** Intel Thunderbolt 3 Certified Motherboard** Powered by Intel's own Thunderbolt controller the new Thunderbolt 3 protocol, which is available over a USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C connector on the back I/O of the GIGABYTE Z170X-Ultra Gaming, brings an unprecedented single-wire bandwidth of up to 40 Gb/s -- twice more than the previous generation of Thunderbolt! This incredible increase in bandwidth is also accompanied with support for different protocols such as Mini Display Port 1.2 & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1, which is backwards compatible with USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 & USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0, opening up a world of new possibilities. ** Daisy-chain Multiple Devices** Support for Mini Display Port 1.2 makes Thunderbolt 3 a must have for any enthusiast. The Z170X-Ultra Gaming is able to support a display in 4K resolution at 60 FPS. In addition, Thunderbolt 3 over USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C has revolutionary industry-first features such as Power Delivery 2.0, & the ability to daisy-chain up to 6 devices thanks to the Z170X-Ultra Gaming's USB (Universal Serial Bus) Type-C port. ** Ambient Surround LED** Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With a redesigned Ambient LED application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard. ** Dual Hybrid Fan Headers** ** Precise PWM & Voltage Control for Water pumps or Fans** Many of todays modern computers feature water cooling to ensure that the CPU or graphics cards stay cool & quiet while they are put under heavy load. In order to provide the best support for water cooling solutions, GIGABYTE has equipped its Z170 motherboards with an additional water pump power header. This allows the user to have full control over two water pumps or fans. An additional benefit of these headers with GIGABYTEs motherboards is the option to choose between voltage calibration or PWM modes. ** Immersive VR Gaming Experience**
- VR requires 30% more performance than Full HD graphics for a steady 60FPS or great