Combining the advantages of the Intel P67 & H67 platforms in one complete package, the Gigabyte Z68 series offer the best of both worlds; users can take advantage of the system tuning & overclocking features found in the Intel P67 platform as well as the built-in visual features of the H67 platforms when combined with 2nd generation Intel Core processors. Gigabyte Z68 series motherboards are equipped with the much anticipated Intel Smart Response technology, allowing users to experience system performance similar to SSD only systems. Intel Smart Response technology works by using intelligent block-based caching of frequently used applications to improve system performance & responsiveness. In fact, Gigabyte Z68 motherboards with Intel Smart Response technology are able to outperform hybrid drive systems & HDD-only systems. Gigabyte Z68 motherboards are enabled with Lucid Logix Virtu GPU virtualization technology which allows users to dynamically switch between their built-in graphics & their high-end, 3D discrete graphics cards. This is ideal for gamers who require high-resolution gaming & still want to enjoy the built-in media features of Intel Core processor. In so doing, switchable graphics helps to dramatically reduce PC graphics power consumption.