GIGABYTE launched two new entry-level gaming desktops in Japan on April 23, 2021. The models are the OWL GI-R57XR9K6T8G and the SWAN GI-R57XN5K6T8G. These systems are exclusive to Yodobashi Camera retail stores.
Both units utilize the B550M DS3H AC R2 motherboard and the C301 GLASS WHITE case
Both computers share the same core processing components. They feature the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X CPU and 32GB of DDR4 memory. Storage is handled by a 500GB NVMe SSD. The systems run Windows 11 Home out of the box.
Spec comparison
| Spec | OWL GI-R57XR9K6T8G | SWAN GI-R57XN5K6T8G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Ryzen 7 5700X | Ryzen 7 5700X |
| Memory | 32GB DDR4 | 32GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 500GB NVMe SSD | 500GB NVMe SSD |
| GPU | Radeon RX 9060 XT (8GB) | GeForce RTX 5060 Ti (8GB) |
| OS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
The two models differ primarily in their graphics cards. The OWL variant includes a Radeon RX 9060 XT with 8GB of VRAM. The SWAN variant uses a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti with 8GB of VRAM. Industry observers note these model names are likely typos for the RX 6600 XT and RTX 3060 Ti, as the listed models did not exist in 2021.
Both units utilize the B550M DS3H AC R2 motherboard and the C301 GLASS WHITE case. They are powered by an 850W 80PLUS Gold certified GP-UD850GM PG5 V2 power supply. The chassis measures 220 by 473 by 486mm and weighs approximately 12.2kg. Connectivity options include USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C, six USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, two USB 2.0 ports, Gigabit Ethernet, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.0. Video outputs consist of HDMI 2.1b and DisplayPort 2.1b.
The OWL model is priced at 249,800 JPY. The SWAN model costs 274,800 JPY. GIGABYTE has not confirmed the accuracy of the GPU model names listed in the announcement.
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