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The editors liked
Good construction and design
Efficient power management features
Mature Easy Tune 6 overclocking application
Dual SLI/CrossfireX support
New mATX form-factor G1.Killer-series product
Support for up to two VGAs in CrossfireX or SLI
High-end Creative CA0132 SoundCore3D Audio CODEC for superior audio playback
Simple new aesthetic design
Without gun parts all over
High-end Intel LAN contr
On Par Overclocking
SLI Capable
Decent amount of adjustability
Creative high end audio solution
MUSE Audio Caps
CFos Network boost
Improved UEFI Interface
Dual BIOS
Digital power solution
PCIe Gen 3
ESD Protection
Virtu MVP support
ON/OFF charge support
Autooverclocks well
Core3D sound system
CrossFire/SLI support.
First mATX G1.Killer product
Overclocks really well
With excellent memory support
OnBoard Creative Recon3Di audio CODEC with excellent audio playback
Relatively low cost
Clean and simple color-themed layout
Fully Functional AMI UEFI BIOS with suppor
The editors didn't like
Below average synethic benchmark results when compared to P8Z77-V Deluxe and other Z68 board benchmark results
Small bundle of accessories
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Review Index
Introduction and Technical SpecificationsFeatures
Motherboard Layout
Incl
Limited USB 3.0 ports (only four)
4-pin EPS CPU power connector
Accessories package is rather small
Onboard display outputs for all current common connection types (HDMI
DisplayPort
DVI
And VGA) limits rear I/O connectivity
No Power/Reset Switches
Finicky overclocking utility
Could use more USB 3.0 and SATA ports.
PCIe slot placement not optimized for CrossFire/SLI when in a normal mATX case
Overclocking requires more voltage than previously tested products
Higher power consumption than other tested Intel Z77 Express products
Although it uses the microATX form factor, the Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3 is a high-end motherboard, targeted to users who want to build a small yet powerful PC.Its highlights include the presence of three PCI Express x16 slots (supporting both CrossFireX and...
On Par Overclocking, SLI Capable, Decent amount of adjustability, Creative high end audio solution, MUSE Audio Caps, cFos Network boost, Improved UEFI Interface, Dual BIOS, Digital power solution, PCIe Gen 3, ESD Protection, Virtu MVP support, ON/OFF charge support
No Power/Reset Switches
When I first received the Sniper M3, memories of the Weapon-centric heatsinks popped into my head until I opened the box. Then I realized that in reality, this model really shared no design similarities except the same color scheme from previous G1 Ki...
Abstract: As the reviews keep coming out on Ivy Bridge and now its supported motherboards we have seen a few different varieties from a few different manufactures, but only 1 other mATX board so far the ASUS Gene, this is the 2nd one we have seen so far and this on...
New mATX form-factor G1.Killer-series product, Support for up to two VGAs in CrossfireX or SLI, High-end Creative CA0132 SoundCore3D Audio CODEC for superior audio playback, Simple new aesthetic design, without gun parts all over, High-end Intel LAN contr
Limited USB 3.0 ports (only four), 4-pin EPS CPU power connector, Accessories package is rather small, Onboard display outputs for all current common connection types (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA) limits rear I/O connectivity
I've been using the Intel Z68 Express-baased G1.Sniper motherboard for some time now, and I must say, I am very very happy with that product. This new G1.Sniper M3 is going to replace that board, and while making that move, I don't think I'm going to l...
Judged from the change among the three generation mobos, Gigabyte G1 series are growing gradually, apart from enhanced function, they also pay much attention to the needs of players. For instance, the X79 model adds UEFI interface and independent EMI e...
Abstract: In April we published a round-up of 20 motherboards with Z77 chipsets compatible with the new Intel Ivy Bridge processors. Those CPUs weren't available yet at the time so we had to do the tests with the previous generation Sandy Bridge processors. Almos...
Affordable, Pleasing to the eye, Top performance, Overclocks well, Ultra Durable 4 feature-set
No LED Debug, No Onboard power/reset buttons, 3D BIOS needs improving
So we’ve already looked at one of GIGABYTE’s entry level MATX Z77 motherboards but now we come to a product that is aimed a little higher, targeting the avid gamer and a predominant model from GIGABYTE’s notorious G1-Killer Series. GIGABYTE has refine...
