**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 industry's 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