GIGABYTE, one of the leading companies in high-performance and gaming hardware and components, has announced its latest series of motherboards with the B760 chipset, which has a focus on Intel’s Raptor Lake generation of processors. This line of products features an improved XMP and memory hardware design in order to squeeze DDR5 and offer performance similar to what can be obtained with the Z790 chipset with 7600Hz DDR5 memory, or so the brand says.
GIGABYTE’s new series of motherboards with the B760 chipset feature a VRM that supplies digital power up to 60 amps with a full coverage heatsink. This combination enables the products to support proper operation of Intel’s Raptor Lake (13th) generation processors.
Regarding connections, and this point depends on the model, the PCIe technology and the slots M.2-Latch They are in charge of simplifying the update of components such as graphics, dedicated sound cards (although they have been little used in the domestic sector for years) and storage units in SSD format. That’s in addition to features, which may or may not be there depending on the model, such as 2.5Gbps Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6E, USB 3.2 Gen 2×2 Type-C with up to 20Gbps data rates and up to three sets of shielded PCIe 4.0 x4 M.2 slots on select models.
M.2 EZ-Latch Plus technology replaces existing M.2 SSD screws with self-locking latches, reducing screw misalignment or loss to greatly simplify M.2 form factor SSD installation .
Thanks to the latest PerfDrive technology and the GIGABYTE Control Center (GCC) software platform, the firm provides a B760 platform with optimal hardware, software and firmware that covers DDR4 and DDR5 memory through ATX, Micro ATX and Mini ITX board formats.
Mentioning some aspects of specific models, GIGABYTE B760 AORUS motherboard uses 16+1+1 phase digital power supply system with 60 amp DrMOS design, while B760 AORUS ELITE implements 12+1+1 phase and B760M AORUS PRO 14+1+1. The thermal design of the MASTER, PRO, ELITE and GAMING X lines is made to improve stability and keep temperatures at bay.
In addition to DDR5 support, GIGABYTE will also be making available motherboard models with the B760 chipset capable of supporting DDR4. In this way, the door is opened so that the user does not have to buy everything new if he sees that the gain that DDR5 brings him is not worth it and he prefers to reuse the DDR4 modules that he already has in his possession.
GIGABYTE motherboard models with the B760 chipset and with DDR5 support are implemented with a server-grade six-capable low-loss PCB and next-generation memory routing providing. The width and length of the trace of the DDR5 memory design are optimized by High Performance Computing (HPC) simulation, and it is shielded under the inner layer of the PCB from external interference, bringing improved memory performance and the overclocking. This is in addition to multiple Low-latency, high-bandwidth BIOS settings that provide optimal memory performance in XMP and EXPO. This exclusive GIGABYTE design enables the B760 platform to achieve speeds similar to DDR5-7600 memory with XMP on a Z790 chipset.
It is important to note that Intel’s Z series of chipsets is the only one that officially allows overclock processor and memory. However, for years the hardware has offered more than enough power by default, so the B760 chipset can be an excellent option for those who just want to assemble their components and use them without having to deal with complex configurations. On the other hand, the overclock it is something that it would be better not to do if you are not clear about what you are doing.
In order to ensure compatibility of RAM modules, GIGABYTE has worked closely with manufacturers and vendors such as ADATA, AORUS, Apacer, CORSAIR, CRUCIAL, G.SKILL, GEIL, GLOWAY, Kimtigo, KINGMAX, Kingston, Kingston FURY, KLEVV, Lexar, Micron, Neo Forza, OCPC, OLOY, PATRIOT, PNY, Samsung, Team Group, Thermaltake, Transcend, and V-color.
With the motherboards that implement the B760 chipset, GIGABYTE intends to expand its product catalog and cover a greater variety of user profiles while maintaining its quality standards.
