Gigabyte B650E AORUS STEALTH Wi-Fi 7 ICE AMD B650 Ryzen Socket AM5 ATX Motherboard
The Gigabyte B650E AORUS STEALTH ICE is a white ATX motherboard designed for gaming systems and enthusiast PC builds based on AMD Ryzen 7000, 8000 or 9000 Series processors. Its reverse-connector design moves key power, storage, fan and front-panel connections to the rear of the board, helping compatible cases achieve cleaner cable management and a less obstructed interior.
Important compatibility note: This is a reverse-connector motherboard and requires a compatible PC case with suitable rear connector cut-outs. Standard ATX dimensions alone do not guarantee chassis compatibility.
STEALTH Reverse-Connector Design
The STEALTH layout relocates major motherboard connections to the rear, including power, SATA, cooling and case I/O headers. When installed in a compatible chassis, this reduces visible cabling around the main components and can help create a cleaner-looking system with a less obstructed airflow path.
AMD AM5 Performance Platform
AMD Socket AM5 supports compatible Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors, while the 12+2+2 Twin Digital VRM design provides a stable power platform for multi-core CPUs. VRM Thermal Armor Advanced, a 6 mm heatpipe and 7 W/mK thermal pads help transfer heat away from the power-delivery components.
High-Capacity DDR5 Memory
Four DDR5 DIMM slots support dual-channel memory configurations with a total capacity of up to 256 GB. Memory speeds up to DDR5-8000 MT/s through overclocking are supported with suitable processors and memory modules, together with AMD EXPO and Intel XMP profiles for compatible kits.
PCIe 5.0 Expansion and Storage
The reinforced PCIe UD Slot X supports a PCIe 5.0 x16 graphics connection when paired with a compatible Ryzen 9000 or 7000 Series processor. Three M.2 connectors provide one CPU-connected PCIe 5.0 x4 storage slot and two PCIe 4.0 slots, while four SATA 6Gb/s connectors accommodate additional drives.
Fast Wired and Wireless Networking
Realtek 2.5GbE LAN provides high-speed wired networking, while the MediaTek MT7925 module supports Wi-Fi 7 across compatible 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz networks. Bluetooth 5.4 is also included for compatible peripherals, and the supplied antenna uses Gigabyte's Wi-Fi EZ-Plug connection system for easier installation.
DIY-Friendly Installation
M.2 EZ-Latch Plus enables screwless installation of compatible M.2 SSDs, while EZ-Latch Click simplifies removal and installation of the M.2 heatsinks. Q-Flash Plus allows the system BIOS to be updated without installing a processor, memory or graphics card.
Key Features:
- AMD Socket AM5 supports compatible Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors.
- White reverse-connector ATX design supports cleaner cable routing in compatible chassis.
- 12+2+2 Twin Digital VRM power design with VRM Thermal Armor Advanced.
- Four DDR5 DIMM slots support up to 256 GB of dual-channel system memory.
- Reinforced PCIe 5.0 x16 slot for compatible processors and graphics cards.
- Three M.2 slots, including one PCIe 5.0 x4 connector, plus four SATA 6Gb/s ports.
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4 and Realtek 2.5GbE wired networking.
- Rear USB-C with DisplayPort Alt Mode and CPU-dependent speeds of up to 40Gb/s.
- Realtek ALC897 high-definition audio with support for up to 7.1-channel output.
- M.2 EZ-Latch, Wi-Fi EZ-Plug, Smart Fan 6 and Q-Flash Plus installation features.
Technical Specifications:
| Specification | Details |
|---|
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Series | AORUS STEALTH ICE |
| Model / SKU | B650E AORUS STEALTH ICE |
| Product Type | Reverse-connector ATX motherboard |
| Colour | White / ICE |
| CPU Socket | AMD Socket AM5 |
| Supported Processors | AMD Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series processors |
| Chipset | AMD B650 |
| Power Design | 12+2+2 Twin Digital VRM |
| Memory Slots | 4 x DDR5 DIMM |
| Maximum Memory | Up to 256 GB |
| Memory Architecture | Dual-channel |
| Supported Memory Speeds | DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8000 MT/s (OC), depending on processor and memory configuration |
| Memory Profiles | AMD EXPO and Intel XMP |
| Main Expansion Slot | 1 x PCI Express x16 slot |
| Expansion Slot Interface | PCIe 5.0 x16 with Ryzen 9000/7000 Series; PCIe 4.0 x8 or x4 with supported Ryzen 8000 Series processors |
| M.2 Storage | 3 x M.2 connectors: 1 x PCIe 5.0 x4 and 2 x PCIe 4.0, subject to processor configuration |
| SATA Storage | 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors |
| RAID Support | RAID 0, RAID 1 and RAID 10 for compatible NVMe or SATA storage |
| Wired Networking | Realtek 2.5GbE LAN |
| Wireless Networking | MediaTek MT7925 Wi-Fi 7, 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz, 160 MHz |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Audio | Realtek ALC897 high-definition audio, up to 7.1-channel |
| Rear Display Outputs | 1 x HDMI 2.1 and 1 x USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode |
| Maximum HDMI Resolution | 4096 x 2160 at 60 Hz |
| Maximum DisplayPort Resolution | 3840 x 2160 at 144 Hz through USB-C |
| Rear USB-C | Up to 40Gb/s with supported Ryzen 8000 Series processors; up to 10Gb/s with Ryzen 9000/7000 Series processors |
| Rear USB Type-A | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2, 5 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 and 4 x USB 2.0 |
| Internal Front USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2x2, up to 20Gb/s |
| Rear Network Connection | 1 x RJ-45 and 2 x Wi-Fi antenna connections |
| Rear Audio Connections | 3 x audio jacks |
| Cooling Connections | CPU fan, CPU/pump, 3 x system fan and 1 x system fan/pump headers |
| Lighting Connections |
