Pros & Cons
Pros
Only problem is the usb front panel connector coming from the case is a moulded plastic l shape plug and can only go in one way. The usb side panel connector on the msi board is right next to the main power connector. Used an intel i3 9100f with this.... Read More
Cons
I am very disappointed with gigabyte and sad to see that their previous high standards have slipped so much. I * use because it's not sending pictures to the monitor.
Highlights
Quality
It's so easy to build 9n just built my first gaming pc and really happy with the out come
Well designed and manufactured, good quality components.
I had no choice but to reboot the pc with the thought in my mind that if it had started to erase the bios then things may not go well.
I can confirm mine shipped with the latest bios which supported the 9th gen cpus[update] i didnt realise intel now have cpus wi... Read More
Price
For the low price, i can't complain either.
Packaging/appearance
This board worked with my i5-9400, out of the box.
Competitiveness
Highly recomended - running an i5-8400 like a dream with great audio onboard too.
This is a superb little motherboard and it worked straight out of the box no problems ten mins to set it up and it is fantastic... Read More
If the connector hadn`t been l-shaped it would have been ok, but to change that means changing the case, and the case is fine.
Just a power supply with a higher wattage.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I dont really give 2 monkeys about how well this piece of garbage performs as long as it works
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Now stop bugging me amazon or i will get mark zuckerburg to buy you
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I was not looking forward to being gouged on ebay for a cheap 8th gen chip just soi could flash the bios to get 9th gen support
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Will accept 8 and 9th gen cpus
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you wish to game then adding a discrete graphics card give you more flexibility however you should always check game recommended specifications to ensure it will meet your requirements
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
So now i needed a new home theatre pc i went with gigabyte again only micro atx this time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
It was sat on 0 for half an hour which i thought was a long time
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Four and a half hours later it still hadnt moved