GIGABYTE Unveils X870E AERO X3D WOOD at CES 2026 - Redefining High-Performance Motherboards with Natural Elegance

LOS ANGELES, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd, a leading global manufacturer of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, today unveiled the X870E AERO X3D WOOD at CES 2026. This new category of premium motherboards blends high-performance engineering with lifestyle-focused design.

As PCs increasingly move into open living and working spaces, X870E AERO X3D WOOD reimagines hardware as a design statement, bringing warmth and sophistication to high-end builds without compromising capability.

A New Aesthetic for a New Era of PC Design
Inspired by natural materials and modern interiors, the X870E AERO X3D WOOD reflects a shift toward design-driven hardware. The motherboard features wood-inspired accents and a premium leather pull tab, delivering a tactile and visual experience rarely seen in traditional PC components.

Designed for enthusiasts, creators, and gamers who value both form and function, X870E AERO X3D WOOD integrates naturally into lifestyle-focused PC setups, transforming hardware into a centerpiece rather than something to hide away. 

Flagship Performance Powered by AMD X3D
Beneath its refined exterior, X870E AERO X3D WOOD delivers uncompromising performance. Built on the AMD Socket AM5 platform, it supports the latest Ryzen™ 9000, 8000, and 7000 Series processors and enhances X3D performance through AI-assisted X3D Turbo Mode 2.0.

The motherboard supports DDR5 memory overclocking up to 9000MT/s and features a robust digital twin 16+2+2 phases VRM design for stable and efficient power delivery. Expansion capabilities include dual PCIe 5.0 slots for graphics cards and four M.2 slots supporting PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 x4 for ultra-fast storage.

Advanced Thermal Engineering with Elegant Integration
To maintain peak performance, X870E AERO X3D WOOD features a comprehensive thermal solution engineered for both efficiency and visual aesthetics.

Key thermal innovations include: 

• VRM Thermal Armor Advanced with high-efficiency heat pipes
• M.2 Thermal Guard L & M.2 Thermal Guard Ext.
• PCB Thermal Plate, improving thermal performance by 14% and adding structural stability. 

Next-Generation Connectivity and User-Friendly Features
Equipped with dual 5GbE LAN, Wi-Fi 7, and dual USB4 Type-C ports (DisplayPort Alt Mode/HDMI), the board includes GIGABYTE's user-centric innovations: 

• DriverBIOS with pre-installed Wi-Fi drivers for instant network access
• M.2 EZ-Flex with a flexible patented baseplate for improved SSD cooling
• WIFI EZ-Plug for simplified antenna installation
• M.2 EZ-Latch Click & Plus for tool-free SSD installation 

For more information, please visit: 
Official Website: https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/X870E-AERO-X3D-WOOD
Order Here: GIGABYTE X870E AERO X3D WOOD

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GIGABYTE Unveils X870E AERO X3D WOOD at CES 2026 - Redefining High-Performance Motherboards with Natural Elegance

Momentum builds behind AI partnership following last year's announcement of a 5GW UAE–US AI Campus and chip approvals as leaders meet in Davos

DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan. 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, G42 Group CEO Peng Xiao joined David Sacks, White House Advisor on Artificial Intelligence and Cryptocurrency, for a timely discussion on the future of U.S.–UAE AI cooperation and what it will take to compete at scale in the global AI race.

As AI rapidly moves from experimentation to mass adoption, the panel underscored a central reality that AI leadership will be defined by ecosystem partnerships, infrastructure readiness, and access to energy and compute at unprecedented scale. Speaking at the UAE Pavilion, Sacks highlighted the UAE, and G42, as a critical partner in enabling this next phase of AI growth, emphasizing the importance of trusted partners that can deliver gigawatt-scale power and deploy AI on U.S. technology stacks.

From G42's perspective, Xiao shared insights from building and operating AI infrastructure at scale, stressing that trust, execution, and long-term investment are foundational to success. He highlighted the UAE's unique ability to support global AI workloads efficiently from Abu Dhabi, reaching billions of users worldwide with ultra-low latency, and reinforced the role of AI diffusion in sustaining U.S. leadership.

The conversation follows major milestones in U.S.–UAE AI collaboration, including the announcement of a planned 5GW UAE–U.S. AI Campus, the largest outside the United States, and recent U.S. approvals supporting advanced AI compute for G42.

Watch the full conversation to hear how U.S.–UAE AI cooperation is shaping the future of global AI leadership here: https://youtu.be/dF2SollBR_k

About G42
G42 is a technology holding group and a global leader in artificial intelligence, delivering impactful solutions across sectors including government, healthcare, energy, finance, and space. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi and operating worldwide, G42 is building the Intelligence Grid to deliver intelligence on demand, securely and at scale.
For more information, visit www.g42.ai

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