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Memory Speed | 3200 MHz |
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GIGABYTE GA-AB350-Gaming 3 (AMD RYZEN AM4/ B350/ RGB Fusion/ Smart Fan 5/ HDMI1.4/ M.2/ SATA 6Gbps/ USB 3.1 Type-A/ ATX/ DDR4/ Motherboard)
Brand | GIGABYTE |
CPU Socket | Socket AM4 |
Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
RAM Memory Technology | DIMM |
Compatible Processors | AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen |
Chipset Type | AMD B350 |
Memory Clock Speed | 3200 MHz |
Platform | Not Machine Specific |
Model Name | GA-AB350-GAMING 3 |
CPU Model | AMD A Series |
About this item
- Supports AMD Ryzen AM4
- Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs. BIOS : PnP 1.0a, DMI 2.7, WfM 2.0, SM BIOS 2.7, ACPI 5.0
- Fast USB 3.1 -The World's Next Universal Connector
- RGB FUSION with Multi-Zone LED Light Show design
- Smart Fan 5 features Multiple Temperature Sensors and Hybrid Fan Headers
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platform | not machine specific | windows | windows 11 | windows 11, windows 10 | windows 10 | windows |
cpu socket | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | Socket AM4 | LGA 1200 | Socket AM4 |
memory slots | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 4 GB | 32 GB |
compatible processors | AMD 2nd Gerenration Ryzen | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | AMD 3rd Generation Ryzen | AMD Ryzen 5000/4000 Series Processors | — | Ryzen 2000 Series, Ryzen 3000 Series, Ryzen 4000 Series, Ryzen 5000 Series |
number of ports | 5 | 6 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 23 |
card interface | integrated | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e | pci e |
RAM tech | DIMM | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 | DDR4 |
spdif connector type | Optical | Optical | Optical | Optical | — | Optical |
system bus standard | SATA 3 | SATA 3 | SATA 3 | SATA 3 | LPC | SATA 3 |
sata ports | — | — | 6 | 6 | — | 4 |
Product Description
Supports AMD Ryzen AM4 Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs Fast USB 3.1 -The World's Next Universal Connector 1PCIe 3.0 x16 Slot Realtek ALC 1220 120dB SNR HD Audio Realtek GbE LAN with cross Speed Internet Accelerator Software RGB FUSION SmartFan 5 Realtek ALC 1220 120dB SNR Realtek GbE LAN with cross Speed USB DAC UP2 Armor over PCIe Slots Dual BIOS/PCIe NVMe Gen3 x4 22110 M.2 ATX 305x230 (mm).
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USB DAC-UP 2 - Adjustable Voltage USB Port with Dedicated Power Design
USB DAC-UP 2 continues to provide clean, isolated and low-noise power while adding the ability to compensate for voltage drops. Designed specially for power-hungry peripherals and accessories,VR pioneers and gamers alike can take advantage of consistent voltage outputs.
Fast Onboard Storage with NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 110mm M.2
Delivering up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speed per connector, M.2 provides the ideal solution for fast storage on both PCIe and SATA interfaces.
Easy to Install G-Connector Design
With limited space inside system cases and hard to read cable indicators, easily connect all front panel connectors at once with the easy to read, easy to connect G-Connector. The G-Connector allows all FP cables to connect at once, streamlining the PC building process without frustration.
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Chipset | X370 | X370 | B350 | B350 | B350 | B350 |
Form Factor | ATX | ATX | ATX | micro-ATX | ATX | micro-ATX |
Memory Support | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3600+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz | 4 x DIMM, Max. 64GB DDR4 / 3200+ (O.C.) MHz |
Onboard Graphic Support | 2-Way NVIDIA SLI / 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way NVIDIA SLI / 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way AMD CrossFire | 2-Way AMD CrossFire |
Graphic Output | HDMI | HDMI | HDMI, DVI-D | HDMI, DVI-D, D-Sub | HDMI, DVI-D | HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI-D, D-Sub |
Audio | Dual Realtek ALC 1220 codecs w/ Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 | Dual Realtek ALC 1220 codecs w/ Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB5 | Realtek ALC 1220 codec | Realtek ALC887 codec | Realtek ALC887 codec | Realtek ALC887 codec |
M.2 | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) | 1x 22110 (SATA & PCIe x4/x2 SSD) |
USB ports | Rear: 1x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 6x USB 3.1 Gen.1 / Front: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 3x USB 2.0 | Rear: 1x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-C, 3x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 6x USB 3.1 Gen.1 / Front: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 | Rear: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 / Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 | Rear: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 / Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 | Rear: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 / Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 | Rear: 4x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 2x USB 3.1 Gen.2 Type-A, 2x USB 2.0 / Front: 2x USB 3.1 Gen.1, 4x USB 2.0 |
LAN | Dual LAN (Intel GbE LAN + Killer E2500 LAN) | Dual LAN (Intel GbE LAN + Killer E2500 LAN) | Realtek GbE LAN | Realtek GbE LAN | Realtek GbE LAN | Realtek GbE LAN |
RGB Fusion | 2 x RGB/RGBW LED strip headers | 2 x RGB/RGBW LED strip headers | 2 x RGB/RGBW LED strip headers | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Technical Details
Brand | GIGABYTE |
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Series | GA-AB350-GAMING 3 |
Item model number | GA-AB350-Gaming 3 |
Item Weight | 2.68 pounds |
Product Dimensions | 12.79 x 10.23 x 2.75 inches |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 12.79 x 10.23 x 2.75 inches |
Computer Memory Type | DDR4 SDRAM |
Manufacturer | Gigabyte |
ASIN | B06VWHXK94 |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | February 22, 2017 |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
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Best Sellers Rank | #2,033 in Computer Motherboards |
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Customers find the motherboard works great with no issues and is easy to install, with directions that are easy to follow. The board receives positive feedback for its appearance, with one customer noting how the RGB lighting matches their case cooler, and they appreciate its value for money, with one mentioning it looks more premium than its price. Customers like the RGB support, with one highlighting its compatibility with Ryzen 7 2700X, and they appreciate the lighting features. The reliability receives mixed reviews, with some finding it solid while others consider it not reliable enough.
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Customers are satisfied with the motherboard's functionality, reporting that it works great with no issues and remains stable for up to 8 months of use. One customer specifically mentions successful operation with the RYZEN 1600X processor.
"...Not one problem out of this board. BIOS updates throughout the years have been fine. Use a NVM.e hard with about 100TB of host writes...." Read more
"...my Nvidia gtx 950. And reactivate and boom works hella good. No bsod nothing. But does lag when I play lag due to x4 pcie...." Read more
"...First, I am happy to report that I have had no issues running my RAM (corsair vengeance 3000 Mhz) at 2933 Mhz in both of these boards which was a..." Read more
"...The build runs really well, but the software is absolute garbage, and Gigabyte seems to have no intentions on updating it...." Read more
Customers praise the motherboard's quality, describing it as excellent and good value for money.
"...Currently running a ryzen5 5600. Gigabyte made a quality product here." Read more
"...If you're not looking for RGB, it's a decent board, does what it needs to do, but from here on out, I'm switching to MSI." Read more
"...Just be aware. Other than that it is good board." Read more
"So far, it is an excellent product. If you want to change the rgb, you have to do it in the bios or download their stupid program and configure...." Read more
Customers find the motherboard easy to install, with clear directions that are simple to follow, and one customer mentions that their computer boots up in 12 seconds.
"...This board was so easy to install in my case and to install the ram sticks, CPU cooler etc...." Read more
"...about the ram, given it wasn't on the QVL, but it booted right up without a problem. Slightly overclocked the cpu with a small bump at the voltage...." Read more
"...I used my wife's PC to download W10 to a USB drive and it installed and booted fine...." Read more
"The board installed easily. Seems to work fine with the Ryzen 5 1600. However, the on board network adapter won't work...." Read more
Customers find the motherboard offers good value for money, with one customer noting it looks more premium than its price suggests, while another mentions it's ideal for budget gaming builds.
"...I have been quite happy with the features and performance of this board considering its cost...." Read more
"...Hard to beat this boards features and reliability at this price point." Read more
"...this motherboard thinking it would be a pretty good, relatively cheap starting motherboard...." Read more
"...Controls for CPU and RAM, tons of Fan Headers and looks much more premium than the price paid. Con: Ethernet port failed." Read more
Customers find the motherboard visually appealing, with one customer noting that the RGB lighting matches their case cooler.
"...Pros: + RGB LEDs + Sleek design + RGB controller + Lots of USBs + Convenient placing of all connectors..." Read more
"This motherboard is attractive, sturdy, and has a wide array of features for those who like overlocking...." Read more
"...LED lighting is nice, layout is good, Fan control works great, my system is near silent now compared to the fans running off molex full power...." Read more
"Pros: Solid Board, the color changing LED is lovely and the provided software is quite nice at managing it..." Read more
Customers like the RGB features of the motherboard, with one mentioning that the RGB Fusion works well with the board and another noting that it's changeable using software.
"...State, room for ram upgrade, and what I was most excited about, RGB headers (because as we all know, RGB makes desktops go faster)...." Read more
"The board installed easily. Seems to work fine with the Ryzen 5 1600. However, the on board network adapter won't work...." Read more
"Works well on my R5-1600 overclocked build, however, when i watercooled the processor, the VRM's started overheating due to no more air cooling from..." Read more
"Extremely affordable and pretty motherboard. Has a customizable RGB strip and easy to debug LED's incase something goes wrong...." Read more
Customers like the lighting features of the motherboard, with one mentioning that the LED isn't obnoxious.
"...Lights are a pleasing addition. The audio is noticeable as well. I'm loving the software and Smart Fan 5 that came along...." Read more
"...LED lighting is nice, layout is good, Fan control works great, my system is near silent now compared to the fans running off molex full power...." Read more
"...LED isn't obnoxious and the MB didn't fit perfectly into my case...." Read more
"...Pros: Lights, Good OC Controls for CPU and RAM, tons of Fan Headers and looks much more premium than the price paid. Con: Ethernet port failed." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the motherboard's reliability, with some finding it solid and stable, while others report it is not reliable enough and describe it as bad.
"...Con(s): - Iffy backplate - Red RAM holders, which are bothering unless you have RAM sticks that cover it..." Read more
"This motherboard is attractive, sturdy, and has a wide array of features for those who like overlocking...." Read more
"...try out some mining, however this brand new computer is simply not reliable enough. Left on the outside looking in...." Read more
"Pros: Solid Board, the color changing LED is lovely and the provided software is quite nice at managing it..." Read more
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Good overall value - VRM cooling leaves something to be desired
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- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025This board has been on and running 24 hours a day for about 7 years and running HARD, doing heavy CPU video editing and data management with multiple peripherals. Not one problem out of this board. BIOS updates throughout the years have been fine. Use a NVM.e hard with about 100TB of host writes. Currently running a ryzen5 5600. Gigabyte made a quality product here.
- Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018The media could not be loaded.
I am coming from asrock ab350m pro4 which I thought I had a motherboard problem with my video card not posting. Well My video card
doesn't post on x16 slot and does post on x4. Anyways I moved everything from that motherboard to the new motherboard. I didn't even
did a reinstallation of linux neither on Window 10 pro. Window 10 pro what I did was remove old drivers and install all the driver needed including
my Nvidia gtx 950. And reactivate and boom works hella good. No bsod nothing. But does lag when I play lag due to x4 pcie. But I was scared especially Linux not working because many people been complaining about this board not being Linux Friendly. I am running KDE Neon 5.11
kernel 4.13.0-31-generic. No problem at all!!!!! Here are my specs
GA-AB350-Gaming 3
Bios: F20c
Amd Ryzen 1700x
Mushkin 16GB (2X8GB) Redline DDR4 UDIMM PC4-2800 Desktop Memory Model MRA4U280HHHH8GX2
WD Black 256GB Performance SSD - 8 Gb/s M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive – WDS256G1X0C <------ Windows 10 Pro drive
Kingston HyperX 3K SH103S3/240G 240GB SSD <--------- KDE NEON LINUX Drive
Wd Black 1gb Hard drive WD1003FZEX <----------- Data
Cooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 120 <---- Cpu Cooler
5.0 out of 5 starsWow I was surprise when I open up the Amazon box. The colorful motherboard box. I open up and wow how beautiful the motherboard is.Awesome board fantastic linux compatible beautiful lights. Enough Pci-e slot!!!!! Georgous sound!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2018
I am coming from asrock ab350m pro4 which I thought I had a motherboard problem with my video card not posting. Well My video card
doesn't post on x16 slot and does post on x4. Anyways I moved everything from that motherboard to the new motherboard. I didn't even
did a reinstallation of linux neither on Window 10 pro. Window 10 pro what I did was remove old drivers and install all the driver needed including
my Nvidia gtx 950. And reactivate and boom works hella good. No bsod nothing. But does lag when I play lag due to x4 pcie. But I was scared especially Linux not working because many people been complaining about this board not being Linux Friendly. I am running KDE Neon 5.11
kernel 4.13.0-31-generic. No problem at all!!!!! Here are my specs
GA-AB350-Gaming 3
Bios: F20c
Amd Ryzen 1700x
Mushkin 16GB (2X8GB) Redline DDR4 UDIMM PC4-2800 Desktop Memory Model MRA4U280HHHH8GX2
WD Black 256GB Performance SSD - 8 Gb/s M.2 PCIe NVMe Solid State Drive – WDS256G1X0C <------ Windows 10 Pro drive
Kingston HyperX 3K SH103S3/240G 240GB SSD <--------- KDE NEON LINUX Drive
Wd Black 1gb Hard drive WD1003FZEX <----------- Data
Cooler Master MasterLiquid Lite 120 <---- Cpu Cooler
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- Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2018I used this motherboard for my first budget PC, keeping it all under $580. This board was so easy to install in my case and to install the ram sticks, CPU cooler etc. The BIOS is a lot prettier than the default Blue/White scheme BIOS menu. At first, I thought that the red LEDs on the board didn't change, but I was obviously wrong. The motherboard came with its own RGB controller for RGB fans(which I had on my case). The motherboard looks beautiful in my case, without an overage of the red color. The only iffy part about this was the plate, which honestly did not bother me at all. This motherboard comes with a total of 7 USB ports on the back, 4 3.0, 2 2.0, 1 DAC-UP USB(optimized for USB headphones). If you have a connector from your case to the motherboard, that's addition USB ports for you, so I came out with a total of 11 USB ports.
Pros:
+ RGB LEDs
+ Sleek design
+ RGB controller
+ Lots of USBs
+ Convenient placing of all connectors
+ Comes with a tool to help install power LED and such to the case
Con(s):
- Iffy backplate
- Red RAM holders, which are bothering unless you have RAM sticks that cover it
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- Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017I recently purchased two of these motherboards (one to upgrade an existing system and one for a new build) as part of a combo deal Amazon has been offering with the Ryzen 5 1600 (approx. $295 bundled price). Overall, I have been quite happy with the features and performance of this board considering its cost. First, I am happy to report that I have had no issues running my RAM (corsair vengeance 3000 Mhz) at 2933 Mhz in both of these boards which was a pleasant surprise considering some of the early issues all of the b350 and x370 motherboards had with ram compatibility. However, it should be noted that this board's UEFI (i.e, BIOS) is somewhat limited when it comes to overclocking support features (e.g., no Load-Line Calibration, among other settings) when compared to most X370 boards and some B350 boards from other manufacturers. That aside, I was able to easily achieve stable 3.8 GHz overclocks on both of my systems running at reasonable voltages (1.33-1.34v). Perhaps a more expensive X370 board would have allowed for slightly better overclocking results (3.9 or 4.0 GHz under the best case scenario) but that is no guarantee as such performance is highly dependent on the individual characteristics of each CPU.
One concern that I did have with this board pertains to its VRM (voltage regulator module) cooling solution (an unimpressive mosfet heatsink) as VRM temps with both of my systems did seem rather high during my initial stress/stability tests (VRM temps slightly exceeding 100c). Related to this, it appears this board benefits from CPU air coolers that have a downward facing fan (i.e., blowing air directly onto the motherboard which helps to cool the VRMs) such as the ryzen 5 1600's included wraith spire cooler. For both of my systems, I opted for a more robust CM Hyper 212 EVO tower cooler oriented in the north/south position to blow hot air toward my case's rear exhaust fan - which unfortunately does not promote air flow directly onto the motherboard to help cool the VRMs. It should be noted that the VRM mosfets used in this board have a maximum operating temperature of 150c (NTMFS4C06N); however, from what I understand the board's VRM mosfet temperature sensor is not directly on the mosfets (so they likely run a little hotter than the reported temperature) and running at or near the mosfet's maximum operating temperature could potentially damage components in close proximity on the board. In general, these high VRM mosfet temperatures should not be an issue when running ryzen CPU's at stock settings with downward facing air coolers; however, tower coolers and AIO liquid coolers may encounter the issue I have described - particularly when overclocking at higher voltages but perhaps even at stock settings for some users. In my case, I decided to actively cool my VRM's by turning my rear exhaust case fan around (blowing air into the case) and securing a 4 inch plastic dryer hood vent (cut to size) to the case fan so that ambient air was being blown directly on the VRMs (see pics). This modification drastically brought down my VRM temps from about 105c to 75c during stress testing (max VRM temps during normal usage now run about 40-50c). Although this solution could be somewhat unsightly depending on your pc case, it certainly worked for me and only cost around $5.
To sum up, overall this board has a nice blend of features (overclocking ability, m.2 ssd support, plenty of fan headers [5 total], among others) at a reasonable price. However, the VRM's on this board could benefit from more phases and/or a better cooling solution than is currently provided. Just some things to keep in mind as you consider purchasing AM4 socket motherboards.
4.0 out of 5 starsI recently purchased two of these motherboards (one to upgrade an existing system and one for a new build) as part of a combo deal Amazon has been offering with the Ryzen 5 1600 (approx. $295 bundled price). Overall, I have been quite happy with the features and performance of this board considering its cost. First, I am happy to report that I have had no issues running my RAM (corsair vengeance 3000 Mhz) at 2933 Mhz in both of these boards which was a pleasant surprise considering some of the early issues all of the b350 and x370 motherboards had with ram compatibility. However, it should be noted that this board's UEFI (i.e, BIOS) is somewhat limited when it comes to overclocking support features (e.g., no Load-Line Calibration, among other settings) when compared to most X370 boards and some B350 boards from other manufacturers. That aside, I was able to easily achieve stable 3.8 GHz overclocks on both of my systems running at reasonable voltages (1.33-1.34v). Perhaps a more expensive X370 board would have allowed for slightly better overclocking results (3.9 or 4.0 GHz under the best case scenario) but that is no guarantee as such performance is highly dependent on the individual characteristics of each CPU.Good overall value - VRM cooling leaves something to be desired
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2017
One concern that I did have with this board pertains to its VRM (voltage regulator module) cooling solution (an unimpressive mosfet heatsink) as VRM temps with both of my systems did seem rather high during my initial stress/stability tests (VRM temps slightly exceeding 100c). Related to this, it appears this board benefits from CPU air coolers that have a downward facing fan (i.e., blowing air directly onto the motherboard which helps to cool the VRMs) such as the ryzen 5 1600's included wraith spire cooler. For both of my systems, I opted for a more robust CM Hyper 212 EVO tower cooler oriented in the north/south position to blow hot air toward my case's rear exhaust fan - which unfortunately does not promote air flow directly onto the motherboard to help cool the VRMs. It should be noted that the VRM mosfets used in this board have a maximum operating temperature of 150c (NTMFS4C06N); however, from what I understand the board's VRM mosfet temperature sensor is not directly on the mosfets (so they likely run a little hotter than the reported temperature) and running at or near the mosfet's maximum operating temperature could potentially damage components in close proximity on the board. In general, these high VRM mosfet temperatures should not be an issue when running ryzen CPU's at stock settings with downward facing air coolers; however, tower coolers and AIO liquid coolers may encounter the issue I have described - particularly when overclocking at higher voltages but perhaps even at stock settings for some users. In my case, I decided to actively cool my VRM's by turning my rear exhaust case fan around (blowing air into the case) and securing a 4 inch plastic dryer hood vent (cut to size) to the case fan so that ambient air was being blown directly on the VRMs (see pics). This modification drastically brought down my VRM temps from about 105c to 75c during stress testing (max VRM temps during normal usage now run about 40-50c). Although this solution could be somewhat unsightly depending on your pc case, it certainly worked for me and only cost around $5.
To sum up, overall this board has a nice blend of features (overclocking ability, m.2 ssd support, plenty of fan headers [5 total], among others) at a reasonable price. However, the VRM's on this board could benefit from more phases and/or a better cooling solution than is currently provided. Just some things to keep in mind as you consider purchasing AM4 socket motherboards.
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Top reviews from other countries
- Tej B.Reviewed in India on March 19, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Great board at cheap price. Worth the price(at around 10k, not more than that)
Decent board but is not compatible with corsair vengance LPX.
PROS:
Has a lot of fan pins
Bios is ok, not very advanced though.
Supposedly a good overclocker, has 7 chokes, 1 more than asus prime
all the bells an whistles of any latest intel board.
CONS:
Bios issues(probably will be fixed eventually). I fully recommend updating bios to atleast F5 revision.
Support for high frequency memory is questionable at the moment, not all memory vendors supported.
WARNING!!!
do not use corsair vengence LPX or other corsair memory with this board. Board will not post if you do so and will wrongly indicate that there
is a problem with your CPU and will misguide you.
I used Gskill ripjaws and am running at 2400MHz.
Update:
I am now running cpu at 3.7GHz at 1.32 vcore on stock cooler. Max temp so far was 78 degrees celcius on cpu stress test.
running my gskill ripjaws 2x8gb memory at 2666Ghz after F6 bios update!!! stable!
Update 2:
updated to F7 bios! Getting better performance now.(3.6GHz beating old 3.7Ghz scores)
Also my 2400Mhz rated ram is now overclockable upto 2933! stable!
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Alonso M.Reviewed in Mexico on September 7, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars una placa con todo lo que buscaba
esta placa quedo muy bien con mi build ryzen pues traia la bios actualizada para soportar los ryzen 2000
la placa soporta hasta 6 conexiones serial ata (SATA) y cuenta con una tira de iluminacion a un costado aunque eso en realidad no me importo mucho porque la apague
tiene soporte para un SSD m.2 que si desides usar te deshabilitara un puerto SATA y en caso de que sea NVME te deshabilitara 2 pero no es un problema pues te quedan 4 puertos extras
me gusto que los 2 PCIE 16x tubieran una cubierta de aluminio para reforzarlas pues las placas modernas son algo pesadas y esto se siente como un plus muy bueno
los 4 dims para ram van perfecto si para el dual o qued channel y aprovechar al maximo tus memorias RAM
iene suficientes pins para ventiladores e incluso para sistemas liquidos AIO
la recominedo mucho pues la placa es muy completa y tiene extras que se agradecen mucho y soporta OC con configuracion muy facil
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RosaReviewed in Spain on August 13, 2018
2.0 out of 5 stars No compatible con ryzen segunda generación
Es necesaria una actualización de la bios con un ryzen de primera generación para que sea compatible con uno de segunda.
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Client d'AmazonReviewed in France on December 3, 2017
5.0 out of 5 stars Top
Carte mere très bien réalisée, fonctionne parfaitement.
Le tube néon rouge pour les PC customs je trouve cela pas mal du tout, rien a redire sur le design
- Mr J K HardwickReviewed in the United Kingdom on April 22, 2018
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Mobo would recommend
Great looking board. Has LED lights on board and you can change the colour of them. Work well with Ryzen 5 1600 with no glitches. I have bought several Gigabyte mobo's and they have not let me down yet. I specifically like the adapter supplied to put the fiddly little front panel cables into - makes fitting them to the board much easier as you can't get it wrong.