Relentless Power: The Gigabyte X570i AORUS PRO WiFi
In the SFF (Small Form Factor) community of 2026, the Gigabyte X570i AORUS PRO WiFi remains a legendary choice for builders who refuse to compromise on performance. While many ITX boards cut corners on power delivery or cooling to fit the $17\text{cm} \times 17\text{cm}$ dimensions, Gigabyte has leaned into the challenge. This motherboard is built to handle the heavy thermal and electrical loads of high-core-count Ryzen processors, making it a “no-compromise” foundation for everything from a portable 4K gaming rig to a compact video editing workstation.
At Overclock.uk, we frequently recommend the Gigabyte X570i AORUS PRO WiFi because it manages to pack flagship-tier features—like dual PCIe 4.0 storage and pro-grade networking—into a chassis that can fit in a backpack.
Direct Power Delivery for Modern Ryzen
Stability is the heartbeat of any high-end build. The Gigabyte X570i AORUS PRO WiFi utilizes a Direct 8-Phase Digital VRM solution. Unlike boards that use doublers, this direct design ensures that voltage transitions are faster and ripple is minimized.
The power stages are rated at 70A each, providing a massive amount of headroom for processors like the Ryzen 9 5950X or the latest 2026 legacy-supported AM4 chips. To put it in technical terms, the power delivery follows a $6 + 2 \text{ Phase}$ configuration managed by the IR35201 PWM controller, ensuring that your CPU receives clean, stable power even under the most aggressive overclocking scenarios.
Advanced Thermal Guard and Cooling
Heat is the primary enemy of the Mini-ITX form factor. To combat this, the Gigabyte X570i AORUS PRO WiFi features a multi-layered cooling system.
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Fins-Array Heatsink: Unlike traditional solid blocks, the fins-array increases the surface area for heat dissipation by over 300%.
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Direct Touch Heatpipe: A thick heatpipe makes direct contact with the MOSFETs to whisk heat away to the primary heatsink.
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M.2 Thermal Guard: The primary M.2 slot is located on the front and protected by a beefy heatsink that prevents NVMe thermal throttling.
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Integrated Baseplate: A metal backplate not only provides structural rigidity for heavy GPUs but also acts as a secondary heatsink for the components on the rear of the PCB.
Storage and Connectivity Without Compromise
One of the most impressive feats of the Gigabyte X570i AORUS PRO WiFi is its storage capacity. Despite its size, it offers two M.2 slots. The front slot supports PCIe 4.0 x4 speeds, while the rear slot allows for a secondary high-speed drive, perfect for separating your OS from your game library.
| Feature | Specification |
| Socket | AMD Socket AM4 |
| Chipset | AMD X570 |
| Memory | 2x DDR4 DIMM (Up to 64GB, 5300MHz+ OC) |
| Storage | 2x M.2 (PCIe 4.0), 4x SATA 6Gb/s |
| Wireless | Intel WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + BT 5.0 |
| Rear I/O | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type-C & Type-A), DP, 2x HDMI 2.0 |
Connectivity is equally robust. For users running multi-monitor setups without a dedicated GPU (such as with Ryzen G-Series APUs), this board uniquely offers two HDMI 2.0 ports and a DisplayPort 1.2, allowing for triple-display output straight from the motherboard.
High-Fidelity Audio and Networking
Gaming immersion is nothing without great sound. The Gigabyte X570i AORUS PRO WiFi features the Realtek ALC1220-VB codec, paired with high-end Nichicon Gold capacitors. This setup delivers an $114\text{dB}$ SNR, providing crystal-clear audio that rivals many dedicated external DACs.
On the networking front, you are fully future-proofed with Intel WiFi 6 (802.11ax). This provides theoretical speeds up to $2.4\text{Gbps}$ and significantly improved performance in environments with many connected devices. For a deeper look at the networking capabilities, you can check the official Gigabyte AORUS product page or read the highly-rated Tom’s Hardware review.
Why Buy from Overclock.uk?
We are SFF enthusiasts at heart. We stock the Gigabyte X570i AORUS PRO WiFi because it is a “builder’s board”—it respects your time with features like Q-Flash Plus (allowing BIOS updates without a CPU installed) and a pre-mounted I/O shield that saves your fingers from those dreaded metal tabs. When you buy from Overclock.uk, you get more than a box; you get our dedicated UK technical support and the assurance that your premium components will arrive safely and swiftly.
