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GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 vs MSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
Product A: GIGABYTE
61 of 78 known
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
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ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E HeroProduct B: MSI
62 of 78 known
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
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Compare the GIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 with
ASUS TUF GAMING X870-PLUS WIFI
ASUS ROG STRIX X870-A GAMING WIFI
ASRock X870E Nova WiFi
GIGABYTE X870E AORUS PRO ICE
ASRock X870 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
GIGABYTE B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ICE
GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
MSI MPG X870E CARBON WIFI
ASRock B850 Pro RS WiFi
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero26 of 70 fields differ
- 22 different values
- 4 known for one only
- 33 the same
- 11 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 87 motherboards.
- Ethernet speedA: 2.5GbpsB: 5GbpsMSI is 2.5 Gbps higher.
- PCIe 5.0 M.2 slotsA: 3B: 2GIGABYTE has 1 more.
- Rear USB-C portsA: 2B: 3MSI has 1 more.
- Vcore stagesA: 16B: 14GIGABYTE has 2 more.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGIGABYTE: 244 × 305 mm
- BMSI: 244 × 305 mm
All 78 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
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Series
Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
47193318648115Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Scan lists GTIN 4719331864811 for model X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7. Komputronik and OX.ee list the same EAN for X870 A ELITE WIFI7.6Retailer pagekomputronik.pl/product/929450/plyta-glowna-gigabyte-x870-a-elite-wifi7.htmlRead 14 October 2026Komputronik lists EAN 4719331864811 and manufacturer code X870 A ELITE WIFI7.
Announced
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Status
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Predecessor
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Successor
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Launch price (US)
$299.995Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Specs list: Price $299.99 / 279.98 GBP / 548.19 AUD. US price, excl. sales tax. Tech4Gamers gives $299.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The board costs $299.
Launch price (EU)
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Markets
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Colours
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Segment
Board revision
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Platform
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CPU socket
Chipset
Supported processors
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series. The manual refers to the maker's website for the latest CPU support list. Read on 2026-10-14.
AMD Ryzen 9000 Series, AMD Ryzen 8000 Series, AMD Ryzen 7000 Series1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Specifications chapter, page 17: Ryzen 9000, 8000 and 7000 Series Desktop Processors. The manual refers to msi.com for the newest support status. Read on 2026-10-14.
CPU overclocking
Yes6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026The VRM setup can handle any Ryzen 9000 CPU, even with mild overclocking.7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/04/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026States the board's power delivery should be more than adequate for CPU overclocking.
Board
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Form factor
Board dimensions
PCB layers
83Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-amd-x870-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5g-wifi7-usb-40-usb-32-aplusc-aRead 14 October 20268 layers with 2oz thickened copper.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026All-black 8-layer PCB with 2oz thickened copper, server-grade IT-170.7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/04/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026Server-grade, eight-layered PCB with 2oz of copper.8Reviewmezha.ua/en/reviews/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-review-keep-the-balance/ampRead 14 October 20268-layer PCB.
Back-connect design
RGB lighting on the board
Not available
No4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 2026The board has no on-board RGB lighting whatsoever.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026No on-board RGB. Only headers for RGB fans and strips.7Reviewthefpsreview.com/2025/02/04/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-reviewRead 14 October 2026There are no RGBs, but four RGB headers are available: three addressable and one 4-pin 12V.
Power delivery
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Power stage layout
CPU core (Vcore) power stages
Vcore power stage rating
60A3Reviewtech-critter.com/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-hands-on-testRead 14 October 202616+2+2 phase configuration powered by 60A power stages, with the 16 Vcore phases in an 8+8 arrangement. The same figure is in the maker's text copied by Scan. HWCooling reads onsemi NCP302155R stages and calls them 55 A continuous.5Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Scan copies the maker's text: 16+2+2 Digital Twin power design with 60A DrMOS stages.
80A3Retailer pagescan.co.uk/products/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-amd-x870-am5-ddr5-pcie-50-4x-m2-5g-wifi7-usb-40-usb-32-aplusc-aRead 14 October 202614+2+1 digital power phases with an 80A smart power stage for Vcore.4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 202680 A as stated by MSI. Mezha reads MP87670 stages and calls them 70 A.6Reviewtech4gamers.com/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 202614+2+1 (Vcore, SoC, Misc) with 80A smart power stages for Vcore. The controller is read as MPS2402.
VRM controller
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CPU power connectors
Extra slot power connector
Memory
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Memory type
Memory slots
Max memory
Max memory speed (overclocked)
Not available
8,400MT/s2Retailer pagecustompc.com.cy/components/motherboards/amd-motherboards/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-motherboard-amd-x870-socket-am5-atxRead 14 October 2026Max. memory speed (OC) 8400 MT/s. KitGuru and PC Gamer give the same figure from MSI.4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 2026Max. overclocking frequency 1DPC 1R up to 8400+ MT/s, 1DPC 2R and 2DPC 1R 6400+, 2DPC 2R 4800+. The CPU family is not named in this text.5Reviewpcgamer.com/hardware/motherboards/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-wifi-reviewRead 14 October 2026Memory support DDR5-4800 to DDR5-8400+ (OC), up to 256 GB.
ECC memory
Expansion slots
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Expansion slots
AGIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 2 | 3 | Chipset | 1 |
BMSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Physical slot | Electrical lanes | PCIe generation | Connected to | Count |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PCIe x16 | 16 | 5 | CPU | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 1 | 3 | Chipset | 1 |
| PCIe x16 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | 1 |
Full-length PCIe slots
3
3
Fastest PCIe x16 slot generation
5
5
Storage
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M.2 storage slots
AGIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink | Shares lanes with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2A_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2B_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX16 slot runs at up to x8 when M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU is used. Not available with Ryzen 8000 processors |
| M2C_CPU | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX16 slot runs at up to x8 when M2B_CPU or M2C_CPU is used. Not available with Ryzen 8000 processors |
| M2D_SB | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | PCIEX4 slot is unavailable when M2D_SB is used |
BMSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Slot | PCIe generation | PCIe lanes | Connected to | Longest drive | Takes SATA drives | Heatsink | Shares lanes with |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2_1 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 22110 | No | Yes | Not available |
| M2_2 | 5 | 4 | CPU | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Rear USB 40Gbps Type-C ports. Both run at PCIe 5.0 x2 when M2_2 is used. Setting M2_2 to x4 in the BIOS turns off the USB 40Gbps ports |
| M2_3 | 4 | 2 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | PCI_E3 slot runs at x2 when M2_3 is used. Setting PCI_E3 to x4 in the BIOS turns off M2_3 |
| M2_4 | 4 | 4 | Chipset | M.2 2280 | No | Yes | Not available |
M.2 slots
4
4
PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots
3
2
Rear ports
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Rear ports
AGIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 4 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 2.5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
BMSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Type | Version | Count | Max link rate (Gbps) | Thunderbolt or USB4 | DP Alt Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C | USB4 | 2 | 40 | USB4 | Yes |
| USB-C | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 1 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 2 | 2 | 10 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | 3 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| USB-A | USB 2.0 | 4 | 0.48 | Not available | Not available |
| HDMI | HDMI 2.1 | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Ethernet (RJ45) | Not available | 1 | 5 | Not available | Not available |
| 3.5 mm audio | Not available | 2 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
| Optical S/PDIF | Not available | 1 | Not available | Not available | Not available |
Rear USB ports
12
12
Rear USB-C ports
2
3
Fastest rear USB port
40Gbps
40Gbps
Thunderbolt
No
No
Internal connectors
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Internal USB headers
AGIGABYTE X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served |
|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 |
BMSI MAG X870 TOMAHAWK WIFI
| Header | Max data rate (Gbps) | Headers | Front ports served | Power out (W) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USB-C header | 20 | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| USB 3 header (19-pin) | 5 | 2 | 4 | Not available |
| USB 2.0 header (9-pin) | 0.48 | 2 | 4 | Not available |
Front USB-C header speed
20Gbps
20Gbps
Fan headers
ARGB headers
Networking
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Ethernet controllers
Ethernet ports
1
1
Ethernet speed
2.5Gbps
5Gbps
Wi-Fi included
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi bands
Max Wi-Fi channel width
Wi-Fi module
MediaTek MT79251Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and the appendix table: MediaTek Wi-Fi 7 MT7925 (module MT7925B22M) on PCB rev. 1.0 and Realtek Wi-Fi 7 RTL8922AE on PCB rev. 1.1. HWCooling, LANOC and tech-critter tested boards with the MediaTek chip. The rev. 1.0 chip is the base value.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 with the MediaTek MT7925 chip and Bluetooth 5.4 on the tested board.
Bluetooth
Audio
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Audio codec
Realtek ALC12201Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2: Realtek ALC1220 CODEC, with no revision split in this manual.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Spec table: Realtek ALC1220 (7.1).4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Realtek ALC1220 CODEC.
DAC chip
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Features
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BIOS flashback
Clear CMOS button (rear)
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 2-2 and 2-8: Clear CMOS is a jumper (CLR_CMOS). The only rear panel button is Q-Flash Plus. HWCooling lists Clear CMOS among buttons, LANOC mentions only the header.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Rear panel has the Aorus branding and a small BIOS flash push button. Clear CMOS is only a header.
POST code display
Yes1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-1 layout shows a two-digit display (DB_PORT) with the note that debug code information is in the Debug LED Codes pages (section 5-2). Section 2-7 also lists four status LEDs (CPU, DRAM, VGA, BOOT). LANOC describes a two-digit readout beside the status LEDs.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026Status LEDs plus a two-digit readout for errors.
Power button on the board
No1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026The specifications and the special features list name no power or reset button on the board. KitGuru lists the missing power micro button as a con.4Reviewkitguru.net/components/motherboard/leo-waldock/msi-mag-x870-tomahawk-reviewRead 14 October 2026Cons: a power micro button would be nice.
Dual BIOS
Pre-installed I/O shield
Yes2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026The rear connector panel has a cover with a perforated part behind the USB4 controller heatsink.4Reviewlanoc.org/review/motherboards/gigabyte-x870-aorus-elite-wifi7Read 14 October 2026The rear I/O comes with the cover integrated.
Tool-free features
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release, Push-on antenna connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026M.2 EZ-Latch Plus (screwless M.2 drive clip) and M.2 EZ-Latch Click (screwless M.2 heatsink) in section 2-8, and PCIe EZ-Latch Plus in section 2-5. The push-pin antenna connection is from HWCooling and tech-critter. The manual itself lists SMA antenna connectors.2Reviewhwcooling.net/en/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-gigabytes-mid-range-tested-reviewRead 14 October 2026Remote switch on the right edge releases the PCIe x16 slot latch. The Wi-Fi antennas connect with two push-pins and no screws.3Reviewtech-critter.com/x870-aorus-elite-wifi7-hands-on-testRead 14 October 2026Review names the PCIe EZ-Latch for tool-free graphics card release, M.2 EZ-Latch heatsinks and the EZ-Plug Wi-Fi antenna connector.
Tool-free M.2 latch, Tool-free M.2 heatsink, PCIe slot release1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 22 DIY friendly list: EZ M.2 Shield Frozr II (screwless on M2_1 and M2_4 per Tech4Gamers), EZ M.2 Clip II and EZ PCIe Release. The Wi-Fi antenna connector type is not stated, so the push-on antenna option is not set.
Measured
None of 3 known
VRM temperature under CPU load
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Power draw idle
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Power draw CPU stress
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In the box
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In the box
User's Manual, Quick Installation Guide, 1 x antenna, 2 x SATA cables, 1 x G Connector1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026Section 1-3. The list is for reference and the manual says the actual items depend on the package.
1 x Quick installation guide, 1 x European Union regulatory notices, 1 x USB Drive, 2 x SATA Cables, 1 x EZ Front Panel Cable, 1 x 1 to 3 EZ Conn-Cable (V2), 1 x EZ Wi-Fi Antenna, 1 x Cable sticker, 3 x EZ M.2 Clip II, 1 x EZ M.2 Clip II Remover1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/msi_mag_x870_tomahawk_wifi.pdfRead 14 October 2026Page 23 package contents.
Links
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Product page
www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-1111Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-11Read 14 October 2026The page title appeared in web search results. gigabyte.com blocks agents, so the page was not read and its content is not used for any value.
Spec sheet
www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-11/sp11Maker product pagegigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI7-rev-10-11Read 14 October 2026Specification tab of the same page at /sp. Not read for the same reason.
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Manual
www.trovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdf1Owner's manualtrovaprezzi.it/manuali/gigabyte_aorus_x870_elite_wifi7.pdfRead 14 October 2026GIGABYTE User's Manual Rev. 1002 for X870 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 and the ICE model, hosted by trovaprezzi.it. It covers the rev. 1.0 and rev. 1.1 boards. The maker's rev. 1.2 manual was not readable.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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