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  Dgato7

  2024-11-02

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  On the positive side, the good quality of the materials, the ability to install even large CPU coolers like the Noctua NH-D15 G2, the quite good BIOS, the excellent Gigabyte Control Center, the many options for connecting devices, and the fact that it worked immediately and seamlessly with everything I connected without any compatibility issues or reduced performance. Also, the motherboard is compatible with all graphics cards up to four slot thickness as well as with the anti-sag kit that Gigabyte includes with many of its top cards.

  On the negative side, the list is long.

  The internal USB 3 ports are cheaply made and may be a bit tighter than they should be, resulting in them coming out along with any cable if one is not careful, and getting them back in place is not easy at all, even if no pin gets bent.

  Also, the single heatsink covering three of the four m2 slots is problematic as not all m2 drives have the same thickness, and it is almost impossible to achieve good contact of the heatsink on all m2 drives (tested with Lexar NM790 and Intel 660p). If someone uses an m2 drive with chips only on one side, there is no contact with the thermal pads underneath in any of the four slots. If an m2 drive with an integrated or aftermarket heatsink is used, then the corresponding thermal pad underneath must be removed, as well as any heatsink from the motherboard on top; this applies to all four slots, and in most cases, the ez-latch mechanism must be removed and replaced with a spacer and screw (this definitely applies to the Crucial T705 with factory heatsink). The motherboard package contains only one spacer and one screw.

  The q-flash plus for BIOS upgrading worked normally when the motherboard was connected only to the power supply without other devices, but it never worked with the processor installed (Ryzen 9 7900) with or without other devices connected.

  The ez-latch for the graphics card works for releasing the card but does not return to its original position by itself. The problem with this is that it is not mentioned anywhere in the manual; there is simply a link (page 16) that the user must click to see the related video, otherwise, it is not easily understood that the ez-latch for the graphics card does not reset. If there is no active internet connection for the user to go to the Gigabyte site to download the manual and click the specific link within the manual, it is impossible for someone who does not know to understand exactly how this system works. This specific video is not the same as the one found on YouTube or on the Gigabyte site on the product page and is the only one that clearly shows that the ez-latch for the graphics card does not reset but remains open. In the video on the product page, the angle of the shot is such that the user must be extremely observant to understand what is happening.

  Since it has been a while since this motherboard was released, most if not all motherboards of this type available on the market are rev 1.1 and not rev 1.0. The only difference is in the WiFi/Bluetooth module, which in version 1.1 is clearly inferior. Bluetooth is 5.2 instead of 5.3, while the WiFi is the same in specifications but only on paper. In version 1.1, Gigabyte uses an AMD WiFi/Bluetooth module instead of the Intel counterpart used in version 1.0. The problem starts from the fact that AMD does not manufacture any networking products, and there is no mention of this specific module (RZ616) on their website. This module is a product of collaboration with MediaTek, and the significant difference is in support, which so far counts three drivers for the Intel module (one each year) and only one driver for the AMD/MediaTek module. If someone absolutely wants a solution with an Intel WiFi/Bluetooth module, it’s better to ask for guarantees from the store before purchasing and to keep expectations low.

  At this moment, I am not aware of the possibility of purchasing specific accessories for this motherboard, such as dTPM with Windows 11 support (GC-TPM2.0 SPI V2) or Thunderbolt 3 card (GC-TITAN RIDGE rev 2.0), so very demanding users will need to look abroad or possibly consider something else.

  I saved the best for last; if someone needs to remove the battery from the motherboard for any reason, good luck. It is located under the same heatsink that covers the two chipset chips, which has no screws on top, so the motherboard must be removed from the computer case to take off the heatsink and reveal the battery. This means that for the battery alone, the user will have to disassemble their machine and also deal with the thermal pads of the chipset before putting the heatsink back on.

  I would really like to meet the genius who designed this motherboard...

  Due to the above, the price is considered at least steep.

  3 stars, very leniently.

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  Andreas_Fotiadis

  2024-05-02

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  Very impressive motherboard with a multitude of ports and wireless internet connectivity. It has a metal plate on the back for extra protection against the strain caused by heavy graphics cards and coolers with dual fans. It has metal reinforcement on the RAM ports and graphics card for the same reason. So far, I am satisfied, but it is too early to comment on its durability. The BIOS is quite good, with plenty of settings, which is expected from a motherboard at this price. I consider the high price (around 500 euros) a negative aspect in my opinion, but for this specific X670 implementation, the prices are the same in other companies. Additionally, the software for various upgrades is lacking in appearance and capabilities compared to a similar ASUS motherboard that I had to replace due to damage. Overall, anyone who purchases it will be satisfied. The 4 stars are clearly for the price, which in my humble opinion, should be lower.

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  Saktso_S

  2023-02-19

  After the last BIOS update to F8, things calmed down with the motherboard! Previously, there were major issues! Problems with RAM, problems with 2 NVMe SSDs.... Also, I should mention that I chose not to reinstall Windows 10 and luckily managed to transfer everything as it was, with activation intact...! In a previous BIOS version, everything went black at some point without the computer posting, I tried clearing CMOS and other things.... Only with a flash BIOS reinstallation did it come back! The rest, with a 7900x on top and the memory responsible for all of the above, 6000/32 Fury Renegade Kingston... Everything works with XMP enabled... The BIOS also has a low latency option that needs testing and another boost for XMP and Expo memory, sometimes enabling them doesn't wake up the computer... Now the cost is excessively high. Going from 5800x to 7900x is a big change in sensation, everything flows without any loading delay, just click and go! Only for the price, 2 minus.

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  The problem occurs in games, at first I thought it was the memory's fault, 6000Hz and CL32 XMP1.... With FIFA23, at first you could play a little and then it would close without error on the desktop or occasionally reboot the PC... I thought maybe the motherboard's low latency option was to blame... I disabled the option and the reboots stopped! But it continued to kick me out of the game, the same thing happened with Fortnite, but less frequently... Only Minecraft worked... At some point, I thought it was the Logitech ghub with FIFA's anticheat, but Fortnite has nothing to do with it!... Also, having memory with certified Expo, I tried it... Same thing again!

  Eventually, everything magically resolved when I disabled the BIOS settings for the CPU and memory, leaving them on auto! (except for the powerful profile of XMP or Expo memory)

  Unfortunately, AMD and their motherboard options still don't cooperate properly!

  PS: The boot time is fast... Just like with AM4!

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  Vaggelis_Vemmos

  2024-08-30

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  • Number of ports
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  • Reliability
  • Value for money
  • Easy hardware connection to the motherboard
  • Easy installation in the case
  • Temperature