Pros: 16+2+2 VRM Thermal Padding for m.2 EZ m.2 installation Overall high quality board

Cons: The motherboard manual is very small, lacking on many details about the product.

Overall Review: The GIGABYTE X870 Gaming X WiFi 7 is a compelling choice in the AM5 space, especially for those looking to balance high-end features with strong connectivity. Built on the AMD X870 chipset, it supports Ryzen 7000, 8000, and even 9000-series CPUs, giving it a future-ready edge. One of its most attractive features is its connectivity suite: tri-band Wi-Fi 7 (2.4 / 5 / 6 GHz) and 2.5 GbE LAN for fast and reliable networking. On the storage side, youll find three M.2 slots (including a PCIe 5.0 x4 slot) plus four SATA III, giving both speed and capacity flexibility. Asus users will also appreciate dual USB4 type-C ports on the back I/O, as well as HDMI and DisplayPort via USB-C alt mode. Memory support is very solid: the board accommodates up to 256 GB of DDR5 across four DIMMs, and it supports EXPO/XMP profiles for overclocking. Power delivery is handled via a 16+2+2 phase VRM, which is more than capable of sustaining high-performance Ryzen chips and overclocked memory. Thermal management is also well-addressed, with an advanced VRM thermal armor and M.2 thermal guards to help keep temperatures in check. In summary, this motherboard hits a sweet spot: modern features like PCIe 5.0 and Wi-Fi 7, strong CPU and memory support, and good thermals all at a more accessible price point than ultra-premium boards. Its ideal for gamers, creators, or anyone building a high-performance AM5 system without going overboard.