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GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X Review

Recently, we’ve seen more GIGABYTE X570 motherboards in the market, but in a price range that’s more subtle to our pockets. Currently, at the base of the company’s game-focused line, is the X570 Gaming X board. But how will it fair in our GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X Review?

Compared to their other boards, the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X comes with a slightly lesser 10+2 power delivery but with a more economical audio codec, which is the Realtek ALC 887. It also sports a single Realtek RTL-8111H Gigabit NIC, and two additional slots or its PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2. 

Its design and style feature a couple of enhancements such as a distinct and hip black & grey theme, triangle-shaped accents along the PCB and its heatsinks, plus more. 

As expected, the company took a different approach to decrease the price of this board. And since the X570 Gaming X retails close to the MSI board, it’s time for us to see if this product is as good as what the company claims, so continue reading our GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X review to learn more about it. 

Inside the Box

Notice that the packaging of the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X was designed to be eye-catching, though it’s also tough enough to protect the board inside. The front portion gives you the words GIGABYTE written on the upper-left corner of the box while the unit’s name is at the center. Below the board’s name is a list of the Gaming X’s essential features, while the box’s sides give you the same information about the motherboard. The back of the box gives you more details about the board’s features, plus more details about the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X. 

Looking inside, you’ll immediately see the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X encased in plastic. Under the board are SATA cables, an M.2 standoff, the warranty commitment card, user manual, and a driver disk. 

The GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X Review

The GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X has a smaller build than the MSI, and while they both have the same chipset fans, blades of the Gaming X are less prone to accidents and damages. The fans also stay quiet despite heavy loads, which is good. 

The lower-half portion of the board holds a pair of full-length PCIe 4.0 slots that run at x16 and x16/x4 with a heatsink. The uppermost slot takes the CPU lanes then the full-length bottom slot is locked at x4 from the X570 chipset. Additionally, there are three PCIe 4.0 x1 slots for you to use up to two-way AMD Crossfire multi-graphics card configurations. 

There’s a maximum of six SATA ports that can support RAID 1, 0, and 10 arrays. Also, the board uses 10+2 power delivery driven by the ISL-69147 PWM controller running at 5+2. It uses an 8-pin 12V ATX CPU power input to power up the processor. 

Its power circuit has a maximum of 12 phases with 10 phases for its CPU. And even if the heatsinks come in moderate sizes, they’re a bit stocky and aren’t linked via a heat pipe. 

RGB LED Headers & Rear Panel

The GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X doesn’t come with standard RGBs, but for necessary illuminations in the future, there are RGB LED headers on the PCB that aids the addressable 4-pin 12V and 3-pin LED strips. 

Its rear panel is a regular assortment of inputs and outputs without USB 3.1 G2 connections. For USB support, what’s present are four USB 3.1 G1 Type-A ports, and two USB 2.0 ports. The rear panel also has an HDMI video output for compatible Ryzen APUs; other than that, there are three 3.5-millimeter audio jacks driven by the Realtek ALC 887 HD audio codec, plus a Realtek RTL-8111H Ethernet port. 

The GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X comes with a well-made design that isn’t too challenging. It even has a better arrangement compared to the MSI boards known to have fan headers in awkward positions. Though the motherboard only has four fan headers and none on the board’s lower-half area and the 24-pin connector’s side. 

GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X Specifications

The GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X has the ATX form-factor and utilizes the AMD X570 chipset. It readily backs the AMD socket AM4 and has dual-channel memory support with a total of 4 slots and 128GB. Additionally, it is built-in with an 8-channel Realtek ALC-887 for its sounds. 

The Realtek Gigabit Ethernet supports networking, as well as two M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 64Gbps / 6Gbps SATA ports that reach 22,110. Plus, it comes with 8x USB 3.0, 6x USB 2.0, plus 1x LAN audio out | line-in mic. The board measures 305 x 225 millimeters. 

Next up on our GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X review is the motherboard’s set of features. 

The Features

Supports AMD Ryzen 3rd-Gen Processors

Based on the AMD X570 chipset, the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X fully supports AMD Ryzen processors under the 3000 series. The all-new design of the motherboard is proof of the company’s dedication to producing high-quality components for your system. 

The GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X is a motherboard that is rich with impressive features such as PCIe 4.0 support, high-speed Ethernet, and refined audio. These attributes are present to meet every user’s needs and requisites in terms of sound, performance, and data transfer.  

The new thermal design and cutting-edge power allow you to maximize the performance of AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen processors. Because of that, the X570 Gaming X motherboard is perfect if you’re planning to build your ideal AMD-based gaming system.

AMD StoreMI Technology

With AMD StoreMI Technology, you can enjoy faster, smoother, PC performance with ease. This feature optimizes your system’s responsiveness from system boot to the launching of apps. Aside from that, it also offers SSD performance and HDD capacity. It automatically learns your computing behavior to access vital files quickly. The best thing is that you get all of these benefits at an affordable price.

10 + 2 Phases Digital VRM Design and Lower RDS (on) MOSFETs

The X570 Gaming X motherboard utilizes a 10 + 2 phase PWM that comes with lower RDS (on) MOSFETs layout to support the newest CPUs under AMD Ryzen’s 3000 series. With this design, the motherboard precisely delivers power to its most energy-sensitive and power-hungry components. Aside from that, it provides enhanced system performance and optimum hardware scalability.

Smart Chipset Fan Heatsink

Smart Fan provides a variety of three operating modes – Balanced, Silent, and Performance – to reduce noise and extend the fan’s lifespan. Select the appropriate mode in any situation. The X570 Gaming X motherboard also uses a top-notch ball-bearing fan, which guarantees a total of 60,000 operating hours.

Full PCIe 4.0 Layout

The GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X motherboard features a Full PCIe 4.0 layout, which includes PCIe 4.0 slots and M.2 connectors. With this design, the motherboard offers optimized performance and versatility that power users and extreme gamers demand.

Connectivity for the Next Generation

High-end products need to be future-proof. With the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X motherboard, you’ll stay updated with the latest technologies since it provides all of the network and storage for the next generation.

Smart Fan 5

Smart Fan 5 allows gaming systems to stay cool while continuously delivering optimum performance. It lets users interchange their fan headers to reflect thermal sensors at various areas on the motherboard. Aside from that, Smart Fan 5 is why there are Voltage mode fans for motherboards to be more liquid-cooling-friendly. Because of this technology, more hybrid fan headers today support PWM fans.

High Fidelity Audio

The X570 Gaming X comes with high-end audio capacitors to deliver premium-quality audio for realistic sound effects in games. The motherboard also has an audio noise guard that filters out its sensitive analog audio component from possible noise pollution at the PCB level.

Q-Flash Plus

With Q-Flash Plus, you can update your BIOS with ease, and you won’t have to install your CPU, graphics card, and memory. Entering the BIOS menu is also unnecessary to flash the BIOS. Q-Flash plus makes BIOS updating done in a few steps. Download and save a new BIOS file, then rename this to gigabyte.bin on the USB flash drive. Next, press the dedicated Q-Flash plus button, and you’re all done. 

Solid Pin Power Connectors

The X570 Gaming X motherboard has a solid plated ATX 24-pin and ATX 12V 8-pin power connectors to deliver stability in the power supply while overloading your CPU. Its advantages include additional metal quantity for higher power & generated heat and a larger contact area. With that, your motherboard becomes more durable, and its longevity increases.

XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster: Cast Games Everywhere, Anytime

Now, you can set your stage and share all the best gaming moments via the XSplit Gamecaster + Broadcaster. It’s a fully-optimized social media integration that’s up for real-time chats. This feature will keep you notified at all times without breaking your focus in the game. All you need is one click to stream the gameplay to Twitch, so you’ll be hosting your game a real pro. 

The GIGABYTE APP Center 

This part of our GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X review talks about the GIGABYTE APP Center. It’s a software that gives access to a ton of applications for enhancing your GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X board. It uses an undivided and clear-cut UI, allowing you to start all GIGABYTE apps on your system quickly. It also allows you to see related online updates, as well as download the latest drives, BIOS, and applications. 

EasyTune 

EasyTune is a straightforward interface that lets everyone fine-tune the system settings with ease. You can adjust the system/memory clocks here, as well as the Windows environment voltages. With its Smart Quick Boost, only a click is needed to overclock the system, giving you a performance boost when necessary. 

A collection of overclocking settings are available here, but there aren’t a ton of choices available compared to higher-end motherboards. At least, the options can limit the times you’ll need to reboot to enter the EFI while nailing the overclocking settings.

Fast Boot

Via the Fast Boot interface, you can alter then enable the Fast Boot system Next Boot After AC Power Loss settings via the Windows environment. 

System Information Viewer

The System Information Viewer is a central location that gives access to your current system status. It monitors elements like clocks and processors, set notifications when temperatures rise, sets the fan based on your preferred speed profile, or record the system’s behavior. 

The company has some of the best software cooling controls, and while the System Information Viewer didn’t get lots of enhancements, it still gives you full control over the computer’s system cooling. 

Also, you get an inclusive alarm spot that reports and alerts you pump or fan failures, or when temperatures breach certain thresholds. You’re even allowed to graph data resources for a better view of your computer’s status. 

Other Applications 

Other than these apps, additional programs are available on the GIGABYTE APP Center. For your cloud and networking, you have the Cloud Station, CFOS Speed Internet, and LAN Optimizer. For backup and security, applications available include Smart Recovery 2, USB Blocker, and Smart TimeLock. 

The RGB Fusion 2.0

The RGB Fusion 2.0 is another GIGABYTE software that lets you control onboard RGB, and external RGB LED strips for the PC. With an outer addressable LED strip, you can opt for more patterns, styles, and illuminations too. 

With an integrated UI, the RGB Fusion 2.0 gives you an enhanced and improved solution for customizing light effects across supported devices like motherboards, graphics cards, and various peripherals. After customizing your gaming rig, show it off by sharing profiles. Also, the new gaming mode gives you more associative lighting effects for a select number of games for the most immersive gaming experience. 

Its updated version comes with a selection of lighting modes like static mode, double flash, game mode, single flash, random flash, music mode, and color cycle. Plus, the RGB Fusion 2.0 lets you enjoy advanced control modes for independently configuring RGB effects for each product.   

GIGABYTE’s boards support 5V addressable LED strips, plus up to 300 LED lights. The software comes with new patterns and different speed settings with more to come. And with full RGB support, as well as improved RGB Fusion 2.0 apps, you have all the control over LED lights surrounding the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X.

GIGABYTE RGB Fusion App

With GIGABYTE’s RGB Fusion App, you can personalize your computer to make it stand out and shine; and with the mobile version of the application, users can manage their lighting via smartphones.

Everyone can watch and set lighting via their gaming rig for easier access when adjusting and shifting colors, as well as the speed of varying modes. The RGB Fusion App mobile version is downloadable via the Apple Store or Google Play Store.

Performance

This portion of our GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X review gives you insights on how the motherboard performed. The first thing that we tested was its overclocking efficiency, then its thermal performance and power consumption. 

Overclocking 

For the overclocking tests we made with the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X, the VRMs were within the limit, and we also saw that its core boost was often south of 4GHz at stock speed. So if you’re looking for multi-threaded performance, then quick manual overclocking will be worth it. 

We achieved notable results, and temperatures hit around 80 after our 5-minute load test. With that, you’re probably going to require less, given that you have more time and a bit of fine-tuning. 

Thermal Performance and Power Consumption 

We received about 60°C on top, and close to 65°C on the underside. When we completed the 10-minute load test, we received less than 65°C via the GIGABYTE System Information Viewer as the peak temperature. It was a bit heated than what we were hoping for, but it sure was better than the other results we received.

Studio performance was excellent, and despite having warmer results for the M.2 SSD, it didn’t affect the speed during the tests, and the numbers we got were on par. 

Its all-core boost was notable, just like the 252W load-stock, speed-power draw. Though overclocking power consumption wasn’t high, it was still efficiently good anyway. 

All in all, the GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X is the best option for people who need an effective yet economical series board. The installation process was quick, straightforward, and everything worked how it should. This motherboard is undeniably the best choice, so we’re giving it two thumbs up for an excellent performance.

GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X Review Conclusion

After reading through our GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X review, you’ve learned that the X570 Gaming X comes with aesthetics, an efficient cooling system, and a lot of unique features. Most importantly, it’s an exceptional gaming motherboard that delivers the best performance that money could buy. The most notable thing about this motherboard is its cooling performance and quietness even while operating on a heavy load. Aside from that, it truly delivers premium-quality sound while gaming, which is excellent for a more realistic experience. X570 Gaming X offers all of these at an affordable price.

The GIGABYTE X570 Gaming X is an excellent choice if you’re looking for an affordable yet high-performance motherboard. It’s one of the budget-friendly motherboards that will meet all your needs while being ready for updates for technologies in the future. It’s the best option for entry-level users who are planning to create a build that matches the performance of high-end gaming systems.

The X570 Gaming X motherboard is available in various shops. Check out the store locator on GIGABYTE’s official website to see GIGABYTE’s trusted resellers and retailers in your country.

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