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RAM | DIMM |
Memory Speed | 3200 MHz |
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GIGABYTE GA-AB350-Gaming 3 (AMD RYZEN AM4/ B350/ RGB Fusion/ Smart Fan 5/ HDMI1.4/ M.2/ SATA 6Gbps/ USB 3.1 Type-A/ ATX/ DDR4/ Motherboard)
Brand | GIGABYTE |
CPU Socket | Socket AM4 |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
RAM Memory Technology | DIMM |
Compatible Processors | AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen |
Chipset Type | AMD B350 |
Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz |
Platform | Not Machine Specific |
Model Name | GA-AB350-GAMING 3 |
CPU Model | AMD A Series |
About this item
- Supports AMD Ryzen AM4
- Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs. BIOS : PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
- Fast USB 3.1 -The World's Next Universal Connector
- RGB FUSION with Multi-Zone LED Light Show design
- Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers
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Stability | 3.8 | 3.7 | 3.7 | — | 4.3 | 4.3 |
For gaming | — | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Value for money | — | 4.0 | 4.0 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
Tech Support | — | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
Easy to install | 4.3 | — | 4.6 | 4.3 | — | — |
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platform | not machine specific | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 10 | windows 10 | not machine specific |
cpu socket | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 |
memory slots | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 32 GB | 128 GB |
compatible processors | AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | — | AMD 1st Gerenration Ryzen | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen |
card interface | integrated | pci e | pci e | integrated | — | pci e |
Product Description
Supports AMD Ryzen AM4 Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs Fast USB 3.1 -The World's Next Universal Connector 1PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot Realtek ALC 1220 120dB SNR HD Audio Realtek GbE LAN with cross Speed Internet Accelerator Software RGB FUSION SmartFan 5 Realtek ALC 1220 120dB SNR Realtek GbE LAN with cross Speed USB DAC UP2 Armor over PCIe Slots Dual BIOS/PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 22110 M.2 ATX 305x230 (mm).
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Fast Onboard Storage with NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 110mm M.2Delivering up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speed per connector, M.2 provides the ideal solution for fast storage on both PCIe and SATA interfaces. |
Easy to Install G-Connector DesignWith limited space inside system cases and hard to read cable indicators, easily connect all front panel connectors at once with the easy to read, easy to connect G-Connector. The G-Connector allows all FP cables to connect at once, streamlining the PC building process without frustration. |
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Chipset | X370 | X370 | B350 | B350 | B350 | B350 |
Form Factor | ATX | ATX | ATX | micro-ATX | ATX | micro-ATX |
Memory Support | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3600+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz |
Onboard Graphic Support | 2-Way NVIDIA SLI / 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way NVIDIA SLI / 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way AMD CrossFire |
Graphic Output | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI, DVI-D | HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub | HDMI, DVI-D | HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, D-Sub |
Audio | Dual Realtek ALC 1220 codecs w/ Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 | Dual Realtek ALC 1220 codecs w/ Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 | Realtek ALC 1220 codec | Realtek ALC887 codec | Realtek ALC887 codec | Realtek ALC887 codec |
M.2 | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) |
USB ports | Rear: 1x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 6x USB 3.1 Gen.1 / Front: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 3x USB 2.0 | Rear: 1x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 6x USB 3.1 Gen.1 / Front: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 | Rear: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 / Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 | Rear: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 / Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 | Rear: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 / Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 | Rear: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 / Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 |
LAN | Dual LAN (Intel GbE LAN + Killer E2500 LAN) | Dual LAN (Intel GbE LAN + Killer E2500 LAN) | Realtek GbE LAN | Realtek GbE LAN | Realtek GbE LAN | Realtek GbE LAN |
RGB Fusion | 2 x RGB/RGBW LED strip headers | 2 x RGB/RGBW LED strip headers | 2 x RGB/RGBW LED strip headers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Technical Details
Brand | GIGABYTE |
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Series | GA-AB350-GAMING 3 |
Item model number | GA-AB350-Gaming 3 |
Item Weight | 2.68 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.79 x 10.23 x 2.75 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.79 x 10.23 x 2.75 inches |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Manufacturer | Gigabyte |
ASIN | B06VWHXK94 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 22, 2017 |
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Best Sellers Rank | #1,550 in Computer Motherboards |
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Customers like the quality, ease of installation, appearance and lighting of the motherboard. For example, they mention it's well worth the money, the BIOS is easy to use and the directions are simple to follow. They also appreciate the LED lighting which adds some more glow to the computer. That said, opinions are mixed on performance, boot time, and connectivity.
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Customers like the quality of the motherboard. For example, they say it's a great board, well worth the money, and easy to use. Some say the hardware is good but the software is buggy. Overall, most are satisfied with the product's quality and value.
"This motherboard is attractive, sturdy, and has a wide array of features for those who like overlocking...." Read more
"Pros: Solid Board, the color changing LED is lovely and the provided software is quite nice at managing it..." Read more
"So far, it is an excellent product. If you want to change the rgb, you have to do it in the bios or download their stupid program and configure...." Read more
"...However, it should be noted that this board's UEFI (i.e, BIOS) is somewhat limited when it comes to overclocking support features..." Read more
Customers find the installation of the motherboard to be easy. They mention that the BIOS is easy to use, the directions for the motherboard are easy to follow, and the interface is easy navigate. They also mention that it's simple to understand, and that the header locations in installation were a breeze.
"...+ Convenient placing of all connectors+ Comes with a tool to help install power LED and such to the caseCon(s):-..." Read more
"...about the ram, given it wasn't on the QVL, but it booted right up without a problem. Slightly overclocked the cpu with a small bump at the voltage...." Read more
"...n't get a screw through top right corner, but otherwise it went in pretty easily...." Read more
"The board installed easily. Seems to work fine with the Ryzen 5 1600.However, the on board network adapter won't work...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the motherboard. They mention it's a nice looking, sexy, and premium product. Some appreciate the color scheme and LEDs. They also say the layout is good and the fan control works great.
"...Pros:+ RGB LEDs+ Sleek design+ RGB controller+ Lots of USBs+ Convenient placing of all connectors..." Read more
"This motherboard is attractive, sturdy, and has a wide array of features for those who like overlocking...." Read more
"...LED lighting is nice, layout is good, Fan control works great, my system is near silent now compared to the fans running off molex full power...." Read more
"While I LOVE the look, and decent features of this board, I was very upset to turn on my PC after normal use for a few weeks to discover the..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the lighting on the motherboard. They mention that the LED lighting is nice, adds some more glow to the computer, and works out nicely. Some appreciate the RGB lighting on motherboard and the color changing LED is lovely.
"...Lights are a pleasing addition. The audio is noticeable as well. I'm loving the software and Smart Fan 5 that came along...." Read more
"...LED lighting is nice, layout is good, Fan control works great, my system is near silent now compared to the fans running off molex full power...." Read more
"Pros: Solid Board, the color changing LED is lovely and the provided software is quite nice at managing it..." Read more
"...Pros: Lights, Good OC Controls for CPU and RAM, tons of Fan Headers and looks much more premium than the price paid.Con: Ethernet port failed." Read more
Customers like the features of the motherboard. They say it has lots of nice features for beginners to the pros, high end features, and great options. Some mention that the BIOS menu could use some more options and an updated GUI. Overall, customers are satisfied with the many accessory choices and the dual BIOS function.
"...To sum up, overall this board has a nice blend of features (overclocking ability, m.2 ssd support, plenty of fan headers [5 total], among others) at..." Read more
"This motherboard is attractive, sturdy, and has a wide array of features for those who like overlocking...." Read more
"While I LOVE the look, and decent features of this board, I was very upset to turn on my PC after normal use for a few weeks to discover the..." Read more
"...I'm a month in and I gotta say, it's been pretty good. The dual BIOS function is handy and here's layers of customization and control that I had..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the motherboard. Some mention it works very well, has no problems, and does everything they need it to do. However, others say that it makes their SSD not boot, it's very slow to boot, and the latest version wouldn't load.
"...my Nvidia gtx 950. And reactivate and boom works hella good. No bsod nothing. But does lag when I play lag due to x4 pcie...." Read more
"...The latest version wouldn't load and would just loop. Hard to beat this boards features and reliability at this price point." Read more
"...First, I am happy to report that I have had no issues running my RAM (corsair vengeance 3000 Mhz) at 2933 Mhz in both of these boards which was a..." Read more
"...LED lighting is nice, layout is good, Fan control works great, my system is near silent now compared to the fans running off molex full power...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the motherboard. Some mention that it has lots of USB ports and SATA ports, while others say that the controller is failing and only half of their USB ports work. The Ethernet port failed, and some customers say that both of the SATA port are dead. The amount of Rear USB is pretty limited, with only 1 USB 3.0 header.
"...As well as a nice amount of Rear USB.Cons: pretty limited on internal ports, with only 1 USB 3.0 Header and 2 USB 2.0 unable to support..." Read more
"...+ RGB LEDs+ Sleek design+ RGB controller+ Lots of USBs+ Convenient placing of all connectors..." Read more
"...The only con is that you can not use all the SATA ports which kind of defeats the purpose of the board having 6 SATA ports because of the Ryzen CPU...." Read more
"...I didn't have to go in bios and mess with anything. Plenty of USB ports and SATA ports for my 4hdd computer." Read more
Customers are mixed about the boot time of the motherboard. Some mention that it has a blazing fast boot time, while others say that it's slow.
"...And reactivate and boom works hella good. No bsod nothing. But does lag when I play lag due to x4 pcie...." Read more
"...This board is soo much better! Computer boots up in 12 seconds compared to the old 45 on the other board...." Read more
"...are the bios feels a little less polished than Asus and a little less responsive, and the board itself feels a bit... thin...." Read more
"It works but barely it makes my ssd some times not boot its very slow to boot and its aggravating trying to overclock with it and when windows does..." Read more
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Pros:
+ RGB LEDs
+ Sleek design
+ RGB controller
+ Lots of USBs
+ Convenient placing of all connectors
+ Comes with a tool to help install power LED and such to the case
Con(s):
- Iffy backplate
- Red RAM holders, which are bothering unless you have RAM sticks that cover it
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I am coming from asrock ab350m pro4 which I thought I had a motherboard problem with my video card not posting. Well My video card
doesn't post on x16 slot and does post on x4. Anyways I moved everything from that motherboard to the new motherboard. I didn't even
did a reinstallation of linux neither on Window 10 pro. Window 10 pro what I did was remove old drivers and install all the driver needed including
my Nvidia gtx 950. And reactivate and boom works hella good. No bsod nothing. But does lag when I play lag due to x4 pcie. But I was scared especially Linux not working because many people been complaining about this board not being Linux Friendly. I am running KDE Neon 5.11
kernel 4.13.0-31-generic. No problem at all!!!!! Here are my specs
GA-AB350-Gaming 3
Bios: F20c
Amd Ryzen 1700x
Mushkin 16GB (2X8GB) Redline DDR4 UDIMM PC4-2800 Desktop Memory Model MRA4U280HHHH8GX2
WD Black 256GB Performance SSD - 8 Gb/s M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive – WDS256G1X0C <------ Windows 10 Pro drive
Kingston HyperX 3K SH103S3/240G 240GB SSD <--------- KDE NEON LINUX Drive
Wd Black 1gb Hard drive WD1003FZEX <----------- Data
Cooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 120 <---- Cpu Cooler
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
I am coming from asrock ab350m pro4 which I thought I had a motherboard problem with my video card not posting. Well My video card
doesn't post on x16 slot and does post on x4. Anyways I moved everything from that motherboard to the new motherboard. I didn't even
did a reinstallation of linux neither on Window 10 pro. Window 10 pro what I did was remove old drivers and install all the driver needed including
my Nvidia gtx 950. And reactivate and boom works hella good. No bsod nothing. But does lag when I play lag due to x4 pcie. But I was scared especially Linux not working because many people been complaining about this board not being Linux Friendly. I am running KDE Neon 5.11
kernel 4.13.0-31-generic. No problem at all!!!!! Here are my specs
GA-AB350-Gaming 3
Bios: F20c
Amd Ryzen 1700x
Mushkin 16GB (2X8GB) Redline DDR4 UDIMM PC4-2800 Desktop Memory Model MRA4U280HHHH8GX2
WD Black 256GB Performance SSD - 8 Gb/s M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive – WDS256G1X0C <------ Windows 10 Pro drive
Kingston HyperX 3K SH103S3/240G 240GB SSD <--------- KDE NEON LINUX Drive
Wd Black 1gb Hard drive WD1003FZEX <----------- Data
Cooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 120 <---- Cpu Cooler
One concern that I did have with this board pertains to its VRM (voltage regulator module) cooling solution (an unimpressive mosfet heatsink) as VRM temps with both of my systems did seem rather high during my initial stress/stability tests (VRM temps slightly exceeding 100c). Related to this, it appears this board benefits from CPU air coolers that have a downward facing fan (i.e., blowing air directly onto the motherboard which helps to cool the VRMs) such as the ryzen 5 1600's included wraith spire cooler. For both of my systems, I opted for a more robust CM Hyper 212 EVO tower cooler oriented in the north/south position to blow hot air toward my case's rear exhaust fan - which unfortunately does not promote air flow directly onto the motherboard to help cool the VRMs. It should be noted that the VRM mosfets used in this board have a maximum operating temperature of 150c (NTMFS4C06N); however, from what I understand the board's VRM mosfet temperature sensor is not directly on the mosfets (so they likely run a little hotter than the reported temperature) and running at or near the mosfet's maximum operating temperature could potentially damage components in close proximity on the board. In general, these high VRM mosfet temperatures should not be an issue when running ryzen CPU's at stock settings with downward facing air coolers; however, tower coolers and AIO liquid coolers may encounter the issue I have described - particularly when overclocking at higher voltages but perhaps even at stock settings for some users. In my case, I decided to actively cool my VRM's by turning my rear exhaust case fan around (blowing air into the case) and securing a 4 inch plastic dryer hood vent (cut to size) to the case fan so that ambient air was being blown directly on the VRMs (see pics). This modification drastically brought down my VRM temps from about 105c to 75c during stress testing (max VRM temps during normal usage now run about 40-50c). Although this solution could be somewhat unsightly depending on your pc case, it certainly worked for me and only cost around $5.
To sum up, overall this board has a nice blend of features (overclocking ability, m.2 ssd support, plenty of fan headers [5 total], among others) at a reasonable price. However, the VRM's on this board could benefit from more phases and/or a better cooling solution than is currently provided. Just some things to keep in mind as you consider purchasing AM4 socket motherboards.
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017
One concern that I did have with this board pertains to its VRM (voltage regulator module) cooling solution (an unimpressive mosfet heatsink) as VRM temps with both of my systems did seem rather high during my initial stress/stability tests (VRM temps slightly exceeding 100c). Related to this, it appears this board benefits from CPU air coolers that have a downward facing fan (i.e., blowing air directly onto the motherboard which helps to cool the VRMs) such as the ryzen 5 1600's included wraith spire cooler. For both of my systems, I opted for a more robust CM Hyper 212 EVO tower cooler oriented in the north/south position to blow hot air toward my case's rear exhaust fan - which unfortunately does not promote air flow directly onto the motherboard to help cool the VRMs. It should be noted that the VRM mosfets used in this board have a maximum operating temperature of 150c (NTMFS4C06N); however, from what I understand the board's VRM mosfet temperature sensor is not directly on the mosfets (so they likely run a little hotter than the reported temperature) and running at or near the mosfet's maximum operating temperature could potentially damage components in close proximity on the board. In general, these high VRM mosfet temperatures should not be an issue when running ryzen CPU's at stock settings with downward facing air coolers; however, tower coolers and AIO liquid coolers may encounter the issue I have described - particularly when overclocking at higher voltages but perhaps even at stock settings for some users. In my case, I decided to actively cool my VRM's by turning my rear exhaust case fan around (blowing air into the case) and securing a 4 inch plastic dryer hood vent (cut to size) to the case fan so that ambient air was being blown directly on the VRMs (see pics). This modification drastically brought down my VRM temps from about 105c to 75c during stress testing (max VRM temps during normal usage now run about 40-50c). Although this solution could be somewhat unsightly depending on your pc case, it certainly worked for me and only cost around $5.
To sum up, overall this board has a nice blend of features (overclocking ability, m.2 ssd support, plenty of fan headers [5 total], among others) at a reasonable price. However, the VRM's on this board could benefit from more phases and/or a better cooling solution than is currently provided. Just some things to keep in mind as you consider purchasing AM4 socket motherboards.
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la placa soporta hasta 6 conexiones serial ata (SATA) y cuenta con una tira de iluminacion a un costado aunque eso en realidad no me importo mucho porque la apague
tiene soporte para un SSD m.2 que si desides usar te deshabilitara un puerto SATA y en caso de que sea NVME te deshabilitara 2 pero no es un problema pues te quedan 4 puertos extras
me gusto que los 2 PCIE 16x tubieran una cubierta de aluminio para reforzarlas pues las placas modernas son algo pesadas y esto se siente como un plus muy bueno
los 4 dims para ram van perfecto si para el dual o qued channel y aprovechar al maximo tus memorias RAM
iene suficientes pins para ventiladores e incluso para sistemas liquidos AIO
la recominedo mucho pues la placa es muy completa y tiene extras que se agradecen mucho y soporta OC con configuracion muy facil
AMD Ryzen 7 1700 CPU (came with its own fan cooler and packet of thermal grease), Corsair CMK16GX4M2C3000C16 Vengeance LPX 16GB (2 X 8GB) DDR4 Memory, Crucial MX300 275GB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - CT275MX300SSD1, LG WH16NS40 Super Multi Blue Internal SATA 16x Blu-ray Disc Rewriter, Thermaltake TOUGHPOWER 750W 80 PLUS GOLD Semi Modular Power Supply PS-TPD-0750MPCGUS-1. Along with the preceding new components, I used my existing Fractal Design Define R3 Case, MSI AMD Radeon R7 240 2GD53 graphics card, internal Western Digital SATA hard drives ( 2 x 2 TB and 1 x 1 TB), and 2 external USB drives (4 TB and 1 TB) mainly for backup and extra files. At first, I used my existing 450W power supply, and everything worked fine; the only reason I changed to the new 750W was I needed a power supply for another unit I was working on. I connected everything (except the external USB drives) for the first power-on, and it worked seamlesssly.
I paid $130.73 in January 2018, after considering and comparing with 4 other boards; didn't buy it for it's gaming bells and whistles, but when I take the side of my case, it sure gives a snazzy display of reds!
Le tube néon rouge pour les PC customs je trouve cela pas mal du tout, rien a redire sur le design
PROS:
Has a lot of fan pins
Bios is ok, not very advanced though.
Supposedly a good overclocker, has 7 chokes, 1 more than asus prime
all the bells an whistles of any latest intel board.
CONS:
Bios issues(probably will be fixed eventually). I fully recommend updating bios to atleast F5 revision.
Support for high frequency memory is questionable at the moment, not all memory vendors supported.
WARNING!!!
do not use corsair vengence LPX or other corsair memory with this board. Board will not post if you do so and will wrongly indicate that there
is a problem with your CPU and will misguide you.
I used Gskill ripjaws and am running at 2400MHz.
Update:
I am now running cpu at 3.7GHz at 1.32 vcore on stock cooler. Max temp so far was 78 degrees celcius on cpu stress test.
running my gskill ripjaws 2x8gb memory at 2666Ghz after F6 bios update!!! stable!
Update 2:
updated to F7 bios! Getting better performance now.(3.6GHz beating old 3.7Ghz scores)
Also my 2400Mhz rated ram is now overclockable upto 2933! stable!