Storm Score 80 out of 100
Reviews 1 published
Outlets 1 publications
Top Outlet Tom's Hardware highest score
% Positive 100% acclaim+

Critics' Consensus

“The Gigabyte 1000GM PG5 offers impressive Platinum-level efficiency and a unique T-Guard thermal protection feature for the 12V-2x6 connector. It is built by HEC, features a 10-year warranty, and retails for $170.”

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Critical Assessment

What Critics Praise

  • Platinum-level efficiency
  • T-Guard connector protection
  • All-Japanese capacitors
  • Good thermal and noise balance
  • Ten-year warranty

Points of Contention

  • Loud when hot
  • Undersold Gold branding
  • Basic bundle

Professional Reviews

1 review from 1 critic
80
E Fylladitakis
Tom's Hardware

“The headline feature, though, is T-Guard, a thermal monitoring system for the 12V-2x6 connector that can cut power to the graphics card if the connector starts overheating.”

Acclaimed 4/5

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