Gigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE ATX AMD Ryzen DDR5 WIFI Motherboard - Socket AM5

The Gigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE motherboard delivers cutting-edge performance with DDR5 support, PCIe 5.0, WiFi 7 and advanced thermal design. Built for AMD Ryzen AM5 processors, it offers strong power delivery, fast connectivity and a clean stealth aesthetic for high-end PC builds.

£322.99 £269.16
SKU
BCC-107-C42
In stock

Features

General

SKU BCC-107-C42

Features

Brand Gigabyte
Motherboard Chipset X870 Chipset (Ryzen AM5)
CPU Socket Type AM5
Memory Type DDR5
Form Factor ATX
Key Features

Gigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE ATX motherboard for AMD AM5

Supports AMD Ryzen 9000 / 8000 / 7000 series processors

DDR5 memory support with overclocking up to 8200MT/s

Digital 16+2+2 phase VRM power design

PCIe 5.0 x16 slot with reinforced durability

4 x M.2 slots including PCIe 5.0 x4 support

WiFi 7 and 5GbE LAN for ultra-fast networking

Dual USB4 Type-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode

Advanced thermal design with VRM and M.2 cooling

EZ-Latch Plus and EZ-Latch Click tool-free installation

M.2 EZ-Flex cooling and mounting design

WIFI EZ-Plug for easy antenna setup

DriverBIOS with pre-installed WiFi drivers

User-friendly BIOS with multi-theme UI and fan control

STEALTH ICE design for clean, modern PC builds

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Description

Gigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE – Premium AM5 ATX Motherboard for High-Performance Builds

The Gigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE motherboard is engineered for enthusiasts and gamers seeking top-tier performance, next-generation connectivity and a clean, modern aesthetic. Designed for AMD Ryzen AM5 processors, this ATX motherboard delivers exceptional power, efficiency and expandability for advanced PC builds.

Supporting the latest AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 series processors, the X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE provides a powerful foundation for gaming, content creation and intensive workloads. With support for DDR5 memory and overclocking speeds of up to 8200MT/s, users can achieve high-speed performance and improved system responsiveness.

The motherboard features a robust digital 16+2+2 phase VRM design, ensuring stable power delivery even under demanding conditions. This makes it ideal for high-performance CPUs, including X3D processors, with support for features like X3D Turbo Mode to maximise gaming performance.

For storage, the board offers multiple M.2 slots, including PCIe 5.0 support for next-generation SSDs, delivering ultra-fast load times and data transfer speeds. Innovative features such as M.2 EZ-Flex and tool-free EZ-Latch designs simplify installation while improving cooling and usability.

Thermal performance is a key focus, with advanced cooling solutions including VRM Thermal Armor and extended M.2 heatsinks to maintain optimal operating temperatures during heavy workloads and gaming sessions.

Connectivity is extensive, featuring WiFi 7 and high-speed 5GbE LAN for fast and reliable networking. Dual USB4 Type-C ports with DisplayPort Alt Mode, HDMI output and a wide range of USB connectivity ensure compatibility with modern devices and peripherals.

User-friendly features enhance the building experience, including BIOS tools with a modern interface, automatic scanning utilities and simplified installation mechanisms such as EZ-Latch and WIFI EZ-Plug. These features make the motherboard accessible for both experienced builders and newcomers.

Finished in a clean STEALTH ICE design, this motherboard is perfect for visually striking builds. Combined with premium components and advanced features, the Gigabyte X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE is an excellent choice for high-performance, future-ready AM5 systems.

Specification

CPU
AMD Socket AM5, support for:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Processors/
AMD Ryzen™ 7000 Series Processors


Chipset
AMD X870
Memory
Support for DDR5 8200(O.C) / 8000(O.C) / 7950(O.C) / 7900(O.C) / 7800(O.C) / 7600(O.C.) / 7400(O.C.) / 7200(O.C.) / 7000(O.C.) / 6800(O.C.) / 6600(O.C.) / 6400(O.C) / 6200(O.C) / 6000(O.C) / 5800(O.C) / 5600(O.C) / 5200 / 4800 MT/s memory modules.
4 x DDR5 DIMM sockets supporting up to 256 GB (64 GB single DIMM capacity) of system memory
Dual channel memory architecture
Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modules
Support for AMD EXtended Profiles for Overclocking (AMD EXPO™) and Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules

Onboard Graphics
Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support+ASMedia USB4® Controller:
- 2 x USB4® USB Type-C® ports, supporting USB4 and DisplayPort video outputs and a maximum resolution of 3840x2160@240 Hz
* Support for DisplayPort 1.4 version and HDR.


Integrated Graphics Processor with AMD Radeon™ Graphics support:
- 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096x2160@60 Hz
* Support for HDMI 2.1 version, HDCP 2.3, and HDR.
** Support for native HDMI 2.1 TMDS compatible ports.

(Graphics specifications may vary depending on CPU support.)


Audio
Realtek® ALC1220 CODEC
* The back panel line out jack supports DSD audio.


High Definition Audio
2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
* You can change the functionality of an audio jack using the audio software. To configure 7.1-channel audio, access the audio software for audio settings.

Support for S/PDIF Out


LAN
Realtek® 5GbE LAN chip (5 Gbps/2.5 Gbps/1 Gbps/100 Mbps)
Wireless Communication module
Qualcomm® Wi-Fi 7 QCNCM865
- 802.11a, b, g, n, ac, ax, be, supporting 2.4/5/6 GHz carrier frequency bands
- BLUETOOTH 5.4
- Support for 11be 320MHz wireless standard
(Actual data rate may vary depending on environment and equipment.)
* Wi-Fi 7 features require Windows 11 SV3 to function properly. (There is no support driver for Windows 10.)
** Wi-Fi 7 channels on 6 GHz band availability depends on individual country's regulations.
*** Bluetooth version may change with updates. See the Wi-Fi chip vendor's website for details.

Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot (PCIEX16), integrated in the CPU:
AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x16 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x8 mode
AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4 mode
* The PCIEX16 slot can only support a graphics card or an NVMe SSD. If only one graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.


Chipset:
- 1 x PCI Express x16 slot, supporting PCIe 4.0 and running at x4 (PCIEX4)
* The PCIEX4 slot shares bandwidth with the M2D_SB connector. The PCIEX4 slot becomes unavailable when a device is installed in the M2D_SB connector.

Storage Interface
1 x M.2 connector (M2A_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 25110/22110/2580/2280 SSDs:
 AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
 AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
 AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 2 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
1 x M.2 connector (M2B_CPU), integrated in the CPU, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 SSDs:
 AMD Ryzen™ 9000/7000 Series Processors support PCIe 5.0 x4/x2 SSDs
 AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series-Phoenix 1 Processors support PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
* The M2B_CPU connector becomes unavailable when an AMD Ryzen™ 8000 Series Phoenix 2 processor is used.

2 x M.2 connectors (M2C_SB, M2D_SB), integrated in the Chipset, supporting Socket 3, M key, type 22110/2280 PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSDs
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 support for NVMe SSD storage devices
* RAID 5 is only available on AMD Ryzen™ 9000 Series Processors.

RAID 0 and RAID 1 support for SATA storage devices

USB
CPU+ASMedia USB4® controller:
- 2 x USB4® USB Type-C® ports on the back panel
* The two USB4® USB Type-C® ports share bandwidth with the M2B_CPU connector. When a device is installed in the M2B_CPU connector, both the connector and the USB4® ports operate at up to PCIe 5.0 x2 mode. You can configure the M2B_CPU
connector to PCIe 5.0 x4 mode in the BIOS Setup; however, the USB4® USB Type-C®ports will become unavailable.


CPU:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port on the back panel, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
CPU+USB 3.2 Gen 1 Hub:
- 4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports on the back panel
CPU+USB 2.0 Hub:
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports on the back panel
Chipset:
- 1 x USB Type-C® port with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support, available through the internal USB header
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red) on the back panel
- 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports available through the internal USB header
- 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers


Internal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector
1 x 8-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x 4-pin ATX 12V power connector
1 x CPU fan header
1 x CPU fan/water cooling pump header
4 x system fan headers
2 x system fan/water cooling pump headers
3 x addressable RGB Gen2 LED strip headers
1 x RGB LED strip header
4 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
2 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
1 x front panel header
1 x front panel audio header
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 support
1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 header
2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
1 x noise detection header
1 x Trusted Platform Module header (For the GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2 module only)
1 x Q-Flash Plus button
1 x power button
1 x reset button
1 x reset jumper
2 x temperature sensor headers
1 x Clear CMOS jumper


Back Panel Connectors
1 x HDMI port (Note)
2 x antenna connectors (2T2R)
2 x USB4® USB Type-C® ports (DisplayPort (Note))
1 x USB Type-C® header, with USB 3.2 Gen 2 support
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports (red)
4 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports
4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports
1 x RJ-45 port
1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
2 x audio jacks

(Note) Actual support may vary by CPU.
I/O Controller
iTE® I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detection
Temperature detection
Fan speed detection
Water cooling flow rate detection
Fan fail warning
Fan speed control
* Whether the fan (pump) speed control function is supported will depend on the fan (pump) you install.

BIOS
1 x 512 Mbit flash
Use of licensed AMI UEFI BIOS
PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
Unique Features
Support for GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC)
* Available applications in GCC may vary by motherboard model. Supported functions of each application may also vary depending on motherboard specifications.


Support for Q-Flash
Support for Q-Flash Plus
Support for Smart Backup
Bundled Software
Norton® Internet Security (OEM version)
Operating System
Support for Windows 11 64-bit
Form Factor
ATX Form Factor; 30.5cm x 24.4cm

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