Customer Ratings & Reviews

I’ve only had this board for a couple months but so far so good, haven’t had any issues. Quality seems good and it was easy to build on. 9800x3D Peerless Assassin cooler 32gb Teamgroup Tcreate RAM GTX 1080 (anyone have a 9070XT for MSRP??) 2TB WD Black NVME Corsair RM850x Fractal North

You can't beat the X870 Eagle's specs at this price point. This X870 board still has a PCIe Gen 5 x16 for your GPU, a Gen 5 M.2 slot, and it even has USB4. X870 lacks some PCIe lanes and USB/SATA ports vs the X870E options above it, but it's also half the price. For my budget & use case, it was an easy choice.

I have been building computers off and on for the last 15 years, and this marks my 5th AMD build. This is my 3rd Ryzen based system – previously used 1800X on an X370 board and a 3600X on an X570 board. I have always preferred the X line of boards over the A/B lines for the generally higher quality components and greater capacity to tinker and overclock. The Gigabyte X870 Eagle WiFi 7 board provides an entry point into the X series of boards without breaking the bank. I paired the Eagle with a 9600X on a build I did for one of my kids. MOBO Spec’s: Socket – AM5 support 7000, 8000, and 9000 CPU’s Memory – 4 DIMMs Dual Channel DDR5 with EXPO support – Max 256GB up to DDR5 8200 PCIe – (1) PCIe x16 slot @ 5.0 x16 for GPU, (2) PCIe x16 slots @ 3.0 x1 Storage - (1) M.2 @ PCIe 5.0 x4, (2) M.2 @PCIe 4.0 - slot B runs at x4 or @ x2 if slot C is also populated, (4) SATA III connectors USB Headers – (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C, (1) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, (2) USB 2.0 Type A Fan/LED Headers – (1) CPU Fan, (1) CPU_Opt Fan, (4) System fans, (3) aRGB, (1) rgb I/O Panel – (4) USB 2.0, (3) USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A, (1) USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A, (2) USB 4 Type C w/ DP, (1) HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio, 2.5Gb LAN, and Q-Flash BIOS button Connectivity – 2.5Gb LAN, WiFi 7 2.4/5/6 GHz, and Bluetooth 5.4 BIOS – Single BIOS chip - F2 BIOS currently installed – F5a available to flash System Components Used: CPU – AMD R5 9600X AM5 6C/12T @ 3.9GHz (boost to 5.4GHz) GPU – ASUS ROG STRIX 6900XT LC TOP 16GB GDDR6 w/ 200mm Okinos Riser Cable RAM – TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000 CL30 Storage – 1TB Crucial T700 PCIe Gen5x4 NVME; 1TB Samsung 990 EVO Plus Gen 4x4 NVME PSU – SeaSonic Focus GX ATX3 850W modular Case – Corsair 3500X aRGB with 3 Corsair RS120 aRGB fans Cooler – Razer Hanbo Chroma 240mm AIO The X870 Eagle is an ATX form factor motherboard that sits as Gigabyte’s entry level X870 offering. The board has a decent amount of connectivity options including a 2.5G LAN port, USB 4.0, a PCIe 5.0 M.2 slot, and plenty of fan headers. If you have built a PC you will appreciate some of the creature comforts on this board like the toolless M.2 slot, PCIe EZ-Latch, and right-angle board connectors for SATA and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A. No matter how many times I have built a computer I always find myself pulling parts to reroute cables, or maybe I installed something in the wrong order. Things like the PCIe EZ-Latch were useful aids, and while I really only need it during the initial build I was thankful to have it. My initial assessment of the board went pretty well with a decent/familiar layout of headers, but a couple of things jumped out. The rear I/O panel is attached to the board, which means I can’t build up my entire system only to realize I left it off (like the good old days). The main M.2 slot sits below the main PCIe lane, which I found odd and would actually cause some problems later for me. Overall, though it’s a nice, clean looking board without a ton of over stylized bits and RGB, which will appeal to those that like a cleaner look. For the build things went pretty smooth. I jumped right in with the CPU install – I did not realize that AM5 had gone to an LGA pin-on-board socket, but its appreciated. My cooler does not use the retention frame, so those got removed in order to mate up directly with the backplate. Once the CPU was installed I worked on populating the other components before loading it into my case. RAM installed easily into slots 2 and 4 – I checked Gigabyte’s QVL list for RAM kits and selected a pair that gave good performance/$ while keeping the CL to the tightest timing I could. I went with a TEAMGROUP DDR5 6000 32GB (2x16GB) CL 30 kit (FF3D532G6000HC30DC01). After the RAM I installed the my M.2 drives into the top and middle slots – I used a PCIe Gen 5 drive for the main slot to utilize that higher bandwidth. The toolless design of the slot was really nice – the heatsink felt well made. Make sure you pull the blue plastic off the heatsink though. To install the second M.2 drive I had to fish the tiny screw out of the MOBO box, which furthered my appreciation of the toolless top slot. If you look at the specs you will see that the second M.2 slot runs at PCIe 4.0 x4. However, if you add another drive to the bottom slot, the connector speed is halved and switches to run at PCIe 4.0 x2. The bottom M.2 slot will only run at x2 speeds. Once those components were in, I loaded the board into my case to start making the next connections. The board installed into my case without issue. I had already screwed on the standoffs for the cooler, so after I mounted the radiator I attached the cooler head to the socket – no issues. However, right after this is when I noticed my first problem. I wanted to mount the GPU vertically so I knew to plan ahead and get a riser cable. Research told me to use a 150mm riser cable for my Corsair 3500X case, which is what I bought. I did a test fit and found the cable to be too short as it was really putting a strain on the connectors. This is where the odd configuration of the PCIe lane and M.2 slot bites me – if the PCIe x16 lane was below the M.2, like on all my previous builds then the 150mm cable would have been perfect. Instead I’m out the cost of another riser cable. So, as a PSA, buy a 200mm riser cable if you plan to use this board. While I waited for the new riser cable to come in I chose to temporarily mount my GPU straight to the board, which I where I saw my next issue. The backplate of my GPU (277 mm length) was in slight contact with my RAM. The RAM heatspreader/RGB shroud is partly to blame, but my GPU isn’t overly long and I would have expected easy clearance. So another PSA, if you plan to mount your GPU straight to the board make sure your RAM heatspreader shrouds aren’t too big. The rest of the assembly process was straightforward with connecting the front panel headers, fans, and power supply cables. When the new riser cable arrived I gladly used the PCIe EZ-Latch to remove my card and slot in my new riser cable, which thankfully worked just fine. A thing to note if you are using a riser cable, it will block your bottom board connections (aRGB, RGB, TPM, USB) so you need to get everything connected first. Everything booted up first try, which always feels good. I loaded a bootable USB up and made sure to set the boot order in the BIOS to point to it first. From there I got windows installed, but I ran into an issue with needing internet. I had pulled the drivers for the WiFi chipset off the support page and had them ready, but I couldn’t get the install process to read it. I tethered a laptop’s internet connection for awhile, but it was painfully slow. I ended up making a cable that would reach the closest network port. In order to get the WiFi working I had to go through the Gigabyte Control Center utility to download all of the drivers before it worked. I feel like that is just a crappy way to implement things, and I should have been able to load a basic WiFi driver during the install process. Through the Control Center you can also set the lighting scheme for anything connected to the RGB/aRGB headers, and RAM. Once things were settled I could install the other utilities (AMD, ASUS, and Razer) and work on tweaking things. I rebooted and entered the BIOS to explore the settings, which is where I enabled EXPO1 to get my RAM running at advertised speeds. I dove into the Overclock settings, but I haven’t enabled anything yet. I like to run the system for a little bit of time to see if anything pops up under normal operation. However, the BIOS setup was really easy to follow and adjusting settings appears to be straightforward. The only thing I found difficult was getting into the BIOS – you basically have to hold the DEL key from the moment you reboot your system until it pops into the BIOS. Usually just a tap or 2 of the correct key on the BIOS splash screen gets you in. Overall, I am really happy with how this build has turned out, and I think the X870 Eagle makes for a solid choice. I have found in the past that getting all the bells and whistles on a MOBO just runs the price up, and then I don’t use the majority of those things anyways. The X870 Eagle strikes the balance of providing everything I needed now and a few things I may use in the future, but without the markup of the top-tier X boards. Also, I wasn’t doing anything super crazy since this needs to last for years, but I wanted to make sure it would have room to grow. That’s why I have always opted for the X series of boards – they just seem to age a little better and are worth at least 1 processor upgrade before getting a whole new board. My past experience with overclocking on the X boards has been pretty positive and allowed me to squeeze more performance and relevancy out of the components. I expect a similar experience here. I have had good luck with Gigabyte products in the past, so I am hopeful this system will last for quite a while. The only thing left now is to redo the cable management in the case 5 or 6 times before I am happy.

The Gigabyte X870 Eagle Wifi7 motherboard has a clean minimalist aesthetic with a black and grey color scheme. It also feels noticeably solid in my hands with a substantial weight that gives the impression of very good build quality. It comes packaged with the following items: Gigabyte X870 Eagle Wifi7 motherboard Gigabyte G-Connector 2x SATA cables 2x M.2 screws One pack of M.2 thin/thick rubber pads Wifi7 antenna User’s Manual Quick Installation Guide Some key highlights and specifications of the Gigabyte X870 Eagle Wifi7 motherboard include the following: Supports AMD Socket AM5 processors (AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 series) 1x PCIe 5.0 x16 slot 2x PCIe 3.0 x1 slot 4x DIMM (Dual Channel DDR5) sockets 1x PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe slot 2x PCIe 4.0 M.2 NVMe slot 4x SATA 6Gb/s ports 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gb/s) with DP-Alt connectors 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 connector 3x USB 3.2 Gen 1 connector 4x USB 2.0 connectors Realtek PCIe 8922ae Wifi 7 wireless adapter Realtek PCIe 2.5 GbE LAN Front USB-C 20Gb/s connector 1x HDMI connector 6x PWM/DC fan headers 3x ARGB LED headers 1x RGB LED header For my build, I used the following components: Gigabyte X870 Eagle Wifi7 motherboard AMD Ryzen 5 9600X CPU AMD Radeon 6650XT Graphics Card 2 32GB sticks of Corsair Vengeance DDR5 5200 memory Samsung 990 Pro 2TB NVMe SSD MSI A850G 850W Power Supply Fractal Design Focus G computer case Installation and Setup Installation was very pleasurable. The fit and finish of the motherboard was precise so everything lined up well in my computer case. No misaligned screw holes or anything. The black and grey color scheme on the motherboard sometimes made it difficult for me to read the labels and markings on the motherboard to distinguish the connectors in low light situations. I probably would have liked the letterings to use better contrast to make them easier to read. I felt the layout of the motherboard is very good although the cable for the front panel audio connector for my case was a little too short to comfortably reach the connector on the motherboard. But overall, the layout of the motherboard was very convenient for my build. I think the motherboard has an excellent selection of ports with plenty of USB connectors on the rear panel. Having 2 USB4 Type-C ports that support DP-Alt is a much appreciated feature as this is something that I have only seen with laptops. There are some very nice DIY features that I really liked on this motherboard. The G-Connector made connecting those tiny front panel connectors much easier compared to other motherboards. I also like the M.2 EZ-Latch so you don’t have to use those tiny M.2 screws to attach your NVMe SSDs. Unfortunately, this feature is only included with the first M.2 slot. The other M.2 slots use tiny screws. The GPU EZ-Latch was also well implemented as it made removing my GPU very easy. There were plenty of fan and RGB headers for my needs. Overall, this was one of my better computer builds as I didn’t encounter any frustrating road blocks. Most motherboards in this class have some limitations with regard to PCIe slot and M.2 slot usage. For example, I have another motherboard where a PCIe slot is disabled if you use one of the M.2 slots. I don’t like this approach as I can easily imagine myself forgetting this fact and then attempting to use a PCIe slot and wasting time trying to figure out why it isn’t working. The Gigabyte X870 Eagle Wifi 7 motherboard handles these limitations differently. Instead of disabling one connector, that connector will just run at a slower speed. For example, with this motherboard, there is a limitation that two of the M.2 slots (M2C_SB and M2B_SB) share bandwidth so that if both are being used, then both of them will be operating at x2 mode instead of one operating at x4 mode. I like this approach much better. OS Installation The Gigabyte X870 Eagle Wifi7 already came with the latest bios and it had no problem recognizing my components. It automatically recognized the AMD Ryzen 9600X and ran the Corsair memory using XMP settings. I didn’t explore the bios that much but it seemed very full featured. Windows 11 installed without any problems except, it couldn’t see the Realtek 8922ae wireless adapter. I had to attach an ethernet cable to proceed with the OS install. But even after Windows 11 was installed, the wireless adapter was still not found. I was able to download and install the Realtek 8922ae Wifi drivers after installing the Gigabyte Control Center. This tool allows you to configure and control the RGB, download additional utilities and tools, and update any drivers and firmware. I was curious about the Realtek 8922ae’s performance since this is the first time I have used this chipset. I am happy to report that it seems to be working well. It connects to my TP Link BE5000 Wifi 7 mesh system with a reported link speed of 2882/2882 Mbps (tied as the fastest with my other chipsets) and has been rock solid. Summary During my brief time, the Gigabyte X870 Eagle Wifi 7 has been rock solid. With lots of connectors and expansion capabilities, an excellent build quality, very nice DIY features and a well-thought-out design, I expect it to be a great motherboard that will grow and expand with me as my needs grow. It is also capable of running the highest end AMD AM5 processors so you can easily upgrade when these CPUs become more affordable.. The Gigabyte X870 Eagle WiFi7 is considered to be a budget and affordable “high end” motherboard. It offers most of the high end features users want but at a more affordable price. I can easily recommend this board to anyone looking for an AM5 motherboard.

We used the X870 Eagle WIFI7 to upgrade a previous PC build that is used primarily for gaming. Perhaps most impressive was the hassle-free setup. The motherboard worked perfectly right out of the box with a simple BIOS update via Q-Flash Plus, and everything was running smoothly. Driver installation was straightforward, and we encountered zero compatibility issues with any components. The EZ-Latch access for the M.2 drive is a really nice feature that works very well, as does the EZ-Latch for the GPU. The build quality and layout of the motherboard was great. Storage options are a great feature of this motherboard as we’ve populated all three slots with SSDs. Each slot supports PCIe 4.0 and data transfer speeds have been awesome. An intelligent thermal design helps keep all three drives running cool even under heavy gaming workloads. Paired with our Ryzen 5 9600X processor, this motherboard creates a powerful combination. The X870 Eagle supports AMD Ryzen 9000 / Ryzen 8000 / Ryzen 7000 Series Processors. The X870 chipset handles the CPU's performance capabilities with ease, and we've experienced zero throttling issues even during intensive tasks. The BIOS is intuitive and provides extensive options for tweaking and monitoring system performance. The DDR5 support is excellent, accommodating our 64GB of 6000MHz DDR5 RAM without any stability issues. Memory XMP profiles loaded perfectly on first boot, ensuring we got the advertised speeds immediately. The four DIMM slots offer plenty of flexibility for future upgrades as well. Our RTX 4070 Super runs flawlessly on this board. The PCIe 5.0 x16 slot provides more than enough bandwidth, and the board's power delivery system remains stable even during demanding tasks. The spacing between slots is also well-designed, allowing for proper airflow around the GPU. The Gigabyte X870 Eagle WIFI7 gets high marks from our household for value, features, performance, and reliability. The three M.2 slots provide exceptional storage flexibility, and the board handles high-end components like our Ryzen 5 9600X, 64GB DDR5 RAM, and RTX 4070 Super with ease. For anyone building a new AM5 system, this motherboard comes highly recommended by us as it delivers strong performance without unnecessary complexity.

I assume if you're looking at this you're already familiar and comfortable building a rig/pc and have experience with various models/motherboards, aware of the compatibilities Intel vs AMD, DDR4 vs DDR5, ATX vs ITX etc etc. That out of the way, if you are looking at this, you're looking for the essentials. Supporting the 9000 series, AM5 socket, you can put in the latest chip 9950x3D if you have the $, I happened to put in an older 7000 chip I had laying around. But the latest features include PCIE5, a hefty GPU like a 5090 can utilize all the lanes for a PCIE5. What some of the other reviewers are not mentioning is this also has an M.2 PCIE5, they're just now hitting the market such as the Samsung 9100 Pro. It has slots for 3 other M.2 drives at PCIe 4, but having that 1 main drive at PCIe is nice. There is a cooling fin/case for the main drive, but the other slots were open, just to keep in mind. Other things I've noticed that were really nice was the tool-less access to the M.2 drive ("EZ Latch" as it's advertised), the sleek Wifi antenna, easy access to the disengaging mechanism of your GPU, 2 full USB C / USB 4 40gb/s for both ports, and having 2.5GBe is nice for those who have the faster network at home as well as the latest Wifi7. In the BIOS there's a DDR5 ram booster up to 8000mhz, I personally didn't try this feature, but for those overclocking it might be a nice feature to have flexible memory speed/clocks. Although not a deal breaker, just keep in mind there's 4 USB 2.0, 4 USB 3.2, if that's something you care/worry about. Although I didn't run into problems building my set up, I noticed there was no diagnostic LCD, so it uses the traditional beeps for diagnostics. And the package doesn't include a hard copy manual, just an easy quick installation packet. The full manual is a QR code you'd go online to download and you'll find the diagnostic codes there, something to keep in mind. Finally, although it's probably a dying technology, just keep in mind the SATA has only 4 ports. I don't have any equipment that uses SATA anymore, but I imagine there may be some people that still uses this. Overall, this is a board that hits the latest tech in a small package. If you are building a high level gaming system, this will hit all the checks. It supports all the latest checks, the PCIe 5.0 gpus, the PCIe M.2 drives, Wifi 7, etc.

Upgrading my rig to the new Gigabyte X870 EAGLE is a small investment due to the processing speed obtained. I mention the top features the motherboard brings to both assembly and actual game and workstation power. As I mentioned, the AMD Ryzen 9 is a fast and powerful little CPU. Multiple cores and treads handles graphics, computational processes , and serious work whether CAD or number crunching spreadsheets by performing extensive calculations on dataset quickly. WIFI 7 , 2.5GbE LAN, the newest and most stable communications available today, is built in, with high gain (long strong distance) antennas on the back panel. Dual USB4 Type-C with DP-Alt, HDMI, USB3 are all abundant on the panel as well. Bluetooth, fan controls plus RGB light controlled via software and BIOS. Rest and power buttons on the edge of the motherboard help make setup a snap. I appreciated the included header socket for the power and reset button cables and the HDD and other LED indicator cables for the front panel. The AMD socket is truly unique. It made CPU installation errorproof, ensuring a perfect connection. I added a water cooled heat sink, since the processer can be overclocked which will need taming. It came with the WRGB lighting metioned above as did the DDR5 ram, capable of handling up to 8200 mts. 1 x PCIe 5.0 x16 with PCIe UD Slot 2 x PCIe 3.0 x1 slots 1 x PCIe 5.0 M.2 UD Slot 2 x PCIe 4.0 M.2 Slots Notice that heat sinks abound, keeping the system running at full speed. High fi audio is included. The main M.2 slot is great, with toolless snap features. It even came with its own heatsink. Not everyone can afford the most expensive hardware components. The X870 EAGLE keeps you flying high above the crowd letting you choose the hardware and gives you the best performance at a reasonable price.

My build - which I built around the Motherboard: Gigabyte - X870 Eagle WiFi7 (Socket AM5) AMD Case: Corsair 6500X RGB ATX Dual-Chamber CPU: AMD Ryzen 9 7900X Cooler: Corsair iCUE LINK TITAN 360 RX LCD GPU: ASUS TUF GeForce RTX 5070 OC RAM: Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 64GB (2x32) Storage: Samsung 990 Pro Heatsink SSD – 2TB + 4TB PSU: Corsair HX1000i (ATX 3.0, modular) This build is for occasional gaming (Sim racing (Forza Motorsport), Call of Duty, Assassins Creed and soon Doom), productivity and photo editing. The best thing for building your own PC is that it’s upgradeable, eventually will upgrade the GPU but for now this build is perfect for all these needs. I chose the Corsair case and this motherboard was easy to connect and set up all around. This was my first PC build and wanted to build one that was also future proof. This motherboard allowed this because it should be good for the next 6 years without having to upgrade any of the current components. This motherboard delivered on performance, layout and ease of setup. The build quality was solid and didn’t look cheap, the box came with what I needed for set up. When I turned the system on the BIOS was easy to set up - I had a friend help so that was easier but I put everything together with their help and support. Overall, the set up was a breeze and the performance was solid. I had not component compatibility issues for a motherboard out of the box.

The easier the better is my aim when it comes to motherboards. The gigabyte X870 is ideal for intermediate and complete IT nerds alike because they literally have the acronym EZ in some of the parts. I’m always impressed on the weight and product selection within this unit. I have what I need in regards to Networking and Connectivity especially for graphics cards with enhanced load-bearing capacity which means rendering and displays are 110% After install I was impressed with the smart fan and the multiple temperature points. Fan is a little loud for my taste but with headphones, no noise lol Storage is typical nothing fancy but it’s expanded and that’s always worth noting because I don’t like to be pigeon holed into the storage locker. I strongly suggest watching a YouTube video or 5 if this is your first time installing a mother board but it really is a click and play or plug and play if you will. Closely follow each step with care so as to not break any pieces and this motherboard will be up and running in no time

Interesting mid-range motherboard. If you were looking to build a decent rig using AMD's newest CPU's then you are looking at a great board with a few negatives. I'll start with the memory. You can max it out at 256GB of DDR5 8000 just make sure it's (AMD EXPO) or you might have some issues. It has a reset and power button on the board which comes in handy if you are putting it on a bench for testing and the reset button is programable from the bios to do something else. Cool little feature. Another neat feature this board has is its PCIe EZ-Latch mechanism on the 5.0 16x slot. Great addition if you remember trying to fit a screwdriver or whatever else you could fit to hit the latch that released the video card from the 16X PCIe slot. Now storage capabilities are a hoot. The one PCIe 5.0 M.2 NVMe slot and the two additional 4.0 M2 NMVe slots give you excellent means to expand your storage. Have a quick 1TB or 2TB drive for your operating system and a few more for games or data. Make sure to read the manual so that you can put the correct drives in the correct locations to maximize their speed. Last but not least WIFI 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 round out the features that I liked on this board. Not much else to say about this board. I liked it and would definitely recommend picking one up. Haven't had it long enough to talk about reliability but I am hopeful that it won't be a issue. Gigabyte hasn't let me down yet.

Overall good experience. I wish they would ship a manual in the box, but at least they are relatively easy to find online. BIOS flashing was super easy and the easy install m.2 slots were nice once I realized you weren't supposed to unscrew them like normal ones. I had some issues with ram because my specific kit's part number wasn't actually in the compatibility list, just kits with the exact same name and specs. I presume my kit used different ram chips or something.

Great price and it offered all the features that I was looking for. Worked great and had no problems during setup.

Highly functional, includes lots of bells and whistles for future growth of home build. Important to have current gen slots of CPU, GPU, and SSD to fully utilize newest technology

High quality motherboard has tons of IO and easy installation of M.2 SSDs the quick release for GPU makes it extremely easy to remove a GPU and clean it

This motherboard may need some additional settings changed in the BIOS, or need the BIOS updated if a certain AMD CPU isn't recognized by it. I did have to make changes for it to recognize my SSD, and enable XMP for it to see all of my installed RAM. Other than that, it's a great motherboard.

Great value and the bios is really easy to navigate for a fan enthusiast like myself

So far so good. Delivered fast with no issues. Bought for building my own PC.

Works with the amd ryzen 9800x3d and happy with it.

Best price. Amazing specs. Easy install. Highly recommend getting this for future proofing your set up without spending your kids college fund.

Had everything i need in a motherboard. Bo complaints!