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Comparing Gigabyte X670E Aorus with X670E Aorus Xtreme highlights differences in performance and features.

Comparing Gigabyte X670E Aorus with X670E Aorus Xtreme highlights differences in performance and features.

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Hols8888
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06-04-2022, 09:04 AM
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Hi All, I am currently able to get a Gigabyte X670E Aorus Xtreme (Open Box) for the same price as a Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master (Brand New) Is there a specific benefit to going with the X670E Aorus Xtreme other than the main fact that all M.2 slots support Gen 5 at the cost of lanes from the GPU?
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Hols8888
06-04-2022, 09:04 AM #1

Hi All, I am currently able to get a Gigabyte X670E Aorus Xtreme (Open Box) for the same price as a Gigabyte X670E Aorus Master (Brand New) Is there a specific benefit to going with the X670E Aorus Xtreme other than the main fact that all M.2 slots support Gen 5 at the cost of lanes from the GPU?

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ChloeET
Senior Member
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06-25-2022, 12:37 PM
#2
Only when the cost matches, even a higher amount won't matter. But if it's the same price, then there should be no reason to differ.
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ChloeET
06-25-2022, 12:37 PM #2

Only when the cost matches, even a higher amount won't matter. But if it's the same price, then there should be no reason to differ.

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YourMomMama
Junior Member
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06-25-2022, 02:45 PM
#3
Essentially the same cost, only the original packaging versus the new version—this detail doesn’t matter much as long as everything works properly.
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YourMomMama
06-25-2022, 02:45 PM #3

Essentially the same cost, only the original packaging versus the new version—this detail doesn’t matter much as long as everything works properly.

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TeenageMinerr
Member
70
06-26-2022, 01:00 AM
#4
Do you have warranty coverage available, or would you prefer to pay a higher cost for it?
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TeenageMinerr
06-26-2022, 01:00 AM #4

Do you have warranty coverage available, or would you prefer to pay a higher cost for it?

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Spiegelmeister
Member
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06-27-2022, 09:57 PM
#5
I chose the x670e master instead of the extreme version. It didn’t offer much extra value beyond what I already had. Honestly, I wouldn’t pay an additional $200 just for it. I’d never buy an open-box product like a motherboard—there are too many risks, and I need confidence that it’ll be returned in good shape and thoroughly tested like a factory batch.
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Spiegelmeister
06-27-2022, 09:57 PM #5

I chose the x670e master instead of the extreme version. It didn’t offer much extra value beyond what I already had. Honestly, I wouldn’t pay an additional $200 just for it. I’d never buy an open-box product like a motherboard—there are too many risks, and I need confidence that it’ll be returned in good shape and thoroughly tested like a factory batch.

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i3z___
Senior Member
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06-28-2022, 11:59 PM
#6
I can add extra coverage or use the standard Gigabyte warranty.
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i3z___
06-28-2022, 11:59 PM #6

I can add extra coverage or use the standard Gigabyte warranty.

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avi15
Member
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06-29-2022, 07:41 AM
#7
Ensure the warranty is already covered, then select that option.
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avi15
06-29-2022, 07:41 AM #7

Ensure the warranty is already covered, then select that option.

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Andy31576
Member
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07-14-2022, 04:55 AM
#8
I visited the store today to check the open box X670E Xtreme motherboard. It turned out the mounting screws were absent and there was a bent pin on the RGB header. Chose to purchase the brand new X670E Master instead.
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Andy31576
07-14-2022, 04:55 AM #8

I visited the store today to check the open box X670E Xtreme motherboard. It turned out the mounting screws were absent and there was a bent pin on the RGB header. Chose to purchase the brand new X670E Master instead.

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TardisImpala
Member
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07-14-2022, 08:24 AM
#9
It's a solid board overall. If you encounter issues with the UEFI during firmware updates, I had to perform a q-flash system that works without a CPU to access the file. In those cases, both the shell and UEFI methods failed to read the file I was providing.
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TardisImpala
07-14-2022, 08:24 AM #9

It's a solid board overall. If you encounter issues with the UEFI during firmware updates, I had to perform a q-flash system that works without a CPU to access the file. In those cases, both the shell and UEFI methods failed to read the file I was providing.

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warha_24
Junior Member
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07-14-2022, 08:49 AM
#10
No problems updating the BIOS, system started normally after a short delay (expected for Ryzen 7000). The main issue is with the iGPU when Steam opens via the desktop shortcut—it takes longer than usual, even though it runs in the background. I suspect this relates to an AMD GPU driver bug, as several users on Steam forums have mentioned similar concerns.
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warha_24
07-14-2022, 08:49 AM #10

No problems updating the BIOS, system started normally after a short delay (expected for Ryzen 7000). The main issue is with the iGPU when Steam opens via the desktop shortcut—it takes longer than usual, even though it runs in the background. I suspect this relates to an AMD GPU driver bug, as several users on Steam forums have mentioned similar concerns.

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