Gigabyte Revolutionizes PC Building with Stealth ICE Series: Hidden Connectors, Driver BIOS, and More
Gigabyte is making waves in the DIY PC building scene with its innovative Stealth ICE Series. Building upon its pioneering Project STEALTH concept from 2022, Gigabyte is addressing the rising demand for clean, all-white, and cableless PC builds with the new series featuring AMD X870 and B850 chipset motherboards.
The new series includes the X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE motherboard, standing out with its focus on aesthetics, simplified assembly, and broad compatibility. Gigabyte has partnered with over 10 renowned case manufacturers like Corsair, Cooler Master, and Fractal Design, ensuring compatibility across more than 25 models, making the Project STEALTH Series a flexible solution for cableless PC builds.
One of the most interesting features is the hidden power connector design on a teased GeForce RTX 5090 AORUS Stealth graphics card. Instead of the standard visible power connectors, Gigabyte is hiding them, possibly beneath a backplate with a 90-degree bent cable. While not as advanced as ASUS’ cable-free PCIe connector, it offers a cleaner aesthetic.
Gigabyte hasn't released images of the RTX 5090 card, but the approach is reminiscent of the GAMING series for the RTX 4090 lineup.
Another noteworthy innovation is the inclusion of a 64MB BIOS chip on the X870 Aorus Stealth ICE motherboard. This “Driver BIOS,” four times larger than the 16MB chips previously common, pre-installs the Wi-Fi driver. 
Beyond the Driver BIOS, Gigabyte has incorporated several EZ-DIY features. The Wi-Fi EZ-Plug integrates antennas, while EZ-Latch designs simplify the installation and removal of PCIe components and M.2 drives. Pressurized thermal pads for M.2 SSDs promise to reduce operating temperatures significantly.
The X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE also boasts premium power delivery with an 18+2+2 (SPS 80A) VRM design, supporting AMD Ryzen 9000/8000/7000 Series processors. Features like X3D Turbo Mode and D5 Bionic Corsa aim to enhance gaming performance and memory overclocking.
Additionally, the new M.2 EZ-Flex feature uses a patented, re-engineered flexible baseplate to improve thermal conductivity for both single and double-sided SSDs, reducing temperatures by up to 12°C.
Computex 2025 is just around the corner, and it will be interesting to see if other manufacturers adopt these features, particularly the pre-installed Wi-Fi driver.
In conclusion, Gigabyte's Stealth ICE Series represents a significant step forward in making PC building more accessible and visually appealing. Will these innovations become the new standard in the industry? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
