GA-Z170X-GAMING 5 by GIGABYTE Technology, Inc

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Manufacturer GIGABYTE Technology, Inc
Manufacturer's Part Number GA-Z170X-GAMING 5
Description G1; Product Line: Ultra Durable; Product Model: GA-Z170X-Gaming 5; Product Type: Desktop Motherboard; Number of SATA Interfaces: 6; Width: 30.5 cm;
NAME DESCRIPTION
Chipset Manufacturer: Intel
Number of SATA Interfaces: 6
Processor Supported: Core i7, Core i5, Core i3, Pentium, Celeron
Memory Speed Supported: 3466 MHz, 3400 MHz, 3333 MHz, 3300 MHz, 3200 MHz, 3000 MHz, 2800 MHz, 2666 MHz, 2400 MHz, 2133 MHz
Number of Onboard USB 3.0 Ports: 4
Number of M.2 Interfaces: 2
Chipset Model: Z170
Controller Type: Serial ATA/600
Maximum Memory Supported: 64 GB
Total Number of USB Ports: 9
Depth: 24.4 cm
Number of USB 3.0 Ports: 3
RAID Supported: Yes
S/PDIF: Yes
Form Factor: ATX
Memory Technology: DDR4 SDRAM
Onboard Video: CPU Dependent Video
Audio Channels: 7.1
Multi GPU Supported: SLI, CrossFire
Total Number of Onboard USB Ports: 8
DisplayPort: Yes
System Requirements:

Operating System:

  • Windows 10
  • Windows 8.1
  • Windows 7
Processor Socket: Socket H4 LGA-1151
Number of Pins: 288-pin
Product Model: GA-Z170X-Gaming 5
Number of SATA Express Interfaces: 3
RAID Levels: 0, 1, 5, 10
Width: 30.5 cm
Graphics Controller Manufacturer: Intel
Environmental Certification: WEEE, ErP Ready, China RoHS
Number of Memory Slots: 4
Environmentally Friendly: Yes
Number of PCI Express x16 Slots: 3
Product Name: Ultra Durable GA-Z170X-Gaming 5 (rev. 1.0) Desktop Motherboard
Number of USB 3.1 Ports: 2
Memory Form Factor: DIMM, UDIMM
Limited Warranty: 3 Year
Total Number of PCI Express Slots: 7
Brand Name: G1
Number of PCI Express x1 Slots: 4
Marketing Information:
  • Supports 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processors
  • Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • Intel® USB 3.1 with USB Type-C™-The World's Next Universal Connector
  • 3-Way Graphics Support with Exclusive Ultra Durable Metal Shielding over the PCIe Slots
  • Dual PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 Connectors with up to 32Gb/s Data Transfer (PCIe NVMe & SATA SSD support)
  • 3 SATA Express Connectors for up to 16Gb/s Data Transfer
  • 115dB SNR HD Audio with Built-in Rear Audio Amplifier
  • Killer™ E2200 and Intel® Gaming Networks
  • High Quality Audio Capacitors and Audio Noise Guard with LED Trace Path Lighting
  • APP Center Including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ Utilities
  • GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™ Technology
The Intel® USB 3.1 controller utilizes 2 PCIe Gen3 lanes, offering a total of up to 16Gb/s, which means you have extra bandwidth to take full control of the 10Gb/s USB 3.1 ports. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation, and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0, the much improved USB 3.1 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Standard-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices. 

Connecting the Future - USB Type-C™:
The World's Next Universal Connector
Reversible USB Type-C™ with USB 3.1

The USB Type-C™ is a new reversible connector that is loaded with useful features such as USB 3.1 support for 10Gb/s transfer speed. Powered by the Intel® USB 3.1 controller, this little port provides the best USB Type-C™ experience possible. 

Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio
The ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.

The ALC1150 provides ten DAC channels that simultaneously support 7.1-channel sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs. Two stereo ADCs are integrated and can support a microphone array with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC), Beam Forming (BF), and Noise Suppression (NS) technologies. The ALC1150 incorporates Realtek proprietary converter technology to achieve Front differential output 115dB Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback (DAC) quality and 104dB SNR recording (ADC) quality.

Additional Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3

GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards also include Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software suite. Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 software suite is a powerful audio platform offering premium audio quality, effects and features for gamers. It features SBX Pro Studio™ suite of technologies, which is designed to give you the fullest audio experience.

GIGABYTE Exclusive : Upgradable OP-AMP

Customizable

  • Users can choose audio quality based on individual listening preferences. 
  • Wide availability of additional OP-AMPs. 

Low Cost way to dramatically improve audio quality

  • Improve audio dynamics and overall sound-quality with little cost. 
  • No need for expensive speakers or high-end audio equipment. 

Exclusive onboard 'Gain Boost' selector switches

  • Select either standard 2.5x or high-amplification 6x mode.
  • 6x mode is ideal for high impedance speakers and headphones
Total Processor Supported: 1
Product Type: Desktop Motherboard
Number of Total Expansion Slots: 7
HDMI: Yes
Product Line: Ultra Durable
Gigabit Ethernet: Yes