Gigabyte X570S Aorus PRO AX motherboard - FULL Description - A Perfect match for AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D

[@spitalul2bad]

Martin is the no-nonsense tech youtuber. I am so bored of LTT and flashy but ultimately time-wasting reviews. This goes into great depths. Keep going!

[@GroundGame.]

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[@CST1992]

@@ManguadesignzTrue. You need the bronze to appreciate the gold.

[@CST1992]

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[@greencloud80]

Only 2000+ subscribers?! Man I wish you reach 2 million + real soon. You are very thorough I like how you explain things. Thank you for this. Keep it coming!!

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[@TheJensenfromparty]

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[@Westlake]

What a well-done and detailed video of this particular motherboard. Many other videos are rushed and skip over many important details that can affect a user's experience. So glad to see such a comprehensive and thorough video with excellent visuals and editing. Congrats and now I must have a peek at your other videos. Thank you!

[@maconpancakes4193]

Thank you! I just received a custom prebuilt and have been wondering what my motherboard was about. Thanks for the time and detail!

[@russford2802]

Best reviewer by far. Excellent descriptions and everything I wanted to know about this board, thanks.

[@47minsway9]

Excellent review, you got my subscription!

[@neooneeightytwo]

Thank you for the thorough run down. I'll be getting this board. I purchased a 5900x yesterday.

[@davidwren7912]

How did the combo workout? I have the 5900X Processor and am looking for a good fit.

[@neooneeightytwo]

@@davidwren7912 working wonderfully! No problems whatsoever my 5900x boosts to 4950mhz out of the box. Got the motherboard on sale for 280$ CAD

[@MahmoudMohsab]

I came to this video knowing almost nothing about motherboards and now I'm walking from it as a pro and ready to build my first pc ever, can't thank you enough man

[@kamikaze00007]

Need more of Martin's reviews of these boards. You tell me stuff most reviewers don't but are stuff that I need and want to know.

[@juanespinoza7744]

Came to the channel to better understand this board...excellent. I've learned a lot just now. Thank you

[@jesse7631]

I just ordered the board from Newegg since it's a Gigabyte and was on sale. Thank you for this review!

[@waitandhope]

Got mine from microcenter, it's an insane motherboard I can't believe such a thing even exists. Imagine just a few years ago

[@romanpirschel3053]

I am using this board for more than 2 months on my watercooled build and I am fully satisfied. I had discusion with you Martin if you remember, about using both 8pin and 4pin cpu powercables or not. Since no overclocking on my side I ended up with just one 8pin, with no stability issues, running my 5900X, 6800XT liquid devil, 32 GB TridentZ 3600. Temperatures of VRM under load are really very nice, not exceeding 45 degrees, much better compared to my previous X570I Aorus PRO (ITX). In general, I can confirm it is a nice combination of good disign, price and performance...thx for the review, as always very informative, especially "arrow signifies plus" I cant remeber this each time I am rebuilding my setup :-)))

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Roman, I do remember. From a point of logic, one 8 pin should definitely be enough to power any Ryzen AM4 CPU. If it works well for you, I see no reason for changing anything. What I said about CPU 8pin and 4pin in the video was related to my experience with Gigabyte X57O Aorus Master (with F11 BIOS if I remember correctly). So, I warned about it. If similar behavior occurred at bootup for someone, connecting both helped solving it. I read manuals for all boards I made videos about and there was no mention about it in any of them. Heat sinks on this board are great. I couldn´t find any real weaknesses, the only thing I was missing a little was the small debug LED display from the Master, but it is just something one can easily live without. You have solid build.

[@WhiteTiger1102]

I just bought this MB and am waiting for its arrival. Thank you for the great video and explanations of every component of the MB..

[@MartinsLab]

You´re welcome. I think you´ll be happy with this board.

[@davidwren7912]

Martin. great job at getting to the point and telling us how it is. Forget the jokes and flashy lights some presenters are doing. No nonsense is the way to go! Great job.

[@hekk_tech5975]

Wow that was golden! Subscription is earned. I learned so much things in just one video. Very informative and straight to the point!

[@georgesouv]

I have this great motherboard. You show the greatest attention to detail, I have ever seen in KZbin. Not to mention your English is excellent :)

[@carlosclara4759]

Martin you are a streight shooter reviewer, right to the point and no drama. You gain a new subscriber.Good work.! I got this MoBo on Amazon wish list, I will buy it on the 4/4/22.

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Carlos, thanks for subscribing! Nice date for the purchase, I think you´ll be happy with it.

[@carlosclara4759]

Thanks Martin. Keep the good work.

[@carlosclara4759]

Hi Martin, I cancel the Gigabyte x570 aorus elile order and I order the new Gigabyte x570s aorus elite. No wifi.I will find out if a made the right choice. Every thing else stay the same.

[@MartinsLab]

@@carlosclara4759 Hi Carlos, there is also a WIFI version of Elite available - www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X570-AORUS-ELITE-WIFI-rev-1x#kf But if you´re wondering which one is better - it´s this one (X570S), no doubt 😉. I have tested both.

[@carlosclara4759]

Thanks Martin, I got the last one in store for $229.99. No wifi. If I need it I will order the Gigabyte Wifi 6e ax Bt.5.2. This PC is not going to be move. Ethernet cable.Take care yourself and keep helping us with yours expert reviews.

[@1le0x_]

Perfect video! How is possible you have only ~2000 subs

[@TheSlickmicks]

Your video made me happy about my purchase. I just bought it. And now I am watching the video. I was going to get the Aorus X570s Master, but couldn't justify the 70 extra dollars for features I doubt I need or would use.

[@Chris-ev6cp]

Great job on the video, it's a shame you upload so infrequent because all these motherboard and other part coverages and guides are very nice and simple with how in depth they are aswell.

[@MartinsLab]

Thanks! Unfortunately I can dedicate only limited amount of time to doing videos, I have a full time job. Thats why I don´t have a fixed upload schedule. I will be working on the next one this weekend, its close to being finished ;-)

[@farzulali7021]

really a great video on the explanation of the mother board - GREAT JOB!

[@Marcin-bi7qu]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge mate

[@b3n4ik89]

This guy is incredible! Helped me decide on this MB and I bought it! :)

[@distancelab2010]

Excellent review. Thanks for your hard work.

[@ken1davies2]

Very thorough, Great Video!

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I thought I knew what a motherboard review was, now I know.

[@maroslaw1984]

Super, naprawdę bardzo dobre. Zdjęcia ekstra pomysł, opisane każde złącze no i rozebrane, tylko sekcja zasilania nie opisana, o biosie nie mówię bo to cały odcinek na to zejdzie .

[@AceBurn90]

Thanks you very much for this video. It helped me to decide to buy this mainboard.

[@xXAngelmlXx]

I loved this review. Thanks for the amazing work.

[@Shouitcito]

Excellent review, compa: you got a suscriber. Cheers from Chile!

[@MartinsLab]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@kght222]

nice overview. i had already bought it because the price was right and i was in the market for a gigabyte x570 board. if the one i bought works it has all of the features i wanted, thanks for the overview.

[@kght222]

i just looked back at the amazon listing. i somehow got it for 150 bucks off. my total is 194 (with 14 bucks credit so a little over 200). in the half hour since i ordered the cheapest price on amazon is 354.

[@Twohandsprod]

Awesome video ! It helped me a lot thanks Martin ! :)

[@shahzadhaider9195]

They packed 3 M. 2 screws separately because if you don't need all slots you don't need to teardown everything. You can store them properly in sealed form

[@MartinsLab]

Yes, that is possible. If it were up to me, I´d put them all into one small re-useable sack.

[@JBM_NY]

thank you so much for review i was try to found review on this board and finally i get it thanks for your long video as per info you can showing in this video in very detailed keep it up bruh like this videos in future :) ,also subscribed :)

[@MartinsLab]

I´m glad you liked the video 😊 Thanks for the sub!

[@nxs44]

I want to thank you for this thoughtful and throe presentation it truly provided me with optional build options I did not consider at first. I have debating whether I should build AM4 for AM5 build, price to performance is a consideration on my part. I was hopping that you might consider doing a presentation on Gigabyte X570S Aero G Motherboard? I am thinking of coupling this with AMD 6950 video card and AMD Ryzen 5950X CPU and Fedora 37 as the OS. Again thank you for this solid presentation.

[@MartinsLab]

My pleasure 😉Unfortunately, I´m not planning on doing a video on "Gigabyte X570S Aero G" - I don´t have it. Next motherboard I will take a look at will be based on X670E chipset (AM5). I don´t see any problem with the config you´re planning on building - it is using high-end components of the previous generation. You´ll be able to get it at a lower price than its original MSRP and lower price than current high-end, but there will be no possibility of future CPU(AM5)/RAM(DDR5) upgrades. It all depends on your current budget and how far into the future you plan your next build.

[@Panebco]

Wow! This is a review!!

[@Illmatic07]

good work. you got yourself a new subscriber.

[@MartinsLab]

Thanks for subscribing!

[@DoomedGrind]

Excellent presentation. How is the x570s pro Ax running for you 7 months later ?

[@MartinsLab]

Thanks! So far so good. I have updated the BIOS twice since then and after testing it (using both “Q-Flash Plus” and “Q-Flash”) stared using it as a part of my new virtualization server. One of the things you wouldn´t find in the „Memory Support List“ or the manual is that the board also supports 32GB 3200 MHz ECC memory modules (up to 128 GB total). There are no issues with the stability or temperatures. I´m not a huge fan of the RGB SW (it could have more options) - that could be improved, otherwise the rest has been working fine for me.

[@pamelamoore6897]

great review I will be using this for my R7 5800x,one question:can you use an AIO with this board?if so where is the header?

[@MartinsLab]

Yes, you can. You can use any of these fan headers: SYS_FAN1, SYS_FAN2, SYS_FAN3, SYS_FAN4 for powering the fans on the radiator of the AIO and SYS_FAN5_PUMP or SYS_FAN6_PUMP for powering the pump (if they are separated on your specific AIO cooler). Otherwise those SYS_FAN5_PUMP or SYS_FAN6_PUMP headers can also be used as normal fan headers if you´re not using any cooler with a pump. It is best shown in the motherboard manual on page 4 - „Motherboard Layout“. Link for manual: download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Manual/mb_manual_x570s-aorus-pro-ax_1101_e.pdf?v=6fc0d34ef009a4dc44280778e2016280

[@CST1992]

Excellent. What a treat to watch.

[@CST1992]

Oh, and subscribed!

[@Inchgang]

Im so glad this board came out I didn’t want the buy the master for 330 dollars

[@kernowchris]

Quality Video, Thankyou.

[@sgonzo5572]

are the VRM's from this and X570SI AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.1) the same? or do they use different Components?

[@MartinsLab]

They don´t look the same, judging by the low-res picture. I don´t have the other board to look at to be more specific.

[@Donald_Putin48]

Best Review Ever!

[@ronald4051]

Hi Martin.Does the board support SSDs and can you also do a review for gigabyte x570S aorus master.

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Ronald! Yes, it supports „M.2 NVME&SATA SSDs (3 sockets)“ and „SATA SSDs (6 ports)“. Unfortunately I can´t, I don´t have "X570S AORUS Master" at my disposal.

[@chrisbullock6477]

I have the X570S Master motherboard and love it. Thermals, Number of M.2 slots, 2.5G Ethernet, Wifi 6e, and up to 5400Mhz memory support. Perfect for my 5800X/6900XT build.

[@doskiller9693]

Thanks for the great channel Martin .......... ;-)

[@temet_nosce]

very well done

[@rojsrobertsamsons]

I was wondering and didn't hear it mentioned: does the Aorus Antenna come with the X570S Aorus PRO AX? Answer: yes it comes in the box!

[@MartinsLab]

It is mentioned in the video at 01:05 - „This is all the stuff which was part of the package“.

[@jessikat6692]

Would you recommend this board for a 5900x, 3080ti. Noctua Air cooler? Ty

[@MartinsLab]

Yes, this board is a definitely a good match for it. If you want to pair this Ryzen 5900X CPU with a Noctua Air cooler, I´d be choosing between these two (depending on the case space and your budget) or water (depends on your budget/case space/reliability-longetivity requirements): a) Noctua NH-U12A (doesn´t require lifting the fan above memory modules, exchanging/adding RAM is more convenient, the performance is about 2C worse compared to NH-D15, but still an excellent air cooler) b) Noctua NH-D15 (requires lifting of the first fan = you need to have at least 19,5 cm of free space from the PCB of the MB to the side panel of your case) c) If you wanted even more silence and performance, you could go with (water) 360 AIO CPU cooler like „EK Water Blocks EK-AIO Elite 360 D-RGB“ (it is more costly, but that is the price for the best). When it comes to air cooling, those two Noctuas are easily recommendable.

[@monkeycrunch9324]

Hi! Really like the content, watched all 27 minutes and 28 seconds without even realizing. I would love to ask a professional such as yourself about my current build especially regarding the Aorus Boards. Is there no way you can make a video of the software or things to do when booting up for the first time? I just bought this board with the corsair h150i lcd display, will run Ryzen 7 5800x along with Rx 6700 xt speedster qick GPU. 32GB of 3200mhz capable corsair vengeance RAM and 750w PSU. What do you think of these parts together? Have a wonderful day!

[@MartinsLab]

Thanks! Actually you´re in luck, I´m just working on such video right now (..just editing one of it´s parts) 😉 It is focused on BIOS update and how to set it up inside the BIOS after. It will be released during next week (I´m using this motherboard in it). When I look at your parts, I don´t see any problem. It will work fine together. If I should add any comments it would be: a) Check the compatibility for RAM before you buy it. I´d probably use a little faster RAM - 3600 MHz and CL16 timing. The price difference is small. b) If I were building a similar PC, I would probably go for a cheaper CPU cooler (this one is an overkill for 8 core CPU), but I guess you like the RGBs and LCD screen on it 😊 So, I understand your preference. c) You didn´t mention which PSU you´re using, but 750W is enough for this config. Just don´t buy the cheapest one. Gold power efficiency rating minimum and some known brand. Stability, reliability and power consumption are very important. You´ll have a nice PC for 1080p / 1440p gaming. Cheers!

[@RavyStudios]

Do you have any info if the chipset gets better cooling on these as I and many others had problems with the cooling fan on (especially on high end asus) x570 boards, and also with a big GPU that's covering the fan, its sucking hot air in and overheating which causes a full system shutdown. And with over 3 slot gpus you cannot even put them in another pcie slot. I am curious if cooling is sufficient and if it has better heat shielding over the GPU area

[@MartinsLab]

Hi! This board has probably the best chipset heatsink design out of all X570/X570S boards available now. (X570S Aorus Master has a similar heat sink - but it has a disadvantage that it is connected as one piece with an M.2 heat sink, the older „X570 Extreme“ had a very good passive heat sink and ASUS ROG CROSSHAIR VIII DARK HERO has a very good one too.) The chipset heat sink on this board is passively cooled, so there is no fan which can be covered even by a large GPU and suck the hot air from underneath it. If you use very large high-end GPU the second x16 PCI-E slot can be covered it. There is nothing that can be done about it on any of the X570 boards (this purely depends on the size of the specific GPU used). There is no „heat shielding“ (the heat has to be able to dissipate upwards - otherwise the chipset would overheat), but the area and mass of the chipset heat sink is in this case sufficient to withstand gaming and rendering without shutting the system down IF you have "adequately cooled case" - I can confirm that. “Adequately cooled case” means that you have enough (more than one) large (120mm/140mm) fan for both the intake and an exhaust running at sufficient speed (> 800 RPM). I usually use at least 2x 140 mm fans for intake and at least 1x 140 mm fan for exhaust + an open (mesh) the top of the case if necessary (when doing heavy rendering or long time gaming) - depends on the season of the year. Many people underestimate how important good case air flow is. If I went for 3080Ti/3090/4090 or 6900XT/6950XT I would definitely add an additional one or two top fans (this is regardless of which motherboard I´d use) to prevent the heat from building up inside the case over time (that is the most dangerous scenario when using high-end GPUs). So, to sum it up - the choice of the case and its cooling has to be adequate to the GPU used to prevent motherboard overheating.

[@RavyStudios]

@@MartinsLab thank you very much martin for the extensive answer! I currently run a 5900x in an rog strix x570 e, a 4090 tuf i have 3 120 mm exhaust fans 1 at the back 2 on top and 3 intakes from the front using the lian li mesh 2 case and currently running it open since the adapter kabel of the 4090 is pretty big, before my 4090 i ran an 2060 fe and ran into the same problem with the chipseat or possibly even m.2 overheating i added some additional 2 120mm fans on the bottom of the case to cool the chipset/m.2 area and used fan control to tweak relevant fans for this area more agressive which fixed the problem most of the time (way less shutdowns do tue the overheat) cpu & gpu have great thermals around 50-65 degree max. Since i‘m not 100% sure if its the ssd or chipset thats overheating (they both get cooled by the same fan and temperatures rise almost identically ) i try to switch to an internal ssd for my c drive first since the critical temperature for ssds is way lower then for the chipset it seems more likely that its the cause for bsod. If not i switch to one of the 2 gigabyte mb models with this one in favor. Really appreciate your help and the video!

[@MartinsLab]

@@RavyStudios No problem. It looks like you´ve done the best you could to get rid of the heat from your GPU. You also have a solid case with enough fans - I don´t see a problem there (except for the big adapter connector - maybe re-routing the PSU cables could solve it - switching direction top/bottom if possible). Thermal threshold for some M.2 SSDs starts at around 70C, so it might be worth trying to remove the one under the GPU completely and finding out if it helps or not with the shutdowns. You could also try using only a SATA SSD (placed at the back of the case or completely out) and disconnect (remove) all M.2 SSDs to see if any of them is the cause of the issue. This would leave the chipset as the only probable cause of the shutdowns and you could try tuning (slightly turning the angle) the fans under it if has any effect. You could try running some heavy benchmarks and monitor the temps by HWinfo to see where might be the problem. Or play games and use second monitor for monitoring the temperatures to see the exact point at which the board shuts down (screen recording the second monitor with HWinfo while gaming). ROG Sstrix X570-E has an active chipset fan and in you case it is fully covered by 4090, which is definitely not going to help the chipset temps, but if you have two fans under it, there is a chance you could be able to keep the temps at reasonable level. Another tip could be updating to the latest version of BIOS if the issue persists before going for a different board.

[@RavyStudios]

@@MartinsLab Yes I will try an intern SSD on the backside first and remove the m.2 SSD as the first test, I just need to reinstall my windows there and remove the m.2. For the adapter I try to wait for either an official pcie 5 gen cable from my power supply manufacturer or directly switch to an atx 3.0 when the first couple models launch. The crash is kind of unique aswell its not instantly BSOD. It starts with some parts of windows failing like internet disconnected and applications unresponsive to clicks but if Im for example in a game I can still look around like its not like a full freeze more like a chain reaction of windows components failing which then lead to bsod after 3-5 seconds, which would make more sense to me if its from the SSD which has windows installed, then the chipset as I would imagine a somewhat instant crash/freeze but I could be wrong. I always use HW info to get my sense data in these scenarios, usually the chipset temp just starts rising slowly since system start not being really impacted by my fan settings even when I turn my GPU fans to 80% manually with the GPU not under load sitting at 25 degrees which should be able to cool down a 60-70 degree chipset, chipset and m.2 are in almost identically temps and move up gradually together, so from this point the m.2 is my main subject. Bios is already on its newest but I will probably build the 2 fans underneath the GPU in again to hopefully get some stability back till I find a fix. But the Gigabyte model is also looking very promising and gives me hope to get rid of the problem at some point without a full platform change with a new CPU since the x570 boards are the only one s that support the high end support I need for my components and I'm really happy with the 5900x would not be too happy about a forced switch to a new CPU & motherboard combo to fix a chipset/ssd overheat problem. Thank you for everything, you really helped me out a lot!

[@DavidRBermudez]

So....the TPM header means that the MoBo does not have built-in TPM then? Would I need to buy an additional TPM module to get Bitlocker on?

[@MartinsLab]

Most motherboards don´t have built in TPM. The existence of the TPM header on the motherboard means, that you can insert any newer version of TPM chip in it if you want to or need to (for example acting as a HW key for some specialized SW - for licensing or unlocking its features) or for additional security. AMD Ryzen 5000 CPUs have TPM chip built in them (TPM 2.0). All you need to do is to enable this option the BIOS (fTPM). It is required for Windows 11 installation. Newer versions of BIOSes have this option enabled at default. If, for some special reason, you want to use other TPM chip, you can. You can disable the one in the CPU in the BIOS and enable the one you inserted into your motherboard´s TPM header. To your second question: Probably not. a) Bitlocker can also function without TPM = by changing group policy setting/local group policy editor for a single PC (but then it is less secure) b) You could probably use the TPM which is in your CPU I am using the word „probably“ because I haven´t tried using Bitlocker myself yet on my PC, but your question made me curious enough - so, I´ll try it sometime.

[@DavidRBermudez]

@@MartinsLab also...what setting would be more fit for virtuaization and video encoding? Im leaning towards ryzen 9 with 64gb of ram but do not know which GPU woyld best fit my specific need.

[@MartinsLab]

@@DavidRBermudez That depends on what SW you´d be using for video encoding (CUDA based/Open CL based) or for virtualization (how many VMs you´d be running at what cofing: cores+RAM) or how demanding are your encodes (video resolution/color depth/compression x264/x265/AVC..). There is no general rule you can follow here - it depends on your specific use-case/needs. 64GB RAM seems reasonable for 4K video editing/video encoding - 32GB RAM is a well usable minimum. AMD Ryzen 9 CPUs are more power efficient under multi-core loads compared to Intel 12th Gen Alder Lake CPUs, so for both these specific use-cases they are a better choice. Because these tasks require a lot of CPU time under full load, cost of power consumption plays a significant role in the long-term. If your SW can take advantage of multi-threading (use of many CPU cores) in combination with GPU cores (CUDA/nVidia or OpenCL/AMD) than the more CPU cores you have the better. When it comes to GPUs, it is all about how much performance you can afford. You shouldn´t buy anything with less than 8GB VRAM for 4K video editing (because of the necessary size of the frame buffer), the more VRAM you have the better. So, if you can afford RTX 3090 (24GB VRAM) than it is the best solution. But, now it is not the best time to buy any GPU, because the new generation (RTX 4000) is coming to the market in 3 months. So, you´ll be able to buy 2x more powerful GPU in 3 months for the same money you´d spend today. In 3 moths there is also AM5 socket coming to the market and new Ryzen 7000 CPUs which will have probably have about 25% higher performance at the same core-count (according to rumors). So, if you can´t wait and need the PC now - you can go with Ryzen 9, but if you can wait - you should.

[@DavidRBermudez]

@@MartinsLab you present a valid point. I think waiting a little longer for the new stuff to come out is the best bet.

[@inf-ZERO]

Hi martin, im plan to upgrade my cpu to 5900x or 5900x3d, i owned x570 aorus elite now, should i pay more money to buy x570s board ?

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, it isn´t necessary - I probably wouldn´t do it if I already had X570 Elite. In terms of CPU performance it wouldn´t help - they use the same chipset (the difference is in it´s heatsink - actively cooled vs passive). X570 Aorus Elite can handle both Ryzen 9 5900X and Ryzen 7 5800X3D without any problems. All you need to do is to update the BIOS to the latest version. Going with X570S board makes sense if don´t have any good motherboard yet (you are buying completely new PC) and you want the best board for your Ryzen CPU with complete feature set (mainly with passively cooled chipset).

[@inf-ZERO]

@@MartinsLab thx martin, ur answer is the best I wanted.

[@raivopunans]

For this motherboard would be real deal breaker if this boards wouldn't have front type-c connector

[@JetSe77er]

Would the USB ports on this be backwards-compatible with a case using USB A 3.0?

[@MartinsLab]

Yes, this motherboard has 2 internal USB 3.2 Gen1 headers. You can connect your case internal wires to these 2 headers and you will be able to utilize up to 4 front USB 3.0 type A ports on your case (each header can provide up to 2 USB 3.0/3.1 Gen1/3.2 Gen1 ports - 5 Gbit speed limit is the same for all of them).

[@JetSe77er]

@@MartinsLab Thanks!

[@marcusslover]

Hey, I am very unsure if I should choose Gigabyte X570S Aorus PRO AX motherboard or ASUS PRIME X570-PRO for my Ryzen 9 5950x, perhaps do you know which one is better?

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, that´s easy. I´d go for Gigabyte X570S Aorus PRO AX without blinking. Gigabyte board has a passively cooled chipset, more and better M.2 heatsinks, 2,5 Gbit LAN and USB-C 3.2 Gen2 X2 port.

[@marcusslover]

@@MartinsLab Thank you so much for quick response!

[@Lacuna780]

nice video!

[@mikegibson4500]

Great video I recently purchased a 5800x3d would you recommend this mobo for it once the BIOS is updated as you said in the video ?

[@MartinsLab]

Thanks! Yes, this is a good board for it. So far I had no issues. The BIOS definitely needs to be updated before you start using it (Q-Flash Plus).

[@Mattzilla432]

Great Video!!

[@marcomeneses9697]

thank you for this video, it was really usefull for me

[@MartinsLab]

You´re welcome! I´m glad you liked it.

[@BRIANIB001]

aun que no se me da bien el ingles es un video estupendo, un 10 de 10

[@Drunkmonkey8294]

Hi Martin, Very detailed video that gave me confidence to purchase this motherboard and in going to an AMD chip set. So, I purchased the Ryzen 7 5800X3D and tried to Q Flash this MB to accept the Ryzen 7 5800X3D. Q Flash seems to work, as the lights on the USB and the Q Flash blink for 5 minutes or so. Note, I have the 8 pin and 4 pin CPU power connectors plugged in as well as the 24-pin ATX power connector. Should only the 8 pin CPU be plugged in for q flashing? Regardless, my problem is I cannot get the board to boot into BIOS so I can install Windows 11. After I install all computer components (following your instructions with the X570S Aorus Elite), my keyboard Num lock lights up and the mouse lights up, but I do not get any video. I have tried many times to replicate the q flash. Thus, I cannot boot into BIOS and as far as I know nothing works beyond the keyboard and mouse lighting (the RGB lights come on and fans operate but that's all). Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Gigabyte X570S Aorus PRO AX; Ryzen 7 5800X3D; 2x32 G.Skill TridentZ DDR4

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Greg, roughly 5 minutes is fine, that´s how long the BIOS update should take. By using “Q-Flash”, you probably mean “Q-Flash Plus“ (you used a "Q-Flash Plus button on the rear IO of the motherboard to start the BIOS update process). Yes, having both 8pin and 4pin CPU power cables + 24 pin main ATX power cable connected to the motherboard is how it should be done. Seems like "Q-Flash Plus" BIOS update went well. To the boot problem: Analysing a PC issue without knowing all the details is very difficult. There are many possibilities why the PC doesn´t want to boot to BIOS (>1000 things). I will give you just a few suggestions to look at, but none of them may solve it and you may need to have someone experienced look it and test the individual components separately, to rule out their possible disfunctionality. Possibilities: a) Some of the components may be faulty from the beginning (DOA) and cause the system to freeze or may be incorrectly installed. Because the Q-Flash Plus behaved normally (you can probably rule out the power supply and the motherboard - for now). b) I´d try re-seating your memory modules (in slots A2 and B2) and a graphic card (GPU), those could be possibly causing it if they are´t connected well (fully) into their slots. c) I hope the RAM modules are “Trident Z Neo” and not just “Trident Z” (because those are usually for Intel chipsets, unless you checked motherboard´s compatibility list for the exact model you have before buying them - to rule this possible incompatibility out). d) I´m assuming/hoping you have installed the CPU correctly. Those are never faulty, they test them very well before shipping (in 20 years I have never experienced a disfunctional CPU (it was always something else). e) If your GPU needs additional powering, make sure it has power cables with 8 pins connected to it as well (otherwise it wouldn´t show any video) and will freeze the PC f) Try checking if your case cables/thin wires are connected well to the MB into the right pins (check with manual), try not using the G-connector to rule out any wrong contact. Arrow="+" g) Last thing you could try after all these are tried is removing the battery to reset the CMOS and then trying to boot again. Make sure the PC is fully unplugged from the electricity when you´re doing it (removing the battery). Later on - on you monitor, make sure you have selected correct input to display on it from your GPU (DP, HDMI etc.) and the cable is well plugged on both ends. Let the PC running for at least a minute or 90 second on its own after starting to reboot twice before attempting to enter the BIOS. If none of it worked and everything seems to be connected right, the only thing left is testing each component individually to find out what causes it. This requires another running computer with compatible components, so unless you have one, you´ll need someone who has it to look at it. I hope you find the cause soon, good luck!

[@Drunkmonkey8294]

@@MartinsLab Hi Martin, I really appreciate the detailed reply. I decided to take my Gigabyte RTX 3080ti out and put a small GPU in. Long story short, I got it to boot up right away. I'm not sure what was the deal other than I guess there wasn't a driver for the large newer RTX GPU. Again, you have a great channel and I'm very glad to have stumbled upon it. You certainly gained a subscriber. Edit: Yes indeed. I did mean Q-Flash Plus.

[@MartinsLab]

@@Drunkmonkey8294 I´m glad you got it to work. Thank you for subscribing!

[@Drunkmonkey8294]

@@Peter-ru1gl Yes, everything worked great! For some reason I just had to switch the cabling around for my RTX3080ti--left side to right and right side to left. Then everything booted up properly. No problems with Trident memories.

[@tameempaknehad1663]

indepth review as always. Kan you please test the Thunderbolt header on this mother?

[@MartinsLab]

Unfortunately, I don´t own a Thunderbolt card - so I can´t test it. I checked current offering of Thunderbolt cards for X570 chipsets from Gigabyte and the only currently compatible which makes sense is „Thunderbolt 3“ card "GC-Titan Ridge, Rev.2.0". I´d probably wait for a “Thunderbolt 4” card if I were to buy one. They already released one for motherboards with Intel chipsets (GC-Maple Ridge), so I assume one might come for AMD chipsets as well. Link for TB cards: www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Thunderbolt-Card

[@Geralt.5261]

Would this motherboard be a decent choice for the amd ryzen 9 5900x CPU?

[@MartinsLab]

Yes, I think it is a very good match for 5900X.

[@Geralt.5261]

@@MartinsLab Thanks man!

[@retorno9805]

hey man I have a problem since it doesn't start everything stays black I have a Ryzen 5 2600 and the Aorus X570 ELITE board the BIOS it should have is F3 but I already installed it put everything and nothing doesn't start the RGB light stays on orange and nothing else I already spent the whole afternoon but nothing there are times that the plate does not even turn on and there is no way to turn it off it just stays on and you have to disconnect from the source to turn it off I already tried to remove the battery reset by mbios but nothing does not start If I put my video card in the PCI express 4.0, does it have to do with that or should I not put it in the PCI 3.0?

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, the CPU (Ryzen 5 2600), if it is working, shouldn´t be a problem - it is supported by all versions of the BIOS ever released for this (X570 Elite) motherboard according to CPU compatibility list. (If you use this CPU, it will “only” disable PCIE 4.0 capability of the motherboard and all ports and M.2 sockets will run in “PCIE 3.0” mode). PCIE 3.0 video card in PCIE 4.0 slot isn´t a problem - it will run in PCIE 3.0 mode. I´d try reseating memory modules (RAM) and check if they are in A2 an B2 sockets if you´re using only two. Did you check RAM compatibility list “QVL” for your 2600 CPU? Link for Pinnacle Ridge on X570 Elite: download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_x570-aorus-elite_pinnacle_191231_v2.pdf?v=cf0c0d27f8c2f32916b59d61ac402d28 I can´t tell more based on info provided, I know only your CPU and MB. (Some other components could be DOA, malfunctioning, under-powered, wrongly connected or incompatible etc.. no idea)

[@MartinsLab]

Based on your other message I just read, I´d also try using a different PSU (different model and brand). You coud borrow one from a friend for a few hours to try it.

[@retorno9805]

@@MartinsLab Thanks man, I don't know if it's a power failure on the part of my source since the board, despite being turned off, the LED is still on, I don't know if at some point the board is bumping into something and that's why it hasn't happened to you a similar case?

[@MartinsLab]

@@retorno9805 No problem. It is normal if the PSU button is „ON” that some motherboards keep the status LED “ON” even when PC is not running. (You could later disable this “status LED” in the BIOS, by enabling “ERP” setting in the “S5” state (= when the PC is OFF) or by a specific setting for status LEDs.) You´ll need to do some troubleshooting: a) Try a different PSU which 100% works (= from an already working computer) unless you´ve tried and tested the one you´re using in another computer. And make sure both power cables are well connected to the motherboard (8 pin and 24 pin) and to the PSU (if it uses modular power cables). b) Check if your RAM modules are compatible with the motherboard in combination with the CPU (Pinnacle Ridge = Ryzen 2000) and make sure they are properly seated in the right slots (A2 and B2). The memory controller is in the CPU (= each CPU has different memory compatibility in combination with certain BIOS version) c) Try using different RAM modules (borrow them if necessary) d) Check if the case wires from the “Power button” and “case status LEDs” are correctly attached to the “F-panel” header (bottom right corner of the motherboard) or to the “G-connector” which is inserted into it if you´re using it. (Make sure the pluses and minuses are where they should be according to the scheme in the manual). The arrow/triangle on the black connector signifies "+". Note: When you´re doing the troubleshooting make sure you´ve disconnected any SSDs/HDDs or case USBs and USB ports have nothing except for mouse and keyboard connected. Only: PSU, MB, CPU, CPU cooler, RAM, GPU + case wires to the F-panel. Ideally use only USB mouse and USB keyboard connected to USB 2.0 ports. No USB wireless dongles/transmitters. It happened to me several times over the years (not recently), that my PC didn´t want to start for the first time when switched on. Usually, it was caused by something being wrongly connected or when I was using incompatible components or a damaged/malfunctioning PSU. It is best to do this if you have some already working computer close by where you can test the components one by one or if you have some spare parts. If you don´t have either, you need a friend to help you out testing them on their computer or lend you some parts so that you can try replacing them one by one. Good luck!

[@ΓιωργοςΚ-π1ν]

does this motherboard has a small fan on the x570 chip like other motherboards?

[@MartinsLab]

No, it doesn´t. This is “X570S” motherboard, the “S” stands for “Silent” (it has no moving parts). The cooling of the X570 chipset is completely passive. The motherboard is heavier thanks to large metal heat sinks compared to most other ATX X570 motherboards. (Weight = 1424g / 3.139 lb)

[@ΓιωργοςΚ-π1ν]

@@MartinsLab Thank you Martin for the detailed answer! BTW awesome video keep up the good work!!!!!

[@bigomua]

Can you recommend the x570 ud board for use with the 5950x CPU without overclocking

[@MartinsLab]

Probably not -„recommend“ is maybe too strong word to use in combination with „ Gigabyte X570 UD“ board. 5950X is a high-end CPU and the board is lower-end (with actively cooled chipset, not many M.2 slots, basic VRMS and generally only a very basic feature set). I wouldn´t buy it as new now it if I had a choice (budget). But, if you already have it, then „yes“ 5950X will be able to run on it - the CPU is supported since “F30” version of BIOS on that board. It is just not the best “match” for that CPU.

[@jeanbaptisteferrandproebster]

hi! nice channel, i like your content, i need somes asistance, im between this and other 05 motherboards, MSI MEG X570 ACE, ASRock X570 Taichi and TUF GAMING X570-PLUS ,EVGA X570 FTW and ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero AMD X570 ATX Motherboard im purcharsing an 5800x3d cpu, wich one do you recommend, thanks for your time.

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, thanks. Because you´re going for "5800X3D" I assume the main focus of the PC is gaming (that´s where this CPU has an advantage). OC on this CPU is forbidden by the manufacturer (for a reason), so OC MBs don´t make much sense (although some manufacturers allow FSB OC in their BIOSes - I wouldn´t do it). If my budget allowed me to go for any X570 motherboard, I´d go only for the ones with passively cooled chipset heat sink (less things to worry about - a fan failure) and only with at least 3 M.2 slots (to have as much fast NVMe storage expandability as possible). so, this rules out: TUF GAMING X570-PLUS - (active chipset cooling and only 2 M.2 slots) EVGA X570 FTW - (only 2 M.2 slots - 3rd is half-size 32mm and the MB is over-priced) ASUS ROG Crosshair VIII Hero (active chipset cooling) / Dark Hero version (has only 2 M.2 slots) ASRock X570 Taichi - (active chipset cooling) MSI MEG X570 ACE - (active chipset cooling) and leaves only: Gigabyte X570S Aorus Pro AX, which would be the one I´d go for ;) The price is also very competitive.

[@waitandhope]

Turns out the heatsink for the first nvme isn't as great as it looks. When I tried benchmarking it on a gen 4 drive I was getting 67C and the specs say not to exceed 70c for my particular drive. So I took off that heatsink and realized there was also a thermal pad where it rests on the motherboard which I didn't know at the time. Anyways the fact is 67c with just the top heatsink is terrible and when I actually saw it I understood why. That's not solid aluminum or whatever, that huge heatsink you see here is just the front facing part, looking behind it you can see its like a wing and inside is hollow. That makes much more sense to me because when I used something like the be quiet mc1 pro it brought me down to 57c. Their heatsink is all solid and has heat pipes. So overall I would suggest an aftermarket one.

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Sam! Your comment made me curious about those thermal results, because my experince with the heat sink is completely different. Luckily, I have the computer with this board available immediately for testing, so I tested the the drive under this particul heatsink in “CrystalDiskMark 8.0.4 x64” and measured the temperatures with “CrystalDiskInfo 8.17.14 x64”. Test conditions: Case: Lian Li - Air Mini (with Glass Window from the side) - 2x original 140 mm fan + 1x 120mm fan, running at about 800rpm CPU cooler: Noctua NH-U12 (stock settings - controlled according to CPU load by the motherboard) GPU: MSI GeForce GT 1030 2GH LP OC (passively cooled - no fans) Drive: Seagate FireCuda 530 (ZP2000GM30013) - 2TB (drive is double sided, Gen4) placed into the top M.2 slot closest to the CPU. The temperature was measured right after pressing “All” button in CrystalDiskMark and right after the test has finished. Then immediately I ran the next run of the test. There was no rest period in between. Here are my results from each test run: 1) CrystalDiskMark - Run 1 - temperature went from 28C to 40C (ambient was 20,5C) (computer was warm before the first run - it was 10 minutes after the startup, some Windows updates were installed automatically) 2) CrystalDiskMark - Run 2 - temperature went from 40C to 42C (ambient was 21C) (I would say the system went from warm to a typical max load) 3) CryslalDiskMark - Run 3 - temperature went from 42C to 42C (ambient was 21C) (above normal load - definitely not something you´d do normally) My conclusion: The M.2 heatsink on the motherboard works great, no aftermarket solution is necessary The highest temperature (peak) reached during all 3 consecutive tests was 51C (few seconds) and total of 1TB of data were written. Highest Read speed reached was 7356 MB/s in the first test and 7269 MB/s in the 3rd one. This was absolutely a non-typical use-case, so I wouldn´t worry about using the heatsink at all. Possible installation mistakes: the heatsink was installed incorrectly - contact with the surface of the drive wasn´t sufficient / plastic covers from both thermal pads weren´t removed / or there was insufficient air-flow in your case, otherwise I don´t understand how those temps were reached. Too high ambient temp?

[@waitandhope]

@@MartinsLab Well I figure something was off, I don't really wanna tear it out and try again though. That's good to know your tests demonstrate a different outcome though. Thanks!

[@user-dr9iz6cg1f]

Лучший обзор на ютубе!!!

[@ybsheep]

Might be a dumb question but if i use the very top m.2 slot does it affect my GPU performance? Because i currently have mine in there and i somehow feel like my 3090ti isnt really using it's full potential :/

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, it doesn´t affect it. Using the top M.2 slot (M2A_CPU) has no effect on the GPU performance regardless of which PCI-E slot your GPU is placed in. The top M.2 slot is directly connected to the CPU by 4 PCI-E 4.0 lanes which aren´t shared with any other PCI-E lanes (used by other slots or sockets) on this motherboard. What could potentially affect its performance would be placing your GPU into the middle PCIE x8 slot or the bottom PCIE x4 slot. They are x16 in “length”, but electrically (and therefore effectively) are wired only by 8 and 4 lanes - which could potentially be a limiting factor (depending on the application and it´s dependance on the throughput). Another limiting factor could be your CPU performance (how it can feed the GPU) or the RAM setting (how fast memory you are using and if your XMP profile is enabled). Also using the latest BIOS may solve some performance issues + enabling the "Resizeable BAR" option. What makes you think/feel you´re not using your GPUs full potential?

[@ybsheep]

@@MartinsLab Oh ok good ^^ i somehow probably misunderstood it then with the m2 sharing the lane with the GPU so i thought it gets affected by it. I have my M2 and GPU in the very top slot so i should be good. Im running a Ryzen 9 5900X with the 3090ti and 4400 MHz Ram with XMP enabled and i also recently updated my BIOS so i can enable Resizable Bar. And i just feel like i should get more FPS with that Setup because when i'm playing certain games i dont reach 144 FPS (on 1440p) The best example was Red Dead Redemption 2 where i only reached about 100 FPS on Ultra what made me feel a bit screwed over for a 3.5K PC. And i know that Raytracing is tanking FPS a lot but i only get 50-100 FPS on Hitman 3 with it enabled. I might just overestimated what im getting from the 3090ti 😅

[@Fizik112]

Большое спасибо за видео. Производитель не указывает этого, и поэтому будет хорошо если вы будете рассказывать какая топология оперативной памяти Daisy Chain или Т-топология. Спасибо.

[@robkody33]

Hello Martin, very nice review:-) one question: which BIOS is recommended for use? F11,F2,F3 or F4? less buggy, working well with boost, PBO, etc...?

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Robert, thanks! I´d go for “F4a” (with new AGESA V2 1.2.0.6 B). I´m currently using it without any issues so far. You shouldn´t use “F1” or “F2”, because there was a major vulnerability update in January 2022 in “F3”. So, the only options for anyone should be “F3” or “F4a”.

[@robkody33]

@@MartinsLab thank you Martin, i will try use F4a or F2, F3 was some problems with bugs:-) i want pull out maximum possible performance from brand new 5900x - maybe stepping B2.

[@Beignet_Galactique]

This was really the content i've been looking for. Your input and content are thourough and professional , and confirm my doubt on bying this motherboard. You've won a subscriber , and if the link provided is an affiliated one, i'll use this one to buy the X570S pro AX next week ! On this note, if i can pick your brain two minutes, I'm updating my setup, and canibalizing the old one for my wife first gaming setup. My new setup will be as follow , your input would be much appreciated : Motherboard : X570S Pro AX CPU : Ryzen 5 5600x CPU fan : Deep Cool AK620 GPU : 5700XT Evoke OC 8Go V2 (already on my possession , modified thermal pad ) Ram : 32Go (16x2) G.Skill Ripjaw CL19 20-20-40 3600 Mhz (already on my possession) PSU : Corsair RM650 2021 80 Plus Gold ATX Modular Storage : Nvme WD SN750 1To (Already on my possession ) / Nvme Crucial P5 1To / HDD Seagate Iron Wolf 4To (Already on my possession ) Network card : Ipolex 10Gb PCIE X520-DA1 single SFP+ port (praise be the SFP+ on my modem) Termal paste : Artic MX-4. I'm using a test bench case as a tower, already on my possession (here's a link for it www.amazon.fr/gp/product/B08M3L3L1R/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1 )and using also 2 Noctua NF-p12 120mm only for the dust not to settle, but i'll doubt i'll need it much. Does this setup makes sense ? I'm 31 , (french) and changing carreer to become a Sys/network Admin, and will begin my formation in about a month, and also a good gamer, (VR & Non VR) , so i was aiming for kinda cheap, but enough to be used in 1440p and be upgradable Witch Nvme should i use for my system/main programs games ? Is something bottlenecking somewhere ? What "front" IO is recommended for an open case build ? I plan on adding storage as the year pass, and maybe with my studies build my own NAS, (that's why i got the first IronWolf in the first place) , so should i stay in HDD area ? Thank you in advance, and sorry for the long rant ! Cheers from France.

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, I´glad you liked the video 😉 This will be longer answer. I checked your future config, and it makes sense (especially using the parts you already own). I pointed out a few things (general bottlenecks/potential problems) to look at, so that you can decide if it is worth adjusting or not (depends on your preferences and budget). 1) The cooler “Deep Cool AK620” for the “Ryzen 5600X” CPU is fine - (good price to performance) (Depending on how much you game or if you often compile any Linux stuff I´d consider Ryzen 5800X/3D = more future proof - if you can get a good deal for it, otherwise 5600X is a fine CPU) 2) 5700XT Evoke OC - will run in x16 PCIE 4.0 mode if placed into the first x16 PCIE slot - (so no problem there). I wouldn´t buy any new GPU now if you don´t have to, as the new generation is coming in about 5 months from now. 3) If the RAM is: „F4-3600C19D-32GVRB“ - Ripjaws V - DDR4-3600 CL19-20-20-40 1.35V 32GB (2x16GB) - I see a potential compatibility problem. It is neither on the “QVL” on the side of “MB manufacturer - Gigabyte” or the “RAM manufacturer - G.SKILL”. a) Link for G-Skill QVL: www.gskill.com/qvl/165/299/1536051266/F4-3600C19D-32GVRB-QVL b) Link for Vermeer (= Ryzen 5000 CPUs) QVL for X570S Aorus PRO AX: download.gigabyte.com/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_am4_6LML_vermeer.pdf?v=8fb909ae75a80451015549345c0fbe1d You could try if it works (because you already have them), but if it doesn´t work, you´d have to buy some other RAM modules (ideally CL16). 4) Corsair RM650 - (Good PSU - fine for this config) 5) Drives: a) WD SN750 1TB - Gen3 NVMe - could be an OS drive (unless you want something faster - Gen 4) b) Crucial P5 1TB - Gen3 NVMe - If you haven´t bought it yet, I´d consider using full capabilities of this motherboard and going for “Gen4” drive as an OS drive, not Gen3 (and using SN750 as secondary drive). (If budget wasn´t a limit, I´d go for Seagate FireCuda 530 1TB - the best 1TB drive I have used so far or if you want to spend less, then Corsair MP600 - was heavily discounted recently). Both are faster and have very good durability. These drives will last many years, probably will follow you to your other PC after this one. Or if you like really like Crucial, then I´d go for Gen4 - “P5 Plus” version (Buying another Gen3 drive would be not using your possibilities fully while having the latest PCIE 4.0 motherboard) Depending on how much data you write, I´d check TBW (durability rating) on drives you pick as well. Not just speed. (That is the hidden part you pay for when buying the SSDs) c) Seagate Iron Wolf 4TB SATA - connected to „0“ SATA port (no problem, good choice of HDD) If you should stay in HDD area depends mostly on how much data you need to store/write. Which determines also price/performance/reliability formula. I personally own many HDDs, but I´m trying not buy any more if I can and when I don´t need excessively many TBs of data I buy cheaper SATA SSDs, like Crucial MX500 / Samsung 870 EVO / Iron Wolf 125 (2TB/4TB). They are faster than the fastest HDDs, eat less energy and are more reliable. (The only downside is less TBW - durability, but if you don´t write day and night they are good enough) 6) Network card: Ipolex 10Gb PCIE X520-DA1 - This guy is a PCIE lanes „eater“ ! It requires „8x PCIE 2.0 lanes“ and it´s 10 Gbit. I personally wouldn´t buy any LAN adapter which is not at least „PCIE 3.0“. PCI lanes are very precious on consumer grade motherboards. I´d get something like Mellanox ConnectX-3 (10Gbit) - PCIe 3.0 4x (even second hand from Ebay = 63 EUR). But you need to check if drivers for OS of your choice are compatible and then place is into the 3rd PCIE x16 slot (electrically runs only at x4 speed) - it would run in x4 PCIE 3.0 mode and save you 8 PCIE lanes for your GPU. If you used Ipolex, you´d have to place it into the second x8 PCIE 4.0 slot, which would eat 8 PCIE lanes to your GPU (= definitely not a good idea, unless you must/want to have this particular LAN adapter for some specific reason) 7) Arctic MX-4 - 8,5W/mK (no problem) 8) As front IO, I´d probably use some USB-C - 3.1 Gen2/USB 3.2 Gen2 (10 Gbit) Hub or potentially USB 3.2 Gen2 X2 (if there are any available). You could buy a separate USB-C 10 Gbit cables or required length (1m). I´d check out offerings form: ITEC, ORICO, ICYBOX. (I don´t know how many of which type of ports you need) I hope this helps. Thanks for subscribing! Cheers from CR :)

[@Beignet_Galactique]

@@MartinsLab Thank you so much for taking the time to anwser ! I'll reply to each of your point : 1) Here in france the 5800x/3D is at least +210€ above the 5600x (out the 4/20, a bit too late, and about +100€ for the 5800x, it's a bit out of my budget range when looking at the rest of the setup , and instead upgrade some of the things you pointed out, and also prepare in case the ram doesn't cut it. 2) Indeed, i'm just keeping this one waiting for the prices to go down, maybe they'll return around msrp when the 4000 series go on shelves, but i've got time for that, and could also upgrade my 1080p 24" display for a 1440p 27", 3) When i bought the F4-3600C19D, i didn't knew about ram frequencies and just updated my GSKILL-F4-2666C15D16GVR_S 16Go, without noticing that it wasn't for AMD, (it looked the same, had the same name, i didn't saw past this ) but so far, with a B450 Aorus Elite, i didn't have any issue, (to my knowledge , here is my userdiag > userdiag.com/id/ae9yUqOIa3 ) if there is indeed an issue with my next motherboard, what would you recommend ? CL16 would be the sweet spot ,like you said, keeping in the QVL ? 3600 or above, or under ? 5) I've followed your advice and change my futur Nvme for the FireCuda 530, this look like a beast, and more in tune with my needs, the price is worth the upgrade for sure. 6 ) I didn't knew about the aspect of getting the 10Gbit would cripple the PCIE to this extent, i just stupidly saw that my internet router could have one of them, but i think i'll stick to the 2.5Gb ethernet port, and keep the 140€ for the Nvme and the ram 8 ) Im going to try as is, and see what would i require going forward, Thanks again for all your insight !

[@MartinsLab]

@@Beignet_Galactique No problem. To the points: 1) Ryzen 5600X will be just fine (especially when “5800X“ is overpriced in your area) 2) If you plan on upgrading later (after RTX 4000 arrives) you might consider going for higher wattage PSU (750W/850W). There is a rumor going on they are going to be more power hungry than current generation of GPUs. This also depends on which performance tier of GPUs you would be interested in. When buying PSUs, you should plan on running it close to the middle of its power-efficiency curve (50% load) and always at max of 80% of its total power output. This way it will be stable, less noisy, less hot and most power efficient. 3) If there was an issue with your current RAM, you could go for: G.SKILL Trident Z Neo - DDR4-3600 CL16-19-19-39 1.35V; (2x16GB) - “F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC” Link: www.gskill.com/qvl/165/326/1562840211/F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC-QVL You could go for RAM modules up to 3600MHz/CL14 (best) or 4000 MHz/CL18/CL16, but more MHz makes no sense (price/performance) - because you want a 1:1 ratio for your memory clock and the Infinity Fabric for optimal performance and you don´t want to increase the timing (CL) because it would increase the latency (resulting in less FPS in games). Both will also cost you more. 6) Some older PCIE cards just use too many PCIE lanes (8x PCIE 2.0), so one has to be careful. If you want 10 Gbit, no problem, just pick a different one with 4x PCIE 3.0. You will get 2,5 GbE LAN adapter for free (on board) so if you don´t need higher speeds it will work fine (but if you want to be able to use it at its full speed "2,5 Gbit" for backup or so, you´ll need and an adequate switch as well). Otherwise it can also run at 1Gbit speed no problem.

[@gmaxsfoodfitness3035]

@@Beignet_Galactique Hey I just wanted to chime in a bit. In America this X570S motherboard goes for about $270 on sale or $300 at full price. The current price of a 5600X here is about $230 so it's somewhat cheap compared to the motherboard. From your parts list it looks like you need the extra PCIe lanes that a less expensive board like a B550 for instance wouldn't have. How much is the new 5700X in your country? It should cost in between the 5600x and 5800x yet it's only 5-10% less powerful than the 5800x and it can match it with an overclock. It would seem, in my opinion, that an 8 core or more CPU would be a better match for such a motherboard as the X570S Aorus Pro. I'm personally looking at it to go with the 12 core 5900X since it's now cheaper than the 5800X was and it's much more powerful (11,000 point difference on CPU benchmark, 28,000 vs 39,000+). Does your country have interest free finance options? Such as the pay in 4 options at checkout on Newegg for instance. I've used Afterpay, Zip, Klarna, Sezzle ect. If you use one of these you have 6 weeks to pay for the CPU and in my case it'll only cost $100 per payment or $200 a month for the 5900X which is an amazing deal (it went from $590 on Newegg down to $370 with a coupon). Just figured I'd ask and hopefully something I said may help you get the best CPU you can afford. Have a good day.

[@peter238]

Is the passive cooling on this board enough for the chipset?

[@MartinsLab]

Yes, it is.

[@raharaharaha7819]

On such a motherboard, the Usb c 3.2 Gen2 x2 port stopped working for me. Does not accept SD M2 drives and much more, but at the same time accepts Samsung S xx phones !? Please help me solve this problem! Thanks!

[@TGC1023]

Thank you for the review. My goal is to get a good board with wifi and good audio to pair with a 5600x for live streaming and novice level video editing. I’m not a gamer. I’m not sure if this board is right for me or would it be overkill? Thank you again.

[@MartinsLab]

Hi! I don´t think this board is an overkill for you, you´d be paying for features lower tier boards don´t have and which are useful (passively cooled chipset, 3 M.2 Gen4 slots with good heat sinks, 2,5 Gbit LAN, decent audio ALC1220-VB, 6E WIFI - requires an appropriate router etc). For a content creator, this board has very good upgrade options. For video editing specifically it is best to use a separate M.2 SSD as a "scratch drive" for video files. Depending on which kind of live streaming and video editing you want to do "5600X" can be enough (depends on what you will be showing to the viewers besides your camera feed and which resolution and video codec - compression - you will be using). I would probably go at least two cores higher if possible (5800X). Most of the work is done by GPU if you have an appropriate one - 8 GB video memory is the minimum. If I were about to live stream, I would use ethernet (cable - RJ45) instead of WIFI for connecting to the router/switch for better signal stability if it were technically possible in my location. Also 32GB RAM is a must in this case (video editing).

[@TGC1023]

@@MartinsLab Thank you for the reply. With the above mentioned motherboard, I have the following items picked. be quiet! Pure Base 500DX Mesh Front Panel ARGB Gaming Case - White AMD Ryzen 5 5600X Processor 32GB DDR4-3200 GSKILL RAM 850 Watt - 80 PLUS Gold Certified PCle GEN 5 PSU GeForce RTX 3060 Ti - 8GB 1TB WD Black SN850X M.2 NVMe SSD Budget wise, I can really only upgrade either the CPU or GPU, not both. As you mentioned, would it be best to upgrade to the 5800x instead of the GPU? My channel is fairly new and I’d be only learning how to edit videos. So editing would be second to live-streaming quality. Budget is 2000-2500 USD.

[@MartinsLab]

@@TGC1023 No problem. If I were to pick between 5800X and lower GPU (than 3060Ti) or 5600X and 3060Ti, then I´d stick with better GPU - it is more important for both streaming and video editing (transcoding is using CUDA in nVidia GPU if you use "studio drivers"). For 1080p resolution this will be more than fine. For 4K it would be best to get a GPU with 12 GB or more video memory and 5800X at the same time. I put your setup above into partpicker.com, added a CPU cooler „Noctua NH-D15“ and I´m at 1487 USD, so there is plenty of room for upgrade considering your planned budget. (When I changed the CPU to 5800X I´m at 1565 USD). Maybe the soon to be released 4070Ti with 12GB of video memory could be the right choice considering your use-case. The fact that you are a beginner in video editing doesn´t mean you should buy something you´d regret immediately after getting better at it.

[@easydogeasydog3225]

looking to buy memory for Gigabyte X570 AORUS PRO AX Motherboard, will thoes memory slots accept single, 8g or double 16 g sided memory or both. I am not familar with the correct memory, any help would be much appreciated. Thanks Derek

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Derek! Yes, you can use both single sided and double sided memory modules with this motherboard which are on the compatibility list of either the "motherboard manufacturer" or the "memory modules manufacturer" (= at least one of them has tested the memory modules with this motherboard and approved the compatibility). The compatibility list is sometimes called “QVL” - Qualified Vendors List. (There is also a third option - you know someone who has tested certain memory modules which are not on any of these lists and they confirmed that they work fine with it. Manufactures never test all memory modules which are available on the market.) The memory compatibility changes with CPU used, because the memory controller is integrated in it. So, for every generation of CPUs there is a different compatibility list. Here is a link to all memory compatibility lists for different CPUs for “X570S AORUS PRO AX (rev. 1.1)”: www.gigabyte.com/us/Motherboard/X570S-AORUS-PRO-AX-rev-11/support#support-doc - Mattise CPUs = Ryzen 3000 CPUs - Vermeer CPUs = Ryzen 5000 CPUs The sweet spot - price/performance for Ryzen 3000/5000 CPUs is "3600 MHz" and "CL16 timing". (Remember that it has to enabled in the BIOS by using an "XMP profile" before you can take advantage of it.) For inspiration: I´m currently using this 32GB RAM kit of double sided memory modules with this motherboard and it works flawlessly. G.SKILL Trident Z Neo - “F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC” - (2x16GB) DDR4 3600 CL16-19-19-39 1.35V; - Link: www.gskill.com/qvl/165/326/1562840211/F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC-QVL

[@Overfall01]

Has anyone had problems with the motherboard? I bought it but it doesn't respond and the status LEDs on the CPU, RAM and GPU are activated.

[@briarboy8959]

Would the x570s Pro AX be a good match for the 5900x?

[@MartinsLab]

Yes.

[@droneshotsantoine1805]

Hey Martin, does the Seagate FireCuda 530 with heatsink (SSD) fit in this motherboard?

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, I haven´t tried the heatsink version, so I have no idea. If you used it you wouldn´t be able to use the original motherboard heatsink (which is better than the one on FireCuda). I´m using FireCuda 530 on this motherboard, but the non-heatsink version (which is also a little bit cheaper).

[@Omega_Mark]

19:20 TPM is already included on the motherboard and Windows 11 works fine with it (just have to enable it in BIOS). This socket is probably for an upgrade or business specific TPM (not needed for home use).

[@MartinsLab]

Yes, this TPM header is sometimes used as a slot for „HW key“ for some SW (as a license/feature unlock). It´s not necessary to have this "HW key" for Windows 11 installation. I said in the video: “If you want to use it (meaning this slot), you must have one (the HW key)”. I will rephrase this part next time to make an obvious distinction between “integrated TPM” and “external TPM (which goes into the header)”.

[@dariens007]

heeeeeey.....pretty cool vid. :)

[@MrBook123456]

Martin well are you putting a new video ??????

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Darren, I hope the new one comes out till the end of the year - it is in progress😉 I´m trying to find a balance between YT and my regular job - I had to take a break.

[@MrBook123456]

@@MartinsLabhappy christmas and be safe

[@MrBook123456]

how is going Martin hope well can.t wait to see a new video coming soon ????/

[@mohareda6764]

EXCELLENTE VIDEO MERCI

[@MartinsLab]

Thanks!

[@riannair7101]

Hello! I have CPU 2 x 8 pins connector from my PSU Sonic Vertex 1200W ( so i not have CPU connector with 4 pin like is one on motherboard) ... is possible to connect CPU 8 pin connector to CPU 4 pin in motherboard. If is possible , what is configuration , for the left or for the right ? (4 pins will remain without contact , that is unclear for me!). Thanks if you give me an eventual answer!

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, I own several Seasonic Prime PSUs (not Vertex) and it was always possible to split the CPU 8pin connector into two 4pins with all of them. The cables with connectors which should allow this separation (2x4pin) are the ones which say “CPU” on it. I checked Seasonic website and it shows this should be possible with your model too: seasonic.com/zht/vertex-gx (it should come with two of these cables) Out of the box the cables with these “CPU” connectors are usually joined together into one 8 pin, so you need to separate this connector it manually (it doesn´t look like it at the first glance, but it should be possible - there is a visible separation line). To your question: It is probably possible, but I wouldn’t do it. It should be split into two 4pins and only one connected. There is only one way of connecting it to the motherboard - notch to notch.

[@riannair7101]

@@MartinsLab Thank you so much for quick replay and helped me , and you are right about that CPU connector 8pin , it can be split in half ,respectively in 4 Pin and now i can order this motherboard without headache ! Be happy and healthy and keep the good work you do for us !... Thank you again !👍

[@MrBook123456]

hi how you are well ? still watching old videos hope you will be make some new ones soon??

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, I´m fine, thanks! I needed to take some time off, but will be back around mid September 😉

[@MrBook123456]

good to hear that@@MartinsLab

[@MrBook123456]

Merry Christmas! and happy new year l hope will some make some new ones soon?

[@bhackaa]

When flashing the bios on this board should I use a 3.2 usb? Does usb size matter?

[@MartinsLab]

To update the BIOS you need to use the blue port on rear IO of the MB which says “BIOS USB 3.2”. Your USB drive must be formatted to “FAT32” file system - the maximum allocated capacity FAT32 file system allows is 32GB. If you format a flash drive to FAT32 file system which has higher capacity (64GB/128GB/256 GB..) the maximum available capacity will be 32GB. I tried updating the BIOS on this MB with 8GB/32GB/128GB flash drives and it worked without any issues. The flash drive can be USB 2.0, USB 3.0 or USB 3.1 compatible. I haven´t tried using USB 3.2 flash drives for BIOS update. My recommendation is using 32GB or smaller flash drive which is USB 3.0 or USB 2.0 compatible.

[@waitandhope]

​@MartinsLab I just used my front usb port, however I'm not trying to flashback or anything if that is even a feature idk.

[@bhackaa]

Thanks

[@bhackaa]

@MartinsLab Does a 5600x work out of the box with this motherboard? I have the Gigabyte X570s Aorus Elite AX and a ryzen 5600x but nothing is showing on the monitor after the build.

[@MartinsLab]

@@bhackaa So, you´re asking me about a different motherboard, than the one in the video.. Yes, it should work out of the box, Ryzen 5600X is compatible with "X570S AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.1)" since “F2” version of the BIOS, which is the first one officially released for it. The reason for your system not running is not because of the CPU/motherboard compatibility - you´ll need to do some trouble-shooting. Here is the "X570S AORUS ELITE AX (rev. 1.1)" CPU compatibility list: www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X570S-AORUS-ELITE-AX-rev-11/support#support-cpu

[@lewinalejandroespinal6770]

waooo this video was reallt loaded, so do I need a bios update for ryzen 9 5950x?

[@MartinsLab]

It isn´t necessary, Ryzen 9 5950X will run with the default preinstalled BIOS. But, if you want the best performance and security it is recommended to update to the latest version.

[@murdergang420]

Would love to see the review of the mini itx version was supposed to get that but got sent this it's worth more also how do I install the m.2 I'm having trouble also is urs the rev 1.1? The rev 1.0 has Intel wifi this one has amd

[@MartinsLab]

Unfortunately, I don´t have the MINI ITX „X570SI AORUS PRO AX“ at my disposal. If you want to know how to install an M.2 SSD you can watch my „Building a home server“ video, it is shown there in detail. My board is revision 1.1 - with AMD WIFI.

[@murdergang420]

@@MartinsLab will do that and yes ik no one has it well any youtubers its sad as only new am4 mini itx option also how do u like the mobo with owning it over 3 months i also see that this has more usb but i personally loved msi nahimic as it recognizes usb plug in the amount of usb on this board is insane value

[@murdergang420]

@@MartinsLab also having trouble iwth ram gskill sync prob the bios need to be updated as amd its important bios ver is f2

[@MartinsLab]

@@murdergang420 I like the motherboard even after three months of having it. I have been using G.SKILL Trident Z Neo - 32GB kit (2x 16GB, 3600 MHz, CL16-19-19-39) „F4-3600C16D-32GTZNC“ and no problems so far. But, I´m running on a newer version of the BIOS - „F4a“ . So, you could try updating it and seeing if it helps. I set the default XMP profile in the BIOS (for 3600 MHz).

[@murdergang420]

@@MartinsLab I did bios last night i read that many have problem with rgb i had gskillz in it it syncs sometimes or goes all white then wont change to boot also im running a 5600x

[@joelgutierrez4950]

Hi Martin. It’s been awhile. Your videos have helped me build my son’s gaming pc. It’s been working great but today, after asking him to clean the pc, he restarts it and the fans and LEDs are on but there is no display. I tried to troubleshoot but couldn’t find what’s wrong. I replaced the gpu. I used the onboard gpu and no luck. I noticed that there is no POST beep I hear. I don’t know how else to proceed short of disassembling everything. If you can suggest anything I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

[@MartinsLab]

Hi Joel, it is impossible to tell what exactly happened from a distance, but before you disassemble it and troubleshoot each PC part, I´d try resetting the BIOS first. I´d also check if any of the power cables aren´t partially pulled out and that RAM modules are fully inserted in their sockets. You could also try removing/unplugging the SSDs/HDDs and see if you can get into the BIOS (after you´ve tried resetting the BIOS option) and then eventually plugging them back in each at a time (starting with an OS drive). By “cleaning” you mean physical cleaning = removing the dust from the case? or “SW cleaning” = removing unnecessary files and uninstalling applications?

[@joelgutierrez4950]

@@MartinsLab Thanks for the quick reply. It was physical cleaning and he vacuumed the dust so I was worried that some static discharge might have fried something. I did check all cables and components are connected and seated properly. Is resetting bios same as CMOS reset? I’m going to have to look for the mobo manual to find out which jumpers to short 😩.

[@MartinsLab]

@@joelgutierrez4950 Yes, resetting the BIOS means resetting the CMOS (It is a small memory which stores BIOS settings. By resetting it, you´ll set its values to defaults). Resetting can be done be shortening certain pins for 5 seconds on the motherboard or removing the motherboard battery for 5 seconds or pressing a special "Reset button on the motherboard" (if it has it - this depends on the model of the motherboard). PC needs to be unplugged from the electricity during CMOS reset. 1) You´ll need to unplug the PC from the electricity (switch off PSU first) 2) Reset the CMOS on the motherboard (whichever way you choose) 3) Plug the electric plug back (don´f forget to switch back on the PSU) 4) Start the PC and see what happens. PC should restart at least twice on its own before anything starts showing up on the screen. 5) By pressing "Delete" on your keyboard you´ll get to the BIOS 6) After you get into the BIOS, you should load "Optimized defaults" first, then press "F10" (Save and Exit) and the PC will restart 7) After the restart, go to BIOS again a set other BIOS parameters based on your HW and preferences, then hit "F10" again and you´re good to go Good luck!

[@joelgutierrez4950]

@@MartinsLab the mobo manual says to short the JBAT1 with a jumper cap which I don’t have. Will removing the CMOS battery accomplish the same thing?

[@joelgutierrez4950]

@@MartinsLab I removed CMOS battery for 5min then installed it back and plugged in power. It turns on with all fans running but no POST beep nor display. Doesn’t even respond to DEL or F1 or ESC keys being pressed.

[@frank4992]

Hey, does the motherboard come with an antenna, and do i need to use it or will i get wifi regardless?

[@MartinsLab]

Hi, yes, antenna is included. You´ll get limited range (strength of the WIFI signal) if you don´t use it, but it will work. It is recommended using it (better speeds and range). It has a magnet in its base, so it can be attached in different positions to metal cases / metal furniture. It is shown at 02:01 in the video.

[@frank4992]

Ohh, thank you im blind lol.. I also see alot of people disliking/ having problem wtih the gigabyte sofrwares (bios, rgb, fan). Do you find this to be a problem or would you recommend this motherboard?

[@MartinsLab]

@@frank4992 When it comes to BIOS, I haven´t experienced any „real“ problems yet, I´m using the latest „F4a“ version with "AMD AGESA V2 1.2.0.6 B". Here are my thoughts on SW so far: a) Q-Flash Plus BIOS update (both - with and without PC components installed) - flawless b) XMP profile for RAM - flawless c) RGB - worked on first install (after restart) - both RAM and motherboard RGB. If were critical I´d say there aren´t as many options when it comes to tuning color schemes for RAM. Synchronization worked. I´d say that some other vendors have better RGB SW, but for me personally RGB isn´t that important. So this depends on your priorities. d) Fan control using "Smart fan 6" in the BIOS - works fine, but the application has a little lag when setting the fan curve profile and clicking into the diagram. But you don´t set this every day so, once it is set it works fine. e) Fan control using APP center in Windows works OK, but the profile „file management“ and naming scheme could definitely be better (easier to navigate). Also, once set, you´ll forget that it exists. f) Overall navigation in the BIOS UEFI is clean and you know where you are g) Gigabyte releases BIOS updates relatively often, with actual AGESA versions so that is fine The stability under load (benchmarks), temperatures of the chipset and M.2 NVMe drives gets an "A". I have no problem recommending it. I bought it for myself. Whether it is good for you depends on your priorities / requirements / budget.

[@kaos_DE]

If i have 3x nvme pci4.0 ssd on the Board and a gpu, will they have the full speed or will the gpu Only have x8 instead x16? Please help, the manual said nothing about...

[@MartinsLab]

If you placed those three M.2 Gen4 NVMe SSDs into all three available M.2 slots on this motherboard your GPU will be unaffected by them and will run at its full bandwidth (will use all 16 PCIE lanes for itself). I take it that the second x16 PCIE slot is empty. So no need to worry there. To the M.2 slots limitations: a) The first M.2 slot is directly connected to the CPU by 4 PCIE lanes exclusively - so it has no effect on anything else (not the GPU and not other M.2 SSDs). b) The other two M.2 slots are connected to the X570 chipset (each by 4 PCIE lanes) which is connected to the CPU by 4 PCIE lanes. This means that M.2 SSDs placed inside these slots share bandwidth of 7,8 GB/s (= 4 PCIE 4.0 lanes). If you are reading or writing from only one of them at a time, each will run at its full speed (= can use 7,8 GB/s max). If you load both of them at the same time, both will be limited and will be able to use only part of this 7,8GB/s bandwidth (depends on speed of SSDs used and priority assigned in the OS, this is normal - it is a physical limit of the motherboard design based on X570 chipset = applies to all motherboards based on X570 chipsets). This scenario happens very rarely, especially if you have your OS installed on the first M.2 SSD (the one closest to the CPU), yet it can happen. (The only possible solution would be using a different platform Threadripper/EPYC/Xeon (64/128/48) which has more than 24 PCIE lanes on Ryzen 3000/5000, so that you could avoid any sharing - this would be way more costly of course)

[@kaos_DE]

@@MartinsLab okay thank you a lot for your help man! :) so i can run all of my m.2 drives and a gpu correctly. Nice, thank you! :)

[@idontgivea1769]

So PCIe 4.0 SSD would fit, but only perform like a 3.0?

[@MartinsLab]

Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSDs will fit into this motherboard and they will run at their full speed if you use any Ryzen 3000 or 5000 CPU. But, if you use APUs (CPUs with integrated graphics / “G” serries of CPUs) the whole motherboard will run only in PCIE 3.0 mode (= will perform at half bandwidth). That is the reason why I don´t recommend using APUs with any X570 motherboard. (The reason for buying a motherboard with X570 chipset is getting extended PCIE 4.0 capability).

[@zeldaorion1877]

the BEST motherboard design is X570S... than the X670... it's looks ugly...

[@johdenevalle6010]

Would this be good with 5950x? Can I full overclock 5950x with this?

[@MartinsLab]

Absolutely, the VRMS on this board can handle Ryzen 9 5950X without any problems, and the feature set is rich, so you wouldn´t be missing anything important. You can overclock this CPU on this board if you want, however I´m not sure whether overclocking 5950X makes sense. If you perform full (all core) overclock, you´ll loose 4,9 to 5 GHz single core boost, which is it´s great advantage. So, if I you want to keep this high single core boost and do some overclocking on other cores as well, I´d go with PBO (precision boost overdrive) = enable it in BIOS + use Ryzen Master SW to fine tune it. I´d definitely use water cooling (no OC just on air for this chip) because the CPU will draw significantly more power and heat up very quickly.

[@megaempier8662]

x470 aorus gaming 7 wifi plz

[@christopherjackson2157]

I like sata ports I run 6 sata ssds in a raid.

[@MartinsLab]

SATA SSDs are definitely a good option for storage, very convenient.

[@auggeythecat]

Can you not put a graphics card in there?

[@MartinsLab]

Yes. This depends on the type OS you want to use and how you want to use it/access it (GUI vs command line). If you don´t put a graphics card into PCIE slot, then you wouldn´t have anything to connect your monitor to and view your OS. This applies unless you use an APU (CPU with integrated graphics) + an integrated HDMI port on the rear IO of the motherboard or unless use an OS which supports access by LAN from a remote location and the apps you run don´t require a GPU. But, if you use an APU, then PCIE 4.0 capability of this motherboard will be disabled (as I explained in the video), which is not a good idea specially on a motherboard (with X570 chipset) you pay extra for - to have the PCIE 4.0 capability. So, practically speaking, if you wanted to use this motherboard without a GPU and at the same time keep its PCIE 4.0 capability alive (to have more PCIE lanes available to for other PCIE cards with more bandwidth available), then you´d need to access your OS (which would have to support this option) by a LAN and connect to it by a remote desktop option. (You might need to connect/insert a PCIE GPU just temporarily to the motherboard for the initial OS installation depending on which exact version you´d choose - Linux/Windows - and then remove it.)