quality difference, or is it just about the chip number snobbery?

I can with FLAC 24/196 audio files. But for gaming and normal video watching, no.

If I listen really good, there is a bit less clarity. Still you kinda need to an A/B comparison or you just won't know. Human brain is good at filling in the gaps.

codex5600x said:
I use Asrock x670e pro rs and I have no issues with ddr5 6400

Never said it was impossible. If you have a really good IMC, I can see single rank working with 1.3 SoC / 1.3V MemIO. I'm checking if y-cruncher passes too along with memtest5 (etc). Just because it boots to windows and does most things, does not mean it is truly stable.

R-T-B · May 23, 2023

Space Lynx said:
the m version of this motherboard i got from microcenter is the one that had coil whine that made my ears bleed and give up on next gen.

and it wasn't just me, many other reviews across the internet said it had coil whine issues. must just be the m version.

m version? You mean the Master? Unfortunate to hear that if so...

Space Lynx · May 23, 2023

R-T-B said:
m version? You mean the Master? Unfortunate to hear that if so...

no, aorus elite micro-atx, b650m i think.

R-T-B · May 23, 2023

Space Lynx said:
no, aorus elite micro-atx, b650m i think.

Either way that's sad.

csendesmark · May 23, 2023

ir_cow said:
MSI is calling your name MSI PRO PRO X670-P WIFI

Sorry Cow, but it's no bueno, it gives only 4 lanes for the second "long" slot

But thanks for the tip :toast:

sorry for the off

ir_cow · May 23, 2023

csendesmark said:
Sorry Cow, but it's no bueno, it gives only 4 lanes for the second "long" slot
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But thanks for the tip

sorry for the off

Ahh see! this is what i'm talking about in the review. I was just looking at pictures and its wired for x8 too. But I guess MSI is only allowing x4.

csendesmark · May 24, 2023

ir_cow said:
Ahh see! this is what i'm talking about in the review. I was just looking at pictures and its wired for x8 too. But I guess MSI is only allowing x4.

Well actually...

If you see the pic from one of your old test, Gigabyte X570S AERO G

Gigabyte X570S AERO G Review

If you are a content creator and in the market for the perfect motherboard, the Gigabyte X570S AERO G might just be what you have been looking for. With a mid-tier price point, the AERO G offers features catered towards the workforce. Including four M.2 sockets, six 6 Gb/s SATA ports and WiFi 6...

www.techpowerup.com

I have this board and it can give you simple 16× or 8/8 or 8/4/4 lanes
I made a quick comparison pic so it will be obvious:

I made a little digging and you already found a good options: the ASRock X670E Taichi and the board you've tested: ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara

ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara Review

ASRock brings out the big guns with their X670E Taichi Carrara 20th anniversary edition. Using the same underlying components, the X670E Taichi is ASRock's flagship AM5 motherboard, featuring DDR5, M.2 Gen5 and USB4 support. Equipped with a 24+2+1 phase 105 A VRM, it comes ready for some serious...

www.techpowerup.com

Too bad it's got premium price...

Edit.: I take it back it has PCIe gen5, and USB gen4 so it is reasonable but still would be painful to pay for this.

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Motherboard	Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master
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Memory	32GB DDR5 Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB 6000MT/s CL36
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Storage	Samsung 980 Pro 1TB + 970 Evo 500GB + 850 Pro 512GB + 860 Evo 1TB x2
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Mouse	Logitech MX Anywhere 2 Laser wireless
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Mouse	Logitech G502 Lightspeed
Keyboard	Corsair K70 Max
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Processor	7800X3D -25 all core
Motherboard	B650 Steel Legend
Cooling	Frost Commander 140
Video Card(s)	Merc 310 7900 XT @3100 core -.75v
Display(s)	Agon 27" QD-OLED Glossy 240hz 1440p
Case	NZXT H710 (Red/Black)
Audio Device(s)	Asgard 2, Modi 3, HD58X
Power Supply	Corsair RM850x Gold

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Processor	Ryzen 9 9950X
Motherboard	GIGABYTE Aorus Elite X670 AX
Cooling	Noctua NH-D15 + A whole lotta Sunon, Phanteks and Corsair Maglev blower fans...
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Mouse	Logitech G305 Lightspeed Wireless
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Processor	7800X3D -25 all core
Motherboard	B650 Steel Legend
Cooling	Frost Commander 140
Video Card(s)	Merc 310 7900 XT @3100 core -.75v
Display(s)	Agon 27" QD-OLED Glossy 240hz 1440p
Case	NZXT H710 (Red/Black)
Audio Device(s)	Asgard 2, Modi 3, HD58X
Power Supply	Corsair RM850x Gold

Gigabyte X670 AORUS Elite AX

P4-630

TheLostSwede

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Space Lynx

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ir_cow

R-T-B