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For day 9 on the KitGuru Advent Calendar 2021, we are teaming up with Gigabyte to give one lucky reader a monitor upgrade! Today's prize is the Gigabyte M27Q, a 1440p gaming monitor with 170Hz refresh rate, making it an excellent choice for any PC gaming setup...

Recent rumours have suggested that we are going to see refreshed versions of the RTX 3080 and RTX 3070 Ti with more VRAM in early 2022, and AMD is rumoured to be launching its entry-level RX 6000 GPUs in a similar timeframe. Now, signs are pointing towards this being true, …

Gigabyte has introduced what might be the cheapest Z690 motherboard. The new Z690M DS3H DDR4 is the first Z690 board to lack PCIe 5.0 connectivity, offering PCIe 4.0 instead, as well as a barebones aesthetic to keep it budget-friendly.  According to Tom's Hardware, one of the key reasons behind high …

Many Intel 12th Gen Core processor owners have found multiple issues when trying to play certain games protected by DRM services due to the new E-Cores they feature. These cores may lead the DRM software to trigger incorrectly, as it recognises them as a separate system, even if it's not. …

Gigabyte is adding a new 240Hz gaming monitor to its display portfolio – the M27Q X. This monitor seems to share the same stand and casing as the standard M27Q and G27 monitors, but makes the jump to 1440p resolution and 240Hz refresh rate. Like the original M27Q, the M27Q …

Although Ryzen 5000 series chips are not supposed to be supported by A320 motherboards, it seems Gigabyte and Asus have found a way to make it happen. A new BIOS update seems to enable Ryzen 5000 CPUs on some entry-level motherboards. Evidence of this being possible first popped up around …

This morning a few hours ahead of the embargo lift for Intel Alder Lake reviews, Gigabyte Aorus published an impressive seeming overclocking result, claiming to have reached 8GHz on the Core i9-12900K. The embargo for Alder Lake has since lifted, allowing more people to talk freely about performance and it has quickly become clear that this 8GHz result was faked. 

The Gigabyte Z690 Aorus Master is in the house, so we unbox it and give you a first look

With Intel 12th Gen Core processors announced, it's time for motherboard vendors to announce what they've been working on. In Gigabyte's case, its Z690 line-up will consist of 14 motherboards for different customers, ranging from a basic user up to a hardware enthusiast looking for the very best for their …

Many have tried to create a successful modular PC, but none have quite nailed it yet. Gigabyte is the latest to take this concept on with Project Cielo, a portable PC with 5G that looks a bit like a Roomba, but with taller, stackable pieces.  Project Cielo will consist of three …

X570S is here and Luke checks out two options from ASUS and Gigabyte

Intel has been working on its big push into the desktop graphics card market for several years and in just a few months, we'll see the first Intel Arc ‘Alchemist' graphics cards hitting shelves. While no board partners have announced their plans officially yet, it would seem that we know …

This is a cracking 4K/144Hz monitor - but Gigabyte has dropped the ball in one key area

Listings for two upcoming Gigabyte Z690 motherboards appeared online over the weekend, revealing pricing and specifications. From the looks of it, some Z690 motherboards may support DDR4 memory, while others will support the new DDR5 standard. The listings were spotted by @momomo_us, showing some of the specifications and prices for …

The first retail listing for the unannounced Radeon RX 6600 graphics card has appeared online. The listing is specifically for the recently leaked Gigabyte Radeon RX 6600 Eagle. There are also new reports indicating that the graphics card will launch in October.  The listing spotted by @momomo_us comes from the Australian …

Rumours surrounding the Radeon RX 6600 have existed for quite a while, but AMD has yet to announce it. While there was some doubt that such a SKU exists, a new leak showcasing a Gigabyte Eagle RX 6600 suggests it is indeed coming.  Through sources, VideoCardz was able to obtain renders …

We've seen several confidential documents from both Intel and AMD leak recently due to an attack on Gigabyte's servers. Another document has recently become public, confirming that the AMD AM5 platform will support PCIe 4.0 and DDR5 memory.  As reported by TechPowerUp, schematics for the AMD AM5 socket have also …

It appears that some of AMD's future plans for EPYC processors are beginning to leak. Seemingly tied to a recent hack on Gigabyte's servers, documents detailing AMD's upcoming EPYC ‘Genoa' platform have made their way onto the web.  Screenshots of the leaked documents popped up on Twitter via @KittyYYuko (via …

Schematics of the AMD's upcoming LGA1718 socket, also known as AM5, have surfaced, showing that AM4-compatible CPU coolers should also be mountable on AM5-based motherboards.  The schematics shared by @TtLexington originate from the ransomware attack that hit Gigabyte. Despite being an LGA (land grid array) socket instead of a PGA (pin grid …

Following multiple reports of Gigabyte GP-P850GM and GP-P750GM PSUs “exploding”, Gigabyte has issued a statement responding to the situation. The issue seems to come down to each unit's Over Power Protection threshold, and Gigabyte will be offering exchanges to eligible customers.  In the statement, Gigabyte says: “We were made aware …

We've seen a rise in the number of ransomware attacks in recent years, with a number of large companies being caught out. This time, it appears that Gigabyte has been affected by a ransomware attack, which reportedly saw the hackers steal 112GB of confidential information.  The group behind the attack …

Newegg's Shuffle program is being called into question this week, as the store's latest offering saw new graphics cards bundled with two power supplies – the Gigabyte P750GM and the P850GM, both of which have known performance and failure issues.  In late 2020, TechPowerUp and Hardware Busters (YouTube) had already raised …

Gigabyte's latest Aorus P1200W power supply stands out from the crowd in more ways than one, offering 80Plus Platinum efficiency and a customisable LCD display on the side of the unit. The screen can be used to display custom text, images, GIFs or video files, adding an extra layer of …

In the early hours of this morning, AMD officially announced the Radeon RX 6600 XT graphics card and just as promised, a number of board partners have custom-cooled solutions ready to go. So far, we've had RX 6600 XT custom graphics card announcements from Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, Sapphire and PowerColor.  …

Earlier this week, RX 6600 XT rumours came to a head, with reports of an announcement taking place during this year's Chinajoy event. The event is still hours away, but it would seem that we've already got confirmation of the GPU through Gigabyte. The Gigabyte Aorus Spanish-language Twitter account tweeted …

Our next modding project is underway - here James gives us the lowdown on what to expect

Gigabyte Aorus Gaming Boxes are already available with RTX 3080 and 3090 GPUs, but now, Gigabyte is also introducing an RTX 3080 Ti model to its line-up. With the RTX 3080 Ti Gaming Box, Gigabyte now offers a Gaming Box for every card using the GA102 GPU. Like other Aorus …

We check out Gigabyte's latest PCIe 4.0 SSD - can it match the competition?

We first heard about the Gigabyte Aorus FO48U in April, although details were still scarce at that time. Now during the week of Computex, the full spec has been revealed, with Gigabyte's new giant monitor sporting an OLED panel and 120Hz refresh rate.  Featuring a 48-inch 4K OLED panel with …

Part 2 is here, where Luke and Jasmine put the PC together