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September 2015
(87%)
88 Reviews
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GIGABYTE has produced an excellent product in the Z170X-Gaming G1 motherboard. It is likely one of the best motherboard designs and executions we have ever seen from the company. The FCLK issues that we are seeing with MSI and GIGABYTE are resident here a...
Formidable performance, Brimming with features, Onboard USB 3.1 support, Include 5.25" USB 3.1 + Type-C Bay, 3 or 4-Way SLI & 4-WayCrossFireX, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth antennae, Creative Sound Blaster ZxRi onboard audio, UEFI BIOS is clean and intuitive, 3x swap
Potential Added latency w/ a single GPU, No BIOS GUI for system fans, Pricey
Its not often we see a board virtually dripping with top-shelf features. Right on the mobo you have support for USB 3.1 via Intel's USB 3.1/Thunderbolt 3.0 controller. Thickening the plot Gigabyte has tossed in a much welcomed USB 3.1 Bay with reversible...
Gaming-focused features with overclocking DNA, USB 3.1 Gen2, PCIe x4 M.2, NVMe, and SATA Express, Customizable lighting; both in color and intensity, Dual-phase DIMM VRM for high-density DIMMs in all slots and at maximum speeds, Huge software package, Gre
Fan-control options are limited, and software for fan control is buggy at the time of testing, Automated overclocking is a failure, BIOS is orange and black, but board is white, red, and black
The Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming G1 is available for around US$499. Gaming-focused features with overclocking DNA USB 3.1 Gen2, PCIe x4 M.2, NVMe, and SATA Express Customizable lighting; both in color and intensity Dual-phase DIMM VRM for high-density DIMMs in a...
Great Overclocking Features and Ability, Logical Layout, RGB LED Lighting, Optional VRM Liquid Cooling, Up to 4-Way SLI/Crossfire Operation
High Price
The Gigabyte Z170X Gaming G1 is a gorgeous piece of hardware and the finest motherboard I have ever tested. The new cosmetics really set it apart and I just cannot get enough of it. That RGB LED lighting is so much fun to play with. The layout is spot on...
& conclusion The Gigabyte Gaming G1 is a fantastic motherboard, fast in default performance, very easy to tweak with and it offers a really terrific feature set. Next to that the all new design kicks ass as well. The hardware itself is of great build qua...
Published: 2015-08-25, Author: Mark , review by: Bjorn3d.com
We've had a few Z170 boards in our hands so far, less than a half-dozen but testing results are similar and what differentiates the boards are the features and amenities the board offers. The GIGABYTE Z170x offers an unparalleled level of features startin...
3-way and 4-way multi-GPU support, Killer DoubleShot X3 Pro gaming networking, Some of the best audio we have seen on a motherboard, Illumination and sleek color design, 22-phase power design, Intel's dual Thunderbolt and USB 3.1 controller, Dual 32 Gb/s
Would have liked to see an easy mode in the BIOS, PEX8747 adds latency in single-GPU setups, Price puts it out of the reach of most people
Let's start with the gaming specific features. First and foremost this board has 3-way and 4-way multi-GPU capabilities. This is thanks to the PEX8747 bridge chip. Most Z170 motherboards you will see will support 1-2 graphics cards, if you are doing more...
". after examining every single new Z170 board I found that the Gaming G1's features made it the only possible choice for this editor's new PC build."...
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Published: 2015-08-25, Author: Steven , review by: tweaktown.com
This is one crazy packed motherboard. It has all the latest technologies from Intel, Killer, and Creative and they are all implemented well. The Intel USB 3.1 and Thunderbolt 3.0 controller is implemented with the proper hardware for the USB Power Delive...
The GIGABYTE Z170X Gaming G1 motherboard is a beast of a motherboard. The company went all out and this one and it shows not only in terms of features, but performance as well.(previously published in issue September 2015)...
