• GIGABYTE X EKWB Water Block Limited Edition
  • Supports Intel® Core™ i7 6950X Processor Extreme Edition
  • Support Intel® Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
  • Quad Channel, Registered / Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 8 DIMMs
  • Intel® USB 3.1 with USB Type-C™ Support
  • Best 3-Way/ 2-Way SLI™ & CrossFire™ Support Spacing
  • NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 22110 M.2 Interface & U.2 Interface for Intel® SSD 750
  • SATA Express Connector for Up to 10Gb/s Data Transfer
  • Killer™ E2400 and Intel® GbE Gaming Networks
  • 115dB SNR HD Audio with Built-in Rear Audio Amplifier
  • Ambient Surround LED with RGB Multi-Color Choices
  • Ultra Durable Metal Shielding over PCIe and DDR Slots
  • Ultra Durable Anti-Sulfur Resistors for Longer Lifespan
  • Ultra Durable Anti-Rust Rear I/O Connectors
  • Dual Hybrid Fan Headers with Precise PWM / Voltage Control for Water Pump & Fan
  • GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™ with Q-Flash Plus USB ports
  • APP Center Including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ Utilities


  • EK-Supremacy EVO X99 is the extreme performance CPU water block, developed specifically for Intel® X99 / LGA-2011-3 platform and comes with pre-assembled, error-preventing mounting mechanism. EK Water Blocks has designed this water block for gamers and performance seeking enthusiasts. With its unmatched thermal performance, very high-flow design and its modularity, EK-Supremacy EVO X99 is the result of numerous CFD analysis and rigorous testing at highest possible overclocks.

    The top is made from CNC machined acrylic glass while the insert is made from injection moulded transparent MABS polymer. Plexi top has two slots for easy installation of 3mm LED diodes (not enclosed). Specifically designed and carefully machined copper base (sometimes referred to as ‘cold plate’) is made from purest copper available on the market and is further polished to absolute mirror finish. This alone greatly improves the cooling performance of EK-Supremacy EVO X99.

    EK-TIM Ectotherm, best in-class thermal compound (electrically non-conductive) is enclosed.
  • Ambient Surround LED
    Set the Color that Matches Your Style
    Now offering more LED customizations than ever, users can truly adapt their PC to represent their lifestyle. With full RGB support and a redesigned Ambient LED application, the user has complete control over the LEDs which surround the motherboard.










    Light Up Your Case to Match your Motherboard
    With an onboard Pin Header for aftermarket LED Strips, users now have the ability to sync the lighting in their computer case with the lighting on their motherboard. By using the Ambient LED Application, included in GIGABYTE APP Center, users are also able to specify the lighting modes available and ensure that everything is illuminating their system in harmony.
  • Customization Features and Water Cooling Support

    Photo for reference only. Water pumps and accessories not included.
  • Dual Hybrid Fan Headers
    Precise PWM and Voltage Control for Water pumps or Fans

    Many of today’s modern computers feature water cooling to ensure that the CPU or graphics cards stay cool and quiet while they are put under heavy load. In order to provide the best support for water cooling solutions, GIGABYTE has equipped its X99/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 GIGABYTE’s motherboards is the option to choose between voltage calibration or PWM modes.

    Photo for reference only. Water pumps and accessories not included.
  • Immersive VR
    Gaming Experience
    > VR requires more performance than Full HD graphics for a steady 60FPS or greater.
    > Only Gaming PCs can provide the best VR experience.
    To create a seamless VR experience GIGABYTE Motherboards offer the best features to make your virtual reality feel like your actual reality.

    With technologies such as NVMe support via M.2 or U.2 and a one piece metal shielding to brace for heavier discrete graphics cards its obvious that GIGABYTE has the tools you need to start your journey in VR. To set the mood GIGABYTE Motherboards include Ambient Surround LED to put you in the center of action.
    Recommended configuration for VR Gaming PC
    - Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 970 / AMD R9 290 or greater, Compatible HDMI 1.3 video output
    - CPU: Intel i5-6600K equivalent or greater
    - Motherboard: GIGABYTE X99/Z170/H170/B150 motherboards
    - Memory: 8GB RAM or greater
    - USB Ports:3x USB 3.0 ports plus 1x USB 2.0 port or greater
    - OS: Windows 7 SPI 64-bit or newer
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    Immersive VR Gaming Experience
  • 2-Way SLI™ / CrossFire™ Multi-Graphics

    Multi-graphics configuration offers better graphics performance for gaming enthusiasts who demand the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.

    GIGABYTE Design By spacing the graphics cards in multi-graphics configurations, users are now able to obtain maximum airflow between cards.
  • PURE SPEED, MORE POWER
    Exclusively on GIGABYTE Powered Motherboards
    Intel® USB 3.1
    The Intel® USB 3.1 controller (Alpine Ridge) utilizes 4 PCIe Gen2 lanes, offering up to 20 Gb/s total bandwidth, for uncompromised transfer speeds of up to 10 Gb/s per USB 3.1. With twice the bandwidth compared to its previous generation, and backwards compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0, the much improved USB 3.1 protocol is available over the new reversible USB Type-C™ and the traditional USB Standard-A connector for better compatibility over a wider range of devices.
    *Max. bandwidth allocated for the controller may vary by model.
    Bandwidth design for the controller
  • Connecting the Future - USB Type-C™:
    The World's Next Universal Connector
    Reversible USB Type-C™ with USB 3.1
    The USB Type-C™ is a new reversible connector that is loaded with useful features such as USB 3.1 support for 10 Gb/s transfer speed and DisplayPort 1.2 support to connect 4K monitors. Powered by the Intel® controller, this little port is the better USB Type-C™.

    * Display feature may vary by model.
  • NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 U.2 Onboard
    NVMe Performance for PCIe SSDs
    The new Intel 750 series SSDs offer an incredible increase in performance over SATA drives. Using the NVMe protocol which takes advantage of the fast bandwidth of PCIe Gen3 x4 lanes (32 Gb/s), the drives are a clear advantage for users looking to boot their OS faster, load their games in a flash and access large files without waiting. By implementing the U.2 port onboard to support the 2.5" Intel 750 Series drive, GIGABYTE ensures that the users can benefit from the best performance.

    Photo for reference only.
    SSDs and cables not included.
    This U.2 port require a 40 PCIe lane CPU to function.
  • Fast Onboard Storage with NVMe PCIe Gen3 x4 110mm M.2 (Up to 32 Gb/s)
    GIGABYTE’s M.2 solution offers considerably faster storage performance and support for both PCIe and SATA interfaces for M.2 SSD devices.
    Photo for reference only. M.2 SSDs and cables not included.
  • Genuine All Digital Power Design
    GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards use an all digital CPU power design from International Rectifier® which includes both 4th Generation digital PWM Controllers and industry-leading 3rd Generation PowIRstage® controllers. These 100% digital controllers offer incredible precision in delivering power to the motherboard’s most power-hungry and energy-sensitive components, allowing enthusiasts to get the absolute maximum performance from their new Intel® Core™ i7 Extreme Edition CPUs.
       
    IR Digital PWM & IR PowIRstage® ICs
    This new generation of IR® digital power controllers and PowIRstage® ICs feature Isense technology, which provide more precise current sensing accuracy. This helps evenly distribute the thermal loading between the PowIRstage® ICs, preventing the overheating of each individual PowIRstage®, resulting in longer lifespan and better reliability.
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    Server Level Chokes by Cooper Bussmann
    GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards feature Server Level Cooper Bussmann Chokes.
    • Server level reliability
    • High current capacity
    • New design reduces heat created by power loss and provides efficient power delivery to CPU VRM area.
         
     
    Long Lifespan Durable Black™ Solid Caps
    GIGABYTE X99 series motherboards integrate the absolute best quality solid state capacitors that are rated to perform at maximum efficiency for extended periods, even in extreme performance configurations. This provides peace of mind for end users who want to push their system hard, yet demand absolute reliability and stability, with ultra-low ESR no matter how high the CPU loading.
  • Support for DDR4 XMP Up to 3400MHz and Beyond*
    GIGABYTE is offering a tested and proven platform that ensures proper compatibility with profiles up to 3400MHz and beyond. All users need to do to attain this performance boost is to ensure that their memory module is XMP capable and that the XMP function is activated and enabled on their GIGABYTE motherboard.
    What is XMP?
    DDR4 memory modules are available at a stock frequency of 2133MHz, but as frequency tweaking requires a considerable amount of effort and knowledge, memory vendors encode XMP profiles which can automatically modify the timings of the supported memory modules to work with your CPU and to achieve increased performance.

    * XMP Profile support may vary depending on memory module. Please visit www.gigabyte.com to see the complete validated memory support list.
  • Refreshed BIOS Easy, Smart, and Friendly
    The BIOS is essential for users during initial setup to allow for the most optimal settings. With a new GUI and easier to use functionalities, GIGABYTE has been able to reinvent the BIOS to give users a better experience will setting up their new system.
    Photos are for reference only. Product features may vary by model.
  • GIGABYTE Patented Double Locking Bracket
  • Ultra Durable™ PCIe Armor

    Enhanced Strength PCIe Design, Support for Heavy Graphics Cards For Extreme / VR Gaming Station
    Dual Armor DIMM and PCIe Metal Shielding
    Never worry about your heavy graphics card damaging your motherboard again. GIGABYTE’s proprietary Ultra Durable PCIe Metal Shielding reinforces the PCIe connector to prevent slot damage due to heavy graphics card. The DIMM and PCIe metal shield also provides extra strength for when you forget to release the lock while replacing your component, adding a fool proof option which can save your PC’s life.
  • Ultra Durable™ Memory Armor
    GIGABYTE’s exclusive one piece stainless steel shielding design prevents against PCB distortion and twist (Plate bending) in addition to preventing any possible ESD interference.
    Product features may vary by model.Photo for reference only.
  • Anti-Sulfur
    Resistor Design
    Sulfur compounds in the air can penetrate tiny onboard resistors creating chemical change and causing these resistors to open or short. If either of these occurs the motherboard will fail to function. By equipping resistors with an Anti-Sulfur Design GIGABYTE gives Ultra Durable Motherboards a whole new meaning.

    Product features may vary by model.
    Anti-sulfur product: An alloy layer has been added to protect the silver layer and prevents the sulfurization reaction from taking place.


    Without the anti-sulfur layer: The electrode terminals lack a protective layer, which means that oxygen or other environmental elements can penetrate the Ni (Nickel) layer causing a sulfurization reaction and degrade the ability for the electrode to conduct electricity properly.
  • Killer™ E2400 Gaming Network / Intel® Gigabit LAN with cFosSpeed
    Killer™ E2400 is a high-performance, adaptive gigabit Ethernet controller that offers better online gaming and media performance compared to standard solutions. Intel® Gigabit LAN networking, a popular choice with gamers, delivers several performance-enhancing features such as advanced interrupt handling to help reduce CPU overhead and Jumbo Frame support for extra large data packets.


  • Turbo B-Clock

    Built-in Advanced Performance Tuning IC
    Thanks to the onboard Turbo B-Clock Tuning IC, GIGABYTE motherboards enable overclockers to have the ability to change their BCLK frequency to a desired value of their choice. With the new linear range adjustment option of the Tuning IC, ranges from 90MHz to 500MHz are now possible, so that overclockers are not limited to the 5% ranges of traditional straps.
    *Turbo B-Clock overclocking range may vary according to CPU capabilities.
  • High Definition Audio Design
    The Realtek ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel high definition audio codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.

    High Quality audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.
  • GIGABYTE Patented DualBIOS™ (UEFI) Design
    GIGABYTE Ultra Durable™ motherboards feature GIGABYTE DualBIOS™, an exclusive technology from GIGABYTE that protects arguably one of your PC's most crucial components, the BIOS. GIGABYTE DualBIOS™ means that your motherboard has both a 'Main BIOS' and a 'Backup BIOS', Protecting users from BIOS failure due to virus, hardware malfunction, improper OC settings or power failure during the update process.
  • 울트라 듀러블™ DuraBlack™ 블랙 솔리드 커패시터
    GIGABYTE 메인보드는 블랙 솔리드 커패시터를 채택하여, Ultra-low ESR의 특성을 갖고 있어서 CPU 부하가 아무리 높아도 전원을 안정적으로 공급할 수 있다. 이러한 컴포넌트는 열악한 사용 환경에서도 익스트림한 성능으로 작동하고 또 신뢰성과 안정성이 매우 높은 시스템을 원하는 사용자에게 상당히 큰 신뢰감을 준다. 이렇게 독특한 커패시터는 블랙 디자인을 채택하여, GIGABYTE 메인보드의 블랙 PCB를 더욱 부각시킨다.


  • 2x Copper PCB Design (2 oz Copper PCB)
    GIGABYTE’s exclusive 2X Copper PCB design provides sufficient power trace paths between components to handle greater than normal power loads and to remove heat from the critical CPU power delivery area. This is essential to ensure the motherboard is able to handle the increased power loading that is necessary when overclocking.


  • 15μ Gold Plated CPU Socket Design
    GIGABYTE motherboards come equipped with a 15 micron thick gold plated CPU socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns about corroded pins or bad contacts.



  • Q-Flash Plus
    GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus는 CPU와 메모리를 설치하지 않은 상태에서도 USB와 휴대장치를 통해 메인보드의 BIOS를 최신 버전으로 업데이트할 수 있게 해준다.

    업데이트된 GIGABYTE 메인보드의 BIOS는 EC 콘트롤러와 함께 작동하여, PC가 작동하지 않을 때에도 Q-Flash Plus를 통해 BIOS를 자동 업데이트할 수 있으며 더 나아가 프로세서와 메모리가 설치되지 않았어도 이 기능을 실행할 수 있다. 또한 BIOS 업데이트 과정에서 EC 컨트롤러 옆에 있는 LED가 업데이트 절차가 모두 완료될 때까지 계속 깜박이며 업데이트가 끝나면 PC를 정상적으로 시작할 수 있다.

    * 본 제품에는 USB가 포함되어 있지 않음.


  • Easy to Install "G-Connector" Design
    The tiny cables of the front panel connectors can be hard to manipulate as space is restricted and indicators being tiny. With the G-Connector, you can connect all the FP cables at once, simplifying the process of building your next PC and saving you some frustrations.


  • ESD Protection for USB and LAN
    GIGABYTE motherboards raise the bar in terms of protecting your system, providing advanced electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection for both your Ethernet LAN and USB ports, both common sources of ESD-related failures. Each LAN and USB port is paired with a dedicated protection filter that can withstand high electrostatic discharges, protecting your system from common electrical surges and even direct lighting strikes.

    • * HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface(고화질멀티미디어인터페이스), HDMI 트레이드드레스및 HDMI 로고라는용어는 HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.의상표또는등록상표입니다.
    * 사이트에서 제공되는 모든 자료는 참조용일 뿐입니다. 기가바이트는 사이트의 자료를 사전 통지없이 언제든지 수정할 권리를 지닙니다.
    * 모든 상표와 로고는 해당 소유자의 자산입니다.
    * PC의 표준 아키텍쳐에 의해, 메모리의 특정 부분이 시스템에 사용되어 실제 메모리 크기는 표준보다 적게 표시될 수 있습니다.