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January 2017
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74 Reviews
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This motherboard offers a bit of everything and then a bit more, with a clear push towards ample connectivity and ample lighting. The first of those can only benefit all enthusiasts, and at a price of around £230 is what we'd expect for the array of optio...
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Published: 2017-01-13, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: Want to know which mid-high end Z270 motherboard is for you? Check out my comparison between the Asus Maximus IX Hero, MSI Z270 Gaming M7 and Gigabyte Aorus Z270X-Gaming 7 – also featuring the Asus ROG Strix Z270F, Asus Maximus IX Code board and the Gigab...
Exceptional DRAM overclocking, Great CPU overclocking stability, Triple NVMe support via dual M.2 plus U.2, Triple NVMe support via single M.2, PCIe, and U.2, Dual Gigabit Ethernet with both Intel and Killer controllers, Multizone LED lighting with LEDstr
This firmware revision defaults our Core i77700K to fixed voltage operation, Odd resource sharing between M.2, SATA, and PCIe requires careful build planning, Network Device Teaming not possible with dissimilar Ethernet controllers
With exceptional overclocking stability and a Dynamic vCore setting to overcome its firmware oddities, Aorus Z270X-Gaming 7 could be perfect for system tuners. Builders afraid to mess around with the default firmware settings to achieve their goals sh...
Despite a small hiccup when reaching for a maximum overclock, which may even be solved by recent BIOS releases, we're very impressed with the Gigabyte Aorus Z270X-Gaming 7. Part of our praise does rely on the price Gigabyte is telling us, though - at arou...
Published: 2017-01-04, Author: Luke , review by: kitguru.net
Superb set of features (dual M.2, U.2, Creative audio, etc.), Intel 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 and USB 3.1 Gen 2 TypeC are good to see, One of the best fan configurations on the market – 8 4pin headers, all with precise controllability, Smart layout and PCIe ro
Auto/MCT CPU VCore levels are too high, UEFI needs more work to better compete with ASRock, ASUS, and MSI implementations, The LLC settings make little sense without any form of explanation and they don't perform particularly well, either, No consideratio
The Gigabyte Aorus Z270X-Gaming 7 is a feature-heavy motherboard that strikes a smart balance between being a high-end gaming product and one intended for system enthusiasts. RGB LEDs alongside a 40Gbps Thunderbolt 3 connector may seem odd, but there are...
Published: 2017-01-03, Author: Andrew , review by: techteamgb.co.uk
Abstract: Gigabyte has rebranded their high end product line to Aorus, matching their high end laptops. Is this Z270 Gaming 7 worth your money if you are after a great gaming, overclocking, stylish motherboard? Find out here! Want one? Amazon: prourls.co/0OjR Overc...
Published: 2017-01-03, Author: John , review by: eteknix.com
Dual BIOS, Dual Gigabit networking, Eight hybrid fan headers, Excellent BIOS, Ground-breaking audio performance, Impressive range of onboard diagnostic tools, Metal shielding, Premium components, Quad-Core audio processor, Refined fan calibration, Sophist
Disappointing M.2 write speeds, Memory latency could be lower, “The Gigabyte AORUS Z270X-Gaming 7 comes with revolutionary audio hardware and supports high-speed protocols including U.2, M.2 and Thunderbolt 3. Not only that, the motherboard has a stylish,
Pricing Unfortunately, there's been a complete lack of information regarding the Z270 motherboards and their retail prices. As a result, it's impossible to conduct a fair comparison between numerous products and assess the value proposition. Rest assured...
Stunning visual appearance, Lots of options for RGB lighting, Excellent performance, Steel reinforced slots, Can handle 4000MHz DDR4, Thunderbolt 3 ready, Includes HighBandwidth SLI bridge, DualGigabit LAN, Features dualM.2 and U.2, Strong audio solution
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The Z270X-Gaming 7 is the first motherboard to feature in our coverage of the new Intel Z270 chipset and GIGABYTE has used this platform to out their new AORUS branded solutions. What we've been presented with here in the Gaming 7 is a fantastic and GIGAB...
Lighting everywhere, Premium audio, Huge connectivity options, Overclocks well
Price, potentially
We're often asked why should an enthusiast consider motherboards that are oftentimes £100 more than the basic model when most of the goodness emanates from the chipset.Good question, and Gigabyte, who now brands its premium boards as Aorus, sets to an...
Published: 2018-06-27, Author: Steve , review by: gamersnexus.net
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