Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 7 expert reviews

Excellent:

4
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

0

Pros:

First mATX G1.Killer product.
Overclocks really well, with excellent memory support.
OnBoard Creative Recon3Di audio CODEC with excellent audio playback.

Cons:

PCIe slot placement not optimized for CrossFire/SLI when in a normal mATX case.
Overclocking requires more voltage than previously tested products.

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Last revision on April 17, 2014

Reviewers Liked

First mATX G1.Killer product
Overclocks really well, with excellent memory support
OnBoard Creative Recon3Di audio CODEC with excellent audio playback
Relatively low cost
Clean and simple color themed layout
Fully Functional AMI UEFI BIOS with support
On Par Overclocking
SLI Capable
Decent amount of adjustability
Creative high end audio solution
MUSE Audio Caps
CFos Network boost
Improved UEFI Interface
Dual BIOS
Digital power solution

Reviewers Didn't Like

PCIe slot placement not optimized for CrossFire/SLI when in a normal mATX case
Overclocking requires more voltage than previously tested products
Higher power consumption than other tested Intel Z77 Express products
No Power/Reset Switches
Limited USB 3.0 ports (only four)
4pin EPS CPU power connector
Accessories package is rather small
On board display outputs for all current common connection types (HDMI, DisplayPort, DVI, and VGA) limits rear I/O connectivity

Expert reviews and ratings

Gigabyte’s G1.Killer series of motherboards have always been love-it-or-leave-it affairs. While some laud the gun-shaped heatsinks of the series, others think them garish or just plain tacky. With the G1.Sniper M3, Gigabyte does away with the...

By Maximum PC on November 12, 2012

We've seen our fair share of powerful mini motherboards recently, and although this little G1.Sniper isn't quite as diminutive as its mini-ITX compatriots, it's still one hell of a strong board, with a feature list as long as Mr Tickle's arm. It's...

By TechRadar on October 14, 2012

I've spent a little over a week using the Gigabyte G1.Sniper M3. I must say that the biggest thing that stands out for me with this product is the fact that the audio performance is really really good, although the input side is a bit lacking, as...

By techPowerUp! on July 13, 2012

When I first received the Sniper M3, memories of the Weapon-centric heatsinks popped into my head until I opened the box. Then I realized that in reality, this model really shared no design similarities except the same color scheme from previous G1...

By bjorn3d.com on May 11, 2012

Looking first to Intel's new Ivy Bridge i7-3770K we have a CPU which at first glance doesn't seem to offer a huge change over the i7-2700K, for example matching the existing model in cores, clock speed, cache levels and so on. When we look a little...

By HardwareHeaven on April 23, 2012

The G1.Sniper M3 is the first m-ATX gaming motherboard of the GIGABYTE G1-Killer series, which is designed from the ground up to provide gamers with the best possible edge in gaming. Precision is the key word in all areas of the motherboard's design,...

By booredatwork.com on November 26, 2013

Gigabyte is a well known manufacturer in the world of computer hardware and consumer electronics. It is generally best known for its motherboards though it does have an increasingly wide range of products from routers to laptops, graphics cards, and even...

By HardOCP on May 13, 2013

If you remember Gigabyte back in the day, then you probably also remember that they used to make those awesome rainbow colored motherboards . While gamers in the 90′s gladly sported the Skittles colored boards, the gamer of today demands a different type...

By custompcreview.com on July 18, 2012

not a recap) This board is very competitive with other boards in its price range even though it does not give you all those wonderful ports. What it does offer is a stable gaming option with a few extras that the gamer should enjoy. It is not going to...

By TechReaction.net on July 11, 2012

We'd like to thank our friends at Gigabyte for providing the G1.Sniper M3 micro ATX motherboard for our review today. The gorgeous style, small footprint, and enhancements to the board's gaming and multimedia features will certaintly make it more...

By PCPer on July 03, 2012

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