GIGABYTE TRX50 AI TOP-2B E-ATX Motherboard

Description

Overview

The GIGABYTE TRX50 AI TOP-2B is a high-end E-ATX workstation motherboard built for AMD sTR5 Threadripper and Threadripper PRO 7000-series processors. It targets content creators, AI researchers and workstation builders who need extensive memory capacity, multi‑GPU scalability and next‑generation I/O.

Key features

• Socket: sTR5 — supports AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO 7000 series and Ryzen™ Threadripper™ 7000 series CPUs.
• Memory: 8 × DDR5 ECC R-DIMM slots, 8‑channel architecture, maximum capacity up to 2TB; DDR5 overclocking supported (manufacturer lists up to 8000 MT/s on qualified modules).
• Expansion: 4 × PCIe 5.0 x16 full‑length slots (double‑slot width), suitable for multi‑GPU configurations; PCIe UD Slot X reinforcement.
• Storage: 4 × CPU‑direct PCIe 5.0 x4 M.2 UD slots with thermal guards; 4 × SATA 6Gb/s ports.
• Networking & I/O: Dual 10GbE LAN, Wi‑Fi 7 with ultra‑high gain antenna and WIFI EZ‑Plug, Dual USB4 Type‑C (40Gbps) and front USB‑C 20Gb/s support.
• Power & cooling: Robust 16+8+4 phase digital VRM with 110A Smart Power Stages, extensive metal heatsinks, integrated I/O shield and UD backplate for improved thermal performance and durability.
• Extras: Hi‑Fi audio (Realtek ALC4080 + ALC897), Q‑FLASH Plus, multiple RGB headers, M.2 EZ‑Latch Click & EZ‑Latch Plus for tool‑less M.2 handling.

This board is engineered for heavy compute workloads: large memory capacity, many PCIe lanes and high‑speed storage make it suitable for AI model training, complex rendering and multi‑GPU workstation builds. Refer to GIGABYTE’s official product page and manual for full compatibility lists (CPU, memory QVL, BIOS updates and recommended power/PSU arrangements).