Testseek.com have collected 45 expert reviews of the Gigabyte GA-X99 Ultra Gaming and the average rating is 89%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Gigabyte GA-X99 Ultra Gaming.
July 2016
(89%)
45 Reviews
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Lots of SATA and USB, includes USB 3.1 TypeA and TypeC, Includes M.2 for storage and WiFi, as well as U.2, Onboard customizable LEDs are a great touch, Includes dual LAN solutions: Intel and Killer, EFI and software stack are welldesigned and useful, Grea
No LED BIOS code readout, No onboard power/reset buttons, EFI leaves a bit to be desired. PC Health screen doesn't show temperatures
There's not too much to dislike about GIGABYTE's X99-Ultra Gaming, and in fact, I'm having a hard time coming up with a major complaint. It's not hard to find things to like, though, and with what's provided, the board's suggested price of about ~$250 is...
Onboard RGB LED lighting, Headers for RGB LED lighting strips, Two M.2 connectors, U.2 PCI Express support, Sturdy construction
No onboard Wi-Fi (though extra M.2 slot available for that), I/O panel could use a couple more USB ports, Lacks digital debug LED
Loaded with LEDs and leading features like USB 3.1 and M.2 connectors, the X99-Ultra Gaming is a well-equipped, surprisingly low-priced X99 board. Just bring your own Wi-Fi (if you need it), and you're ready to do battle. Read More…...
Stainless steel reinforced PCIe and memory slots, Support for Haswell-E / Broadwell-E processors, Great individualization using built in RGB lights, Option to add and control external RGB LED strips, Plenty of storage options (U.2, M.2, NVMe/SATA), Second
Lack of Debug LEDs (or CPU/Memory test LEDs), No ability to individually control LED by location, The board could use one or two extra fan headers
The Gigabyte X99 Ultra Gaming is a great addition to the G1 Gaming line of motherboards, and all at a great price! It has support for all of the high end components you can throw at it. An average user can setup this board to max out those components, wit...
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Published: 2016-09-06, Author: Tom , review by: overclock3d.net
It's surprising how fast things change in the global market. Motherboards have been alternating between incredibly expensive and ridiculously cheap as generations evolve. No sooner had we got used to the idea of a great motherboard costing around £200 ins...
RGB lighting all around the board, 32 Gb/s U.2 and M.2 support, New revamped BIOS, Metal shielding on PCIe and RAM slots, Good overclocking, Killer E2400 networking
No clear CMOS, power, or reset buttons, LED lighting is not separated into zones
This board is part of Gigabyte's X99 refresh that came with Intel's launch of their Broadwell-E high-end desktop (HEDT) processors. Since the launch of the original X99 chipset and motherboards we have seen new technologies emerge and other things that ha...
Abstract: Traditionally, the ability to maximize hardware performance has been the primary motherboard measuring stick. And while component optimization will always be a top consideration for power users, mainboard aesthetic has grown leaps and bound over the past...
Decently priced; packed with features, Ready for watercooling, Support for XMP profiles of up to 3333 MHz, Excellent audio, Intel and KillerNIC LAN controllers, Fantastic LED-lighting solution, Well-designed and ready to be the base of a high-end gaming s
No included Wi-Fi (although ready for it to be added), Drive performance could be marginally better, Intel's HEDT platform is not for everyone
The Gigabyte X99-Ultra Gaming is available for around US$279. Decently priced; packed with features Ready for watercooling Support for XMP profiles of up to 3333 MHz Excellent audio Intel and KillerNIC LAN controllers Fantastic LED-lighting solution Well-...
The X99-Ultra Gaming is an interesting motherboard. It costs $279.99 while the X99-Phoenix SLI costs $339.99, that's a $60 difference for different networking (no WIFI/different second NIC) and a few changes in aesthetics. The X99-Ultra Gaming uses very...
Published: 2016-10-21, Author: John , review by: eteknix.com
Clean, revamped BIOS is easy to navigate, Comprehensive software package, Dual BIOS, Dual networking solutions, Exemplary UDP networking speeds, Gorgeous lighting system, Great value for a Broadwell-E motherboard, Loads of connectivity options including U
Thunderbolt 3 support is missing, No diagnostic tools such as a LED post and CMOS reset button, Neutral, The lack of WiFi may annoy some but it’s not a glaring flaw, “The Gigabyte X99-Ultra Gaming is a stylish, feature-rich motherboard which offers superb
PricingAt the time of writing, the Gigabyte X99-Ultra Gaming is available for £249.99 from CCLComputers. This is noticeably cheaper than many other retailers and I can only presume this is down to some kind of promotion. Around this price point, the compe...
