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Gigabyte Aorus, well known for its high-end PC gaming solutions, is back with new AIO liquid coolers. The new Waterforce II and Waterforce X II CPU coolers will ship with up to 360mm radiators, along with new pump and fan designs to offer improved CPU cooling.  The DIY-friendly designs of …

We test three of Gigabyte's RX 7000-series GPUs and see how far things have come since 2017

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While announcing the release of a new AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta BIOS for its 600-series motherboards, Gigabyte confirmed that the next generation of AMD APUs, presumably named Ryzen 8000G, will be available by the end of January 2024. Gigabyte has stated that AGESA 1.1.0.0 Beta, which introduces support for AMD's next-generation …

Rumours about AMD releasing a Radeon RX 6750 GRE graphics card have been floating on the internet for some time. Most recently, Gigabyte and MSI versions of this graphics card have been spotted, both sporting 12GB of VRAM.  According to Gigabyte China (via VideoCardz), this graphics card will feature 12GB …

If you own a Gigabyte motherboard based on Intel 600 and 700 series chipsets, the newly released BIOS might be worth installing. The update brings a redesigned user interface, with changes made based on user feedback to make settings easier to navigate.   The new “Quick Access” feature simplifies access to …

Many of us know Gigabyte for their PC components, peripherals and monitors but the company's subsidiary, Giga Computing, is also big in the server world. In October, Gigabyte's Giga Computing is exhibiting at the OCP Global Summit, showcasing new EPYC OCP V3 Compute Nodes. The new GIGABYTE OCP ORv3 products …

We're back with another 7800 XT review, this time we check out the Gigabyte Gaming OC

This weekend saw the Insomnia gaming event kick-off for the 71st time, back at the Birmingham NEC, with tens of thousands of gamers coming together in the largest/longest running gaming festival of its kind in the UK. Given the way that the pandemic wiped out most events for two years, …

Gigabyte is back with a new ultrawide gaming monitor. The GS34WQC packs a 34-inch 21:9 display with QHD resolution and a speedy refresh rate for gaming.  This gaming monitor has an ultra-wide resolution of 3440×1440 and a 34-inch Super Speed VA panel with a 1500R curvature. The static contrast ratio of …

Is the Endorfy ARX 500 the new budget airflow champion? We take a look.

It is officially your last day to enter our Gigabyte Aorus M32U 144Hz 4K gaming monitor giveaway. Entries close at 23:59 CEST so get your last minute entries in!

Gigabyte has unveiled its new lightweight wireless gaming mouse – the Aorus M6. This mouse packs an enthusiast-grade optical sensor, a symmetrical ergonomic design, Omron switches, and lightweight materials that enable gamers to use it comfortably and for a long period of time without feeling fatigued. The Aorus M6's 26,000 …

Even with the AM5-based chips out on the market, the AM4 platform is still receiving support and even the possibility of additional processors. AMD has made a commitment to long-term support for the platform and has recently launched three new SKUs within a short span of one month. The first …

Recently, new information has emerged regarding upcoming Gigabyte motherboards, as revealed by the regulatory office of the Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC). Gigabyte appears to be working on updates for both the AMD X670/B650 and the Intel Z790 platform. Gigabyte had previously released a BIOS update for its Intel 600/700 motherboards …

Gigabyte just revealed the first trio of Gaming GS monitors. These will succeed the older G-series from 2020, featuring SuperSpeed VA panels capable of 170Hz and 180Hz refresh rates. The current lineup will range between 27 and 32 inches in size and include FHD and QHD models. The first model, …

Gigabyte might have revealed an unannounced Ryzen processor. According to the CPU support list for the Gigabyte X570 Aorus Extreme motherboard, a new Ryzen 7 5700 CPU might be on the way.  In the X570 Aorus Extreme's CPU support list (via VideoCardz), Gigabyte also shared the core specs of the …

The DDR5 memory overclocking record has been broken once again. Using a Gigabyte Z790 Tachyon motherboard, renowned overclocker HiCookie managed to push the boundaries with an astonishing 11,255MHz overclock.  HiCookie set the new record with an impressive 11,255 MHz (timings 64-127-127-127) using Aorus DDR5 memory (16GB) modules and an LN2-cooled …

Gigabyte has overhauled its RTX 4090 WindForce design. Compared to the original design, which was 3.5 slots thick and featured an extensive heatsink that extended beyond the board, the V2 is slimmer and showcases an unconventional backside design with a concealed power connector. In the new cooler design, the 12VHPWR …

Numerous users have reported problems with Gigabyte RTX 30 and 40 series graphics cards, specifically related to physical damage. All instances seem to point to a design flaw that leads to cracks in the vicinity of the PCIe interface, leaving the PCIe lanes damaged and resulting in the GPU's inability …

Gigabyte has recently released a new BIOS update for their motherboards that introduces support for “next generation processors” from Intel. The timing of this release aligns with the upcoming launch of Intel's 14th Gen Core series, expected to debut as early as September. The release of this BIOS update (via …

A significant security vulnerability has been discovered in a wide range of Intel and AMD -based Gigabyte motherboards, including the latest Z790 and X670 units. The flaw originates from an insecure updater program used by Gigabyte to keep motherboard firmware up to date. Cybersecurity researchers from Eclypsium (via Wired) have …

At Computex this year, Gigabyte has arrived armed with a little bit of everything, from a brand new stealth-design motherboard that hides away all of your power connectors, to new laptops - Leo even dives into a little bit of patent drama as the tour unfolds. 

External GPU solutions are an excellent way to improve the graphics performance of a laptop. Gigabyte has already launched a few of them, but this latest solution should be a step above the rest, as it features an RTX 4090. The Gigabyte RTX 4090 Gaming Box is a water-cooled external …

The Gigabyte G5 KF (2023) gaming laptop offers an affordable entry point to the latest Nvidia graphics technology. The inclusion of an RTX 4060 is impressive for the £1200 asking price. How does the laptop perform overall though?

Following the recent media reports about the SOC voltage exceeding 1.3V on Gigabyte AM5 motherboards running the latest BIOS (F10D) with EXPO enabled, the company has issued a statement clarifying the method used to correctly obtain SOC voltage readings. “GIGABYTE respects and appreciates the media’s support and favor to GIGABYTE …

It seems like ASUS isn't the only one having issues with their BIOS firmware on AMD AM5 motherboards. Gigabyte is also being criticised for not fixing the SoC voltage issue on its AM5 motherboards with its latest BIOS. After reports of exploding CPUs, AMD identified the issue and requested motherboard …

Gigabyte has recently filed various RTX 4060 Ti and Radeon RX 7600 SKUs to the EEC database, hinting at the launch of the next-gen mid-range GPUs. However, it's important to keep in mind that not all SKUs that are filed end up being released.  Looking at the listings found by …

Following reports of damage to AMD Ryzen 7000X3D processors and motherboard sockets, manufacturers such as MSI, Asus, and Gigabyte have released new firmware updates to address potential issues. To prevent further harm to the components, the latest BIOS blocks SoC voltage for these chips to protect the CPU and motherboard. …

The RTX 4070 is here and today we put it through its paces in a whole heap of games