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For SATA 6Gb/s testing we use a Kingston HyperX 3K SSD. We tested USB 3.0 performance using the same Kingston HyperX 3K SSD connected to a SATA 6Gb/s to USB 3.0 adapter powered by an ASMedia ASM1053 controller.
Given that all six of the G1.Sniper Z87 motherboard's SATA 6Gb/s ports operate from the Z87 chipset, it comes as no surprise that they offer interference-free performance to a fast SSD.
Lacking any form of UASP-activating software, Gigabyte's G1.Sniper Z87 has to settle for second-to-last place in our USB 3.0 performance chart. Only MSI's Z87M Gaming offers marginally slower USB transfer speeds.
Without UASP-activating software, Gigabyte's motherboard cannot reach the transfer rates set by competing products from the likes of ASRock and Asus, both of whom equip their boards with speed-enhancing programs.
We use RightMark Audio Analyzer to analyse the performance of the motherboard’s onboard audio solution. A sampling mode of 24-bit, 192 kHz was tested.
The G1.Sniper Z87's audio system consists of a particularly high-end Texas Instruments OP2134 operational amplifier, a quad core Sound Core 3D audio processor from Creative, high-end audio capacitors from Nichicon, isolated circuitry, and gold plated connectors.
The overall performance of Gigabyte's audio solution used on the G1.Sniper is ‘Very Good', according to RightMark's Audio Analyzer software. This is good news for gamers who value the effect that good sound quality has on their gaming experience.
Just ordered it from OCUK – using it for a new build in the new year. good price.
nice colour scheme, nothing I have would match it, so would be quite a change over from my asus board. Gigabyte boards t his year look the best though, no doubt about it.
Its about time these companies put more effort into the onboard audio, so good move gb.
I always really like how they put power and reset switches up close to the memory, they are a godsend when testing things.
I bought this board and its been great – rock solid at 4.4ghz, as I dont like pushing my CPU too high – they run hot. not like ivybridge.
Very well written review, looks like a winner for its price point.
Is anybody intending to buy this board in hope of connecting it to a non galvanic usb dac in order to minimize noise transfer?
Of all the reviews I’ve seen so far, I’ve not seen one that goes into depth regarding the usb dac-up feature yet seem to be concentrating on the performance of onboard sound only.
Hi guys, between this Gigabyte and the Asus Hero, which one is better choice for a gaming rig?