CPU | Intel Socket 1155 Core i7, Core i5, Core i3 |
Chipset | Intel Z68 |
Memory | Dual Channel DDR3, 4 x DIMM, Max. 32 GB DDR3, 2133 / 1866 / 1600 / 1333 / 1066 Non-ECC,Un-buffered |
Multi-GPU |
2-/3-way ATI CrossFireX 2-/3-way NVIDIA SLI |
Slots | 2 x PCI-Express x16 (dual at x16/x8
mode, compatible with PCIe x1 and x4 devices) 1 x PCI-Express x4 2 x PCI-Express x1 2 x PCI |
Sound | Realtek ALC889, 7.1-Channel HD Audio Codec, Dolby Home Theater certified, S/PDIF Out |
Storage | 2 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10) 4 x SATA 3.0 Gb/s (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10, JBOD) 2 x eSATA 6 Gb/s |
I/O internal / Connectors | 1 x 24-pin ATX Main Power 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power 2 x SATA 6Gb/s 4 x SATA 3Gb/s 1 x CPU Fan Header 3 x System Fan Header 1 x Power Fan Header 1 x Chipset Fan Header 1 x Front Panel Header 1 x Front Panel Audio 1 x S/PDIF Out 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 2 x USB 3.0/2.0 1 x IEEE 1394a 1 x Clear CMOS 1 x Power Button 1 x Reset Button |
I/O external | 1 x PS/2-Tastatur/Maus 1 x Optischer S/PDIF 1 x Koaxialer S/PDIF Out 2 x IEEE 1394a 4 x USB 2.0/1.1 4 x USB 3.0/2.0 ports 2 x eSATA/USB Combo 1 x RJ-45 6 x Audio Jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out/Rear Speaker Out/Side Speaker Out/Line In/Line Out/Microphone) |
Forfactor | ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm) |
BIOS | Bios (2 x 32 Mb flash ROM, Award BIOS) |
Warranty | 4 years |
Regarding the delivery you'll find everything you need. If you plan to build a multi GPU system you'll only find a SLI bridge in the delivery. Unfortunately there is no CrossFire bridge. Also included in delivery you find an expansion bay which offers to additional USB 3.0 ports.
Dynamic Energy Saver 2 | Utilizing Gigabytes Dynamic Energy Saver the board is able to enhance the systems overall power efficiency. Therefore it is able to regulate power consumption of CPU, memory, chipset, graphics card, hard drive as well as connected fans. Of course all this will happen automatically. |
On/Off-Charge | With On/Off Charge Gigabyte has a Feature onboard which allows users to recharge for example their iPhon, iPod or iPad via USB without starting it up. Furthermore the devices can draw more power from these special USB ports than from standard ones. |
24 Phase Power Design | Gigabyte equips the Z68X-UD5-B3 with their 24 phase power design. It consists of high quality components which guarantee a long lifespan, hight stability and good overclockability. |
Cloud OC | Cloud OC should allow easy overclocking via an external device that can access the web. The program lets an overclocker access the different settings via a website. |
Intel Smart Response Technology | Intels Z68 chipset allows to use a small SSD as a cache for a big hard drive in order to enhance overall system performance. Especially application and system starts are ment to benefit from this technology. Also the overall user experience should become smoother. Of course you shouldn't expect a setup which makes use of Intels Smart Response Technology to outperform a SSD as a system drive. |
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