Gigabyte launched its new 100 series motherboards based on the Intel Z170 chipset with support for Intel’s new 6th Gen. Core processor at just concluded Gamescom in Cologne, Germany.
This updated platform marks a new era for the desktop PC with the continued support of DDR4, introduction of USB 3.1 over the new Type-C connector, as well as an array of onboard features and technologies that lets the user unleash the full power of their PC.
“We are very excited to launch our new 100 series motherboards based on Intel’s new Z170 chipset here at Gamescom in Germany. We know everyone has been eagerly waiting for this, so we made sure our 100 series motherboards are packed with features which will make them stand out and provide the best possible experience from the latest 6th Gen. Core CPU from Intel.” said Henry Kao, Vice President for Motherboard Business at GIGABYTE.
With the 100 series, Gigabyte claims to satisfy everyone’s specific needs with three motherboard segments . The Ultra Durable caters to users looking for a board that has long lasting, high quality components while the G1 Gaming targets gamers that demand cutting edge audio and graphics performance, and with the SOC Force Gigabyte is bringing a solution for those who are looking to push their hardware performance off the charts.
With its new 6th Gen. Core CPUs and Z170 chipset, Intel provides notable improvements over the previous generation and revolutionary new features such as support for Windows 10 and DirectX 12, the latest and greatest operating system and API from Microsoft which are both supported natively on Gigabyte motherboards. Additionally, the new LGA 1151 socketed 14nm CPU from Intel brings both DDR4 and DDR3 support as well as enough power to support up to 3 independent digital displays and enhanced full range BCLK overclocking.
The Intel USB 3.1 controller, the industry’s fastest USB controller, utilizes 4 PCIe Gen.3 lanes to offer a total bandwidth of 32 Gb/s, for uncompromised transfer speed of up to 10 Gb/s. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 as well as 3.0, selected 100 series boards provide dual connectivity via USB Standard-A and the innovative USB Type-C making Gigabyte the best USB 3.1 solution on the market with better compatibility over a wider range of devices.
Gigabyte’s Z170-Gaming G1 motherboards feature a quad-core Creative Sound Core3D audio processor with Burr-Brown High-End 127dB DAC. The discrete card level audio design featured onboard is certified for headphone jack output exceeding 120dB+ SNR lifelike sound.
Combined with the SBX Pro Studio suite of audio playback technologies, the onboard sound solution delivers a new level of audio immersion with realistic surround sound and the ability to clearly hear specific sounds in a gaming environment.
