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Gigabyte Announces AM4 Ryzen Support
Gigabyte announces the rise of the AORUS Gaming Series Motherboards on the New AM4 Ryzen Platform from AMD. The AM4 Platform will host the X370, B350 and A320 Chipsets which all support the Ryzen CPUs.
GIGABYTE will have all three chipsets available, each fully optimized for CPUs with 8-Cores and 16 Threads, for consumers who are interested in any segment of the platform. With user-centric features exclusive to GIGABYTE, consumers will find RGB Fusion, Smart Fan 5 and Dual Audio Chips that provides a solution like no other.
With anticipation building for the new platform, GIGABYTE has made no compromises with its innovative technologies. The fully customizable RGB LEDs from RGB Fusion will allow users to customize their system exactly the way they want. Smart Fan 5, an intuitive user interface, works in tandem with hybrid fan headers for optimum cooling performance and system protection. Moreover, RGB Fusion has made its way onto many accessories and peripherals already in the market. RGB Fusion Ready devices allow enthusiasts to control all of their RGB lit products from a single interface.
“This is an exciting time for GIGABYTE as Ryzen processors will bring new technologies and innovations that many of our consumers have longed for,” said Henry Kao, Vice President of GIGABYTE’s Motherboard Business Unit. “Even more so, GIGABYTE has continued to improve upon the platform adding exclusive GIGABYTE features that enthusiasts demand.”
| Motherboard Name | AX370 AORUS GAMING K7 | AX370 AORUS GAMING K5 | AX370 AORUS GAMING K3 | X370 AORUS GAMING 5 | AX370 AORUS D3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Support | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX | ATX | M-ATX | M-ATX |
| Socket Type | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 |
| Power Phases | 10 Phase | 6+2 Phase | TBD | 10 Phase | 6+2 Phase |
| CPU Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 8-Pin | 8-Pin | 8-Pin | 8-Pin |
| DDR4 DIMM Slots | 4 Slots (64 GB Max) | 4 Slots (64 GB Max) | 4 Slots (64 GB Max) | 4 Slots (64 GB Max) | 4 Slots (64 GB Max) |
| SATA III 6 GB/s Ports | 6 SATA III + 2 SATA Express Ports | 10 SATA III + 2 SATA Express Ports | TBD | 6 SATA III + 2 SATA Express Ports | TBD |
| PCI-e 3.0 x16 Expansion Slots | 1 x16 / 2 x8 | 1 x16 / 2 x8 | TBD | 1 x16 / 2 x8 | TBD |
| PCI-e 3.0 x1 Expansion Slots | 3 | 3 | TBD | 3 | TBD |
| M.2 PCI-e Expansion Slots | 1 | 1 | TBD | 1 | TBD |
| USB 3.1 Ports (External) | 2 (Type A + Type-C) | 2 (Type A + Type-C) | 2 (Type A + Type-C) | 2 (Type A + Type-C) | 2 (Type A + Type-C) |
| USB 3.0 Ports (Internal / External) | 4+ 8 (2 USB DAC) | 4+ 8 (2 USB DAC) | TBD | 4+ 8 (2 USB DAC) | TBD |
| USB 2.0 Ports (Internal / External) | 2 (Internal) | 2 (Internal) | TBD | 2 (Internal) | TBD |
| Wireless Connectivity + Bluetooth Module | Dual Ethernet Ports | Dual Ethernet Ports | Dual Ethernet Ports | Dual Ethernet Ports | N/A |
| Display Connections | HDMI | HDMI | TBD | HDMI | TBD |
| AB350 GAMING | AB350 GAMING 3 | AB350M GAMING 3 | B350M D2 | B350M D2 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU Support | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs | AMD Ryzen CPUs and AMD Bristol Ridge APUs |
| Form Factor | ATX | ATX | M-ATX | M-ATX | M-ATX |
| Socket Type | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 | AM4 |
| Power Phases | 7+1 Phase | 7+1 Phase | 7+1 Phase | 7+1 Phase | 7+1 Phase |
| CPU Power Connectors | 8-Pin | 8-Pin | 8-Pin | 8-Pin | 8-Pin |
| DDR4 DIMM Slots | 4 Slots (64 GB Max) | 4 Slots (64 GB Max) | 4 Slots (64 GB Max) | 2 Slots (32 GB Max) | 2 Slots (32 GB Max) |
| SATA III 6 GB/s Ports | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 |
| PCI-e 3.0 x16 Expansion Slots | 1 x16 / 1 x8 | 1 x16 / 1 x8 / 1 x4 | 1 x16 / 1 x8 | 1 x16 | 1 x16 |
| PCI-e 3.0 x1 Expansion Slots | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 (+1 PCI Legacy Slot) |
| M.2 PCI-e Expansion Slots | 1 | 1 | 1 | N/A | N/A |
| USB 3.1 Ports (External) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| USB 3.0 Ports (Internal / External) | 2+6 | 2+6 | 2+6 | 2+4 | 2+4 |
| USB 2.0 Ports (Internal / External) | 2 + 2 | 2 + 1 | 2 + 2 | 2 + 2 | 2 + 2 |
| Wireless Connectivity + Bluetooth Module | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Display Connections | DVI / HDMI | DVI / HDMI | VGA / DVI / HDMI | VGA / DVI | VGA / DVI |
The new GIGABYTE Gaming and AORUS Gaming Motherboards will be built with support for Ryzen. Ryzen, built on the AM4 platform, has crucial technologies that ensure users have the most efficiency when it comes to performance and power consumption. With features like Pure Power, Precision Boost, Neural Net Prediction, Smart Prefetch and an Extended Frequency Range, Ryzen is ready to address the needs and demands of gamers and enthusiasts.
Ryzen Motherboards will be released on March 2nd, 2017.
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#5399369 Posted on: 02/28/2017 07:04 PM
They do have support but do not have optimizations
Too bad this news got ignored because you didn't mention that all Ryzen motherboards made by Gigabyte have Windows 7-32bit/64bit and Windows 8.1-64bit support which is important news imho.
They do have support but do not have optimizations
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Too bad this news got ignored because you didn't mention that all Ryzen motherboards made by Gigabyte have Windows 7-32bit/64bit and Windows 8.1-64bit support which is important news imho.