Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 5 Motherboard Review
|Are you looking for a great mid-tier Z170 motherboard? Gigabyte’s Z170X-Gaming 5 is a great option, especially with dual Gigabit NICs.
I’ve taken a look at a lot of motherboards recently, and besides the odd feature or two, they are very similar. This one, actually has quite a nice set of features, including dual gigabit ethernet, dual M.2 ports and a pretty nice design. In fact, the only thing the board let me down on was the VRM/Power phase heatsinks, as they are springloaded clip-ons. This is common on Gigabyte boards now, and I really don’t like it. The BIOS is alright, it’s pretty bland and grey, and not like the normal Gigabyte experience – but it’s not the end of the world. Either way, this is a great board with a lot going for it, and I must say that it is worth your money!
Worth Money
Summary
Great board, and definitely worth money!