[Gigabyte Z97 and H97 Motherboards Gallery](’
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Release date for the Z97 and H97 chipsets is rapidly approaching and motherboard makers are frantically preparing for the upcoming launch. We have a gallery of pictures for the upcoming Gigabyte motherboards based on the Intel 9-series chipset. No further explanation is required; simply sit back and feast your eyes on Gigabyte’s comprehensive range of 9-series motherboards.
Z97 Gaming motherboards
Gigabyte will release a host of Gaming series motherboards. Highlights of the Gaming motherboards include a Killer E2200 series NIC, Realtek ALC1150- or Creative Sound Core 3D-based audio system and a red and black colour scheme.
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The Z97X-Gaming 3 (the motherboard in the picture is incorrect – it is actually the H97-Gaming 3), Z97X-Gaming 5 and Z97X-Gaming 7 will be offered in the ATX form factor. SATA Express and m.2 support is consistent across these three boards.
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Increased capabilities with multi-VGA configurations is offered by the Z97X-Gaming G1, Z97X-Gaming G1 WiFi-BK and the Z97X-Gaming GT. Both of the G1 boards utilise a Creative Sound Core 3D audio system.
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Two smaller form factor boards are present in the Gaming series – the mini-ITX Z97N-Gaming 5 and the mATX Z97MX-Gaming 5. Both boards utilise a Realtek ALC1150-based audio solution and a Killer E2200 series NIC.
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Also predominantly centred around gaming is the G1.Sniper Z97 motherboard. Last year Gigabyte introduced their [G1.Sniper Z87 motherboard](’
http://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/luke-hill/gigabyte-g1-sniper-z87-motherboard-review/’
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Z97 Series motherboards
The Gigabyte Z97 series motherboard will span a variety of price points and offering differing features based on the target markets. A black and yellow colour scheme is new for Gigabyte on many of their Z97 series motherboards.
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Gigabyte are also going to introduce two black edition motherboards that will feature additional stability and reliability certification. We previewed the Gigabyte Z97X-UD5H-BK Black Edition motherboard over [HERE](’
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Three smaller form factor motherboard will be in Gigabyte’s Z97 series; two mATX and one mini-ITX.
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The Gigabyte Z97X-SLI sits in the Z97 series of motherboard but targets users who want a relatively low-cost route to SLI compatibility.
Z97 Overclocking motherboards
Two overclocking motherboards released by Gigabyte will specifically target overclocking enthusiasts.
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The Z97X-SOC and Z97X-SOC Force both use bright orange and black colour schemes. We previewed the Gigabyte Z97X-SOC Force motherboard [HERE](’
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H97 motherboards
Gigabyte is also releasing a range of motherboards based on the lower-cost H97 chipset.
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Three H97 series boards will target all-round users.
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Gigabyte has the H97-Gaming 3 for gamers.
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Source : [KitGuru](’
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