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Gigabyte's Motherboard Goes Au Naturel with Wood Accents
6 Dec
Summary
- Gigabyte unveiled an AM5 motherboard with a unique wood aesthetic.
- The X870E AORUS ELITE X3D WOOD features wood grain accents and leather pulls.
- It supports AMD Ryzen 7000 to 9000 CPUs, with pricing and US launch uncertain.

Gigabyte has launched an unconventional AM5 motherboard, the X870E AORUS ELITE X3D WOOD, designed to add a touch of natural elegance to PC builds. This unique component features "wood grain" accents around the Voltage Regulator Module and M.2 heatsink, aiming to create a more inviting aesthetic for computer hardware.
The motherboard also includes "premium leather pull tabs" over memory slots, further enhancing its furniture-like appeal. While the specific type of wood is not confirmed, its construction suggests a blend of organic materials with robust performance capabilities, supporting AMD's latest Ryzen 7000 to 9000 series processors.
This innovative design comes as Gigabyte seeks to differentiate its products in a competitive market, with past efforts including wood-trimmed PC chassis from other manufacturers. However, details regarding the motherboard's price and its exact launch date in the US are still pending.




