Gigabyte expands its Tachyon series with the AORUS Tachyon ICE, a motherboard designed specifically for overclocking enthusiasts. With the Intel Z890 chipset and an all-white design, this E-ATX motherboard offers numerous features tailored to the needs of overclockers.
Key features of the Gigabyte AORUS Tachyon ICE:
- Rotated CPU socket: the 90-degree rotated CPU socket positions the RAM sockets above the CPU for easier cooling and access.
- Two RAM sockets: Designed for maximum overclocking efficiency as only two RAM bars are typically used.
- VRM design with 18+1+2 phases: Ensures a stable power supply to the CPU, even at high overclocking levels.
- D5 Bionic Corsa: AI-supported overclocking function especially for DDR5 memory.
Rotated CPU socket and optimized RAM layout
A striking feature of the AORUS Tachyon ICE is the CPU socket rotated by 90 degrees. This arrangement places the RAM sockets above the CPU, which not only improves the airflow but also makes it easier to access the memory slots. Although the motherboard only offers two RAM sockets, this meets the requirements of overclockers who often only use two high-quality RAM modules to achieve optimum overclocking results.
Impressive overclocking results with DDR5-12726
The AORUS Tachyon ICE, in combination with V-Color memory modules and using liquid nitrogen, has set a new world record by overclocking the RAM to DDR5-12726, which corresponds to 12,726 MT/s or 12.7 GHz. This result underlines the potential of the mainboard for extreme overclocking experiments.
Powerful VRM design for stable power supply
The motherboard features an 18+1+2 phase VRM design that ensures a stable and consistent power supply to the CPU. Compared to conventional mainboards, which often offer fewer phases, this design is specially tailored to the requirements of overclockers. The VRM components are cooled by the “VRM Thermal Armor Advanced”, a one-piece passive heat sink with a large surface area that ensures efficient heat dissipation.
Further functions for overclocking enthusiasts
The AORUS Tachyon ICE offers additional features such as the Aorus AI Snatch software, which helps with automatic overclocking with the support of artificial intelligence. AI PerfDrive BIOS profiles are also available to assist with overclocking. The D5 Bionic Corsa function enables AI-supported overclocking specifically for DDR5 memory. Physical buttons on the motherboard also make overclocking easier, for example with functions such as the LN2 mode switch for the use of liquid nitrogen.
Conclusion
With its special design and extensive functions, the Gigabyte AORUS Tachyon ICE is aimed specifically at overclocking enthusiasts. Thanks to the combination of innovative technology and well thought-out layout, it offers a solid basis for extreme overclocking experiments. Price and availability have not yet been officially announced by Gigabyte, but the official website already provides additional details.
