Cable management is like flossing. Everyone pretends they do it, nobody enjoys it, and skipping it makes everything uglier.GIGABYTE’sbeen over it for a while, and now they’ve doubled down.
Back in 2022, they teamed up with MAINGEAR on Project STEALTH, a motherboard that quietly shifted all the connectors to the back, where they should’ve been all along. Now, with the new STEALTH ICE Series, that same idea gets a proper glow-up: clean white hardware, hidden connectors, and a look that fits right into the avalanche of white builds crowding your feed.
Inside The Snow-White Lineup
The STEALTH ICE Series has four key components to it: the X870 and B850 AORUS STEALTH ICE motherboards, the AORUS GeForce RTX™ 5090 STEALTH ICE graphics card, and the C500 PANORAMIC STEALTH ICE chassis. Let’s take a look at them.
X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE
TheX870 AORUS STEALTH ICEis their flagship, with a gorgeous white PCB, heatsinks, and expansion slots creating a clean canvas for your build. It packs a lot of power, with a 16+2+2 phase VRM using SPS 80A power stages that can handle even power-hungry CPUs like the Ryzen 9 9950X3D without breaking a sweat.
On the storage front, we have two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots plus two PCIe 4.0 slots for your choice of SSDs. Memory support hits up to 8200 MT/s with their AI-powered D5 Bionic Corsa technology handling the overclocking heavy lifting. Connectivity is pretty sorted as well, with Wi-Fi 7, 5GbE LAN, two USB4 Type-C ports with DP-Alt mode, and a dedicated Sensor Panel Link for in-chassis displays.
B850 AORUS STEALTH ICE
What if X870 is too powerful for your gaming demand? Well, that’s where theB850 AORUS STEALTH ICEcomes in. This model offers the same clean aesthetic and cable-hiding functionality for mainstream gamers.
The 14+2+2 Twin Digital VRM still delivers excellent power,andyou get two PCIe 5.0 M.2 slots plus two PCIe 4.0 slots, DDR5 support up to 8200 MT/s, and surprisingly, Wi-Fi 7 - which is actually quite rare to find on B850 boards.
Both motherboards include practical features like Q-Flash Plus for BIOS updates without a CPU installed, DriverBIOS which integrates wireless drivers in the BIOS, and the X3D Turbo Mode that can boost gaming performance up to 18% on AMD’s X3D processors.
AORUS GeForce RTX™ 5090 STEALTH ICE
TheAORUS GeForce RTX™ 5090 STEALTH ICEgraphics card continues the white theme with a concealed power connector design. This routes power cables hidden behind the motherboard rather than sticking out the side, eliminating one of the biggest eyesores in traditional builds, and highlighting the entire rig for a tidy setup.
This graphics card is based on NVIDIA’s top-tier GeForce RTX™ 5090 GPU, you can definitely expect monster performance in a clean package.
GIGABYTE C500 PANORAMIC STEALTH ICE
Tying everything together is the Red Dot Award-winningGIGABYTE C500 PANORAMIC STEALTH ICEchassis. Fully reverse-connect compatible, it pairs perfectly with the STEALTH ICE Series motherboards for a sleek, clutter-free setup. And with its panoramic glass panel, you’re treated to a jaw-dropping 270° view of your pristine interior - truly a sight to behold.
The case comes loaded with four pre-installed 120mm ARGB fans (three on the side, one at the rear) that sync through RGB Fusion. It supports up to 10 fans total and radiators up to 360mm on both top and side, giving you a lot of leg space on cooling options. The vertical GPU mount with a generous 5-slot clearance ensures even the beefiest graphics cards display perfectly.
Front I/O includes USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-C running at 10Gbps, two USB 3.0 ports, and audio jacks. The magnetic dust filters on top, side, and bottom are actually easy to remove and clean - a small but welcome detail.
Design Philosophy Behind The STEALTH Lineup
If you were thinking that a cool exterior and roided out specs are the only appealing things about this lineup, you are mistaken. Here’s why: theentireconcept revolves around moving every connector (ATX power, CPU power, USB headers, audio, front panel) to the back of the motherboard.
And that was a very calculated decision that was carried out so you can have a better experience when you’re working on your build. For instance:
Works With Cases Beyond GIGABYTE
What makes the STEALTH ICE Series particularly charming is GIGABYTE’s approach to compatibility. Instead of creating a closed ecosystem, they’ve partnered with over 10 case manufacturers including Corsair, Fractal Design, and Phanteks to ensure compatibility across more than 20 different models.
This open approach makes the Project STEALTH concept the most flexible solution for clean builds on the market. So this way, you’re not locked into buying GIGABYTE’s case if you prefer the design or features of another brand.
Smart Features That Go A Long Way
Both motherboards feature quality-of-life improvements that genuinely make PC building less frustrating. The M.2 EZ-Latch and PCIe EZ-Latch Plus designs eliminate tiny screws from the installation process. The patented M.2 EZ-Flex uses a flexible baseplate that improves thermal contact with SSDs, reducing temperatures by up to 12°C.
So, Who Is It For?
The STEALTH ICE Series hits a sweet spot for… pretty much everyone, really. Here’s how:
Gamers get amazing power delivery, excellent cooling options, and performance-enhancing features for their high-end chips and GPUs. Also, the clean aesthetic means your expensive parts are nicely put on display, rather than being hidden behind cables.
Content creators get to experience a beautiful workflow, thanks to the heavy duty hardware, and a design that looks fantastic on camera. The straightforward cable management means more time creating content and less time fiddling with your setup.
And if you happen to be a DIY enthusiast, you will definitely appreciate how the STEALTH ICE Series transforms the building process. Veterans will enjoy the clean results and innovative features, while newcomers will find achieving a professional-looking build much more accessible.
STEALTH ICE: Clean Builds, Clear Future
Look, not everything in PC building needs to be “revolutionary.” Most new hardware just means slightly better benchmark numbers. ButGIGABYTE’sSTEALTH ICE Series actually solves a real problem we’ve all just accepted for too long, the nightmare of cable management.
What I appreciate most is that they didn’t create yet another walled garden. By working with Corsair and Fractal Design, they’ve acknowledged that PC building is about personal choice. Want the clean cable-free design but in a different case? That’s actually an option here.
Is everyone going to rebuild their system around these white components? Probably not. But for anyone starting fresh, especially if you care about aesthetics, the STEALTH ICE Series approach makes too much sense to ignore.
PC building should be fun, not frustrating. By eliminating the most tedious part while embracing the white aesthetic that clearly isn’t just a passing trend, GIGABYTE has created something that helps move the hobby forward. And that’s way more interesting than another 3% performance gain.
