Gigabyte G1.Sniper 2

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 9 expert reviews

Excellent:

5
Good:

3
Average:

1
Bad:

0

Pros:

Creative high performance audio.
Bigfoot Networks E2100.
PCI-E Gen 3 Support.

Cons:

No LCD post indicator.
BIOS is still not a full UEFI solution.

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Last revision on July 4, 2013

Reviewers Liked

Creative high performance audio
Bigfoot Networks E2100
PCI-E Gen 3 Support
Intel Ivy Bridge 22nm CPU Support
Custom heatsink design
Adequate spacing for dual GPU airflow
Lucidlogix Virtu Support
Quick OC button
Dual BIOS to ensure safety
Full of gamer friendly features
Full on-board Creative XFi and Killer NIC hardware
Two extra SATA3 6Gb/s ports
Front Access Panel

Reviewers Didn't Like

No LCD post indicator
BIOS is still not a full UEFI solution
Overclocking features can be difficult to manage based on chosen components
Onboard audio and network solutions limit bus clocking
Changing memory divider forces a x38 multiplier on the CPU
Price
Current TouchBIOS version freezes at the PC Status tab

Expert reviews and ratings

Gigabyte's G1.Sniper2 is an awesome motherboard that delivers the kind of performance and features gamers and overclockers dream about. However, as is often the case, this fine specimen doesn't come cheaply. As of writing, the G1.Sniper2 is fetchi

By TechSpot on September 08, 2011

In rating the GIGABYTE G1.Killer Sniper 2 motherboard, I had to consider the integrated versus the external peripheral argument. On the one hand, if the audio or network go out, users will have to RMA the entire board. Add-on cards can simply be...

By FutureLooks on December 18, 2011

GIGABYTE introduced its new range of gaming-oriented motherboards in January to a guarded audience. Would there be enough of a distinction between its normal enthusiast or high-end boards to dedicate to a gaming series? ASUS has done well with its...

By APC Magazine on December 02, 2011

It is pretty evident at this point that the GIGABYTE G1 Sniper 2 really is one of the most loaded LGA1155 boards we have reviewed to date. It not only has a full accessory kit, but it also has some really great on-board features. The addition of so...

By VR-Zone on November 08, 2011

The G1.Sniper 2 is an excellent board with a lot of innovative features that should make gamers rejoice. These features make excellent additions to any board and we are really surprised to see that GIGABYTE is the only manufacturer to adopt such...

By Bjorn3D on September 19, 2011

There's not really much we can say about the Gigabyte G1.Sniper2. As a gaming motherboard, there's absolutely nothing missing feature-wise, and the gaming performance has yet to be matched by any other product. The inclusion of the onboard...

By techPowerUp! on September 06, 2011

100

Gaming motherboards come in all shapes and sizes and in most cases aren't designed for a specific purpose since the categorization is generally a segmentation decision made by the mobo maker. In fact you can "game" on any motherboard but, if you...

By Ninjalane on August 21, 2011

There are many things we review that the numbers tell the whole story. You can look through the speeds of an SSD and know instantly if it's good enough or not. Graphics cards aren't so simple because you have the heat and noise issue to take...

By Overclock3D on August 17, 2011

Gigabyte G1.Sniper 2: Overall I would have to say I am pleased with the performance delivered by the Gigabyte G1.Sniper 2 motherboard. On a scale of 1 to 10, I would have to give it an 8, as I was not able to reach the limits of my poor beat up...

By Overclockers Club on December 19, 2011

Although the Gigabyte G1.Sniper2 delivered somewhat mixed benchmark scores, at times dropping behind the pack and other times leading the way, overall it performed well. One limitation worth mentioning is that it only supports two-way SLI/CrossFireX,...

By HotHardware on November 09, 2011

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