GIGABYTE B660M AORUS ELITE DDR4 12th Gen Micro ATX Motherboard

GIGABYTE B660M AORUS ELITE DDR4 12th Gen Micro ATX Motherboard

The GIGABYTE B660M AORUS ELITE DDR4 12th Gen Micro ATX Motherboard is a feature-packed and reliable motherboard designed to support the latest 12th Generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors on the LGA1700 socket. It offers a robust set of specifications and functionalities, making it an excellent choice for building a high-performance and versatile micro ATX system.One of the standout features of this motherboard is its support for up to 128 GB of DDR4 memory. The four DIMM slots can accommodate a wide range of memory modules, including high-speed overclocked modules up to 5333MHz (OC), ensuring smooth multitasking and optimal performance in memory-intensive applications. The motherboard supports both ECC un-buffered and non-ECC un-buffered DIMMs, giving users flexibility based on their needs.The Intel B660 Express Chipset provides a solid foundation for the motherboard's capabilities. It offers several storage options, including two M.2 connectors with PCIe 4.0 x4/x2 SSD support, perfect for installing lightning-fast NVMe drives for rapid data access. Additionally, there are four SATA 6Gb/s connectors, supporting RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 10 configurations for data redundancy and performance optimization.The onboard graphics feature Intel HD Graphics support, providing multiple display outputs, including one HDMI 2.0 port and one DisplayPort. This allows users to connect multiple monitors and enjoy high-resolution visuals up to 4096x2160@60Hz (HDMI) and 4096x2304@60Hz (DisplayPort). The inclusion of HDCP 2.3 and native HDMI 2.1 support further enhances the graphics capabilities.For connectivity, the motherboard boasts a comprehensive range of ports and headers. It comes equipped with Realtek 2.5GbE LAN chip, providing high-speed networking for faster data transfers and smoother online experiences. The USB options are abundant, featuring USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C and Type-A ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, and USB 2.0/1.1 ports, catering to various peripherals and devices.To enhance audio performance, the Realtek Audio CODEC offers High Definition Audio with support for 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel configurations. Users can configure 7.1-channel audio through the audio software provided by GIGABYTE, and S/PDIF Out support is available as well.The motherboard's compact Micro ATX form factor ensures compatibility with smaller cases, making it an excellent choice for space-conscious builds. It includes various other features like RGB lighting headers, Thunderbolt add-in card connectors, a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header, and BIOS with AMI UEFI support.

ADVANCED THERMAL SOLUTION

GIGABYTE B660 Series Motherboards' Un-throttled performance is guaranteed by innovative and optimized thermal design to ensure the best CPU, Chipset, SSD stability and low temperatures under full load application and gaming.

ULTRA DURABLE

GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ features its product durability and high-quality manufacturing process. GIGABYTE motherboards use the best components and reinforce every slots to make each of them solid and durable.​

Features:

• Supports 12th Gen Intel® Core™ Series Processors
• Dual Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 4 DIMMs
• 12*+1+1 Twin Hybrid Digital VRM Design with 60A DrMOS
• Shielded Memory Routing for Better Memory Overclocking
• Fully Covered Thermal Design with High Coverage MOSFET Heatsinks
• Blazing Fast 2.5GbE LAN with Bandwidth Management
• Dual Ultra-Fast NVMe PCIe 4.0* x4 M.2 with Thermal Guard
• Rear and Front USB3.2 Type-C® for Fast and Versatile Connections
• Pre-installed IO Shield for easy and quick installation
• RGB FUSION 2.0 with Multi-Zone Addressable LED Light Show Design, Support Addressable LED & RGB LED Strips
• Smart Fan 6 Features Multiple Temperature Sensors, Hybrid Fan Headers with FAN STOP
• Q-Flash Plus Update BIOS without Installing the CPU, Memory and Graphics Card

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