Gigabyte’s X870 EAGLE WiFi 7 motherboard offers a robust VRM and the latest connectivity features for AMD’s Ryzen “AM5” CPUs.
Gigabyte has added the X870 Eagle WiFi 7, an X870 chipset motherboard for AMD’s AM5 “Ryzen” CPUs.
A few days ago, Gigabyte announced its high-end X870E AORUS Master motherboards aimed at enthusiasts, and now the company is introducing a new mainstream X870 chipset motherboard called the X870 EAGLE WiFi 7. This model is based on the Non-E X870 chipset, but offers features that are competitive with modern PCs with the latest AM5 AMD Ryzen CPUs.
Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WiFi 7 motherboard features a 6-layer PCB and robust VRM with 14+2+2 power phases for overclocking and reliable voltage delivery to AMD Ryzen “AM5” CPUs. A long aluminum grooved heatsink is attached to the VRM components for better heat dissipation, while a small I/O shroud with an RGB-lit “Eagle” logo adds aesthetics. The PCB is adorned with gray and white accents, and the chipset features customizable RGB LED zones.
Main Features:
- AMD Socket AM5: Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series processors
- Digital Twin 14+2+2 Phase VRM Solution
- Dual Channel DDR5: 4*DIMM with AMD EXPO memory module support
- WIFI EZ-Plug: Designed to make Wi-Fi antenna installation quick and easy
- EZ-Latch Plus: Quick-release and screwless design for PCIe and M.2 slots
- EZ-Latch Click: Screw-free M.2 heatsink design
- Easy-to-use UI: Multi-themes, AIO fan control, Q-Flash Plus auto-scan in BIOS & SW
- New AORUS Power Center in HWinfo to monitor CPU power phases in real time
- Ultra-fast storage: 3*M.2 slots, including 1* PCIe 5.0 x4
- Efficient Thermal Management: VRM Thermal Armor Advanced and M.2 Thermal Guard
- High-speed network: 2.5GbE LAN and Wi-Fi 7 with ultra-high gain antennas
- Expansion Connectivity: Dual USB4 Type-C, DP-Alt, HDMI
- PCIe UD Slot X: PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with 10x strength for graphics cards
The motherboard has four DIMM slots and supports up to 256 GB of DDR5 memory clocked at up to 8000 MT/s. Moreover, with AMD EXPO technology, the board offers great stability for overclocking RAM with optimized memory settings. For expansion cards, there are three PCI-E x16 slots, with the primary slot featuring Gen 5.0 bandwidth and the other two featuring PCI-E Gen 3.0 interface.
There are also some modern storage connectors, including three M.2 connectors supporting PCI-E 5.0 and 4.0 speeds, and four SATA 6GB/s ports for traditional SATA hard/solid state drives. For convenient connectivity, there are multiple headers onboard supporting USB 2.0, 3.2 Gen 1, and Type C 3.2 Gen 2×2 ports for front panel case connections. For I/O, there are multiple USB Type A and Type C connectors, including high-speed USB4, 3.2 Gen 2/Gen 1, and regular USB 2.0 ports for peripherals.
The Gigabyte X870 EAGLE WiFi 7 motherboard comes with a built-in MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 adapter and high-speed Realtek 2.5GbE LAN for Internet connectivity, and also offers Bluetooth 5.4 support for a stable and extended range for your wireless devices.
While the motherboard doesn’t offer any premium features in the troubleshooting department, users will find a Q-Flash Plus button on the I/O, an EZ Debug Zone on the PCB, and power and reset buttons for overclocking enthusiasts. The X870 EAGLE WiFi 7 features the latest M.2 EZ-Latch Click and EZ-Latch Plus design for easier M.2 SSD installation, and the latest PCI-E EZ-Latch Plus for the primary PCI-E x16 slot. The full IO list is as follows:
- Q-Flash Plus Button x 1
- Antenna connector x 2 (2T2R)
- 1 x HDMI port
- 2 x USB4 USB Type-C ports (DisplayPort)
- 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A port (red)
- 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
- 1x RJ-45 port
- 3 x audio jacks
Pricing and availability for the X870 EAGLE WiFi 7 have yet to be announced, but the motherboard is expected to be available on September 30th alongside other X870 and X870E boards from Gigabyte and other motherboard manufacturers.
