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September 2011
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52 Reviews
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In rating the GIGABYTE G1.Killer Sniper 2 motherboard, I had to consider the integrated versus the external peripheral argument. On the one hand, if the audio or network go out, users will have to RMA the entire board. Add-on cards can simply be swappe...
Strong overclocking prowess, Excellent stability, Good looks
Somewhat limited graphics expandability, Pricey
Although the Gigabyte G1.Sniper2 delivered somewhat mixed benchmark scores, at times dropping behind the pack and other times leading the way, overall it performed well. One limitation worth mentioning is that it only supports two-way SLI/CrossFireX, whic...
Published: 2011-10-13, Author: Asus , review by: neoseeker.com
Abstract: The initial release of the Sandy Bridge platform brought two new Intel chipsets to the market; the H67 and P67 Express. Both featured exceptional performance due to their support for the new core architecture, but the rub was that only the H67 chipset had...
I am sure that Gigabyte considers the integrated Creative CA20K2 sound processor and Bigfoot Killer E2100 network controller to be the key features of their G1.Sniper 2 mainboard. It is true, only Gigabyte mainboards from the gaming “K1-Killer” series...
Abstract: GIGABYTE is one of the few computer component manufacturers that has been able to consistently better itself with each new product iteration. It started securely rooted in the consumer space, with some of the most stable stock products on the market but o...
This has actually been a really nice board to work with. It's true that this board doesn't have a UEFI BIOS with a graphical user interface, but I kind of prefer the legacy BIOS platform because it's what I'm used to. For those that really want that featu...
Creative high performance audio, Bigfoot Networks E2100, PCI-E Gen 3 Support, Intel Ivy Bridge 22nm CPU Support, Custom heatsink design, Adequate spacing for dual GPU airflow, Lucidlogix Virtu Support, Quick OC button, Dual BIOS to ensure safety, Excellent overclocking ability, Stylish gaming inspired design
No LCD post indicator
The G1.Sniper 2 is an excellent board with a lot of innovative features that should make gamers rejoice. These features make excellent additions to any board and we are really surprised to see that GIGABYTE is the only manufacturer to adopt such uniqu...
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Published: 2011-09-14, Author: Dan , review by: legitreviews.com
The GIGABYTE G1.SNIPER2 Intel X58 motherboard has the features that many purchase additional expansion cards for. If you are looking for a great performing motherboard, and are planning on picking up a discrete NIC and sound card, the GIGABYTE G1.SNI...
Gigabyte's G1.Sniper2 is an awesome motherboard that delivers the kind of performance and features gamers and overclockers dream about. However, as is often the case, this fine specimen doesn't come cheaply. As of writing, the G1.Sniper2 is fetching $...
Full of gamer-friendly features, without any compromise, Full onboard Creative X-Fi and Killer NIC hardware, Best board for gaming we've tested so far, hands down, Exceptionally low power consumption, Lucid Virtu support, Fantastic accessory package; noth
BIOS is still not a full UEFI solution, Overclocking features can be difficult to manage based on chosen components, Onboard audio and network solutions limit bus clocking, Changing memory divider forces a x38 multiplier on the CPU, Cost seemingly high in
There's not really much we can say about the Gigabyte G1.Sniper2. As a gaming motherboard, there's absolutely nothing missing feature-wise, and the gaming performance has yet to be matched by any other product. The inclusion of the onboard Killer NIC a...
