- Does this board support Ryzen 5000 processors?
- It uses the AM4 socket and B450 chipset, which covers Ryzen 3, 5, 7 and 9 plus Athlon. Check Gigabyte's CPU support list for the exact model and the BIOS version needed before buying a newer chip.
- Can I use PCIe 4.0 drives on it?
- No. The B450 chipset runs PCIe 3.0, so a PCIe 4.0 NVMe drive will work but at 3.0 speeds.
- How many M.2 drives can I install?
- One. The single M.2 slot takes 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 drives. Additional storage has to go through the SATA ports.
- Does it have Wi-Fi or Bluetooth?
- Neither is built in. You get an RJ45 LAN port, so plan on a wired connection or add a Wi-Fi card in a PCIe slot.
- Is it good for a first PC build?
- Yes, if you are building around a DDR4 Ryzen system on a budget. The ATX layout leaves room to work, and the board covers the basics without extras you may not use.
- Can I run two graphics cards?
- It has two PCIe x16 slots and supports CrossFire, but the second slot runs at a lower speed, so a single stronger card is usually the better choice.
- Where is the Gigabyte B450 Gaming X AM4 ATX AMD Motherboard cheapest?
- At Newegg, for $130.26, as of our latest check.