Gigabyte G1 Assassin 3

[CSPlayer089]

While there have only been a few number of Ivy Bridge-E updated X79 boards since it's launch (X79 Dark, X79 Deluxe, and the RIVE BE, not launched yet but soon), I was very much interested in Gigabyte's new G1 Assassin 3 that was previewed about a month ago. However, I have literally heard nothing about this board since. Does anyone have any possible news on this board? Here is a pic of the engineering sample (I have to assume...heatsink design is definitely not final). I figured that if anyone knows more about it, this would be the place to ask. I have a 4820K waiting for a new X79 board, and I'm planning on rebuilding my PC in early November.

The only bit of info I have that may be related to the Assassin 3 is this little blurb from Techreport.com's review of ASUS's X79 Deluxe:

"Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock are all relying on existing models for now, though at least one of those vendors has something special planned for October."

I appreciate any input! Thanks

 

[ARCHiTEKK]

Although I don't really follow gigabyte mobos much, I can tell you that the Asus rampage 4 black edition is due to be either announced or released on October 29th, and honestly I'd take an Asus board over gigabyte any day

The black edition is their new x79 LGA2011 socket board.

 

[CSPlayer089]

I'm well aware of the Black Edition. Its probably going to be priced at like $499-549, which is insane. I'd expect the Assassin 3 to be in the $399 range.