Gigabyte BX2000 BX Slot-1

The Test

In recent times, choosing a motherboard cannot be completely determined by a Winstone score. Now, many boards come within one Winstone point of each other and therefore the need to benchmark boards against each other falls. Therefore you shouldn't base your decision entirely on the benchmarks you see here, but also on the technical features and advantages of this particular board, seeing as that will probably make the greatest difference in your overall experience.

AnandTech Motherboard Testing Methodology

The Final Decision

Gigabyte has a very well designed solution on their hands with the BX2000, and has definitely made a strong impression on AnandTech for the first Gigabyte motherboard ever reviewed on the site. Unfortunately, in a competitive world, Gigabyte's dual BIOS solution isn't going to cut it and the motherboard lacks a certain personality and the unique qualities that make the BX6s, the P2Bs, and the AX6BCs stand out in the industry.

It's time for Gigabyte to take a look at the industry and find out what the market is demanding, something that no one has been able to provide, and provide it. They're steep demands, but it's what's necessary for survival in this industry. It's what separates the best from the above average, and who wants an "above average" motherboard in their system when the best is out there and ready to be bought?

The BX2000 is a commendable effort from Gigabyte, there is no question about that, but is it enough to sway you away from the bigger names in the industry?