Gigabyte | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:26:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png Gigabyte | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 RX 7900 GRE 4-way Round Up (Gigabyte + Sapphire) https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rx-7900-gre-4-way-round-up-gigabyte-sapphire/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/rx-7900-gre-4-way-round-up-gigabyte-sapphire/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 12:01:00 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=650877 We check out no less than four RX 7900 GRE models from Sapphire and Gigabyte

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In for review today we have no less than four RX 7900 GRE partner cards – three from Sapphire and one from Gigabyte. It's safe to say we weren't blown away by the AMD reference model when the formerly Chinese-exclusive GPU launched globally at the end of February, so can AMD's partners improve things and make this a product worth buying?

In alphabetical order, the first model we are looking at today is the Gigabyte RX 7900 GRE Gaming OC, sporting a triple-fan cooler, dual-BIOS and reasonably aggressive factory overclock. Then we have the Sapphire RX 7900 GRE Nitro+, with a triple-slot cooler that looks as good as ever, along with dual-BIOS and plentiful RGB lighting. The Sapphire RX 7900 GRE Pure is the first time we have looked at an all-white Pure model from Sapphire, and rounding out the show we have the Sapphire RX 7900 GRE Pulse, with the Pulse family proving to be a dependable wallet-friendly option over the last few years.

RX 7900 XTX RX 7900 XT RX 7900 GRE RX 7800 XT RX 7700 XT
Architecture RDNA 3 RDNA 3 RDNA 3 RDNA 3 RDNA 3
Manufacturing Process 5nm GCD + 6nm MCD 5nm GCD + 6nm MCD 5nm GCD + 6nm MCD 5nm GCD + 6nm MCD 5nm GCD + 6nm MCD
Transistor Count 57.7 billion 57.7 billion 57.7 billion 28.1 billion 28.1 billion
Die Size  300 mm² GCD

220 mm² MCD

300 mm² GCD

220 mm² MCD

300 mm² GCD

220 mm² MCD

200 mm² GCD

150 mm² MCD

200 mm² GCD

150 mm² MCD

Compute Units 96 84 80 60 54
Ray Accelerators 96 84 80 60 54
Stream Processors  6144 5376 5120 3840 3456
Game GPU Clock Up to 2300MHz Up to 2000 MHz 1880 MHz 2124 MHz 2171 MHz
Boost GPU Clock Up to 2500 MHz Up to 2400 MHz Up to 2245 MHz Up to 2430 MHz Up to 2544 MHz
ROPs 192 192 192 96 96
AMD Infinity Cache 96MB 80MB 64MB 64MB 48MB
Memory 24GB GDDR6 20GB GDDR6 16GB GDDR6 16GB GDDR6 12GB GDDR6
Memory Data Rate 20 Gbps 20 Gbps 18 Gbps 19.5 Gbps 18 Gbps
Memory Bandwidth 960 GB/s 800 GB/s 576 GB/s 624 GB/s 432 GB/s
Memory Interface  384-bit 320-bit 256-bit 256-bit 192-bit
Board Power  355W 315W 260 W 263W 245W

First, let's take a quick look at the specs. The RX 7900 GRE is using the same Navi 31 die that we first saw with the RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT, but it has been significantly cut-down. Still, using the same die means we find a 300mm² Graphics Compute Die, based on TSMC's 5nm node, flanked by six 37mm² Memory Cache Dies (though two are disabled for the 7900 GRE). In total, the Navi 31 GPU packs 57.7 billion transistors.

While a full Navi 31 GPU packs in 96 Compute Units, the 7900 GRE is cut down to 80 CUs, 4 fewer than the 7900 XT, and each CU houses 64 Steam Processors, for a total of 5120 shaders. There's also 80 Ray Accelerators – one per CU – and 192 ROPs.

As for clock speed, AMD has de-coupled the clocks, so the front-end and shaders can operate at different clock speeds in a bid to save power. With the RX 7900 GRE, all four cards tested today come factory overclocked – the Nitro+ has a boost of 2391MHz, the Pure has a boost of 2333MHz, the Pulse is at 2293MHz, while the Gigabyte Gaming OC clocks at 2391MHz.

The memory configuration is where we see the biggest change compared to the 7900 XT, however. With two of the six MCDs disabled, the RX 7900 GRE packs 16GB of GDDR6 memory clocked at 18Gbps, operating over a 256-bit memory interface, for total memory bandwidth of 576 GB/s. 64MB of Infinity Cache is also present, which allows AMD to claim an ‘effective memory bandwidth' of up to 2265.6 GB/s.

Power draw for the RX 7900 GRE is also rated at 260W Total Board Power (TBP), but the Sapphire Nitro and Gigabyte Gaming OC have increased this closer to 300W, while the Pure and Pulse are just above 260W TBP.

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Gigabyte is extending the warranty for its QD-OLED monitors to three years https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-is-extending-the-warranty-for-its-qd-oled-monitors-to-three-years/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-is-extending-the-warranty-for-its-qd-oled-monitors-to-three-years/#respond Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:00:22 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=650985 Following several other monitor sellers, Gigabyte is the latest vendor to extend the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming displays. Like others, Gigabyte is also extending the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming monitors to three years, giving users some extra peace of mind. After CES 2024, Asus announced an extension of its QD-OLED monitor warranty to …

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Following several other monitor sellers, Gigabyte is the latest vendor to extend the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming displays. Like others, Gigabyte is also extending the warranty of its QD-OLED gaming monitors to three years, giving users some extra peace of mind.

After CES 2024, Asus announced an extension of its QD-OLED monitor warranty to two years, which now includes burn-in protection. Shortly after, MSI announced an upgrade to the warranty period of its QD-OLED monitors to three years, also providing protection against the OLED burn-in effect. In response, Asus had to adjust its warranty period to align with MSI's three-year coverage. Dell/Alienware has begun offering a 3-year burn-in warranty for its QD-OLED monitors as well.

Gigabyte was the only company that did not offer a three-year warranty for its QD-OLED monitors, but that has now changed with the company's recent announcement, extending the warranty of its entire QD-OLED monitor line-up to three years. Although the company does not directly mention burn-in protection, the warranty is said to offer “protection against potential panel image retention issues,” which can be interpreted as such.

The monitors eligible for the warranty extension include the Aorus CO49DQ, Aorus FO32U2P, Aorus FO32U2, Aorus FO27Q3, Aorus MO34WQC, and Aorus MO34WQC2 monitors.

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KitGuru says: With MSI, Gigabyte, Alienware and Asus offering a three-year warranty on their QD-OLED monitors, Samsung (the panel manufacturer) and HP are the only major QD-OLED vendors missing from this list.

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Gigabyte shows off high-end Aorus 32-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-shows-off-high-end-aorus-32-inch-qd-oled-gaming-monitor/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-shows-off-high-end-aorus-32-inch-qd-oled-gaming-monitor/#respond Sun, 03 Mar 2024 21:00:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=650245 Gigabyte has shared more details on the upcoming Aorus F032UP2 QD-OLED gaming monitor. What makes this monitor special is that it's one of the first to be released with DisplayPort 2.1 support, providing extra bandwidth for high resolutions at ultra-fast refresh rates...

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Gigabyte has shared more details on the upcoming Aorus F032UP2 QD-OLED gaming monitor. What makes this monitor special is that it's one of the first to be released with DisplayPort 2.1 support, providing extra bandwidth for high resolutions at ultra-fast refresh rates. 

The Gigabyte Aorus F032U2P is pretty much the same monitor as the FO32U2, with the addition of DisplayPort 2.1 support and higher bandwidth. In fact, the upcoming ultra-wide monitor also supports UHBR20 mode, offering more bandwidth than the other DP 2.1 monitors, including the Samsung Odyssey Neo G9 G95NC and Asus ROG Swift PG32UQXR, which only support UHBR13.5 and UHBR10, respectively.

The upcoming monitor offers a 4K resolution, 0.03ms response time, and a 240Hz refresh rate. The panel has 10-bit colour depth, allowing it to cover 99% of the DCI-P3 colour gamut. Moreover, it is DisplayHDR True Black 400-certified. Features like black equalizer, various overlays, Night Vision, KVM, PiP, and PbP are also included.

It's worth noting that the FO32U2P will also have Mini-DisplayPort 2.1, as well as 2x HDMI 2.1 ports, 2x USB-A 3.2 ports, and microphone and audio jacks. Compared to the non-P version, it will enable a USB Type-C power delivery of 65W. In addition, it packs a pair of 5W speakers and an ergonomic stand that offers tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments.

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KitGuru says: Pricing and availability have yet to be shared, but considering the competition, it won't come cheap. The Asus ROG Swift PG32UQXR, for instance, costs around £1500.

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Gigabyte’s next Aorus gaming monitor will boast a QD-OLED panel with impressive 360Hz refresh rate https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabytes-next-aorus-gaming-monitor-will-boast-a-qd-oled-panel-with-impressive-360hz/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabytes-next-aorus-gaming-monitor-will-boast-a-qd-oled-panel-with-impressive-360hz/#respond Thu, 29 Feb 2024 18:30:20 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=649988 At CES 2024, Gigabyte showcased various new displays, including the Aorus FO27Q3. The company has finally launched the product page for this monitor on their website, allowing us to look at its specifications. The Aorus FO27Q3 is a 27-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, a maximum refresh rate of 360Hz and a response …

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At CES 2024, Gigabyte showcased various new displays, including the Aorus FO27Q3. The company has finally launched the product page for this monitor on their website, allowing us to look at its specifications.

The Aorus FO27Q3 is a 27-inch display with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels, a maximum refresh rate of 360Hz and a response time of 0.03ms. This monitor is built with a QD-OLED screen with an anti-reflective coating, and the 10-bit panel supports over 10.7 billion colours, making it a DisplayHDR True Black 400-certified monitor. Additionally, the FO27Q3 has a typical brightness of 250 nits and a contrast ratio of 15000000:1.

Gamers will be pleased to know that the Aorus FO27Q3 is compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium Pro and VESA ClearMR 13000. While G-Sync compatibility is not expressly mentioned, any adaptive sync monitor nowadays can activate G-Sync through the Nvidia Control Panel. This monitor also offers useful gaming-related features such as crosshairs, night vision, black equalizer, and picture-by-picture and picture-in-picture support.

The Aorus FO27Q3 provides multiple input options, including two HDMI 2.1 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4, and a USB-C with DP Alt mode compatibility and 18W power delivery. It also includes a USB-A 3.0 upstream port, two USB-A 3.0 downstream connectors, and earphone and microphone jacks. Additionally, the new Gigabyte monitor has KVM support and features a stand with tilt, swivel, pivot, and height adjustments. Unfortunately, there is currently no information on the price or availability of the monitor.

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KitGuru says: The spec sheet appears to be very similar to Alienware's new 360Hz QD-OLED monitor, which began shipping a few weeks ago. With that in mind, they may both use the same, or a similar Samsung panel. The Alienware model currently goes for £780, so this new Aorus monitor should hit the market at around £800, if not a bit more. 

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Gigabyte Aorus 16X (2024) Review w/ 14900HX & RTX 4070 https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/gigabyte-aorus-16x-2024-review-w-14900hx-rtx-4070/ https://www.kitguru.net/lifestyle/mobile/laptops/dominic-moass/gigabyte-aorus-16x-2024-review-w-14900hx-rtx-4070/#respond Fri, 16 Feb 2024 12:00:29 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=648246 It's a new laptop from Gigabyte, packing an i9-14900HX and RTX 4070 for £1900

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Announced at CES 2024, today we are taking a look at the Gigabyte Aorus 16X. This laptop is hitting the market at £1899.99 here in the UK, and for the money you get a 16in QHD+ display, i9-14900HX CPU, RTX 4070 Laptop GPU, 32 gigs of DDR5 memory and 2TB of NVMe storage. On paper it certainly sounds attractive, and Gigabyte also makes a feature of this machine's AI smarts, so let's see what it can do…

Specification:

  • CPU: Intel® Core™ i9-14900HX Processor (36M Cache, up to 5.8 GHz, 24 cores : 8 P-core and 16 E-core)
  • Video Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 4070 Laptop GPU 8GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 2175MHz / Maximum Graphics Power 140 W
  • Display: 16.0“ 16:10 WQXGA (2560×1600) 165Hz Display (100% sRGB, Pantone® Validated, TÜV Rheinland-certified, Dolby Vision®, NVIDIA® Advanced Optimus, G-SYNC)
  • System Memory: 2x DDR5 Slots (DDR5-5600MHz, Up to 64GB)
  • Storage: 2x M.2 SSD slots (Supports 2x PCIe® Gen4x4 NVMe™ M.2 SSD, Up to 4TB)
  • Keyboard Type: 3-zone RGB Backlit Keyboard, Up to 1.7mm Key-travel (Support N-Key)
  • Left Side I/O:
    • 1 x DC in
    • 1 x RJ-45
    • 1 x HDMI 2.1
    • 1 x Type-A support USB3.2 Gen2
    • 1 x Type-C with Thunderbolt™4 (support USB4, DisplayPort™ 1.4 and Power Delivery 3.0)
  • Right Side I/O:
    • 1 x Type-A support USB3.2 Gen2
    • 1 x Type-C support USB3.2 Gen2, DisplayPort™ 1.4
    • 1 x MicroSD (UHS-II)
    • 1 x Audio Jack support mic / headphone combo
  • Audio: 2x 2W Speaker
  • Communications:
  • Wi-Fi: Intel® Wi-Fi 7 Wireless (802.11be 2×2)
  • LAN: 1G
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth® V5.4
  • Webcam: FHD (1080p) IR Webcam
  • Battery: Li Polymer 99Wh
  • Adapter: 240W AC Adapter, 100W PD
  • Dimensions: 35.6(W) x 25.4(D) x 2.0~2.7(H) cm
  • Weight: ~2.3 kg / ~5.07 lb

Kicking things off with a look at the design of the Aorus 16X, Gigabyte has kept things pretty understated here. The lid is left almost completely bare save for the Aorus logo and some branding in the upper corner, while you may note there is a very subtle blue-ish hint which I think is a lovely touch. Once turned on there is some RGB lighting on the rear of the machine, but otherwise this is a fairly laid-back design. It's also relatively slender for a gaming machine, coming in at 27mm thick and weighing 2.3 KG.

The lid is made of metal and feels solid, with only a small amount of flex in the screen if you put pressure on both corners (though we obviously don't recommend that!) The inside deck and underside are made from plastic, but it still feels very solid with very little flex in the main body of the machine. Sure, it would have been nice to have an all-aluminium chassis like the MacBook or Razer Blade units, but for the price we can't really complain.

Opening the lid give us a closer look at the keyboard. While the unit I have is a US layout with half-height enter key, Gigabyte assures me UK buyers will get a more familiar ISO layout, but that's the only other difference between my sample and final retail models. The keyboard itself is fine, it's fairly standard laptop scissor-switch fare, while the RGB lighting is customisable in Gigabyte's Control Center software.

The trackpad is even better to use, being nice and large but very smooth with satisfying buttons. I wouldn't game with it, but for browsing the web or any general usage tasks, it is more than good enough. A 1080p webcam also comes built into the top bezel, which isn't the best quality but is acceptable for any video meetings you may have to sit through.

All display tests conducted utilising Portrait Displays' Calman Ultimate software. All results shown relative to the sRGB colour space and D65 target colour balance.

Below that we find the 16in 2560×1600 display, a 16:10 aspect ratio which means there's a bit of extra vertical estate compared to a more typical 16:9 screen. Gigabyte doesn't specify what panel type is used, but it appears to be an IPS-type manufactured by BOE. Gigabyte only claims up to 400 nits but I saw over 550 in my testing at 100% brightness, with a contrast ratio of 1321:1 which is typical of modern IPS displays. Gamut came in a bit below the claimed 100% sRGB coverage however, as I saw 95% coverage in my tests.

Greyscale performance is good though, with an average deltaE of 2.81, though the colour balance is slightly warm, averaging 6116K. Gamma is also a touch high across the board, averaging 2.3, and while I couldn't find any option to tweak this, I did ask Gigabyte if this might be possible. Colour accuracy is another strong point of the display as we saw an average dE of 2.71 and a maximum of 4.84, indicating decent factory calibration. For gaming too, the 165Hz refresh rate delivers a fluid experience with decent response times on offer.

As for the I/O, all the ports are split between the left and right sides. The left side is home to the power input, Ethernet, HDMI 2.1 video output, one USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A, and one Type-C port that supports Thunderbolt 4, USB, DP 1.4 and PD 3.0. The right side features another two USB 3.2 Gen2 ports – one being Type-A and the other Type-C, along with a microSD slot and combo audio jack. I think this is a decent selection, two type-A ports on a modern laptop is acceptable I think, my only slight quibble is microSD instead of a full-sized version which is much more common for photo and video work, but it's good enough overall.

Internally we also have a few things to note. The first is the large 99.2WHr battery, and then we get two M.2 SSDs. These are labelled ‘AG450E', which indicates they are Aorus Gen4 5000E drives, and there's a pair of 1TB units in the 16X. We can also see the two 16GB DDR5 SO-DIMM modules from Samsung, rated at 5600MHz, alongside an Intel BE200 WiFi 7 M.2 card. I have no real issues with the internal layout, other than the fact that both M.2 and memory slots are already occupied, meaning users will have to swap out the existing hardware to make any upgrades to the storage or memory. It's not the end of the world, just something to be aware of.

Lastly, just confirming the core spec of the machine with CPU-Z and GPU-Z, the processor is Intel's Raptor Lake Refresh i9-14900HX, offering eight P-cores and sixteen E-cores, with a supposed 55W power budget but we'll talk about that on the next page! 32GB of Samsung DDR5 is supplied, rated at 5600MHz, with 46-45-45-89 timings. Graphics horsepower is provided by the RTX4070 Laptop chip, configured with a 95-140W power budget.

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Gigabyte RTX 4090/RTX 4080 revision reinforces PCB to avoid cracks https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/gigabyte-rtx-4090-rtx-4080-revision-reinforces-pcb-to-avoid-cracks/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/matthew-wilson/gigabyte-rtx-4090-rtx-4080-revision-reinforces-pcb-to-avoid-cracks/#respond Mon, 12 Feb 2024 16:26:38 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=648004 One of the most surprising things with Nvidia's latest generation of gaming graphics cards was the size and weight increase. With the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080, graphics cards are bigger than ever, sporting massive heatsinks that rival what you would find inside of a dedicated games console. Some versions of these graphics cards have …

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One of the most surprising things with Nvidia's latest generation of gaming graphics cards was the size and weight increase. With the RTX 4090 and RTX 4080, graphics cards are bigger than ever, sporting massive heatsinks that rival what you would find inside of a dedicated games console. Some versions of these graphics cards have unfortunately suffered issues like PCB cracks, but Gigabyte is rectifying this situation for its customers. 

Gigabyte is updating the PCB on its RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards. With the new revision 1.1 for both cards, Gigabyte has swapped to a wider PCB design with more space around the PCIe connector, following reports from users that noticed cracks forming in the PCB around the power connector.

This redesigned PCB will be found on newer SKU versions of Gigabyte RTX 4090 and RTX 4080 graphics cards, as well as on the new RTX 4080 Super, which just launched a couple of weeks ago. Buyers on Reddit (via PCGN) were quick to pick up on the revision and its changes.

Many RTX 4080 and RTX 4090 graphics cards use the same cooler designs, despite the fact that the RTX 4080 doesn't run quite as hot as an RTX 4090. This has led to some impressively quiet high-end RTX 4080s, but the trade-off is that PC builders need to be more mindful while building. Utilising a GPU support bracket is practically a must for this latest round of graphics cards, or alternatively, you could mount your GPU vertically if your case supports it.

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KitGuru Says: Do you own an RTX 4080 or RTX 4090 graphics card? Do you use a GPU support bracket? 

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Gigabyte introduces RTX 4070 Ti Super Aero OC https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/gigabyte-introduces-rtx-4070-ti-super-aero-oc/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/gigabyte-introduces-rtx-4070-ti-super-aero-oc/#respond Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:08 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=645222 With the release of the RTX 4070 Ti Super, Gigabyte has a varied line up of graphics card models, one of which is the Aero OC, featuring the sleek all-white design we've come to expect from this series. We've got one for review as well, so stay tuned for that! Featuring the Windforce cooling system, …

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With the release of the RTX 4070 Ti Super, Gigabyte has a varied line up of graphics card models, one of which is the Aero OC, featuring the sleek all-white design we've come to expect from this series. We've got one for review as well, so stay tuned for that!

Featuring the Windforce cooling system, the RTX 4070 Ti Super Aero OC is cooled by three 90mm 3D active fans (meaning they stop spinning at low loads), while they also use Gigabyte's Alternate Spinning technology, with the middle fan rotating clockwise and the other two rotating in the opposite direction. This way, airflow pressure increases, and turbulence reduces. The cooling system also features eight composite copper heat pipes, a large copper baseplate, and a screen-cooling design, meaning a large cutout in the backplate.

An RGB Fusion LED strip is found on the side of the card that you can customise via Gigabyte Control Center, while a protective metal back plate covers the back. This card features Dual BIOS (with a choice of OC and Silent) and a power indicator that alerts gamers when a power supply abnormality occurs. Moreover, it comes with an anti-sag bracket to help keep it nice and level.

The boost clock of the RTX 4070 Ti Super Aero OC is set at 2,655 MHz at factory OC settings, meaning it comes with a 45MHz increase over reference values. The card measures 300x130x57.6 mm (LxWxH) and features a single 16-pin power connector. Gigabyte recommends the use of a 750 W PSU to power this card.

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KitGuru says: If you were in the market for an RTX 4070 Ti Super graphics card, would you consider the Gigabyte Aero OC model? We'll have a review of this card coming soon to help you decide if it's worth it or not.

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Gigabyte RTX 4070 Super Aero OC Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/gigabyte-rtx-4070-super-aero-oc-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/gigabyte-rtx-4070-super-aero-oc-review/#respond Wed, 17 Jan 2024 14:01:02 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=643903 Is this one of the best looking cards we've ever tested? It's the Gigabyte Aero OC...

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Following on from our review of Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super Founders Edition yesterday, today we can present reviews of two partner cards. This article is focused on the Gigabyte Aero OC, but we also have a review of the Palit JetStream OC if you are interested. The Aero OC is a beautiful white graphics card, complete with a triple-fan cooler, silver metal backplate and a hint of RGB lighting. Let's find out if the beauty is only skin deep…

Alongside the triple-slot, triple-fan cooler, the Aero OC also comes with a mild factory overclock, support for dual-BIOS, as well as a power limit that can be increased all the way to 320W. Combine that with the aesthetic and it certainly looks like an attractive card on paper, so let's see if it does enough to justify the £659.99 MSRP…

RTX 4090 RTX 4080 RTX 4070 Ti RTX 4070 Super RTX 4070
Process TSMC N4 TSMC N4 TSMC N4 TSMC N4 TSMC N4
SMs 128 76 60 56 46
CUDA Cores 16384 9728 7680 7168 5888
Tensor Cores 512 304 240 224 184
RT Cores 128 76 60 56 46
Texture Units 512 304 240 224 184
ROPs 176 112 80 80 64
GPU Boost Clock 2520 MHz 2505 MHz 2610 MHz 2475 MHz 2475 MHz
Memory Data Rate 21 Gbps 22.4 Gbps 21 Gbps 21 Gbps 21 Gbps
L2 Cache 73729 KB 65536 KB 49152 KB 49152 KB 36864 KB
Total Video Memory 24GB GDDR6X 16GB GDDR6X 12GB GDDR6X 12GB GDDR6X 12GB GDDR6X
Memory Interface 384-bit 256-bit 192-bit 192-bit 192-bit
Memory Bandwidth 1008 GB/Sec 716.8 GB/Sec 504 GB/Sec 504 GB/Sec 504 GB/Sec
TGP 450W 320W 285W 220W 200W

First, a quick spec recap. Just like the RTX 4070 Ti and RTX 4070, the new 4070 Super uses a cut-down AD104 die, measuring 295mm2. The fundamental building blocks are still the same of course, with the RTX 4070 Super offering a total of 56 Streaming Multiprocessors (SMs), each housing 256 CUDA Cores, for a total of 7168. We also find 56 RT cores, 224 Tensor cores, 224 Texture Units, and 80 ROPs.

TSMC's N4 node has Nvidia cranking up the clock speed significantly this generation, with the RTX 4070 Super sporting the same 2475MHz rated boost clock as the original model. Gigabyte has increased this slightly, with the Aero OC offering a 2565MHz boost.

The memory configuration also remains the same as both the 4070 and 4070 Ti. That means a relatively narrow 192-bit memory interface, so even with 12GB GDDR6X running at 21Gbps, total memory bandwidth comes in at 504 GB/s, lower than the RTX 3070 Ti. That said, there has been a substantial upgrade to the L2 cache with the Ada architecture, with the RTX 4070 now offering 49.1MB, compared to just 6MB for GA102.

Considering the increased core-count, power draw is naturally a touch higher than the RTX 4070, with the 4070 Super boasting a 220W TGP. Gigabyte has not increased this out of the box for the Aero OC, but the power limit can be manually pushed up to 320W.

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CES 2024: Gigabyte showcases new white hardware, OLED monitors and more https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/ces-2024-gigabyte-showcases-new-white-hardware-oled-monitors-and-more/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/matthew-wilson/ces-2024-gigabyte-showcases-new-white-hardware-oled-monitors-and-more/#respond Wed, 10 Jan 2024 15:02:04 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=643031 Our journey around the halls of CES continues today with a stop at Gigabyte debuts its first fully white motherboards and other components, alongside new PCs, laptops, OLED monitors and RTX 40 Super graphics cards. Aside from new all-white versions of motherboards, graphics cards and power supplies, Gigabyte is also debuting its new Aorus Waterforce …

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Our journey around the halls of CES continues today with a stop at Gigabyte debuts its first fully white motherboards and other components, alongside new PCs, laptops, OLED monitors and RTX 40 Super graphics cards.

Aside from new all-white versions of motherboards, graphics cards and power supplies, Gigabyte is also debuting its new Aorus Waterforce X2 360 Ice and a Waterforce 2 360 Ice. Both AIO coolers look great with a rotatable LCD display on the CPU block and magnetic fans for easy setup. We'll have to wait to get these in-house for proper testing.

On the laptop front, we have the new 2024 Aorus 16X, equipped with a Core i9 HX processor, cooled by Gigabyte's Windforce Infinity system, alongside RTX 40 series GPUs. The new Aorus 15 laptop comes equipped with a 13th-gen Core i7 processor, paired with RTX 40 graphics. For the display, you're getting a QHD display with 165Hz refresh rate, which is perfect for gaming.

For Power Supplies, Gigabyte is making the jump to higher wattages with a new 1600W unit, utilising ATX 3 for the latest generation of PC hardware.

For graphics cards, the big thing here this week is RTX 40 Super. Gigabyte is well prepared for Nvidia's latest GPUs, with new RTX 4080 Super, RTX 4070 Ti Super and RTX 4070 Super custom graphics cards on the way, spread across five different families of graphics cards with different coolers, from Windforce to Aorus.

Gigabyte's gaming monitors have been quite popular. The M23UC offers 4K at 32-inches, which is an ideal size for the resolution, and you can overclock it to 160Hz for smooth gaming. On the OLED side, Gigabyte is debuting the FO27Q3, a 27 inch monitor with a 360Hz OLED panel. Alternatively, you could opt for the FO32U2P, which is 4K OLED with a 240hz refresh rate.

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EEC listing suggests Radeon RX 7600 XT GPU will come with 16GB of VRAM https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/eec-listing-suggests-radeon-rx-7600-xt-gpu-will-come-with-16gb-of-vram/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/eec-listing-suggests-radeon-rx-7600-xt-gpu-will-come-with-16gb-of-vram/#respond Sun, 31 Dec 2023 16:00:23 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=642030 AMD's rumoured budget graphics card may have a beefy amount of VRAM...

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While previous EEC listings have pointed to a 10GB or 12GB RX 7600 XT, a new listing from another board partner points towards a model with a whopping 16GB of VRAM instead. 

Twitter leaker, @harukaze5719 found a new EEC listing submitted by Gigabyte that suggests the RX 7600 XT has twice the RAM of the RX 7600 model, rivalling the likes of the Nvidia RTX 4060 Ti 16GB in the mid-range market. The listing shows two models that, according to their names, are part of Gigabyte's Gaming series and feature 16GB of VRAM: GV-R76XTGAMING OC-16GD and GV-R76XTGAMING-16GD.

If AMD chooses the Navi 32 GPU for the RX 7600 XT, it could mean a wider memory bus (256-bit) and a full 16-PCIe lane interface. However, early rumours claim AMD might opt for a 128-bit bus configuration to differentiate the GPU from higher-tier GPUs like the Radeon RX 7700 XT (192-bit memory bus).

AMD is expected to unveil the RX 7600 XT sometime in January.

KitGuru says: What type of memory bus do you think the Radeon RX 7600 XT will have?

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Gigabyte launches its first super-wide OLED monitor https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-launches-its-first-super-wide-oled-monitor/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-launches-its-first-super-wide-oled-monitor/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:15:41 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=640756 OLED technology has been gaining popularity in gaming, primarily for its strong contrast, colour experience, and responsiveness. The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ is a perfect example of a monitor aimed at immersive gaming with its massive screen size, which is also useful for productivity.  The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ features a 49-inch Samsung QD-OLED panel with an …

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OLED technology has been gaining popularity in gaming, primarily for its strong contrast, colour experience, and responsiveness. The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ is a perfect example of a monitor aimed at immersive gaming with its massive screen size, which is also useful for productivity. 

The Gigabyte Aorus CO49DQ features a 49-inch Samsung QD-OLED panel with an 1800R curvature and a resolution of 5120 x 1440 (32:9 ultrawide), which is equivalent to having two 27-inch 16:9 QHD displays side by side. The panel is defined as ‘non-glare,' which implies that it will have the typical glossy anti-reflective screen surface observed on QD-OLEDs.

 

The monitor also features Adaptive-Sync, a 144Hz refresh rate, and technologies such as G-Sync Compatibility and AMD FreeSync to be utilised with an assumed 48-144Hz VRR range + LFC. It also boasts a 1.5M:1 static contrast ratio, 10-bit colour support, and 178°/178° viewing angles. Moreover, it has a typical brightness of 250 cd/m2 (1000 cd/m2 peak) and a 99% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage. The panel is rated with a 0.03ms G2G response time.

The stand connects to the screen in the centre with a quick-release mechanism that allows for simple removal, exposing a 100x100mm VESA mounting mechanism. The only ergonomic options for the screen are tilt and swivel. A 3.5mm headphone jack, 2x HDMI 2.1 ports, a DP 1.4 (with DSC and HBR3), USB-C (18W PD, DP Alt Mode, upstream data), a USB 3.0 Type-B upstream, and 2x USB-A 3.0 connections are available too. KVM is supported for convenient peripheral sharing and display switching between two computers, as is PiP/PbP. Additionally, the monitor contains two 5W speakers.

KitGuru says: We're still awaiting pricing confirmation but like other 49-inch super-wide OLED displays, we expect it to be expensive. 

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Gigabyte’s latest Control Center update fixes SPD-related issues https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/gigabytes-latest-control-center-update-fixes-spd-related-issues/ https://www.kitguru.net/gaming/joao-silva/gigabytes-latest-control-center-update-fixes-spd-related-issues/#respond Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:00:07 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=640674 Gigabyte has launched a new version of the GCC software to fix issues reported by users. Moreover, the latest GCC version also brings various improvements to retrieving SPD information and enhanced SPD protection. Gigabyte has received customer input about unexpected behaviour and difficulties while using certain brand memory modules with GCC. Following a comprehensive study, it …

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Gigabyte has launched a new version of the GCC software to fix issues reported by users. Moreover, the latest GCC version also brings various improvements to retrieving SPD information and enhanced SPD protection.

Gigabyte has received customer input about unexpected behaviour and difficulties while using certain brand memory modules with GCC. Following a comprehensive study, it was discovered that specific DDR modules did not meet JEDEC criteria, resulting in the failure of SPD write protection. Within a month, the problem was resolved by changing the BIOS to activate SPD write protection from the motherboard side, supporting consumers in avoiding and fixing the issue.

Gigabyte has also introduced significant enhancements in the current GCC software release in response to the discovered problem. These upgrades focus on optimising the retrieval of SPD information and enhancing SPD protection, providing consumers with a higher degree of confidence.

Users with concerns about this problem are recommended to visit the official website and immediately download the latest version of GCC (rev.23.12.06.01).

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KitGuru says: Do you have a Gigabyte motherboard? Do you control your system using GCC or prefer other similar tools?

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Gigabyte introduces new Aorus Waterforce X II and Waterforce II AIO coolers https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/gigabyte-introduces-new-aorus-waterforce-x-ii-and-waterforce-ii-aio-coolers/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cooling/joao-silva/gigabyte-introduces-new-aorus-waterforce-x-ii-and-waterforce-ii-aio-coolers/#respond Wed, 06 Dec 2023 16:30:43 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=639939 Gigabyte Aorus, well known for its high-end PC gaming solutions, is back with new AIO liquid coolers. The new Waterforce II and Waterforce X II CPU coolers will ship with up to 360mm radiators, along with new pump and fan designs to offer improved CPU cooling.  The DIY-friendly designs of the new Gigabyte Aorus coolers …

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Gigabyte Aorus, well known for its high-end PC gaming solutions, is back with new AIO liquid coolers. The new Waterforce II and Waterforce X II CPU coolers will ship with up to 360mm radiators, along with new pump and fan designs to offer improved CPU cooling. 

The DIY-friendly designs of the new Gigabyte Aorus coolers allow for effortless power and signal transmission between fans without extensive cabling. The Aorus Waterforce X II series includes the Fan EZ-Chain Mag technology, which combines a magnetic interlocking mechanism with a daisy-chain configuration. Meanwhile, the standard Aorus Waterforce II coolers feature a slide-in interlocking mechanism with a daisy-chain configuration.

 

The Aorus Waterforce X II and Aorus Waterforce II series come with newly designed pumps and fans, both featuring gradient lighting that can be synchronised with other devices via the Gigabyte Command Center. The software can also be used to configure the Aorus Waterforce X II series' LCD for video playback and custom text support. On the other hand, the Aorus Waterforce II series features a 330-degree-rotatable water block, providing more flexibility in installation and customisation.

The new Gigabyte Aorus Waterforce coolers are available in black with 240mm (Waterforce II and Waterforce X II) and 360mm radiators (Waterforce II and Waterforce X II). The white models (Ice) are exclusively available with 360mm radiators (Waterforce II and Waterforce X II).

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AMD GPU Showdown: 2023 vs 2017 [Ultra settings benchmark!] https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/amd-gpu-showdown-2023-vs-2017-ultra-settings-benchmark/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/amd-gpu-showdown-2023-vs-2017-ultra-settings-benchmark/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 15:41:52 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=638851 We test three of Gigabyte's RX 7000-series GPUs and see how far things have come since 2017

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Regular readers of KitGuru will know I love a good old GPU revisit video, where we go back and see how something released three, four, even five years ago stacks up against modern hardware. So when Gigabyte got in touch about a sponsored video where our aim is to find out how much faster their RX 7000-series GPUs are compared to AMD’s previous generation offerings, you can bet I was eager to get started…

00:00 Intro
00:48 Meet the Gigabyte RX 7000-series cards
03:11 The comparison cards from years gone by
03:41 Test setup
04:37 Alan Wake II
06:02 Assassin’s Creed Mirage
07:05 COD: Modern Warfare III
08:15 Cyberpunk 2077
09:03 The Last of Us Part 1
09:53 Starfield
11:09 esports gaming!
13:25 Performance per Watt
14:07 Closing thoughts

In this content then we pit the Gigabyte RX 7700 XT Gaming OC 12G, Gigabyte RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16G and Gigabyte RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC 24G against the RX 5700 XTX, Radeon VII and RX Vega 64 to see exactly how far things have come since 2017. We test a variety of games, including new releases such as Alan Wake II, Assassin's Creed Mirage and COD: Modern Warfare III, at both 1440p and 4K resolution using ultra image quality settings.

Test System:

We test using a custom built system from PCSpecialist, based on Intel’s Rocket Lake platform. You can read more about this system HERE and configure your own PCSpecialist system HERE.

All GPUs were tested with the latest AMD Adrenalin drivers as of November 20th 2023. Gigabyte also sent over their M28U Arm Edition monitor which we used for all testing today, a 4K 144Hz panel that ships with a nifty desk mount instead of a typical stand.

 

CPU
Intel Core i9-13900KS
Motherboard
Gigabyte Z790 Gaming X AX
Memory
32GB (2x16GB) Corsair Dominator Platinum RGB DDR5 6000MHz
Graphics Card
Varies
SSD
4TB Seagate Firecuda 530 Gen 4 PCIe NVMe
Chassis Corsair 5000D Airflow Tempered Glass Gaming Case
CPU Cooler
Corsair iCUE H150i Elite RGB High Performance CPU Cooler
Power Supply
Corsair 1600W Pro Series Titanium AX1600i Digital Modular PSU
Operating System
Windows 11 22H2
Monitor
Gigabyte M28U Arm Edition
Resizable BAR
Enabled for all supported GPUs

To learn more about the Gigabyte RX 7700 XT Gaming OC 12G click HERE.

To learn more about the Gigabyte RX 7800 XT Gaming OC 16G click HERE.

To learn more about the Gigabyte RX 7900 XTX Gaming OC 24G click HERE.

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KitGuru says: Be sure to watch the video for the full breakdown in performance, and thanks to Gigabyte for partnering with us for this content.

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Black Friday 2023: Best PC component deals https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/black-friday-2023-best-pc-component-deals/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/matthew-wilson/black-friday-2023-best-pc-component-deals/#respond Fri, 24 Nov 2023 10:30:19 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=638012 Black Friday has arrived - if you are looking around for some new PC upgrades, we've rounded up some of the best deals we've found for CPUs, GPUs, motherboards, RAM, AIO liquid coolers and M.2 SSDs.

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Black Friday sales have arrived in force, with most major stores now offering big discounts on all things tech. Here, we break down some of the best PC component deals we've spotted so far, including graphics cards, processors, motherboards, AIO liquid coolers, RAM and more. If you are looking for a fresh upgrade, or to just pick up some new parts for a future build while they are cheap – we have you covered. 

Starting off with graphics cards, there are some very good deals to be found on current-gen AMD GPUs right now. For instance, the Sapphire Radeon RX 7900 XT Nitro+ is currently £100 off and comes with a free copy of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Typically, this graphics card costs £899.99 but it is now down to £799.99. One rung down the ladder we find the Sapphire RX 7800 XT Nitro+, down from its usual price of £599.99 to £518.99.

The MSI Radeon RX 7900 XTX Gaming Trio Classic with 24GB of VRAM is currently £200 off, bringing the price down to £899. If you would like to save some money by going with an RX 6000 series GPU, then the MSI RX 6750 XT is now down to £329.99 at Ebuyer and Scan,

On the Nvidia side, the MSI RTX 4060 Ti Ventus 3X graphics card has dropped from £419 to £375.87 on Amazon. The Gigabyte RTX 4060 EAGLE OC graphics card has dropped to under £300, bringing the price down to £280.99.

On the processor front, you can find some good deals. If you don't mind going with a previous-gen CPU, then the Intel Core i9-13900K can now be found for £459, down from £540. If only the very best of the current generation will do, then the Core i9-14900K can also be found with a discount, bringing the price down from £578.99 to £559.99.

The Intel Core i7-14700K is down from £419.99 to £399.95 and the Core i5-14600K is down from £319.99 to £299.99.

On the AMD side, the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is hailed as the current best gaming CPU by many and it is now 10% off, bringing the price down from £419.99 to £379.99. If you want something a bit more powerful for editing and creator tools, then the Ryzen 9 7950X3D can now be found for £589.99.

For a cheaper upgrade to AMD's current generation of processors, the Ryzen 5 7600X is now down to £219.98 as well.

While the Ryzen 7000 series is excellent, the Ryzen 5000 series processors still hold up well and present an opportunity to save some cash. The Ryzen 7 5800X can now be found for £175, and the Ryzen 5 5600X can be found for under £150.

For motherboards, you can save on a good number of Socket AM4 and AM5 motherboards at the moment. The Gigabyte B650 AORUS ELITE AX has fallen under the £200 mark, as has the MSI MAG B650 TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard. If you are looking for something a bit more high-end, then the MSI MAG X670E TOMAHAWK WIFI motherboard is down from £329.99 to £265.97. On the Socket AM4 front, the MPG X570S CARBON MAX is a good choice at £209.

For Intel processors, socket LGA1700 boards like the MEG Z690 UNIFY and B760 GAMING PLUS motherboards are down to £249.99 and £139.99 respectively. The MSI Z790 Gaming PRO WiFi motherboard has dropped to £189.99 too. Elsewhere, the Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite AX can be found for £236.99. A budget-conscious Mini-ITX option can be found with the Gigabyte H610I DDR4, which is currently down to £87.99.

On the cooling front, there is also a lot to choose from. The Corsair Hydro X XH305i custom liquid cooling kit offers everything you need to set up your own custom loop, now down from £559.99 to £469.99 in both black and white colour options.

If you would prefer a simpler all-in-one liquid cooler, then the Corsair iCUE H150i ELITE LCD XT can be found at nearly £100 off, bringing the price down to £224.99 with a 360mm radiator. At the £150 mark, you can find the EKWB EK-Nucleus CR360, also including a 360mm radiator and ARGB fans. The Corsair H150i RGB Elite Performance comes in cheaper still, priced at £139.99. If you prefer a smaller 240mm cooler, then the H100i RGB ELITE can be found for £109.99.

Heading down to the sub-£100 bracket, the Arctic Liquid Freezer II 360mm is a solid option at £99.95. The Aerocool Mirage L360 offers a 360mm radiator and ARGB fans for £69.95, and its 240mm sibling, the Mirage L240, is on sale for £59.99.

If you are in need of a memory boost for your system, then there are both DDR4 and DDR5 memory kits on sale this month. The Corsair Vengeance Pro RGB 32GB 3600MHz DDR4 kit is down to £74.99. If you don't need flashy LEDs or stylised heatsinks, then the Crucial Pro 32GB 3200MHz DDR4 kit can be found for £47.99, or you could opt for the 64GB kit at £88.99.

DDR5 is your best option if you are building a fresh PC or making a modern platform upgrade. The Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB 6000MHz kit can be found for £120.99, or you could opt for the similarly spec'd Kingston Fury Beast 32GB kit at £120.05. If you have little desire for RGB, then the standard Corsair Vengeance DDR5-6000 kit can be found for £95.99. The Crucial Pro 32GB 5600MHz DDR5 kit with a simple, slim black heatsink can be found for £69.99.

For a speedy storage boost, there are many PCIe 4.0 SSDs to be found on sale too. The Corsair MP600 CORE XT offers 4TB of storage at just £167.99. The speedier Corsair MP600 PRO 2TB, which is also compatible with PS5 consoles, can be found for £125.99. Similarly, Western Digital's WD_Black SN850X 2TB SSD is down from £145.99 to £109.99.

The Crucial P5 Plus is another cost-effective option, offering 2TB of PCIe 4.0 storage for £90.99, or you could opt for the WD_Black SN770 2TB, which is down to £84.90. Finally, we have the Samsung 990 PRO 1TB model at £83.99.

KitGuru Says: That wraps up our list of some of the best Black Friday deals we've found so far for PC components. As always, be sure to shop around as there are plenty of other deals that we couldn't cover here. If you see something particularly good, feel free to let us know in the comments! 

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Next-gen AMD Ryzen APUs coming out “at the end of January 2024” https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/next-gen-amd-ryzen-apus-coming-out-at-the-end-of-january-2024/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/featured-tech-news/joao-silva/next-gen-amd-ryzen-apus-coming-out-at-the-end-of-january-2024/#respond Mon, 13 Nov 2023 13:30:22 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=637271 While announcing the release of a new AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta BIOS for its 600-series motherboards, Gigabyte confirmed that the next generation of AMD APUs, presumably named Ryzen 8000G, will be available by the end of January 2024. Gigabyte has stated that AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta, which introduces support for AMD's next-generation APUs, is now available for …

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While announcing the release of a new AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta BIOS for its 600-series motherboards, Gigabyte confirmed that the next generation of AMD APUs, presumably named Ryzen 8000G, will be available by the end of January 2024.

Gigabyte has stated that AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta, which introduces support for AMD's next-generation APUs, is now available for its 600-series motherboards. The final version of the BIOS will be launched by the end of this month. So, theoretically, if you get your hands on an engineering sample of the upcoming APUs, you should be able to run it as long as the motherboard has the latest Beta BIOS installed.

This information confirms the recent rumours regarding the release of the new Ryzen G-Series (Ryzen 8000G?), reportedly coming out in the next two to three months. In contrast to the current lineup, which uses the Raphael die and provides limited integrated graphics capabilities based on the RDNA 2 architecture, the Phoenix AM5 SKUs are projected to have up to 12 CUs based on RDNA 3 architecture.

Rumour has it that at least four SKUs are in the works, covering 8, 6, and 4 core configurations. The 8000G mid-range and entry-level devices are believed to be based on the Phoenix2 chip, which combines Zen4 and Zen4c microarchitectures on a single die. We expect to learn more about these APUs in early 2024.

KitGuru says: If you're waiting for the release of the new generation of AMD Ryzen APUs, it seems you won't have to wait much longer. What type of system do you plan to build with such an APU?

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Radeon RX 6750 GRE graphics cards with 12GB VRAM might be on the way https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/radeon-rx-6750-gre-graphics-cards-with-12gb-vram-might-be-on-the-way/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/joao-silva/radeon-rx-6750-gre-graphics-cards-with-12gb-vram-might-be-on-the-way/#respond Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:30:27 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=634233 Rumours about AMD releasing a Radeon RX 6750 GRE graphics card have been floating on the internet for some time. Most recently, Gigabyte and MSI versions of this graphics card have been spotted, both sporting 12GB of VRAM.  According to Gigabyte China (via VideoCardz), this graphics card will feature 12GB of VRAM, an upgrade from …

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Rumours about AMD releasing a Radeon RX 6750 GRE graphics card have been floating on the internet for some time. Most recently, Gigabyte and MSI versions of this graphics card have been spotted, both sporting 12GB of VRAM. 

According to Gigabyte China (via VideoCardz), this graphics card will feature 12GB of VRAM, an upgrade from the RX 6700's 10GB of memory. As for the memory speed, seeing as most recent GPUs using GDDR6 use 18 Gbps modules, the RX 6750 GRE should use them as well. The other GPU specs remain unknown. However, the card should be based on the Navi 22 GPU.

Soon after Gigabyte announced the graphics card, MSI listed its new prebuilt gaming systems equipped with it. The difference is that while Gigabyte plans to launch the RX 6750 GRE on October 18th, MSI systems are already available.

ITHome was the first to share MSI's listing, leading it to contact MSI's customer care regarding the GPU's performance. MSI answered that the GPU will perform similarly to an RTX 4060 Ti, which is also quite similar to the RX 6750 XT. A brief examination of MSI systems reveals that the RX 6750 GRE will be priced slightly higher than the RTX 4060, with an increase of approximately up to 4% when changing one GPU with the other. Doing the same with the RX 6750 GRE and XT models, the former is expected to be up to 7% cheaper than the latter.

As we've learned with the release of the RX 7900 GRE, the “GRE” naming stands for “Golden Rabbit Edition,” in honour of China's Year of the Rabbit. As such, these cards were not expected to be available outside of China, but some retailers in Europe have gotten their hands on some.

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KitGuru says: The claim that the RX 6750 GRE performs similarly to an RTX 4060 Ti seems a bit optimistic. If that's the case, AMD would be launching a GPU that would perform similarly to the RX 6750 XT, which wouldn't make sense from a business point of view unless the RX 6750 GRE replaced the XT variant.

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Gigabyte revamps BIOS UI on its Intel-based 600/700 series motherboards https://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/joao-silva/gigabyte-revamps-bios-ui-on-its-intel-based-600-700-series-motherboards/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/joao-silva/gigabyte-revamps-bios-ui-on-its-intel-based-600-700-series-motherboards/#respond Fri, 29 Sep 2023 11:30:13 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=632202 If you own a Gigabyte motherboard based on Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets, the newly released BIOS might be worth installing. The update brings a redesigned user interface, with changes made based on user feedback to make settings easier to navigate.   The new “Quick Access” feature simplifies access to a variety of options through …

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If you own a Gigabyte motherboard based on Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets, the newly released BIOS might be worth installing. The update brings a redesigned user interface, with changes made based on user feedback to make settings easier to navigate.  

The new “Quick Access” feature simplifies access to a variety of options through nine useful presets from Advanced Mode and adds them to Easy Mode. This change reduces the need for users to search for frequently used profiles in the future, as they'll now be immediately visible on the main page.

As seen in the images above, the user interface comes in four different colours that correspond to the Aorus, Aorus White, Gaming, and Aero product series. It's also worth noting that the “Instant 6GHz” function now takes centre stage on the main screen, with a toggle that is easily accessible. This feature was originally unveiled with the first wave of 700 series motherboards, but it seems older motherboards will also get it.

The latest BIOS versions (which also upgrade Microcode CPUID to ver. 0x11D) are now available for download by visiting the model's respective support page.

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KitGuru says: Although this update isn't mandatory for current systems, those who often access the BIOS to change the settings may find that the redesigned UI is better. If you rarely go there and your PC is working fine, it should be fine to skip it.

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Gigabyte’s Giga Computing unveils new Compute Nodes powered by EPYC Genoa https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/rosieclutson/gigabytes-giga-computing-unveils-new-compute-nodes-powered-by-epyc-genoa/ https://www.kitguru.net/channel/generaltech/rosieclutson/gigabytes-giga-computing-unveils-new-compute-nodes-powered-by-epyc-genoa/#respond Thu, 28 Sep 2023 14:44:09 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=632178 Many of us know Gigabyte for their PC components, peripherals and monitors but the company's subsidiary, Giga Computing, is also big in the server world. In October, Gigabyte's Giga Computing is exhibiting at the OCP Global Summit, showcasing new EPYC OCP V3 Compute Nodes. The new GIGABYTE OCP ORv3 products include a 2OU node tray, TO25-BT0 , …

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Many of us know Gigabyte for their PC components, peripherals and monitors but the company's subsidiary, Giga Computing, is also big in the server world. In October, Gigabyte's Giga Computing is exhibiting at the OCP Global Summit, showcasing new EPYC OCP V3 Compute Nodes.

The new GIGABYTE OCP ORv3 products include a 2OU node tray, TO25-BT0 , and AMD Genoa compute nodes: TO25-Z10 , TO25-Z11 , and TO25-Z12 . The new GPU server based on AMD Genoa, the TO15-Z40, offers immersion cooling server deployment with ORv3 specifications.

From entry-level computing to DevOps and to hybrid HPC / AI workloads using both CPU and GPU, the new AMD Genoa compute nodes offer optimised cooling for supporting CPUs at a TDP up to 400W, full height and full width PCIe slots for up to four double-width GPUs, space for up to 12X E1.S drives, 24 slots for DDR5 memory and the highest core count per socket with up to 128 physical cores and up to 1.15GB of L3 cache.

Giga Computing will offer a first look at its latest server hardware at the OCP Global Summit in San Jose from October 17th to the 19th.

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KitGuru Says: Gigabyte continues to build up its presence in the server and data centre markets.

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Gigabyte RX 7800 XT Gaming OC Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/gigabyte-rx-7800-xt-gaming-oc-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/graphic-cards/dominic-moass/gigabyte-rx-7800-xt-gaming-oc-review/#respond Fri, 15 Sep 2023 11:00:19 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=630125 We're back with another 7800 XT review, this time we check out the Gigabyte Gaming OC

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In the second of our RX 7800 XT partner card reviews, today our attention turns to Gigabyte and the Gaming OC model. Boasting the most aggressive factory overclock we have seen so far, with a 2565MHz boost, the Gaming OC also features a hefty triple-fan cooler, dual-BIOS and a smattering of RGB lighting. Hitting the market at £529, let's see what this card can do.

We were highly impressed with the PowerColor RX 7800 XT Hellhound that we reviewed just a few days ago, but the Gigabyte RX 7800 XT Gaming OC looks like it could be a potential rival. It sports the highest out of the box clock speed of any Navi 32-based graphics card to pass through our doors, and it's not small either, with a large heatsink and triple-fan Windforce cooling setup. We look at thermal performance, noise levels, game benchmarks, overclocking and more in this review.

 

RX 7900 XT RX 7800 XT RX 7700 XT RX 6800 XT RX 6800  RX 6700 XT
Architecture RDNA 3 RDNA 3 RDNA 3 RDNA 2 RDNA 2 RDNA 2
Manufacturing Process 5nm GCD + 6nm MCD 5nm GCD + 6nm MCD 5nm GCD + 6nm MCD 7nm 7nm 7nm
Transistor Count 57.7 billion 28.1 billion 28.1 billion 26.8 billion 26.8 billion 17.2 billion
Die Size  300 mm² GCD

220 mm² MCD

200 mm² GCD

150 mm² MCD

200 mm² GCD

150 mm² MCD

519 mm² 519 mm² 336 mm²
Compute Units 84 60 54 72 60 40
Ray Accelerators 84 60 54 72 60 40
Stream Processors  5376 3840 3456 4608 3840 2560
Game GPU Clock Up to 2000 MHz 2124 MHz 2171 MHz Up to 2015MHz Up to 1815MHz Up to 2424MHz
Boost GPU Clock Up to 2400 MHz Up to 2430 MHz Up to 2544 MHz Up to 2250MHz Up to 2105MHz Up to 2581MHz
ROPs 192 96 96 128 96 64
AMD Infinity Cache 80MB 64MB 48MB 128MB 128MB 96MB
Memory 20GB GDDR6 20Gbps 16GB GDDR6 19.5 Gbps 12GB GDDR6 18Gbps 16GB GDDR6 16Gbps 16GB GDDR6 16Gbps 12GB GDDR6 16Gbps
Memory Bandwidth 800 GB/s 624 GB/s 432 GB/s 512 GB/s 512 GB/s 384 GB/s
Memory Interface  320-bit 256-bit 192-bit 256-bit 256-bit 192-bit
Board Power  315W 263W 245W 300W 250W 230W

First, let's take a quick look at the specs. Unlike the most recent RDNA 3 GPU – the RX 7600 – AMD has made a return to its chiplet-based design for the RX 7800 XT, as we initially saw last year with the RX 7900 XTX and 7900 XT. This time around, the 7800 XT offers a 200mm² Graphics Compute Die (GCD) using TSMC's 5nm process, flanked by four 150 mm² Memory Compute Dies (MCDs) built on TSMC's 6nm node.

Internally though, the compute makeup hasn't been radically changed. Navi 32 packs in 60 Compute Units, each of which houses 64 Stream Processors, for a total of 3840 shaders. There are also 60 Ray Accelerators – one per CU – and 96 ROPs.

As for clock speed, this remains high with the RX 7800 XT, with AMD touting a reference boost of up to 2430MHz. Gigabyte has increased this further, to 2565MHz, regardless of which BIOS is used.

Meanwhile, the memory configuration is almost identical to the previous generation RX 6800 XT. We still find 16GB GDDR6 operating over a 256-bit interface, but this time the memory clocks in at 19.5Gbps, up from 16Gbps. This gives a memory bandwidth of 624 GB/s, though AMD claims an ‘effective' bandwidth of 2708.4 GB/s due to the 64MB of 2nd Gen Infinity cache.

Power draw for the RX 7800 XT is rated at 263W Total Board Power (TBP), though Gigabyte has increased this for both BIOS. We are using our well-established GPU power testing methodology in this review, so read on for our most detailed power and efficiency testing yet.

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Insomnia i71 enjoys a resurgence – promises more for i72 https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/andrzej/insomnia-i71-enjoys-a-resurgence-promises-more-for-i72/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/andrzej/insomnia-i71-enjoys-a-resurgence-promises-more-for-i72/#respond Sun, 10 Sep 2023 22:10:16 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=629878 This weekend saw the Insomnia gaming event kick-off for the 71st time, back at the Birmingham NEC, with tens of thousands of gamers coming together in the largest/longest running gaming festival of its kind in the UK. Given the way that the pandemic wiped out most events for two years, it’s good to see tech …

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This weekend saw the Insomnia gaming event kick-off for the 71st time, back at the Birmingham NEC, with tens of thousands of gamers coming together in the largest/longest running gaming festival of its kind in the UK. Given the way that the pandemic wiped out most events for two years, it’s good to see tech shows bouncing back. There was plenty to see for gamers and hardware enthusiasts alike.

Playing games at home is one thing, but in a crowd – face to face with your opponent – it’s a completely different experience. Whether you are in a console zone, playing one of the main releases or you have gone all out and camped in the halls for several days to be in the BYOC (Bring Your Own Computer) missions – playing with others is definitely a fun way to engage.

Plenty of high-end hardware was on show from Overclockers and partners like Gigabyte.

If you’ve ever wanted to get up close and personal with a high-end, custom built 8-Pack system, a Gigabyte 4090 with 24GB of memory and a 2550MHz clock or maybe a high end Aorus gaming laptop – then this show has plenty to offer.

Ducky had some interesting keyboards on show – as did Endgame and Glorious. WD had an entire section dedicated to its latest performance drives and Corsair were on hand with games and prizes.

Keeping things cool – and on hand to answer questions from the curious – were tech gurus like Dave from EKWB (fresh from watching England thump Argentina).

There were plenty of chances to win prizes at the event, especially with the treasure-powered Corsair Crane on hand. Who doesn't like to get their hands on mysterious pirate balls?

Back to the gaming itself: So what kind of titles do these events give you access to?

Well there’s a broad range of favourites to play – but also some ‘specials’, like Bandai Namco bringing attendees the first chance to play TEKKEN 8, enter some fun tournaments and win merch.

Team17 had Moving Out 2, where you can become an all-star F.A.R.T. (Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician).

They also had Headbangers, where you and 29 other Pigeons compete against each other to try and win the title of Master Headbanger!

You will also find sections for Retro Gaming and the all-important Indie Games section, where today’s innovators hope to begin their journey on the path to being tomorrow’s headline act.

Now under Player1 events – with part of the original 1997 senior management team – you can see that the show is beginning to expand again. In recent years, Insomnia has felt anaemic – a shadow of its former self.

However, with the new ownership, you can feel the energy returning and there is now an emphasis on value for money – for both attendees and exhibitors alike – crucial in these difficult economic times.

KitGuru says: If you’re interested in seeing Insomnia rebooted, then you can begin planning for the next event over here. It’s scheduled to happen from 28th March to 1st April 2024 – and we look forward to seeing what will be on offer.

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Gigabyte introduces new 34-inch ultrawide monitor with QHD resolution https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-introduces-new-34-inch-ultrawide-monitor-with-qhd-resolution/ Sun, 13 Aug 2023 11:00:36 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=626147 Gigabyte is back with a new ultrawide gaming monitor. The GS34WQC packs a 34-inch 21:9 display with QHD resolution and a speedy refresh rate for gaming.  This gaming monitor has an ultra-wide resolution of 3440×1440 and a 34-inch Super Speed VA panel with a 1500R curvature. The static contrast ratio of the display panel is 4000:1, …

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Gigabyte is back with a new ultrawide gaming monitor. The GS34WQC packs a 34-inch 21:9 display with QHD resolution and a speedy refresh rate for gaming. 

This gaming monitor has an ultra-wide resolution of 3440×1440 and a 34-inch Super Speed VA panel with a 1500R curvature. The static contrast ratio of the display panel is 4000:1, and the normal brightness of the screen is rated at 300 nits. Featuring an eight-bit colour panel, it covers 120% of the sRGB colour space. The screen has a refresh rate of 120Hz by default, but with an overclock, it is capable of reaching 135Hz.

As a FreeSync Premium-certified monitor, you can benefit from tear-free gaming. The height of the stand can be adjusted by up to 100mm, and it can tilt from -5 degrees to 20 degrees. Moreover, you can remove it to use a VESA 100×100-compatible mounting arm. The monitor has a 3.5mm headphone jack, two HDMI 2.0 ports, and a DisplayPort 1.4 input with HBR3. Additionally, the monitor has two 2W stereo speakers.

The Gigabyte GS34WQC packs a slew of gaming-oriented features, including Game Assist with Crosshair, Black Equaliser, Game Timer, Aim Stabiliser, Overdrive, OSD Sidekick, PiP and PbP, Wide Colour Gamut technology, and Super Resolution. Safety features such as a TÜV Rheinland-certified low blue light mode and flicker-free technology are also available.

KitGuru says: As an ultrawide gaming monitor, does the Gigabyte GS34WQC have what it needs to be a good alternative to other offerings on the market?

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Endorfy ARX 500 ARGB Case Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/endorfy-arx-500-argb-case-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cases/james-dawson/endorfy-arx-500-argb-case-review/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2023 14:17:39 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=624409 Is the Endorfy ARX 500 the new budget airflow champion? We take a look.

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Just a couple of months ago we did a sponsored build featuring a brand new case from Endorfy, The ARX 700 Air was Endorfy’s first case to be designed and built entirely in-house. It came with mesh panels, five 140mm fans and a budget price tag. Well, today I'm looking at the new Endorfy ARX 500 ARGB, which has many of the same features as the ARX 700 Air, it comes in two different versions with or without RGB and is more compact and cheaper. But is it as good? Let's find out.

Timestamps:

00:00 Start
00:55 Features
03:01 James thoughts / closer look / support
07:27 Side panel – cable management
08:40 PSU support / storage space
09:29 5 port PWN fan hub
09:55 Floor of case
10:53 Build hardware
12:19 Build timelapse
17:05 James thoughts on the build experience
19:16 Thermal/noise performance with high end system
20:34 Closing Thoughts

Endorfy impressed us with the ARX 700 when that launched a couple of months ago, it offered great value, excellent airflow and extensive hardware and cooling support. The ARX 500 ARGB is the baby brother with slightly smaller dimensions but it retains many of the features that made the ARX 700 a great buy, such as ultrafine mesh front and top panels for high airflow, radiator support, space for large graphics cards and lots of PWM fans included.

For just over 100 Euros the ARX 500 seems like exceptional value for money, it supports ATX motherboards, graphics card up to 350mm long, front and top mounted radiators, it comes with four ARGB fans that are PWM controlled as well as a five port PWM fan hub and a five port 3-pin 5v ARGB controller. So it's off to a good start right away the only initial gripe I have with the ARX 500 is that it isn’t available in white.

The ARX 500 series is also available in a slightly cheaper ARX 500 Air model, which ditches the ARGB in favour of regular black 140mm fans. There's no ARGB controller included which seems sensible in a non-RGB case but the PWM fan hub is still there and the fan count is up from 4 in the ARGB version to 5 in the Air. It has the identical layout and mesh panels as the ARGB version so for around 90 Euros it sounds like a steal.

Features

  • Spacious Interior that allows for up to seven fans to be installed – 5 x 140mm Endorfy Strutus 140 PWM fans come pre-installed in the ARX 500 Air and 4 x 140mm ARGB fans in the RGB case, fans in the ARX 500 Air are regular Black fans.
  • Both cases feature a built-in 5 port PWM fan controller, a 5 port 3-pin 5v ARGB Hub is also included with the ARGB model but not in the ARX 500 Air.
  • Front and top panels are heavily ventilated with perforated steel ultrafine mesh that also acts as a single-layer dust filter, so they are less airflow restrictive compared with cases that have a secondary dust filter. Both panels are easily removable for cleaning.
  • A tempered glass panel is fitted to the left-hand side of the case for an unobstructed view inside the chassis.
  • ARX 500 is a compact ATX case measuring 486 x 228 x 429mm but still allows for the installation of 360mm and 280mm radiators, as well as graphics cards up to 350mm long and CPU coolers up to 179mm tall.
  • Front I/O Connectivity includes a single USB Type-C port, two USB Type-A ports, individual 3.5mm audio jacks for headphones and microphone, a power button and a reset button that can be repurposed as an ARGB control button.

ARX 500 ARGB Specifications:

  • Dimensions: 486×228×429mm
  • Motherboard Form Factor: ATX, Micro ATX, Mini-ITX
  • Graphics card clearance: 350mm
  • PSU Clearance: 300mm
  • CPU Cooler Clearance: 179mm
  • Storage bays: 6 x 2.5”, 1 x combined 2.5”/3.5”
  • Max Fan Capacity: 7
  • Included Fans: 3 x Stratus 140 PWM ARGB (front), 1 x Stratus 140 PWM ARGB (rear)
  • Radiator Capacity: 1 x 120/240/280/360 (front), 1 x 120/240/280 (top), 1 x 120/140 (rear)
  • Dust filters: Front, Top, Bottom
  • Front I/O: 1 x USB-C, 2 x USB-A, 2 x 3.5mm Audio, Power, Reset/LED button

Thermal Performance Testing

To simulate thermal demand we run the Cinebench R23 multi-thread benchmark and 3DMark Time Spy Extreme stress test simultaneously in a loop for 60 minutes to fully load the system. This gives the CPU and GPU enough time to reach constant steady-state temperature. With this data, we can compare how the system handles the thermal demand and measure peak noise levels.

Thermal performance is measured with the case in various configurations, such as the default, with the tempered glass left-hand side panel removed and with the front panel removed to see how these configurations affect the CPU and GPU temperature. During testing, only stock case fans are used unless otherwise specified. All water pumps are set to maximum RPM and fans are set to a custom RPM curve by the Motherboard software/BIOS.

All temperature measurements are presented as Deltas – meaning the ambient temperature has been deducted from the CPU temperature giving us a Delta. Data shown in the charts represent the average component temperature over the length of the test as measured by HWiNFO and then the last 15 minutes of the data are calculated to get the average. The ambient temperature during thermal tests is between 19-21⁰C.

Test System:

Thermal Performance/Noise Overview:

Thermal Performance:

Due to how the AMD precision boost algorithm works the Ryzen 9 7900X CPU temperature is in the 90's no matter what case you use. However, 91 degrees C is good, especially considering that just a 280mm AIO was used.

GPU Temperature is what we look at closely these days when testing case thermals and I have to say I have never seen a more consistent chart. It doesn’t seem to matter what configuration you run the case in or add a fan to the power supply shroud mount, the GPU temperature is consistently low which shows that the airflow in the ARX 500 ARGB is nothing less than superb.

Noise:

As we saw with thermals, again noise levels are very even with the system under heavy load due to the stable temperature in any configuration. Fan speeds were consistent with the case in different configurations, so noise output was almost identical no matter the configuration of the case which again points to excellent thermals with the case in its default configuration with all panels installed.

Closing Thoughts

If you are in the market and looking for a budget case with lots of fans, great airflow and cooling then the Endorfy ARX 500 ARGB or Air would be a very smart choice. Building a system with the case is a joy, the interior is very spacious, it supports a good range of hardware, large radiators and very tall air coolers so cooling options are great even if it is a compact ATX chassis. During the build phase, I didn’t run into any compatibility or alignment issues with the hardware which is impressive as its a high-end hardware specification.

Endorfy is very generous with the number of fans that it includes with the ARX 500 ARGB. It comes with four PWM control ARGB fans pre-installed, a 5 port PWM fan hub and a 5 port ARGB controller, all for the bargain price of 109 Euros. But what if you don’t want RGB? well then the ARX 500 Air is even better value with five 140mm fans included and the PWM hub at 90 Euros which is excellent value for money in a world where prices of essentials are spiralling. It makes you wonder how Endorfy does it.

It's difficult to find them but there are some very minor negatives. I would have liked an additional cable cut out to the top right-hand side of the motherboard tray and the Velcro cable management straps are a bit fiddly, but I am really being picky with these. The only other thing I would have liked to see with the Endorfy ARX 500 series is the option to buy the case in white, the bigger ARX 700 is only available in black too but I hope Endorfy addresses this in the future as white cases/builds are becoming ever more popular.

Our test system included some very high-end hardware and during thermal tests the Endorfy ARX 500 ARGB dealt with the high thermal load with absolutely no problem whatsoever. We set a silent fan curve in the Gigabyte BIOS for the CPU cooler and ran the graphics card fans at their factory curve. Noise output was quite high at 55dBA but with such great thermal performance, you could tune the fan curves on both the CPU and graphics card cooler to your preferred noise level without compromising too much on cooling.

So the Endorfy ARX 500 series, is well priced, it has superb airflow and thermal performance, it comes packed with decent fans and it's not too bad to look at either. Some might say that the aesthetics are conservative but that means it's more likely to appeal to a wider range of tastes and it shouldn’t look out of place anywhere, be it a gaming setup, office or bedroom/living room PC it should fit in just fine.

If I was looking at purchasing a budget case for a mid-range gaming PC I wouldn’t hesitate to buy it, even a high-end system would be perfectly comfortable inside this case. So if you are looking to build a new system soon and don’t want to break the bank on an expensive high-airflow case, make sure you give this one a look because if you buy one, you won't regret it.

Pros:

  • Cheap price.
  • Plenty of PWM fans are included with the ARX 500 series.
  • 5 port RGB Hub in the ARGB version.
  • Good cooling support for a compact ATX case.
  • Easy to build with.
  • Superb airflow and cooling.

Cons:

  • Not available in white.
  • Some panels are a bit flimsy.

KitGuru says: This is one of the best budget airflow cases that we have seen for a while, under 100 Euros for the non-RGB ARX 500 Air is amazing value, adding ARGB costs just 20 Euros more so either will be friendly on your wallet and the money you save on the case and be put to use in other areas.

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Win a Gigabyte Aorus M32U 4K/144Hz gaming monitor! (Closed) https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/matthew-wilson/win-a-gigabyte-aorus-m32u-4k-144hz-gaming-monitor/ https://www.kitguru.net/tech-news/competitions/matthew-wilson/win-a-gigabyte-aorus-m32u-4k-144hz-gaming-monitor/#respond Fri, 28 Jul 2023 08:00:25 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=622919 It is officially your last day to enter our Gigabyte Aorus M32U 144Hz 4K gaming monitor giveaway. Entries close at 23:59 CEST so get your last minute entries in!

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Fancy making the leap to 4K gaming? We'll be helping one lucky reader with the upgrade. This month, we've teamed up with Gigabyte to give away an Aorus M32U gaming monitor worth £700!

The Gigabyte Aorus M32U is a 32-inch 4K SuperSpeed IPS gaming monitor. With a 144Hz maximum refresh rate, 1ms response time (MPRT) and HDMI 2.1 to support 120Hz on Xbox Series X/S and PS5 consoles, this monitor is a perfect companion for a multi-platform gamer or a high-end PC gamer. The monitor's built-in KVM switch also allows you to control multiple devices with one keyboard and mouse.

How to enter:

We're keeping entry simple and running this competition through Gleam. You'll be able to rack up entries in a couple of quick and easy ways to give yourself the best chance of winning. You can enter through the Gleam site directly, HERE. Alternatively, you can enter through the widget below:

Kitguru X AORUS M32U Gaming Monitor Giveaway

This competition will run from Friday the 14th of July until the 28th July 2023 11.59PM CEST. The competition is open to residents of the UK, IE and EU. The prize draw will take place the following week and the winner will be contacted to arrange shipping. We'll announce the winner publicly once the prize draw is complete. In keeping with GDPR, any personal details shared will be wiped after the competition closes.

KitGuru Says: Good luck to everyone entering, we'll be back in a couple of weeks to announce the winner!

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Gigabyte unveils Aorus M6 wireless gaming mouse with Nvidia Reflex https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/joao-silva/gigabyte-unveils-aorus-m6-wireless-gaming-mouse-with-nvidia-reflex/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/mouse/joao-silva/gigabyte-unveils-aorus-m6-wireless-gaming-mouse-with-nvidia-reflex/#respond Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:14 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=623508 Gigabyte has unveiled its new lightweight wireless gaming mouse – the Aorus M6. This mouse packs an enthusiast-grade optical sensor, a symmetrical ergonomic design, Omron switches, and lightweight materials that enable gamers to use it comfortably and for a long period of time without feeling fatigued. The Aorus M6's 26,000 DPI optical sensor can read …

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Gigabyte has unveiled its new lightweight wireless gaming mouse – the Aorus M6. This mouse packs an enthusiast-grade optical sensor, a symmetrical ergonomic design, Omron switches, and lightweight materials that enable gamers to use it comfortably and for a long period of time without feeling fatigued.

The Aorus M6's 26,000 DPI optical sensor can read up to 650 ips and handle 50G acceleration to accurately capture the player's movements. Users may fine-tune their play style by adjusting the DPI in 50-dpi increments. The mouse uses 2.4GHz wireless technology, which has a 1ms latency and can eliminate background noise and transmission delay. Even with a built-in battery module, the 74g mouse is lighter than most wired mice. Moreover, the Aorus M6 can be operated with either hand thanks to its symmetrical design and side buttons, which feature Omron switches rated for 50 million clicks of durability.

The Aorus M6 optimises wireless power efficiency to operate at top performance for 74 hours. An LED on the mouse will warn you when it needs charging, so you won't be caught off-guard with your mouse unexpectedly losing power. The mouse is Nvidia Reflex-certified and features on-the-fly DPI adjustment, programmable buttons, onboard memory, sensor surface calibration, RGB illumination, and other gaming-oriented gimmicks.

Gigabyte's new wireless gaming mouse not only has hardware that properly responds to gamers' demands, but it also manages to come with a sleek aesthetic, earning the mouse a 2023 Red Dot Design Award.

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KitGuru says: Looking at the pictures, the new Aorus M6 reminds us of the much-awarded Razer Viper with more side buttons. However, on the inside, it should be completely different, as Razer tends to use proprietary technology on its products.

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AMD Ryzen 3 5100 shows up on Gigabyte motherboard CPU support list https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-3-5100-shows-up-on-gigabyte-motherboard-cpu-support-list/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/amd-ryzen-3-5100-shows-up-on-gigabyte-motherboard-cpu-support-list/#respond Mon, 10 Jul 2023 15:00:17 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=622311 Even with the AM5-based chips out on the market, the AM4 platform is still receiving support and even the possibility of additional processors. AMD has made a commitment to long-term support for the platform and has recently launched three new SKUs within a short span of one month. The first processor is the Ryzen 7 …

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Even with the AM5-based chips out on the market, the AM4 platform is still receiving support and even the possibility of additional processors. AMD has made a commitment to long-term support for the platform and has recently launched three new SKUs within a short span of one month.

The first processor is the Ryzen 7 5700, based on the Cezanne silicon architecture but without the integrated Vega GPU found in the original 5000G processor. However, this model has not been seen at retailers, leading to speculation that it may be exclusive to OEMs. At the same time, AMD has officially released the Ryzen 5 5600X3D, a modified version of the Vermeer-X processor with a larger 96MB L3 cache. Unfortunately, this processor has a limited release and will be exclusively available through a single retailer in the US.

The third processor, found by @momomo_us, is the 4-core Ryzen 3 5100, also based on the Cezanne silicon architecture like the Ryzen 7 5700. As per the CPU spec table, this Ryzen 3 chip will have four cores, eight threads, a base clock speed of 3.6GHz, and a boost clock speed of 4.2GHz. For cache, there are 2MB of L2 and 8MB of L3.

It's worth mentioning that rumours about the Ryzen 5100 processor have been circulating for some time, with speculations of its release alongside the Ryzen 5700 and 4700 desktop CPUs. While some of these CPUs have been unveiled this month, the Ryzen 4700 is still awaiting its official debut.

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KitGuru says: The AMD Ryzen 3 5100 won't be topping any charts. Still, even without knowing its price, it should become a decent CPU option for budget-conscious PC builds. More so because it belongs to the well-established AM4 platform.

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Gigabyte lists new Intel 700-series and AMD 600-series motherboards https://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/joao-silva/gigabyte-lists-new-intel-700-series-and-amd-600-series-motherboards/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/joao-silva/gigabyte-lists-new-intel-700-series-and-amd-600-series-motherboards/#respond Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:30:55 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=622138 Recently, new information has emerged regarding upcoming Gigabyte motherboards, as revealed by the regulatory office of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Gigabyte appears to be working on updates for both the AMD X670/B650 and the Intel Z790 platform. Gigabyte had previously released a BIOS update for its Intel 600/700 motherboards based on the LGA1700 socket. …

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Recently, new information has emerged regarding upcoming Gigabyte motherboards, as revealed by the regulatory office of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Gigabyte appears to be working on updates for both the AMD X670/B650 and the Intel Z790 platform.

Gigabyte had previously released a BIOS update for its Intel 600/700 motherboards based on the LGA1700 socket. This update brought support for Intel's next-generation CPUs, which have been heavily implied to be a refresh to the existing Raptor Lake series processors.

While Intel's upcoming desktop processors may still rely on old architecture, motherboard makers will still be shipping newly updated models. We got a peek at the Aorus Master X and Xtreme X motherboards at Computex earlier this year and the company has a few more models up its sleeve.

The EEC listing shared by @momomo_us suggests Gigabyte has six more Z790 “X” boards planned, including the Z790 Aorus Tachyon X, Z790 Aorus Elite X WIFI7, Z790 Aorus Elite X AX, Z790 Aorus Pro X, B760M Aorus Elite X AX, and B760M YT Pioneer WIFI. The specific changes made to these motherboards are currently unknown, but there are hints of potential upgrades such as 5GbE networking and WiFi 7 support, as seen on the Aorus Master X and Xtreme X models.

Additionally, Gigabyte included new AMD AM5 motherboards in the EEC filing, with the introduction of the “Arctic” design (B650M Aorus Elite AXE Arctic) being the highlight. Although details are scarce, it is likely that this board will feature a white aesthetic, straying away from Gigabyte's usual black and grey design. Besides the Artic motherboards, AMD has also registered the X670 Aorus Elite AX V2, X670 Gaming X AX V2, X670E Aorus Elite AX, B650 Aorus Elite AX V2, B650M Aorus Elite AX ARC and B650M Gaming WIFI motherboards.

KitGuru says: Like Gigabyte, other motherboard vendors should also introduce a few new models with the release of the Raptor Lake refresh.

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Gigabyte introduces trio of curved SuperSpeed gaming monitors https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-introduces-trio-of-curved-superspeed-gaming-monitors/ https://www.kitguru.net/peripherals/monitors/joao-silva/gigabyte-introduces-trio-of-curved-superspeed-gaming-monitors/#respond Sun, 02 Jul 2023 12:45:06 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=621840 Gigabyte just revealed the first trio of Gaming GS monitors. These will succeed the older G-series from 2020, featuring SuperSpeed VA panels capable of 170Hz and 180Hz refresh rates. The current lineup will range between 27 and 32 inches in size and include FHD and QHD models. The first model, the Gigabyte GS32QC, features a …

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Gigabyte just revealed the first trio of Gaming GS monitors. These will succeed the older G-series from 2020, featuring SuperSpeed VA panels capable of 170Hz and 180Hz refresh rates. The current lineup will range between 27 and 32 inches in size and include FHD and QHD models.

The first model, the Gigabyte GS32QC, features a 31.5-inch Super Speed VA panel with a 1500R curvature, 1ms MPRT, and QHD resolution. It offers 109% coverage of the sRGB colour space and supports 8-bit colour depth. The monitor has a typical brightness of 300 nits and a static contrast ratio of 3500:1. With a native refresh rate of 165Hz (overclockable to 170Hz), it supports Adaptive-Sync technology and AMD FreeSync Premium. The display is also Eyesafe 2.0 certified. Connectivity options include two HDMI 2.0 ports, a DisplayPort 1.4 input with HBR2, and a headphone jack. The included stand is limited to tilt adjustments from -5° to +20°.

The second monitor is the Gigabyte GS27QC. It shares similar features with the GS32QC, but in a smaller 27-inch size. It also has a 1500R curved VA panel with QHD resolution, covering 108% of the sRGB colour space and supporting 8-bit colour depth. The GS27QC offers a 1 ms MPRT, a brightness of 250 nits, and a static contrast ratio of 4000:1. The native refresh rate is 165Hz, which can be pushed to 170Hz via Overdrive. It includes Adaptive-Sync support with AMD FreeSync Premium, Eyesafe 2.0 certification, and various features like Aim Stabilizer, Black Equalizer, Crosshair, GameAssist, and Super Resolution. The connectivity options and tilt adjustment range are the same as on the GS32QC.

Lastly, there's the Gigabyte GS27FC, featuring a 27-inch Super Speed VA panel with a 1500R curvature, 1ms MPRT, and FHD resolution. It covers 108% of the sRGB colour space and supports 8-bit colour depth. The monitor has a typical brightness of 250 nits and a static contrast ratio of 3000:1. The native refresh rate is 180Hz, offering a smooth gaming experience. It includes the same features as the other models, such as Adaptive-Sync support with AMD FreeSync Premium and Eyesafe 2.0 certification. The connectivity options and tilt adjustment range are identical to the GS27QC and GS32QC.

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KitGuru says: Of this trio of Gigabyte curved gaming monitors, which one do you prefer?

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Gigabyte motherboard CPU support list includes unannounced Ryzen 7 5700 CPU https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/gigabyte-motherboard-cpu-support-list-includes-unannounced-ryzen-7-5700-cpu/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/cpu/joao-silva/gigabyte-motherboard-cpu-support-list-includes-unannounced-ryzen-7-5700-cpu/#respond Mon, 26 Jun 2023 17:30:11 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=620779 Gigabyte might have revealed an unannounced Ryzen processor. According to the CPU support list for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Extreme motherboard, a new Ryzen 7 5700 CPU might be on the way.  In the X570 Aorus Extreme's CPU support list (via VideoCardz), Gigabyte also shared the core specs of the unreleased AM4 processor. Much like …

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Gigabyte might have revealed an unannounced Ryzen processor. According to the CPU support list for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Extreme motherboard, a new Ryzen 7 5700 CPU might be on the way. 

In the X570 Aorus Extreme's CPU support list (via VideoCardz), Gigabyte also shared the core specs of the unreleased AM4 processor. Much like the 5700G and 5700GE SKUs, the Ryzen 7 5700 is based on the Cezanne architecture and has the same core configuration. The Ryzen 7 5700 features 8 cores and 16 threads, with a base clock of 3.7 GHz and a boost clock of up to 4.6 GHz, 100 MHz lower than the 5700G. The CPU has 4MB of L2 cache and 16MB of L3 cache, the same as the Ryzen 7 5700G and 5700GE. The most significant distinction between the G and GE chips and the non-lettered model is the absence of integrated Vega GCN GPU support.

Gigabyte lists the CPU as A0 stepping and states that it has a 65W TDP, matching the TDP of all Ryzen 5000G series CPUs. While this specific SKU has not been found on other motherboard manufacturer websites, it's not uncommon for new SKUs to appear on motherboard CPU support lists.

Although AMD has yet to officially reveal it to the public, we presume this is an OEM-exclusive product for pre-built systems. In fact, there are already a few systems using this CPU, like the one found on I-Latina.

KitGuru says: The AMD Ryzen 7 5700 may not bring anything to the table, but for entry-level pre-built systems, it looks like a decent enough solution.

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DDR5 memory world record broken with 11,255MHz overclock https://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/joao-silva/ddr5-memory-world-record-broken-with-11255mhz-overclock/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/joao-silva/ddr5-memory-world-record-broken-with-11255mhz-overclock/#respond Tue, 20 Jun 2023 16:00:25 +0000 https://www.kitguru.net/?p=620085 The DDR5 memory overclocking record has been broken once again. Using a Gigabyte Z790 Tachyon motherboard, renowned overclocker HiCookie managed to push the boundaries with an astonishing 11,255MHz overclock.  HiCookie set the new record with an impressive 11,255 MHz (timings 64-127-127-127) using Aorus DDR5 memory (16GB) modules and an LN2-cooled Intel Core i9-13900K clocked at …

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The DDR5 memory overclocking record has been broken once again. Using a Gigabyte Z790 Tachyon motherboard, renowned overclocker HiCookie managed to push the boundaries with an astonishing 11,255MHz overclock. 

HiCookie set the new record with an impressive 11,255 MHz (timings 64-127-127-127) using Aorus DDR5 memory (16GB) modules and an LN2-cooled Intel Core i9-13900K clocked at 0.8 GHz. In second place, there's Seby9123 with an 11,253MHz memory frequency, followed by lupin_no_musume with 11,128MHz.

Designed by and for overclocking enthusiasts, Gigabyte's Z790 Aorus Tachyon motherboard boasts an advanced all-digital power design with 15+1+2 phases. Thanks to its memory trace optimisation and Shielded Memory Routing implementation, the Z790 Aorus Tachyon worked as an essential piece to achieve the new record.

The two-DIMM-slot motherboard also features an integrated overclocking toolkit equipped with convenient shortcut keys, toggle switches, and voltage detection functions to make overclocking easier.

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KitGuru says: Don't expect to see anything much higher than this on the current platforms. However, the Raptor Lake Refresh that's likely coming out later this year will reportedly feature enhanced DDR5 memory support. If that's the case, it could allow overclockers to push DDR5 memory even further.

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