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Paul D.

Paul D.

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Fast, easy to install, XMP ready mainboard

GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX AM5 LGA 1718 AMD B650 ATX Motherboard DDR5, M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C, WiFi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, Q-Flash Plus, EZ-Latch
GIGABYTE B650 AORUS ELITE AX AM5 LGA 1718 AMD B650 ATX Motherboard DDR5, M.2, PCIe 5.0, USB 3.2 Gen2X2 Type-C, WiFi 6E, 2.5GbE LAN, Q-Flash Plus, EZ-Latch

Pros: This is a fast, and easy to install main board. The front IO ports are clearly marked on the board and easy to connect the front USB3, USBC and audio/mic cables. I especially love how easy it was to enable XMP (extreme memory profile) in the BIOS. Memory speed went from 4800 to 5214 mhz. Instant speed boost. Though I didn't need it, but I like how the 3 NVMe comes with heatsinks. My main 2TB Samsung Pro had a built in heatsink, so I put back the one that came with the mainboard. Rest assured, if you have 3 NVMe drives without heatsinks, this board has you covered. Finally, I liked how the B650 mobo installed all the drivers automatically after I installed windows 10. I didn't want all the software, so I was able to select all the drivers, and skip the unwanted software. The wifi 6.0 is super fast. I have gigabit fiber at my house, and my DL/UP speed reached over 850 MBPS for both up and down using the onboard wifi card. I have used MSI, ARock and Asus boards before, but this B650 Gigabyte board is probably my favorite of the all them.

Cons: Heatsink over I/O and a heatsink above the CPU port makes it bulky inside the case. I had trouble installing an AIO liquid cooler at the top of the case. I couldn't screw in the AIO in the proper place because the dual 280MM fans push against the heatsink on the mainboard. I had to screw in the AIO against the left most edge and not in the intended center holes. Make sure you get an extra wide case. Other than the size issue, there are no cons. FYI, no user manual included in the box. I had to download the user manual from the gigabyte website.R

Overall Review: If you want a fast, gaming mainboard, this will make your head spin. I'm extremely happy with the install and performance. I'll probably stick with Gigabyte boards from now on. I can't recommend B650 enough. The only thing I regret is not getting a full tower. This board needs a bit of space due to all the heatsinks over the I/O and above the CPU inlay. Mid Tower will be okay if you get an extra wide for proper placement of AIO liquid coolers.

Best MMO Mouse

EVGA X15 MMO Gaming Mouse, 8k, Wired, Black, Customizable, 16,000 DPI, 5 Profiles, 20 Buttons, Ergonomic 904-W1-15BK-KR
EVGA X15 MMO Gaming Mouse, 8k, Wired, Black, Customizable, 16,000 DPI, 5 Profiles, 20 Buttons, Ergonomic 904-W1-15BK-KR

Pros: I love the 20 programmable buttons

Cons: Needs evga software to customize the buttons, but as 3rd party software goes, it's not that bad actually. Just a CON in that you need to use software to use the 20 buttons

Overall Review: I love this mouse. Can't play WOW or even FPS games without it.

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