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expiredphoinix | Staff posted Nov 18, 2025 10:54 PM

GIGABYTE B650M AORUS Elite AX ICE AM5 LGA 1718 AMD M-ATX Motherboard

$153

$220

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+ Free Shippingat Amazon
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Amazon has GIGABYTE B650M AORUS Elite AX ICE AM5 LGA 1718 AMD Micro ATX Motherboard for $152.78. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for posting this deal.

About this item:
  • 5-Year Warranty
  • AMD Socket AM5: Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 / Ryzen 8000 Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance: Twin 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5: 4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO & Intel XMP Memory Module Support
  • Superfast Storage: 1*PCIe 5.0 x4 and 1*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connector
  • Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard
  • EZ-Latch: PCIe x16 Slot & M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
  • Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E
  • Extended Connectivity: HDMI, DP, Front USB-C 20 Gb/s, Rear USB-C 10 Gb/s
  • Q-Flash Plus: Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory, and GPU

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Written by phoinix | Staff
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Amazon has GIGABYTE B650M AORUS Elite AX ICE AM5 LGA 1718 AMD Micro ATX Motherboard for $152.78. Shipping is free.

Thanks to Deal Hunter phoinix for posting this deal.

About this item:
  • 5-Year Warranty
  • AMD Socket AM5: Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 / Ryzen 8000 Series Processors
  • Unparalleled Performance: Twin 12+2+2 Phases Digital VRM Solution
  • Dual Channel DDR5: 4*DIMMs with AMD EXPO & Intel XMP Memory Module Support
  • Superfast Storage: 1*PCIe 5.0 x4 and 1*PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 Connector
  • Advanced Thermal Design & M.2 Thermal Guard
  • EZ-Latch: PCIe x16 Slot & M.2 Connectors with Quick Release & Screwless Design
  • Fast Networking: 2.5GbE LAN & Wi-Fi 6E
  • Extended Connectivity: HDMI, DP, Front USB-C 20 Gb/s, Rear USB-C 10 Gb/s
  • Q-Flash Plus: Update BIOS Without Installing the CPU, Memory, and GPU

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Written by citan359 | Staff

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Written by phoinix | Staff

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Nov 19, 2025 5:16 PM
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fletch8527Nov 19, 2025 5:16 PM
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This motherboard does have a Thunderbolt header for those that are looking for that.
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Nov 19, 2025 5:37 PM
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Nov 19, 2025 8:05 PM
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TalentedGalley1721Nov 19, 2025 8:05 PM
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Does SD ever have deals on Intel MOBOs? I never come across them.
Nov 19, 2025 8:35 PM
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ThriftyKnob3225Nov 19, 2025 8:35 PM
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Quote from PoppinPenelli :
I'm running a 9900x on it since January. This motherboard was hard to find last December. Prices were around $200 at best if it was in stock. I actually got it for $175 from Ali Express and it came w/ some generic thermal paste. Board was US version with a Chinese paper manual. I had to return it becuase I bent the socket PINs. Got a full refund upon return and got one from B&H and Amazon at the same time. B&H came first so I returned the Amazon one.

Just be careful inserting the CPU. I hate that AM5 socket design. Too fragile.
I haven't built on AM5 yet, but isn't this similar to the Intel LGA sockets where you just set the process down and let the clamp do the work?

Never had an issue with it personally if it's the same
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Nov 19, 2025 9:25 PM
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PoppinPenelliNov 19, 2025 9:25 PM
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Quote from ThriftyKnob3225 :
I haven't built on AM5 yet, but isn't this similar to the Intel LGA sockets where you just set the process down and let the clamp do the work?

Never had an issue with it personally if it's the same
This was my first time w/ AMD but the socket contacts are like springs. You drop something on them and they get bent. You can try to bend it back with a magnifying glass and a needle but it may break in doing so.

This is an example w/ up close pictures.
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcmaster...nything_i/
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Nov 20, 2025 4:43 AM
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entropismNov 20, 2025 4:43 AM
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Quote from ThriftyKnob3225 :
I haven't built on AM5 yet, but isn't this similar to the Intel LGA sockets where you just set the process down and let the clamp do the work?

Never had an issue with it personally if it's the same
Yes, it's a zero force socket, where you lay it down and then let the clamp lock it in place.
Nov 20, 2025 6:28 AM
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bruce99Nov 20, 2025 6:28 AM
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Quote from PoppinPenelli :
I'm running a 9900x on it since January. This motherboard was hard to find last December. Prices were around $200 at best if it was in stock. I actually got it for $175 from Ali Express and it came w/ some generic thermal paste. Board was US version with a Chinese paper manual. I had to return it becuase I bent the socket PINs. Got a full refund upon return and got one from B&H and Amazon at the same time. B&H came first so I returned the Amazon one.

Just be careful inserting the CPU. I hate that AM5 socket design. Too fragile.
stop abusing their shipping policies, you're driving up prices, somewhere,
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Nov 20, 2025 6:57 AM
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tallassmikeNov 20, 2025 6:57 AM
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I would have enjoyed this one better for a mini-mid tower setup.

I ended up getting the standard ATX size in September with a H9 Flow. Probably better off since DDR5 ram doubled since Then
Last edited by tallassmike November 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM.
Nov 20, 2025 7:38 AM
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MrStinkyCheeseNov 20, 2025 7:38 AM
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Quote from ThriftyKnob3225 :
I haven't built on AM5 yet, but isn't this similar to the Intel LGA sockets where you just set the process down and let the clamp do the work?

Never had an issue with it personally if it's the same
Yeah Intel and AMD are both using LGA sockets now.
Nov 22, 2025 5:07 PM
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IndigoCatfish731Nov 22, 2025 5:07 PM
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I dont recommend gigabyte b650ms because of vrm coil whine. I have the black version and its really annoying
Nov 25, 2025 10:06 PM
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PoppinPenelliNov 25, 2025 10:06 PM
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B&H has it for the same price now.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/pr...te_ax.html

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