Stefan Mileschin

Taipei, Taiwan,– GIGABYTE TECHNOLOGY Co. Ltd., a leading manufacturer of motherboards and graphics cards is proud to be part of this year's IEM gaming competition by being the exclusive motherboard sponsor. With the Asian qualifiers approaching fast, GIGABYTE couldn't be more excited to see the outcome of this year's Intel Extreme Masters in its home town, Taipei.


To be held during the Taipei Game Show from January 28th until February 1st, six League of Legends teams will compete for the last two positions available of the IEM finals. Alongside LOL's qualifications, StarCraft II players will also be fighting to make it to the finals in Katowice, Poland to be held in March 12th to March 15th.



As the official motherboard and graphics cards sponsor for the Intel Extreme Masters, GIGABYTE has equipped IEM contestants with hardware specifically geared to allow gamers perform at their best. GIGABYTE G1™ motherboards and GIGABYTE graphics cards deliver top-notch features that matter most to gamers. From incorporating industry-leading GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio technologies that allow gamers and audiophiles to experience crisp, ultra-realistic sound effects while gaming and the richest possible sound experience while listening to their favorite music and movies, to ultra-fast graphics performance for a truly immersive gaming experience, GIGABYTE gaming products are designed for gamers that aren't satisfied with second best.



On top of equipping all the gaming stations at the event with high performance GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards, GIGABYTE is also displaying its latest technology solutions on site. Come by and visit to see all of the latest next generation gaming demos and to see why GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming hardware is empowering the champions of the e-sports world.



The 9th season of the Intel Extreme Masters is already well underway. With events held last year in Shenzen (China), Toronto (Canada), San Jose (USA) and Cologne (Germany), GIGABYTE saw an impressive amount of diehard gaming fans (many in costume) with one common interest, a love for all things gaming. That is why GIGABYTE is proud to support this community and the Intel Extreme Masters Season 9.



About GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE, headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, is known as a global leading brand in the IT industry, with employees and business channels in almost every country. Founded in 1986, GIGABYTE started as a research and development team and has since taken the lead in the world's motherboard and graphics card markets. On top of Motherboards and Graphics cards, GIGABYTE further expanded its product portfolio to include PC Components, PC Peripherals, Laptops, Desktop PCs, Network Communications, Servers and Mobile Phones to serve each facet of the digital life in the home and office. Everyday GIGABYTE aims to "Upgrade Your Life" with innovative technology, exceptional quality, and unmatched customer service. Visit www.gigabyte.com for more information.