Gigabyte might also consider moving the memory banks further away from the CPU socket to allow for better RAM compatibility with CPU coolers. I also think the USB 3.0 port should be swapped with the debug LED and made right angled to further improve cable management options. I would have liked to have seen the front panel audio connector a little closer to the front of the board, the TPM and COM ports should be closer to the back because they are less likely to be used inside a standard case. On the layout front Gigabyte have made sensible choices all around, we have the 8 and 24 pin connectors in ideal locations, the storage connectors all in one place and right angled for better cable management and we’ve got two CPU fan headers placed right next to the CPU socket.
I think the high end gamers might be disappointed with how “small” the heatsinks are – the board doesn’t have a lot of bulk to it, but that can also play to its advantage in allowing it to be more affordable, more compact and more compatible with other hardware. The Gigabyte Z97X Gaming 7 is a fairly attractive motherboard.
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