Gigabyte Z97X-UD3H-BK Black Edition Motherboard Review

The packaging's rear side is home to a list specifications and an annotated image of the motherboard itself.

Gigabyte ships the Z97X-UD3H-BK in black packaging that features the product name on its front side.

Opening a flap on the box gives a (restricted) view of the motherboard itself. Additional promotion of the board's features is found on the inside of the flap.

The usual affair of documentation is provided by Gigabyte, in addition to the driver CD and case badge. Credit to Gigabyte for continuing to include a block diagram in the motherboard manual, despite this part's lower selling price. Budget-strapped users may still have an interest in how their motherboard communicates with other hardware.

Additional documentation comes in the form of Black Edition items. Gigabyte includes a certificate of reliability to outline the motherboard's 168-hour validation. Also provided are a VIP card for the Gigabyte Black Edition Members Club, and an extra case badge.

Gigabyte's accessory bundle consists of four SATA cables (two straight-to-straight and two right-angled-to-straight), a flexible black SLI bridge, and the rear IO shield.

Each of the SATA cables is housed inside a mesh covering which gives a unique appearance. Many system builders may be happy to show off their drive cables for once.

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