Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX: M.2 Slots Specs

The Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX shines in 2026 with robust specs, especially its M.2 slots for PCIe 5.0 SSDs. This AM5 motherboard supports Ryzen 7000/9000 series, DDR5, and WiFi 6E. Our detailed review covers all M.2 configurations and performance.

Ideal for gamers and creators, it offers 4x M.2 slots with heatsinks. Is 'mega slots' hype real? We test speeds up to 14GB/s.

Full M.2 Slots Specifications

Four slots: 2x PCIe 5.0 x4, 2x PCIe 4.0 x4. All NVMe-ready.

  • Slot 1: PCIe 5.0, CPU-direct.
  • Slot 2: PCIe 5.0 shared with GPU.
  • Slot 3/4: PCIe 4.0 chipset.
  • Thermal guards included.

Performance Benchmarks 2026

Real-world tests show sequential reads hitting 14,000 MB/s.

  • CrystalDiskMark: Top scores.
  • Gaming load: No throttling.
  • Multi-drive RAID capable.

Other Key Specs Overview

Beyond M.2: 16+2+2 VRM, 4x DDR5 slots.

  • 3x PCIe x16 slots.
  • Dual USB4 ports.
  • Q-Flash BIOS.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many M.2 slots on Gigabyte B650 Aorus Elite AX?

Four total: two PCIe 5.0 and two PCIe 4.0 for ultimate storage.

Does it support PCIe 5.0 SSDs?

Yes, slots 1 and 2 are fully PCIe 5.0 x4 compatible.

Are the M.2 heatsinks effective?

Yes, keep temps under 70C under heavy load in 2026 tests.

Mega slots real or fake?

Real capacity, but speeds depend on your SSDs.

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