Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 7 Motherboard Review

1. Introduction2. Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 7: Packaging and Bundle3. Gigabyte Z170X-Gaming 7: Board Layout and Features4. Gigabyte Z170 UEFI5. Gigabyte Z170 Software6. Testing Methodology7. Tests: System-related8. Tests: Processor-related9. Tests: Gaming-related10. Tests: Motherboard-related11. Overclocking: Frequencies12. Overclocking: Performance13. Technical: Power Consumption14. Closing Thoughts15. View All Pages

It is almost undeniable that performance is the primary currency when purchasing components for a pixel-pushing gaming machine. But in the same way that enthusiasts may appreciate a fast car for its sleek lines and eye-catching paint job, appearance is another of the important parameters to gamers building a system they are proud to sit next to.

Gigabyte equips the Z170X-Gaming 7 with the spectrum of features that one would expect from a higher-end Z170 offering. There is support for 2-card SLI and 3-card CrossFire, plenty of USB 3.0 and SATA connections, a pair of USB 3.1 ports provided by Intel's 32Gbps DSL6540 chipset, and an enhanced audio solution. Tweakers will be happy to see a number of overclocking-geared components such as the onboard buttons and healthy power delivery system.

But it's the red, white, and black colour scheme coupled with an eye-catching design that may be the most appealing characteristic to gamers looking to pimp out their high performance rig. Is the performance sufficient to back-up the board's eye-catching looks?

Features:

• 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.
• Integrated HDMI 2.0 support.
• Creative SoundCore™ 3D Gaming Audio.
• Killer™ E2400 and Intel^® Gaming Networks.
• LED Trace Path with Multi-Color Choice.
• APP Center Including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ Utilities.
• GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™ Technology.

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