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GIGABYTE G1 Gaming GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 Motherboard Review

<![CDATA[High-quality PC building is a very pricey thing to do. Some of the best builds can cost up to 3,000 dollars and much higher. This can cause builders to skimp on some products like the motherboard. The GA-Z170X-Gaming Motherboard is full of performance for its price. It also was not the worst experience for the $335 price tag.
GIGABYTE G1 Gaming GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 (rev. 1.0) LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 USB 3.0 ATX Intel Motherboard
This motherboard has many expansions slots for gaming and video editing. It also has amazing specifications

Intel Z170 Chipset
LGA 1150 Socket Type
Supports 6th and 7th generation Intel Processors (I7, I5, I3, Pentium, and Celeron)
Supports 4 sticks of DDR4 RAM duel channel
- running at 2133 and overclocked speeds
- maxing out at 64 GB
3 PCI E x16 3.0 Slots (Shielded to support the weight of heavy graphics cards)
3 PCI E x1 3.0 Slots
9 SATA III connectors and 2 M.2 slots
6 SATA 6 Gb/s connectors
3 SATA Express Connectors
2 M.2 Socket 3 Connectors
Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire and 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology
Supports On-board Video, Audio and LAN
- Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support
- Realtek ALC1150
  - 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
- Killer E2201 LAN chip
  - 10/100/1000Mbps

These specifications are pretty hefty for a board this price. This motherboard is in theory a great choice for high end gaming or editing. There are also many drawbacks for this board. Its flimsy when it came to plugging the power connector in. Even after the board had a decent start and work fine for a while, it had died just a few months after installing it into my PC.
There are also many review one Newegg of people who had the same problem as me.
Donald V stated;
“Pros: Performed well for 8 months. Installation and operation were as expected. Nice layout and features.
Cons: Died after 8 months. First board to die on me but I am not a heavy hitter. Just a gamer who updates for some added performance every 2 years or so. Minor OC. ”
Also an anonymous user stated;
“Pros: Works well easy uefi and easy board software
Cons: Width is slightly shorter than a normal atx board. I wouldn’t have bought it if I new that because the 24 pin power hangs on the end and the amount of force to insert the 24 pin is scary sometimes afraid of cracking the board. Also had 2 USB ports stop working on the motherboard.”
There were also many other reviews of people who had problems that had issues with it working after just a few months and had components short out.
In conclusion, this is a solid board to buy and use, but the long term of the board is not good at all due to it dying very shortly. Though it is a solid board, I personally would not recommend it due to the lifespan.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

To see more you can go to Newegg and Toms Hardware
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Review of the MSI X99A GODlike Gaming motherboard.

November 28, 2018Motherboard reviews, NT IT ReviewsDaytona

<![CDATA[Many believe in the high quality gaming market, but few can actually afford to build such a rig to meet the demands of some mainstream triple A title games now-a-days. Due to hefty costs it is no wonder why some motherboards are out of reach to the average consumer. But… Lets just say if you need a motherboard with these specs it is safe to say that you are not just an average consumer. This will leave even the hardest of tech enthusiasts drooling out their mouth when they take a glance at this product.
I present you with the MSI Gaming X99A GODlike gaming motherboard.

This motherboard is the best of the best with specs that can not be found almost anywhere else on a E-ATX board. Lets take a look at these specs:

Chipset: X99
USB Ports: 6x 3.1 (1x Gen 2 1x type-C, 4x Gen 1), 2x 2.0
Audio Jacks: 5x analog, 1x 6.3 mm, 1x S/PDIF out
Sata Connectors: 10x 6Gb/s (Shares 1x SATA-E, 1x M.2)
Compatible CPU’s: Core I7’s for the LGA 2011 v3 socket (Not backwards compatible)
Memory: 8x 288 pin dims. (DDR4, Quad Channel)
Memory Speeds: (*=OC) 3400*/3333*/3110*/3000*/2800*/2750*/2666*/2600*/2400*/2200*/2133
Expansion Slots: 5x PCIe X16
Expansions Slot technologies: Supports 4-way AMD crossfire along with 4-way Nvidia SLI (With a CPU with 40 PCIe lanes). Also supports 3-way Nvidia SLI (With a CPU with 28 PCIe lanes)
Wi-Fi: Killer Wireless 1535
Lan: Killer E2400 Gigabit
Bluetooth: v4.1

This motherboard definitely does not disappoint on the spec sheet, and with a–wait for it– monstrous $999 price tag attached to it (Via Newegg) one would hope it didn’t.
What comes in the box is not disappointing either.

With premium packaging the box withholds the following:

Installation CD
8GB installation USB drive
Instruction manual
Quick start user guide
Padded I/O back-plate shield
10 SATA cables Including five with angled heads
Four flexible SLI bridges
M.2 to U.2 adapter card
Six voltage check extension leads
3.5mm to 6.3mm headphone jack adapter
Two WiFi antennas with external magnetic mounts

After a look at this, one could draw the conclusion that the box is as loaded as the specs are.
But what you are really interested in, is the performance. Will it be future proof? Is it reliable? Etc. Well since my word is not enough I will present a customer review (via Newegg).
“I don’t know where to begin. I had this motherboard up and running my Core i7 5960x @ 4.7Ghz in an hour w/ a dual custom water loop. Ran into ZERO problems. Everything fit perfectly and booted up like lightning! I updated the BIOS to the newest version with ease.” ~Vincent D.
He went on to say:
“Best motherboard I have ever used. I was wary about the price at first but all worries went away when I finished my build and fired this monster up for the first time. A Happy MSI and Newegg Customer!” ~Vincent D.
Among many other reviews on Newegg I find the same general Pros and Cons amongst all of them. The good parts of the motherboard review is quite obvious, with great specs and an overall good quality of materials used, it is no surprise that this is one of (if not) the best motherboard on the market for gamer’s right now.
The only gripe that is negative that persists throughout the most reviews is that you’re beholden to the red aluminum on the motherboard, even with the glowing bright multi-colored LED’s that come with it. The red aesthetic may not be for you or your rig, so keep that in mind if you plan to buy this board.
In conclusion this motherboard will suit almost anyone’s needs for any given use-case. With that being said, assuming you can throw around $1k at your rig this will be future proof for an estimate of 4-5 years, and will come with reliability and class.
If you wish to read up on more reviews or even buy this product I’ll leave the following links:
Buy on Newegg / read other reviews.
Tom’s Hardware overview
Note: This review is part of a classroom project.
“MSI Gaming X99A GODlike Gaming LGA 2011-v3 Intel X99 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 Extended ATX Intel Motherboard.” MSI Gaming X99A GODlike , 2018, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIAGAH8C24815.
Linden, Eric Vander. “MSI X99A Godlike Gaming ATX Motherboard Review.” Tom’s Hardware, Tom’s Hardware, 25 May 2016, www.tomshardware.com/reviews/msi-x99a-godlike-gaming-intel-lga-2011-v3-atx-motherboard,4570.html.
“Intel® X99 Express Motherboard X99A GODLIKE GAMING.” Overview for GeForce GTX 1080 GAMING X 8G | Graphics Card – The World Leader in Display Performance | MSI USA, us.msi.com/Motherboard/X99A-GODLIKE-GAMING.html.
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ASUS Prime A320M-K Home Motherboard Review

November 9, 2017Motherboard reviewsRisa

<![CDATA[ASUS Prime A320M-K is a home motherboard and I would not recommend this motherboard for gaming or business. This will be a review of the motherboard and a comparison to other low end home motherboards.
AsusTek Computer Inc. (stylised as ASUSTeK or ΛSUS) is a Taiwanese multinational computer and phone hardware and electronics company headquartered in Beitou District, Taipei, Taiwan. Its products include desktops, laptops, netbooks, mobile phones, networking equipment, monitors, WIFI routers, projectors, motherboards, graphics cards, optical storage, multimedia products, peripherals, wearables, servers, workstations, and tablet PCs. The company is also an original equipment manufacturer (OEM). (AsusWiki)

The Prime A320M-K is one of ASUS’s older models that they still sell on the market. It comes fully equipped with the support needed on a home computer. The motherboard form factor is Micro ATX and measures quite small at 8.7″ x 8.9″. Pertaining to the CPU and Memory aspects:

CPU: AM4 CPU socket; compatible to Ryzen, Athlon, and A-Series processors
Memory: 2×288pin memory slots, 32GB of supported memory, memory standard: DDR4 3200(O.C.)/ 2933(O.C.)/ 2666/ 2400/ 2133

Other onboard components:

Integrated AMD Radeon R Series Graphics in the 7th Generation A-Series APU
Realtek ALC887, 8 Channels
LAN Chipset: Realtek RTL8111H, Max LAN Speed:10/100/1000Mbps
4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
4 x USB 3.0
2 x USB 2.0
1 x D-Sub Video Port
1 x PS/2 keyboard ,1 x PS/2 mouse
3 Audio Ports
Expansion Slots:
- 2 x PCIe 2.0 x1
- AMD Ryzen Processors: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode)
- AMD 7th Gen A-series / Athlon Processors: 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x8 mode)

I found this motherboard while searching through NewEgg for a new home motherboard at a low price. I stumbled across this motherboard and with a 3 star review decided to give it a chance. However, after using this motherboard for a few weeks I have to say that 3 stars was far to generous. After reading through more reviews, I realized other people had experienced the same problems I had. Reviewer Gregory R. put it perfectly when he stated,”Writing on board is hard to read. Says on Asus Website ” delivers outstanding overclocking capabilities for the latest AMD® AM4-socket Ryzen™ processors” but there is no option to overclock in BIOS.” This specific site holds the price at $59.99 but I regret paying even that little amount. I would not recommend this motherboard 2/10.
Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

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GIGABYTE GA-AB350-GAMING 3 Review: Good Gaming Motherboard?

November 8, 2017Motherboard reviews, NT IT ReviewsJesse

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I would like to introduce you to the Gigabyte GA-AB350-Gaming 3 that is used for high end gaming. The GA-AB350 is made for most AMD CPU’s with an AM4 socket that is compatible with Ryzen and 7th Generation A-Series/Athlon processors. This motherboard costs $109.99 On newegg (Prices change) and is overall a good price for the performance and architecture of the board. Its sleek yet simple design could fool anybody in believing its quality and cost effectiveness. The low failure rate make it the perfect motherboard for all around Gamers.
The GA-AB350 comes in an ATX form factor and is 30.5cm x 23.0cm allowing it to fit in most medium sized cases. Its produced by the Taiwanese company Gigabyte who are located in Taipei Taiwan and are known for their high quality motherboards with over 30 Million motherboards sold and having a failure rate of only 2.5% versus ASUS who has a 3.1% fail rate. Gigabyte is worth more than 1.7 billion dollars since it was found in 1986 and has made many other performance worthy motherboards for home desktops and gaming rigs.

Specifications:

Chipset AMD B350
Form factor ATX
Motherboard Speed: 2933MHz
CPU support AMD Socket AM4 (Ryzen)
Memory support Dual-channel, 4 x 288 Pin, DDR4max 64GB
Sound 8-channel Realtek ALC1220 Codec
Networking Realtek Gigabit Ethernet
Ports 1 x M.2 PCI-E 3.0 x4 32Gbps/SATA 6Gbps (up to 22110), 6 x SATA 6Gbps, 2 x USB 3.1 Type-A, 6 x USB 3.0), 4 x USB 2.0, 1 x LAN, audio out, line in, mic, HDMI 1.4, DVI-D
Dimensions (cm) 30.5 x 23
Extras: RGB LED extension cable, isolated audio circuitry, steel-plated PCI-E slots
PCI Slots: 2 x PCI Express x1 slots, 1 x PCI Express 16x 3.0 Slot, 1 x PCI Express 16x 2.0 Slot, 1 x PCIe4x Slot

Gigabyte AB350-Gaming 3 Review
The GA-AB350 has a ranking of 4 eggs on newegg and has almost over 160 reviews. Many other hardware websites like bit-tech and even earning a 9/10 on Kit-Guru. Its one of the first chipsets in its class and has been proven to handle stability issues with the new Ryzen CPU’s since its release. There has been many chipset updates since then that can further improve the GA-AB350 and it its been built with high quality components that it will last. (Bit-tech) The only real con of the motherboard is the M.2 slot is somewhat close to the PCI slots so plan ahead when inserting a graphics card.
The GA-AB350 is overall a good motherboard between its high performance, quality stability with AMD CPU’s and best of all its price for all of these features. It’s RGB and dual BIOS offer anybody great custom ability and its a good motherboard. It doesn’t come without its cons but there a very few that outweigh the many good things about this motherboard.
Note: This review is part of a classroom project.
https://www.bit-tech.net/reviews/tech/gigabyte-ab350-gaming-3-review/1/
http://www.gigabyte.us/Motherboard/GA-AB350-Gaming-3-rev-10#kf
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128991
https://www.vortez.net/articles_pages/gigabyte_ga_ab350_gaming_3_review,2.html]]>

ASUS ROG ZENITH EXTREME – Review

November 8, 2017Motherboard reviewsElsie

<![CDATA[Hello, my name is Ellie. I am here to tell you all about my favorite motherboard for gaming! ASUS ROG ZENITH EXTREME is the gaming motherboard I am here to present. It is through ASUS, has an AMD chipset, and a form factor of extended ATX. It is a bit pricey There are so many great features about this specific motherboard. It runs very fast at a whopping speed of 2666 Mhz or O.C at 3600+ Mhz. It has DDR4 memory and allows 128 GB of RAM. It has many expansion slots in which is very good for the whole gaming concept. As you can see in the photo below the rear panel slots and more include many great gaming features.
Many features include:
Basic Integrated Components
Audio – ROG Supreme FX High Def. CODEC S1220 and it supports 8 channels
LAN – Intel Ethernet Controller Chipset, Support Bluetooth 4.1, 10Gbps+ at 10/100/1000
Video – None! Add own
Memory
2×288 pins, DDR4 – 3600+ (O.C) and 2666, Max memory is 128 GB, Quad Channel
CPU
CPU Socket Type – sTR4
CPU Type – Ryzen Threadripper Series
Expansion & Storage
4 x PCIe 3.0 x 16
1 x PCIe 2.0 x 4
1 x PCIe 2.0 x 1
6 SATA III
2 x M.2
Rear Panel
1 x RJ45
8 x USB 3.1 GEN1
1 x Optical

5 x Audio Jack (LED Illuminated)

NOTE: This review is for a class project

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BIOstar Gaming PC Motherboard Review For: X370GT7 Version 5.x

November 8, 2017Motherboard reviews, NT IT ReviewsMakayla

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BIOstar is a Taiwanese company that manufactures everything from motherboards to thermal grease. This review is of BIOstar motherboard, specifically made for high-ending gaming on your PC. You can purchase this motherboard on Newegg, for just $179.99! Overall, this motherboard is the best for you and your gaming PC. This certain motherboard was the latest entry in the second generation of the RACING series by BIOstar, supporting AMD Ryzen CPUs. The RACING series, specifically for high-end gaming, includes FLY.NET and DRAGON LAN for the best gaming experience you could have! (BIOstar) This motherboard is by far the best you could pick to put in your PC for gaming, at it’s low price and incredible features it has just from BIOstar manufacturers.
It has an AMD AM4 Socket, with an ATX form factor. Compatible CPUs include:

AMD A-series APU
Ryzen CPU
NPU

This motherboard is also great for expansions cards, seeing as how this motherboard has 6 PCI-E Slots:

2 PCI-E x16 3.0 Slots
1 PCI-E x16 2.0 Slots (x4)
3 PCI-E x1 2.0 Slots

It also has 6 SATA III connectors, and supports SATA RAID, and it also has all the integrated components you need to enjoy your gaming! These components include:

Lan- Supports Super Surge LAN protection!
- Realtek RTL8118AS
Video
- Supports DX12
- Supports HDCP
Codec
- Realtek ALC1220 8-Channel Blu-Ray Audio
- Biostar Hi-Fi

As well as all the rear-panel connectors you could ever need:

1 USB 3.1 Generation 2 Type-C
1 USB 3.1 Generation 2
4 USB 3.1 Generation 1
DVI-D
HDMI
S/PDIF
Display Port
RJ-45
5 Audio Ports
PS/2 Port

The X370GT7 has 4 DDR4 DIMM Memory Slots and supports up to 64 GB! This motherboard’s fastest bus speed is also 2667 MHz, but can overclock at 3200 MHz, which is perfect for overclocking gamers who put the Ryzen CPU into this board. Other cool accessories you get with this motherboard are as follows:

M.2 Cooling Protection
Lightning Charger- charge your phone to 75% in just a half hour!
VIVID LED Armor
Dual BIOS
Super Surge LAN Protection- an extra special BIOstar motherboard feature!
Digital Power+ Technology

Overall, this is a great gaming motherboard, with all of the expansion slots you can ask for to stick all your gaming graphic cards in, all the audio, and the fastest overclock times for your intense gaming. I would recommend this motherboard to anyone and everyone who is looking for the best.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.

References
http://www.biostar-usa.com/app/en-us/mb/introduction.php?S_ID=874
http://www.biostar-usa.com/app/en-us/index.php
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138447]]>

Micro ATX ECS AMD Supported A55F2P-M2 Motherboard Review

November 8, 2017Motherboard reviewsColton

<![CDATA[The ECS A55F2P-M2 (V1.0) is built with high-quality components, and provides the industry’s highest level of features and technologies. It’s an absolute top choice for any DIY users.

ECS announced the A55F2P-M2, an entry-level socket FM2+ motherboard, that’s ready for AMD’s A-Series.
The narrow micro-ATX motherboard draws power from a combination of 24-pin ATX and 4-pin CPU power connectors.
The socket is wired to two DDR3 DIMM slots, supporting up to 32 GB of dual-channel DDR3 memory, a PCI-Express 3.0 x16 slot, and a PCI-Express 2.0 x1 slot. A legacy PCI slot makes for the rest of the expansion area.
Storage connectivity includes four SATA 3 Gb/s ports.
Display outputs include DVI and D-Sub. Two USB 3.0 ports, 6-channel HD audio, gigabit Ethernet, and PS/2 connectors make for the rest of the connectivity (New-egg).This Micro ATX ECS AMD Supported A55F2P-M2 Motherboard is a great product for the price. ECS meets the current and future demands of high performance, power embedded computing, making it ideal for communications, transaction terminal, interactive client, industrial automation applications as well as for standard home use

"Note this is a classroom project"
References:
ECS - Motherboard, Notebook, Tablet PC, System, IPC, LIVA Mini PC, www.ecs.com.tw/ecswebsite/index.aspx?MenuID=0&LanID=0.“ECS A55F2P-M2 (V1.0) FM2+ / FM2 AMD A55 (Hudson D2) Micro ATX AMD Motherboard.”
Newegg.com- Computer Parts, Laptops, Electronics, HDTVs, Digital Cameras and More!, www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813135378.
“NewEgg.com.” Overclock.net, www.overclock.net/products/ecs-a55f2p-m2-micro-atx-amd-motherboard.

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GIGABYTE GA-B250M-D3H INTEL – Budget Gaming Motherboard!?

November 7, 2017Motherboard reviews, NT IT Reviews, UncategorizedTyler

<![CDATA[The GIGABYTE GA-B250M-D3H is a great everyday computer that can do all the everyday tasks. It can also be a budget decent gaming motherboard as it features a advanced BIOS and supports VR and 2 way crossfire graphics. Most people use this motherboard because it has all the basic needs and it is reliable.
The motherboard is made by a very well known company for reliable motherboards, Gigabyte. Gigabyte is a motherboard vendor, with shipments of 4.8 million motherboards in Q1 2015, while ASUS shipped around 4.5 million motherboards in the same quarter Wikipedia

Specs:
CPU

Socket: LGA 1151
Compatible CPUs: Core i7 / i5 / i3 /Pentium /Celeron (LGA1151)

Memory

Number of Memory Slots: x4
Memory Standard: DDR4 DIMM sockets
Maximum Memory Supported: 64GB
Speed DDR4 2400* / 2133 MHz

The GIGABYTE GA-B250M-D3H is a great all around Motherboard. It is a great base model for a good PC or even a gaming PC. In this video a guy uses this motherboard to make a silent gaming PC. With my use, it preforms very well even with crossfire graphics and other add-ons. I can maintain it well with the advanced BIOS and the Smart Fan feature to monitor the hardware and keep it cool. All around you cant go wrong with this motherboard weather you’re making a good business PC or a pretty decent gaming PC because of the multiple compatible components. With 5 eggs on Newegg.com, it is a steal for $85.
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ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe Motherboard Review

November 7, 2017Motherboard reviewsSavanna

<![CDATA[This review will be about the ASUS X299-Deluxe motherboard. This motherboard is a great high-end motherboard option. On Newegg, you can purchase this gaming option for $479.99. The motherboard is designed for 7th generation LGA2066 socket Intel Core X-Series processors to maximize connectivity and speed (ASUS). The ASUS Prime X299- Deluxe has an ATX form factor.
The ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe motherboard is made by the number one motherboard brand in the world. ASUS was founded in 1989 and has since has made over 500 million motherboards, and been named the best motherboard brand for 6 consecutive years (Wikipedia). Because the motherboard is coming from a high-end company, you can assure that it is reliable and working to the best of your needs.

Specifications:

Native motherboard speed of 2666 MHz
Video (Supported only by CPU with integrated graphic)
Integrated Audio (Realtek ALC S1220A, 8 channels)
Integrated LAN (Intel I219-V)/ Second LAN (Intel I211-AT)
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x16/x16, x16/x16/x8)
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 ( x16, x16/x8, x16/x8/x4)
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1
3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16, x8/x8, x8/x8/x1)
2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (max at x4 mode) *1
DDR4 memory that supports up to 128GB

The ASUS Prime X299-deluxe motherboard is not only a great option for a high-end gaming system, but it could also work as a business motherboard if you needed it to. I recommend this option not because of the price but because of all of the high-end components this motherboard has to offer. The ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe has metal framing for a stronger and more reliable structure. It also has the industry leading audio and video (Newegg). ASUS has led me to believe that this motherboard has no cons. Although the price of this motherboard is pretty steep, it is hard to find one that does and has as much as the ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe for cheaper. If you want a high-end gaming motherboard, then the ASUS Prime X299-Deluxe is the motherboard for you!
Note: This review is part of a classroom project.
Wikipedia <https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asus ASUS <https://www.asus.com/About_ASUS/Company-Introduction Newegg <https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=n82e16813132990&nm_mc=KNC-GoogleKWLess&cm_mmc=KNC-GoogleKWLess-_-DSAFeed-All-Products-_-motherboards-intel-_-NA&ignorebbr&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI09ydkrCr1wIVXLjACh0XDgDXEAAYASAAEgLYNvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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Gigabyte Motherboard Review

November 7, 2017Motherboard reviewsHunter

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Gigabyte is an international manufacturer and distributed of computer hardware parts. What Gigabyte is most famous for is their wide varieties of motherboards. This manufacture is one of the largest motherboard manufacturers in the world producing about 400,000 motherboards per month. If I had to choose, the type of motherboard that I would choose is a Gigabyte motherboard.

I would not choose any ordinary motherboard though. The gigabyte motherboard that I would choose is the Gigabyte Aorus GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 motherboard.

ATX Form Factor
Highest speed O.C: 4133(O.C.)
Highest Speed: 2400 MHz
Onboard Audio: Channels: 2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Onboard Video: Integrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support
Onboard LAN: Max LAN Speed is Dual 10/100/1000Mbps
3 x PCI Express x16 slot
3 x PCI Express x1 slots
6 x SATA 6Gb/s
3 x SATA Express connectors

I would choose this motherboard because it is a good high end gaming motherboard and it is also a decently cheap one as well. This motherboard speed ranges from 2666 O.C to 4133 O.C which is a very good range of speeds for a gaming PC.
Another reason why I would choose this motherboard is because of all of the expansion slots. There are a total of six different PCIe expansion slots. These slots will allow the user to add additional hardware parts to make your PC run even faster or other things.
The Gigabyte Aorus GA-Z270X-Gaming K7 motherboard is the one motherboard that I would choose for my PC if I was building my own PC. All because of how well it will perform with such a low price.

Note: This review is part of a classroom project.
http://www.gigabyte.us/?utm_expid=.r8QB2tk4Re-xLtA1CApXdQ.0&utm_referrer=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F
https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128964
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