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  1. 19-10-2012 10:01 #1
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    Default Gigabyte GA-Z77X-UP7 Motherboard Halloween Review

    Halloween is bearing down on us, and we have a special treat review in store today. Gigabyte has released their newest motherboard named the GA-Z77X-UP7, and by the look of things, they have brought some real cool Halloween colors into the mix. Is this a coincidence? Probably. However, we*certainly*appreciate the synergy. Regardless of the season, this new look is great, and the features of the board are massive, so let’s see what it can do!

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    Good job Jim! one of your best reviews yet, and another fine board from Gigabyte !
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    Great review Jim!! This is a awesome board!!!


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    Awesome board Jim and great review, its the first board I have ver seen with an LN2 mode built in.

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    You guys like the Halloween creativeness? BOO!

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  6. 19-10-2012 17:28 #6
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    Great review Jim!

    Very nice mobo too!
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    great review of a really nice board thanks Jim
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    Thank You Jim, It's a good read and a bitchin' Motherboard too.
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    It's a powerhouse Neil
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    Thanks for the review Jim.
    Do you think this a good investment to sell my Maximus V formula and go for this board?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Drdeath View Post
    It's a powerhouse Neil
    I agree with you, (love to have one of them)
    but it's beyond what I can afford these days.
    I'll have to just get over it,......
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    Thanks for the review Jim.
    Do you think this a good investment to sell my Maximus V formula and go for this board?
    No.. Stay with the Asus
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    Guys, we are the first US revies on the Z77X-UP7 motherboard. Looking through the limited overseas reviews, the overclocks kicked the snot out of all the rest...


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