**GA-Z97X-Gaming 3: Intel Z97 Chipset** 
- Supports 4th & 5th Generation Intel Core™ processors 
- Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 gaming audio suite 
- Audio Noise Guard with LED path lighting 
- Realtek ALC1150 115d B SNR HD Audio with Built-in rear audio amplifier 
- Killer™ E2200 gaming networking platform 
- Extreme multi graphics support 
- SATA Express support for 10 Gb/s data transfer 
- M.2 for SSDs drives with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer 
- Long lifespan Durable Solid caps 
- APP Center including Easy Tune™ & Cloud Station™ utilities 
- GIGABYTE UEFI Dual BIOS™ **GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio™ Technology** GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards are equipped with the GIGABYTE exclusive AMP-UP Audio Technology,  which provides the industrys highest level of onboard audio features & technologies. With GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio,  gamers & audiophiles are able to experience crisp,  ultra realistic sound effects while gaming,  & the richest possible sound experience when listening to their favorite music & movies. ** Realtek ALC1150 115d B SNR HD Audio** The ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115d B SNR,  ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC. The ALC1150 provides ten DAC channels that simultaneously support 7.1-channel sound playback,  plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs. Two stereo ADCs are integrated & can support a microphone array with Acoustic Echo Cancellation (AEC),  Beam Forming (BF),  & Noise Suppression (NS) technologies. The ALC1150 incorporates Realtek proprietary converter technology to achieve Front differential output 115d B Signal-to-Noise ratio (SNR) playback (DAC) quality & 104d B SNR recording (ADC) quality. ** Additional Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3** GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming motherboards also include Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 softwa