Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 Review

A couple of months ago, we had reviewed the Asus Maximus V Extreme, a super high-end motherboard designed specifically for enthusiasts in mind who love pushing their hardware to the absolute limit. Gigabyte hasn’t really managed to tap into the enthusiast market so far. It has had some amount of success with its Sniper series, but some how, Asus’s R.O.G series has always been the weapon of choice for most DIY builders. All that could change with Gigabyte’s new uber high-end board called the GA-Z77Z-UP7. Before we dive into the bucket load of features, let’s have a look at the design and layout of its flagship board.    Design and build The GA-Z77X-UP7 comes in a striking black and orange PCB design with good amount of spacing between components. The PCB does not have a lot of flex even after installing a large heatsink, which we liked. Gigabyte has left plenty of room around the CPU area as well, so installing a water cooling solution should not be a problem. The CPU bracket as well as all the heatpipes for the heatsinks feature an anodised plating, making it more resistant to the elements.Click here for full story