GIGABYTE has launched four new AMD Socket AM4 motherboards targeting gamers and users seeking affordable DDR4 platforms, including models based on A520 and B550 chipsets, to support older but still relevant Ryzen processors amid ongoing DDR5 shortages.
Dozens of Gigabyte motherboards are vulnerable to UEFI firmware security flaws that can allow stealthy bootkit malware to bypass Secure Boot and persist through reinstallation, with over 100 models affected and no current fixes for many due to end-of-life status, posing significant risks especially in critical environments.
The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090, known as the top gaming GPU, is now available at a discounted price for the Gigabyte variant on Newegg, with a $250 discount. The card features RGB lighting, three fans, dual-BIOS, and a small overclock on the GPU. UK buyers can also find the same deal on Amazon UK. This is one of the lowest prices seen for an RTX 4090 in months, but for those seeking a more affordable option, the RTX 4080 Super is recommended as a good alternative.
Gigabyte is set to launch the Radeon RX 7900 GRE Gaming GPU, a new addition to its RX 7000 series, featuring a design borrowed from the RX 7800 XT model and targeted initially at the Chinese market. The GPU uses the Navi 31 XL variant and is expected to require less power than its predecessor. While details on clocks are yet to be provided, the model may come with factory overclocking, and its release in Japan suggests a wider availability beyond Asia and Europe.
Gigabyte has revised the PCB design of its high-end GeForce RTX 4090 & RTX 4080 GPUs after incidents of PCB cracking surfaced, leading to damaged PCIe lanes and rejected RMA requests. The new "v1.1" batch features a beefier 70a VRM setup, aiming to address the stability and weight distribution issues. While this change may prevent future problems, affected consumers are left without recourse as Gigabyte has not officially acknowledged the issue or confirmed which SKUs have received the design changes.
Gigabyte has updated the PCB design for its RTX 4080/4090 Gaming GPUs to address cracking issues, with the latest revision featuring a stronger PCB around the connector area to reduce the likelihood of cracking. This update comes in response to reports of PCB cracking in some RTX 30 and 40 graphics cards, which could damage signal paths and render the GPU unusable. The design change aims to strengthen the cards and limit potential cracking in the future.
Gigabyte's G6 KF gaming laptop, featuring a 16-inch 165 Hz screen, an Intel Core i7-13620H processor, 16 GB of RAM, and an RTX 4060 Laptop GPU, has dropped to $881.99 on Amazon US, down from its list price of $1,099. The laptop also includes a 512 GB SSD, various connectivity options, and a 54 Wh battery, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious gamers.
Gigabyte's AORUS Master RTX 4070 SUPER features a max TDP of 350W, 3% slower than the 4070Ti out of the box, with potential for overclocking due to its beefier cooler and increased TDP. Despite the significant TDP increase, the card's actual power consumption during gaming is 246 watts, and extreme overclocking is required to fully utilize the 350W limit. The card offers 4-5% better performance than the Founders Edition out of the box, with further overclocking unlocking up to 7% better performance. Priced at $700, it positions itself between the RTX 4070 SUPER and the upcoming RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, with a larger cooler design that provides efficient thermals but may not be suitable for smaller cases.
Gigabyte's Aorus CO49DQ 49-inch gaming monitor, with a double quad HD display and 144Hz refresh rate, was showcased at CES 2024 alongside a 27-inch 1440p monitor with a 360Hz refresh rate and a revamped Aorus X16 laptop. The company also presented powerful Threadripper builds for content creation. Gigabyte's offerings at the event included innovative features such as a slender monitor stand, AI capabilities for gaming laptops, and a tiny projector in the Aorus X16 laptop.
Gigabyte has launched the Radeon RX 7600 XT GAMING OC 16G graphics card, featuring AMD RDNA 3 architecture and 16GB of GDDR6 memory. The card boasts the WINDFORCE cooling system, ULTRA DURABLE certified components, and next-gen technologies for smooth 1080p gaming and streaming, with the potential for 1440p gaming in some scenarios. The design includes LED lighting and a protective back plate, while the use of graphene nano lubricant in the fans extends their lifespans.
Leaks have revealed the upcoming launch of NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070, 4070Ti, and 4080 SUPER graphics cards from Gigabyte, Palit, and Inno3D, with details on their designs and specifications. Gigabyte's offerings include AORUS Master, AERO, WindForce, and Gaming series, while Inno3D plans to update its iChill X3 design. Palit is preparing to unveil about 12 new graphics cards, including GamingPro OC, JetStream OC, GamingPro White PC, and DUAL series. The formal announcement of Palit's RTX 40 SUPER series is scheduled for January 8th, with subsequent launches of the new cards throughout January, and NVIDIA is set to launch the RTX 40 SUPER series, with the earliest release being the RTX 4070 SUPER on January 17.
Gigabyte is set to release three new GeForce RTX 4090D graphics card models in China, namely the AERO 24, WINDFORCE 24GB, and GAMING 24GB, which notably lack factory overclocking. The RTX 4090D cards feature a reduced CUDA core count and TDP compared to the original RTX 4090, but will retain the same pricing. These cards are expected to be available by the end of January and are exclusive to China and possibly other markets with import restrictions on the original RTX 4090. Despite the reductions, the pricing remains unchanged at $1599 USD.
Gigabyte's EEC listing has revealed an upcoming AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT graphics card with 16 GB of VRAM, doubling the memory of the standard RX 7600. The card, expected to launch in late January, is anticipated to be priced around $300 and will likely be available only in custom variants. The RX 7600 XT could potentially feature different configurations, including a Navi 33 SKU with the same cores as the RX 7600 but with more VRAM and a Navi 32 variant with more cores and possibly a higher bus interface. The exact specifications remain speculative until AMD's official announcement.
GIGABYTE has confirmed its upcoming GeForce RTX 40 SUPER series graphics cards, including the RTX 4080 SUPER, RTX 4070 Ti SUPER, and RTX 4070 SUPER models. The list, which is shorter than previous leaks, suggests a more accurate representation of the launch lineup. Notably, the AORUS Master will be available for all models, with the RTX 40 SUPER series set to be officially revealed on January 8th and the RTX 4070 SUPER launching on January 17.
Gigabyte has launched a PCIe network expansion card, the GC-WIFI7, which supports the latest Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.3 standards. With a bandwidth of up to 320MHz across multiple frequency bands, the card offers high-speed wireless connections of up to 5.8 Gbps. It also features Multi-Link Operation (MLA) for simultaneous connections on different bands and channels, and comes with a 2Tx2R antenna for extensive network coverage. The pricing has not been disclosed, but it is expected to be around $100 in the US.