Gigabyte G1.Assassin 2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

1
Average:

2
Bad:

0

Pros:

Spacious layout.
High bandwidth DIMM slots.
Dedicated network card and audio chipset.

Cons:

Expensive than competitors.
Stock performance marginally slower than competitors.

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Last revision on November 25, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Spacious layout
High bandwidth DIMM slots
Dedicated network card and audio chipset
Easy overclocking
Onboard Creative X-Fi audio
Fast Killer E2100 network adapter
Slick UEFI BIOS
Cool gun-shaped heat sink

Reviewers Didn't Like

Expensive than competitors
Stock performance marginally slower than competitors
WiFi & Bluetooth cannot be used in 2way GPU setup
Only four RAM slots
No FireWire ports

Expert reviews and ratings

As mentioned in the intro, this review is much shorter than our usual, as the board was destined to go right into our GPU test rig (and we don't have performance comparisons at the current time). Instead, this was meant to be a quick look so that we...

By Techgage on May 21, 2012

and FVThe Assassin 2 at the end of the day is a very interesting board. Gigabyte lowered the price on this board considerably compared to the original without taking away any features. Some might argue that dropping four way SLI support is a con, but...

By LanOC Reviews on March 16, 2012

Two weeks back I included the Gigabyte G1.Assassin 2 as part of the Intel X79 motherboards roundup, wherein the performance of this beastly motherboard left much to be desired; especially where overclocking was concerned. However, with the newly...

By Tbreak.com on December 13, 2011

A great all-in-one X79...

By Atomic MPC on December 01, 2011

With its onboard Creative X-Fi audio and Killer network controller, this uniquely flashy motherboard is a great, feature-packed base for a Socket 2011 gaming PC. You'll have to decide for yourself whether the design is tacky or cool....

By Computer Shopper on November 17, 2011

Core i7 3960X processor close towards 5 GHz today. The G1.Assassin 2 motherboard comes loaded with some very nice features, much like it predecessors it has an embedded Killer E2100 NIC, said to deliver better networking performance to hardcore...

By Guru of 3D on January 11, 2012

When comparing the Assassin and Assassin 2, I found myself missing the more obvious weaponized heat sinks on the original Assassin. The hand gun heat sink at least made it obvious this is a Killer series motherboard though. And, the X79 component...

By FutureLooks on January 05, 2012

In terms of aesthetics and visuals, we think the G1.Assassin 2 looks great with its black PCB and contrasting greens and grays all decked out in the Military Theme. Some may love this sort of branding gimmick, some may not, but it doesn’t...

By Pureoverclock on December 29, 2011

Our flagship motherboard comparison announcement was answered with an interesting selection of models, along with a bunch of “not ready yet” responses. Today we examine a few samples from companies bold enough to step up to the plate during launch...

By Tom's Hardware UK on December 07, 2011

Previously offered on their G1.Sniper board, Qualcomm Atheros announced that their Killer E2100 NIC would once again make an appearance in Gigabyte's top gaming board, the X79-based G1.Assassin 2. The $399 motherboard is available now and is more...

By AnandTech on November 30, 2011

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