6 Things to Know About the Gigabyte X570 AORUS ELITE’s Rear I/O

Six of the nine USB Type-A ports run at USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps). That’s plenty for keyboards, mice, and other low-bandwidth peripherals.

You only get two high-speed USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) Type-A ports. Reserve these for external SSDs or other devices that benefit from faster transfer speeds.

The single USB-C port runs at 10Gbps. It’s a Gen 2 port, so it’s fast enough for modern external drives and docks.

A 2.5GbE Ethernet jack is included. This provides faster wired networking than standard 1GbE, useful for large file transfers or online gaming.

The board features 7.1-channel audio. It’s a solid onboard audio solution for most users, though audiophiles may still prefer a dedicated sound card.

The rear I/O is well-connected for an AM4 board. You get a good mix of speeds and port types, but don’t expect Thunderbolt or USB4.