GIGABYTE G1.Sniper 5 Motherboard Review

Gamers with deep pockets who appreciate motherboards packed to the gills with features, features, and more features ought to have a look at GIGABYTE’s G1.Sniper 5. Its black and green aesthetics are eye-catching, sure, but its feature-set would surely make its rivals green with envy. Read on to find out what we think of the G1.Sniper 5!

In September, I took a look at GIGABYTE’s midrange Z87X-UD3H. With its rich feature-set and $160 price tag, I deemed it an impressive offering – impressive enough to earn itself an Editor’s Choice award. For those wanting an affordable Z87 board and don’t want to give much up, the Z87X-UD3H still comes highly recommended by me.

In this article, we’re taking a look at another GIGABYTE board, but one that has a bit of a different focus: The high-end gamer. At $400, the G1.Sniper 5 isn’t targeting the market at large; rather, it’s aimed at those who want a gamer-tuned product with a features list longer than entire 26-volume Warren Commission Report. I don’t think it’d be a stretch to dub this board GIGABYTE’s “ultimate” Z87 offering.

But, features on paper and features in execution are two different things, so let’s take a quick overview look at the board, and then figure out just what it offers.

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