If you're looking to build a new gaming PC, chances are you've been diligently looking through all the parts you need to create your ideal setup. You've probably already narrowed down what kind of CPU you want to run, and you've also got some great choices for your graphics cards. But a motherboard is just as important, acting as the central hub for all your components.

If you want everything to run smoothly, you want to choose one that will be able to handle your parts now, and also ones that you might be adding later. And if you're thinking about going with an AMD AM5 chip, we think this Gigabyte B850 Aorus Elite motherboard is going to be a great choice.

A solid choice for a new PC build

Not only does it look good, but it also offers plenty of bandwidth for top-end parts, while also coming in at a price that's reasonable. During Prime Day, you'll be able to grab this motherboard for its best price, costing $180. It's not the steepest discount we've seen, but every little bit helps when you're building a new PC.

As far as support, this motherboard features four DDR5 RAM slots, and has one PCI Express x16 slot. You also get a total of three M.2 slots, and four SATA connectors. On the back panel, there's plenty of connectivity here, with USB-C and USB-A ports, along with DisplayPort, Ethernet, audio jacks, and an optical connection. The motherboard also features Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4.

The motherboard also offers some unique features that cater to gaming, like "X3D Turbo Mode" and overclocking settings. It's a motherboard that can cater to a wide range of builders, with features for beginners and advanced users. It's a good motherboard for a great price, so get it while you still can during Prime Day.