The Gigabyte B650I AX is a compact Mini-ITX motherboard designed for AMD Socket AM5 processors, compatible with AMD Ryzen™ 7000, 8000, and 9000 series CPUs. Featuring a robust 5+2+1 phase digital VRM with high-performance DrMOS, it ensures stable power delivery for demanding workloads.
Memory is supported via dual-channel DDR5 through 2 SMD DIMM slots, accommodating up to 96GB with support for AMD EXPO™ and Intel® XMP profiles, enabling enhanced overclocking performance. Storage options include a PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slot for ultra-fast NVMe SSDs and two SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0 and RAID 1 capabilities.
Expansion capabilities include a PCIe 4.0 x16 slot with EZ-Latch design for easy GPU installation and compatibility with full-length graphics cards in space-conscious builds. The motherboard offers extensive connectivity with Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3, and 2.5GbE LAN for high-speed network access.
Display outputs feature DisplayPort 1.4 supporting up to 3840x2160@144Hz and HDMI 2.1 supporting 4096x2160@60Hz, suitable for multi-monitor setups or high-resolution displays. It integrates multiple USB ports including USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-C, and USB 2.0 for diverse peripheral support.
The B650I AX also supports advanced cooling management via GIGABYTE Smart Fan 6 with multiple temperature sensors and hybrid fan headers featuring FAN STOP technology. Additional features include RGB FUSION support for customizable lighting and a Q-Flash Plus button to update BIOS without requiring CPU, memory, or GPU installed.
This motherboard is ideal for users seeking a powerful, feature-rich solution in a compact form factor for gaming, content creation, or professional use with the latest AMD Ryzen processors.