AMD just produced và introduced their performance X-470 chipset together with the new and improved Ryzen 2000 series of processors. At the same time, AMD also spoke of the B450 chipset which is designed for the average systems where price is generally a concern.
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Today, we are going to test the B450 AORUS Pro motherboard which is obviously based on the B450 chipset and its feature set.
B450 AORUS Pro đánh giá – What’s in the Box?
When we received the B450 AORUS Pro, it came in a decent-looking yet very sturdy & durable box. You will see the usual high-end branding of the company and excellent protection for the motherboard during transit.
At the đứng top part of the package, you will see the brand’s name, as well as the device’s name; these also include a variety of symbols that indicate the features of the motherboard. Not only that, but you’ll also see a huge hình ảnh sản phẩm of AORUS which takes up almost most of the area of this side of the box.
Once you kiểm tra inside the box, you’ll see the device itself which is wrapped securely while also being surrounded by extra cardboards for additional protection. As for the additional accessories, these include M.2 screws, x2 SATA 6 GB/s, an instructional DVD, driver, and manuals.
The Product
B450 AORUS Pro Review
The motherboards under this more affordable series come with tư vấn for heatsinks & dual M.2 – NVMe solid state drives, và USB 3.1. The B450 AORUS Pro is based on the B450 chipset. The primary PCIe slot is reinforced with metal khổng lồ be able lớn handle the weight of high-end cards; for its audio, it features the Realtek ALC-1220 codec.
With its features, it will definitely look great in any DIY PC build. The dark style of the PCB and the subtle RGB accents come with the AORUS style.
The B450 AORUS Pro comes with a single 8-pin power nguồn connector & there’s also an available LED enablement located on and underneath the motherboard. You’ll also find an RGB, LED-strip connector that you can easily set up with the software.
The motherboard 305 x 244 millimeters and makes use of the AMD B450 chipset. It has an ATX khung factor with a CPU support that is the AMD socket AM4 & includes all the standardized B450 options with a single speed M.2 SSD slot. As for its memory support, it utilizes the dual-channel four slots 64GB max while the 8-channel Realtek ALC-1220 works for the sound. The 1x hãng sản xuất intel Gigabit Ethernet is utilized for networking.
The I/O back panel displays a couple of USB 3.1 ports while its audio unit is established on Realtek 1220. You will also see one hãng intel 10 | 100 | 1000 Gigabit Ethernet jack và an optical S /PDIF out port plus x5 analog audio jacks. We also really loved the new built-in backplate which we think is really nice.
Ports that are available on the B450 AORUS Pro include one M.2 PCIe 3.0, four 32GBps (PCIe / SATA 6GBps up lớn a 22,110), three PCIe 3.0 x 16 slots, four SATA 6GBps, one USB 3.1 Type A và Type C, six USB 3.0 ports, four USB 2.0 ports, one LAN port, an audio in & line in port, a microphone port, and an optical S / PDIF out port.
The other four DIMM slots will be present và these will provide you with support for dual-channel DDR-4 memory which is up to lớn the advertised 2,933 MHz with the Zen+; you’ll be able khổng lồ install a maximum of 64GB.
The CPU alone has a total of 4 phases that are doubled for the CPU +3 power nguồn phase designs; the CPU is also being powered by a single 8-pin nguồn connector. The MOSFETs are conveniently cooled by the right VRM heatsink và honestly, this is very nice to see for a budget B450 board.
Product Features
The AMD Store-MI Technology
The Gigabyte 400 series augments your computer’s potential with the use of AMD’s Store-MI technology. This hastens the classic storage devices khổng lồ decrease the boot time while also improving the overall user experience.
It’s an easy to use feature that combines the high capacity of HDDs và the tốc độ of SSDs in just one drive, boosts the data performance for better value,improves the read / write speeds to lớn match the SSDs, và bolsters your everyday computer lớn a performance-driven system.
Better Performance with the NVMe PCIe Gen3 SSDs
The Dual M.2s that are present on the 400 series motherboard from AORUS makes it easier to configure the RAID Arrays. This feature basically makes things simpler which is really convenient.
Hybrid Digital PWM và Lower RDS MOSFETs
These motherboards utilize the Hybrid Digital PWM plus Lower RDS MOSFETs style to lớn assist the 2nd gene Ryzen processors. This is by providing excellent precision in the developing power of the board’s energy sensitive and power-hungry elements, as well as delivering improved hardware scalability and system performance.
This also allows for improved gate charge to decrease switching losses & decrease temperature, as well as better thermal statistics.
Desktop 2000-Ready
The latest Ryzen 2000 series from AMD provides the computing power for all your gaming needs. The 400 series motherboards of Gigabyte perfectly fit
s the computing performance of the AMD Ryzen’s latest 2000 series processors with more control và features.
Fresh Realtek High-End HD Audio Codec
The ALC-1229 120 dB(A) SNR HD audio can automatically detect the impedance of your head-worn device. This will prevent a variety of issues lượt thích distortion, low volume, và more. The new VB series audio controller will stream your voice clearly with both the front và rear mics SNR up khổng lồ 110 / 114 dB(A).
High-End WIMA và Audio Capacitors
Motherboards from AORUS boast a phối of high-end, HQ Chemicon audio capacitors and Hi-Fi WIMA FKP-2 capacitors. While the high-end capacitors are adequate for high grade audio tools, the WIMA FKP-2 capacitors are being widely utilized for systems that are premium grade. The inclusion of this khổng lồ the AORUS AMP UP Audio công nghệ makes it an excellent sound solution for you and every other avid audiophile.
RGB Fusion + Digital LED Support
With the motherboards from AORUS, the RGB Fusion becomes even better with the Digital LEDs. This feature provides you with the chance lớn control the onboard external RGBW / Digital LED light strips and RGB for your computer. Also, the RGB Fusion on the AORUS Motherboards is fully enhanced with Digital LED support.
With the external digital LED light strips, you will be able to readily experience more patterns, illuminations, & styles. The motherboard will also support either 12V or 5V digital LED strips & up to lớn a total of 300 LED lights. The RGB Fusion, together with the Digital LEDs come with nine different patterns and a variety of tốc độ settings for your convenience.
Multi-Zone Light Show Design
With more LED customizations, full RGB support, & an improvised RGB Fusion app, you’ll be able khổng lồ fully personalize your PC khổng lồ express your lifestyle.
Customizable Onboard sạc pin Header for RGBW / UV LED Strips
If the lights aren’t bright enough for you, 12V external RGB/UV, RGB, or RGBW light strips can be installed on the RGBW pin header khổng lồ control its màu sắc via the RGB Fusion software. With this, you can have more vibrant LEDs based on your preference.
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Improved Cooling with Smart fan 5 and fan hâm mộ Stop
This feature will make sure that your gaming PC will stay cool as it maintains its performance. It lets you interchange fan hâm mộ headers lớn reflect various thermal sensors at different areas of the motherboard. Aside from that, Smart fan hâm mộ 5 also offers additional hybrid fan hâm mộ headers that support Voltage mode fans and PWM lớn make the motherboard better for liquid cooling.
For fan hâm mộ Stop, you can experience fan silence by setting any fan to stop when temperatures drop at a certain level. You can customize everything based on your preferences.
Highly Durable
With its built-in I/O shield, building a PC is made easier và convenient. AORUS motherboards under the 400 series, also feature solid-plated ATX nguồn connectors which provide stable nguồn supply even when overloading your CPU.
Power Saving with Just One Click
CEC needs – computer power consumption should be under a certain màn chơi when in off, idle, and standby mode. With the increased power nguồn adaptability, fine-tuned BIOS & high-powered efficiency hardware elements, the motherboards can easily achieve decreased power consumption under idle mode. Plus, they can fully comply with new CEC 2018 requirements for power consumption.
The DDR-4 Memory
The latest firmware used for both the newer 400 chipset series và the older 300 chipset series including the B450 / X-470 have matured, developed, and has an accumulation of the DDR-4 memory support. This was improved when the original Ryzen series came in the market. When it comes khổng lồ memory compatibility, we think that this should not be an issue as long as you stick khổng lồ the newest DIMMs.
Specifications
CPU AM4 Socket:
AMD Ryzen™ 2nd Generation processorsAMD Ryzen™ with Radeon™ Vega Graphics processorsAMD Ryzen™ 1st Generation processorsChipset
AMD B450
Memory
4 x DDR4 DIMM sockets supporting up to lớn 64 GB of system memoryDual channel memory architectureSupport for DDR4 3200(O.C.)/2933/2667/2400/2133 MHz memory modulesSupport for ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8 memory modules (operate in non-ECC mode)Support for non-ECC Un-buffered DIMM 1Rx8/2Rx8/1Rx16 memory modulesSupport for Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modulesOnboard Graphics
1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920×120060 Hz1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096×2160
60 Hz
Audio
Realtek® ALC1220-VB codecHigh Definition Audio2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF OutLAN
Intel® GbE LAN cpu (10/100/1000 Mbit)Expansion Slots
1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x4 (PCIEX4)1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x1 (PCIEX1_2)1 x PCI Express x1 slot (PCIEX1_1)
Storage Interface
1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 SATA and PCIe 3.0 x4/x2 SSD support) (M2A_SOCKET)1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 PCIe 3.0 x2 SSD support)(M2B_SOCKET)6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectorsSupport for RAID 0, RAID 1, và RAID 10Multi-Graphics Technology
Support for AMD Quad-GPU CrossFire™ & 2-Way AMD CrossFire™ technologiesUSB
1 x USB Type-C™ port on the back panel, with USB 3.1 gen 2 support1 x USB 3.1 ren 2 Type-A port (red) on the back panel2 x USB 3.1 gene 1 ports available through the internal USB header4 x USB 2.0/1.1 ports available through the internal USB headers4 x USB 3.1 gen 1 ports on the back panelInternal I/O Connectors
1 x 24-pin ATX main power connector1 x 8-pin ATX 12V nguồn connector2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors1 x CPU tín đồ header1 x water cooling CPU fan hâm mộ header2 x system tín đồ headers1 x system fan/water cooling pump header1 x CPU cooler LED strip/RGB LED strip header2 x digital LED strip headers2 x digital LED strip nguồn select jumpers1 x RGB (RGBW) LED strip header1 x front panel header1 x front panel audio header1 x S/PDIF Out header1 x USB 3.1 ren 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers1 x Trusted Platform Module (TPM) header (2×10 pin, for the GC-TPM2.0 module only)1 x Clear CMOS jumperBack Panel Connectors
1 x HDMI port1 x DVI-D port4 x USB 3.1 gen 1 ports1 x USB Type-C™ port, with USB 3.1 gene 2 support1 x USB 3.1 ren 2 Type-A port (red)1 x RJ-45 port1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector5 x audio jacksI/O ControlleriTE® I/O Controller Chip
H/W Monitoring
Voltage detectionTemperature detectionFan tốc độ detectionWater cooling flow rate detectionOverheating warningFan fail warningFan tốc độ controlBIOS
2 x 128 Mbit flashUse of licensed AMI UEFI BIOSSupport for DualBIOS™PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0Unique Features
Support for app Center3D OSDBIOSAutoGreenCloud StationEasyTuneFast BootGame BoostON/OFF ChargeRGB FusionSmart BackupSmart KeyboardSmart TimeLockSmart HUDSmart SurveySystem Information ViewerUSB BlockerV-TunerSupport for Q-FlashSupport for Xpress Install
Using the Product
Let’s focus on the B450 Pro’s performance this time. We’ve categorized these into different portions so you can easily get more details about this board & to see if it functions & performs efficiently.
Overclocking
When it comes lớn overclocking with the B450 AORUS Pro, we found this a bit tricky since a manual voltage control wasn’t present. Yet despite this, it still functioned with ease through all of our benchmarks; so all in all, we entirely had no issues when we attempted with overclocking.
Temperature, tốc độ Rates, and Audio Performance
Just like when we tested the overclocking performance, we didn’t have issues when it came khổng lồ its temperature, audio, & speed rates.
There weren’t any hints of problems with controlling in any of our benchmarks, & when it’s about the stock speed, the B450 AORUS Pro was able lớn avail itself perfectly and even matching the other boards that we’ve tested. We were able khổng lồ see the board match other boards as well, và with read & write speeds of about 3,405 MB/s & 1,882 MB/s.
For the audio performance, it was something that we were quite expecting for the Realtek ALC-1229 codec. It was better và more efficient compared lớn those utilized in other motherboards.
Overall Performance
Generally, with its looks, performance, audio features & overclocking options, this is definitely a great motherboard to lớn invest in. It’s pretty good stuff. Although overclocking was a bit tricky due to lớn the lack of manual Voltage control, we still didn’t experience any problems with this.
The motherboard also stayed cool so we didn’t have issues with temperature rates. Audio was perfectly fine & when it came khổng lồ the tốc độ rates, these were all really fast so we actually enjoyed our experience with this motherboard. All in all, the B450 AORUS Pro is not just all about the looks; it also offers excellent performance that was beyond what we expected.
HDMI và 4K Ultra HD Support
The B450 AORUS Pro motherboard also supports HDMI and 4K Ultra HD interfaces. HDMI, or High-Definition Multimedia Interface, provides up lớn 5 Gbps of video transmitting bandwidth, as well as 8-channel high-definition audio with only one cable.
This transmits uncompressed & outstanding digital clip and audio; plus, it provides you up lớn 1080p of resolution without losing chất lượng due khổng lồ analog interfaces and digital-to-analog conversion. Aside from these, it is also compatible with High Bandwidth Digital content Protection or HDCP, which allows playback of protected digital nội dung such as Blu-ray and HD DVD.
For 4K resolution, this is the next milestone in công nghệ when it comes khổng lồ high-definition truyền thông content. As named, it uses approximately 4000 pixels on the horizontal axis which is more than four times of the current standard HD pixel density. With the integrated hãng sản xuất intel HD Graphics via HDMI, this motherboard offers native 4K tư vấn through HDMI.
GIGABYTE BIOS và Applications
We all know that BIOS is important for every user especially during the initial phối up. This is lớn provide you with the most optimal & efficient settings. With easier to lớn use functions and a new GUI, Gigabyte was able to lớn reinvent & improve the BIOS lớn provide you with a better setting up experience for your new system.
There’s also the Gigabyte tiện ích center which gives you better access lớn the numerous applications that Gigabyte has to help you take advantage of the B450 AORUS Pro.
By making use of a simple & unified UI, the app lets you quickly & seamlessly launch all the Gigabyte applications that are installed in your system, download the latest apps BIOS, driver, as well as kiểm tra all other updates onlines. AS for the 3d OSD, it instantly displays & detects your system’s information via games which lets you acquire your system data without altering between scenes.
The new Smart fan hâm mộ 5 Software lets you customize each of the fans to allow these khổng lồ operate at a variety of speeds based on any defined temperature input. For the tín đồ curves, you can also customize these based on the specific temperatures via the intuitive graphic UI. You will get lớn select from numerous modes: from quiet lớn full speed, you’ll be able to match your system’s utilization scenario or theme.
For each of the pump or fans, you can utilize the instinctive fan hâm mộ curve lớn determine the trigger thresholds, as well as the corresponding fan speed.
Conclusion
Gigabyte offers the B450 motherboard that functions and performs excellently; plus, it also has a great feature set which makes it highly notable. The motherboard is also well tuned và we didn’t experience any stability issues. For the tín đồ control options, these were both excellent in the EFI & the software.
What we absolutely liked about this Pro model is that it is packed with a lot of excellent characteristics that are definitely useful. In fact, there is nothing lớn worry about this device unless you plan lớn create multi-threaded content, benchmark, and overclock beyond its extent.
All in all, the B450 AORUS Pro comes with a solid build, great appearance, và superb features for a very affordable price. The I/O shield that has been integrated in the motherboard makes it a great deal, & we really liked that the company made use of Realtek ALC-1220 audio.
We really think that most enthusiasts will be happy with this affordable motherboard since it offered more than what we have expected & it gave us more than what we paid for. If you are looking for a motherboard within a lower price range, we highly recommend the B450 AORUS Pro.
Where to Buy
You can pickup the B450 AORUS Pro for around $220AUD. For more information head on over lớn the official hàng hóa page.
