The Gigabyte B760M DS3H DDR4 (rev. 1.0) motherboard is aimed at users who want to build a computer for everyday use, such as for office work, web browsing, video playback, and light office applications. With the LGA 1700 socket, it is compatible with 12th and 13th generation Intel Core processors and supports DDR4 memory.
Intel Socket LGA 1700: Support for 13th and 12th generation Intel Core, Pentium Gold, and Celeron processors
Smart Fan 6: Features multiple temperature sensors, hybrid fan headers with FAN STOP
Q-Flash Plus: Update the BIOS without installing the CPU, memory, and graphics card
Hybrid Digital VRM 6+2+1 Phase Solution
6+2+1 phases MOSFET with low RDS(on)
Premium Choke and capacitors for improved transient response and minimized oscillations
PCIe 4.0
The Gigabyte B760 motherboards are ready to work with PCIe 4.0 devices, which are expected to have triple the bandwidth of PCIe 3.0 devices. To achieve high speed and maintain good signal integrity, Gigabyte's research and development uses low-resistance PCB to provide maximum performance.
DDR4 XMP
Gigabyte offers a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 5333MHz. All users need to do to achieve this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is capable of XMP and that the XMP function is enabled on the motherboard.
Gigabyte PerfDrive
The PerfDrive technology incorporates multiple exclusive BIOS settings from Gigabyte to allow users to easily balance between different levels of performance, power consumption, and temperature according to their needs when using Intel Core 13th generation processors.
Efficient M.2 Thermal Protector
Provides a thermal solution for M.2 SSD devices. The M.2 Thermal Guard prevents throttling and congestion from high-speed M.2 SSDs, as it helps dissipate heat before it becomes an issue.
Smart Fan 6
Smart Fan 6 contains several unique cooling features that ensure the gaming PC maintains its performance while staying cool and quiet. Multiple fan headers can support both PWM/DC fans and pumps, and users can easily set each fan curve based on different temperature sensors across the system through an intuitive user interface.
Cooling Features
High Current Support
Each fan header supports PWM and DC fan and water cooling pump, and up to 24W (12V x 2A) with overcurrent protection
Precision Control
Multiple temperature/fan speed control points for precise fan curve
Dual Curve Mode
Dual slope/staircase mode for different user scenarios
Fan Stop
The fan can stop completely below the user-defined temperature point
2.5GbE LAN
The adoption of LAN 2.5G provides network connectivity up to 2.5 GbE, with at least 2 times faster transfer speeds compared to general 1GbE networking, perfectly designed for gamers with an ultimate online gaming experience.
Support for Ethernet RJ-45 Multi-Gig (10/100/1000/2500Mbps)
USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C
USB Type-C is a reversible connector that features useful characteristics, such as support for USB 3.2 Gen 2 for a transfer speed of 10Gb/s.
With the help of the Intel USB 3.2 Gen 2 controller, this small port provides the best possible USB Type-C experience.
Hi-Fi Audio
High-End Audio Capacitors
Gigabyte motherboards use high-quality audio capacitors. These high-quality capacitors help deliver high-resolution and high-fidelity audio, providing the most realistic sound effects for gamers.
Audio Noise Guard
Features an audio noise guard that essentially separates the board's sensitive analog audio components from potential noise pollution at the board level.
RGB Fusion
Offering more LED customizations than ever before, users can truly personalize their computer to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned RGB Fusion 2.0 application, the user has complete control over the LEDs surrounding the motherboard.
UEFI BIOS
UEFI BIOS is a type of BIOS that replaces the older BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) in computers. UEFI (Unified Extensible Firmware Interface) is a software-hardware interface standard used for managing computer boot processes and basic system functions.
Gigabyte Control Center
The Gigabyte Control Center (GCC) is a unified software for all products supported by Gigabyte. It provides a newly designed intuitive user interface for controlling all essential functions.
Unified software platform for all supported Gigabyte products
Intuitive user interface for an easy experience
Modular control elements only for the installed hardware
Automatic update function to keep the system updated and support future products
Multi-key
A multi-function reset button that can be reconfigured to other functions in the BIOS for different user scenarios.
RGB Switch
Turn off all lighting effects on the motherboard.
Direct-To-BIOS
Boot into the BIOS menu directly without pressing any keyboard button.
Safe Mode
Boot into BIOS safe mode to change a specific option without losing other BIOS settings.
Q-Flash Plus
Update the BIOS easily
With Gigabyte Q-Flash Plus, you don't need to install the processor, memory, and graphics card or enter the BIOS menu. Simply download and save a new BIOS file to a USB drive, then press the exclusive Q-Flash Plus button and you're ready to go.
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The choice of this specific motherboard was for a budget system. So far (one month of use), it performs exceptionally well. Being m-ATX, everything is a bit cramped, but manageable during installation. However, the placement of the Flash BIOS is completely non-ergonomic and will be very difficult to use (it is at the bottom of the board and not at the back with the ports). The absence of a heatsink on the MOSFET can be addressed with good airflow in the case. I can provide further observations for future reference.
I was torn between this one and an Asrock b660 m pro, but I chose this one for 3 reasons:
- USB C at the back
- Reliability of gigabyte
- It is b760 so you can put 13th generation intel cpu and 2 PciE gen 4 ssd
(The only thing it doesn't have is USB C for front IO and m.2 wifi)
Looking for full ATX motherboards socket 1700, the ones with good reviews on international sites were costing from €250 to €400. At some point, I looked for micro ATX so I wouldn't have to change the case and power supply, and I found this one for just over €100. Moreover, it supports 2 NVMe drives with PCIe4 speed, which is extremely important. It has many positive reviews on international sites.
So, the company offers a cheaper product but with some limitations, like most micro ATX motherboards. However, it is a good solution with plenty of capabilities for its price. Once everything was set up, everything runs smoothly, the SSD and NVMe drives provide the expected speeds, as well as the CPU. I can't notice anything negative.
The "GIGABYTE Control Center" tool offered on the company's website is interesting as it detects all available updates, from which you can choose which ones to install. This tool also automatically upgrades the motherboard firmware: it downloads the firmware, restarts on its own, enters the BIOS automatically, upgrades it, and then restarts again. The user is saved from the hassle.
I gave the motherboard 5 stars despite encountering some memory incompatibility with the ones I had, as I wrongly took into account third-party websites that incorrectly stated that the memories were compatible, but the exact type of KINGSTON DDR4 2666 was not on Gigabyte's official compatibility list.
The memories worked perfectly on a previous motherboard. However, as soon as I installed them on this one, I experienced blue screens and crashes in Windows, not in a specific location, but in different locations each time, which often indicates a memory problem.
Indeed, Memtest86 immediately showed errors. Each dimm individually passed Memtest86 on the motherboard without errors, but when both were installed in the slots designated for dual channel operation, Memtest86 showed errors again. So, I had to install them in slots 1 and 2, as only then they didn't produce errors, but I lost the dual channel capability, which only works in alternating slots of the same color (2-4 or 1-3).
Therefore, we must pay attention to the official website to avoid troubles.
With the latest firmware, they probably recognize them as compatible now because it displays a message saying "your memories are not working in dual channel". However, I haven't yet tried changing their position.
Apart from that, the BIOS settings options seemed numerous and confusing at first, but once I read the instructions and searched for information, my questions were answered.
Also, initially, it didn't recognize one of the two NVMe drives, but when I upgraded the BIOS to the then-latest version (F4a, April 2023), it immediately detected it.
In general, it was somewhat difficult to assemble and adapt the hardware in a system with a micro ATX motherboard and a small case, but when you buy this motherboard, you are aware that it is smaller and cheaper, which entails difficulties in placement. In response to the question "Did you easily connect the hardware to the motherboard?" I marked yellow, precisely to let others know that everything is more difficult with the small dimensions of micro ATX.
Personally, I struggled a bit with the incompatible memories, but it was my mistake because I should have only paid attention to the company's official compatibility list.
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Number of ports
Number of BIOS functions
Value for money
Easy installation in the case
Temperature
Moderate difficulty connecting components to the motherboard
It's worth its money, of course it needs quite a bit of BIOS adjustment, especially when it comes to liquid coolers. I had bought a gigabyte motherboard in 2007 and it still works.
