• Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Certified Motherboard
  • Supports 7th / 6th Generation Intel® Core™ Processor
  • Dual Channel DDR4, 4 DIMMs
  • Intel® USB 3.1 with USB Type-C™ - The World’s Next Universal Connector
  • 4-Way Graphics Support with Exclusive Ultra Durable Metal Shielding over the PCIe Slots
  • Dual PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 Connectors with up to 32Gb/s Data Transfer (PCIe NVMe & SATA SSD support)
  • 3 SATA Express Connectors for up to 16Gb/s Data Transfer
  • Integrated HDMI 2.0 support
  • Creative certified Sound Blaster ZxRi 120+dB SNR
  • Killer DoubleShot-X3™ Pro for the best networking experience possible
  • LED Trace Path with Multi-Color Choice
  • Water Cooling Ready Heatsink Design with G1/4 Threaded Fittings
  • APP Center Including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ Utilities
  • GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™ with Q-Flash Plus USB port

GIGABYTE Z170X-Gaming G1 Unboxing Video
  • Next Generation 40 Gb/s Thunderbolt™ 3
    Thunderbolt™ 3 – The fastest 40Gb/s single-wire connection


    Powered by Intel's own Thunderbolt controller the new Thunderbolt™ 3 protocol, which is available over a USB Type-C™ connector on the back I/O of the GIGABYTE Z170X-Gaming G1, 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 DisplayPort 1.2 and USB 3.1, which is backwards compatible with USB 3.0 and USB 2.0, opening up a world of new possibilities.


  • LED Trace Path with Multi-Color Choices
    Personalize your next PC rig to your liking by selecting the color of your choice to illuminate the LED trace path lighting. A total of 7 colors are available to make your system appearance unique!







    Rear Panel LED
    LED G1




  • GIGABYTE G1™ Gaming Motherboards
    G1 logo
  • The Intel® USB 3.1 controller utilizes 4 PCIe Gen3 lanes, offering up to 32 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.
    Intel USB 3.1

  • 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.


    Connecting the Future - USB Type-C™
  • Onboard Discrete Card Level Audio Design
    Creative Sound Blaster Certified
    ZxRi 120dB+ Audio

    Creative Sound Blaster Certified ZxRi 120dB+ Audio

  • High End Nichicon Fine Gold and WIMA Audio Caps
    With its 100 series, GIGABYTE introduces a combination of Hi-Fi grade WIMA Capacitors and Nichicon audio grade Fine Gold capacitors. While the Nichicon Fine Gold capacitors are suited for high-grade audio equipment, using state of the art technology to provide rich sound in the bass and clearer high frequencies, the WIMA FKP2 capacitors are being used widely in premium grade Hi-Fi systems. The addition of this to the AMP-UP Audio technology makes for the ideal onboard sound solution for the most demanding audiophiles.
    High End Nichicon Fine Gold and WIMA Audio Caps

  • AMP-UP™ Audio Technology with Triple Upgradable OP-AMPs
    GIGABYTE offers true sound customization with its triple upgradable OP-AMP solution. To ensure users receive the best sound profile matching their needs and experience the most enjoyable audio, GIGABYTE has included an OP-AMP for both left and right channels on the rear I/O as well as a dedicated OP-AMP for the front audio jack.
    AMP-UP™ Audio Technology with Triple Upgradable OP
  • GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio™ Technology
    GIGABYTE Z170X-Gaming G1 motherboard is equipped with the GIGABYTE exclusive AMP-UP Audio Technology, which provides the industry's highest level of onboard audio features and technologies. With GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio, gamers and audiophiles are able to experience crisp, ultra-realistic sound effects while gaming, and the richest possible sound experience when listening to their favorite music and movies.


    AMP-UP Audio™ Technology

  • Creative SBX Pro Studio™ Audio Suite
    SBX Pro Studio™ suite of audio playback technologies delivers a new level of audio immersion. Realistic surround sound and the ability to clearly hear specific sounds in a gaming environment are just a few elements of the SBX Pro Studio that enhances the overall experience, be it movies, games or music.
    SBX Pro Studio

  • USB DAC-UP


    The above photos are for reference only.

    Clean, low-noise power for your Digital-to-Analog Audio converter

    GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP provides clean, noise-free power delivery to your Digital-to-Analog Converter. DACs can be sensitive to fluctuations in power from the other USB ports, which is why GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP takes advantage of an isolated power source that minimizes potential fluctuations and ensures the best audio experience possible.
    Dual USB DAC-UP Ports
  • HDMI 2.0 for 4K/60P/21:9/HDCP 2.2 Support
    HDMI 2.0, which is backwards compatible with HDMI 1.4, offers 18 Gb/s of bandwidth – nearly twice that of the previous generation. This unlocks the potential for users to transfer multiple video streams, as well as a native cinematic 21:9 ratio (which most movies are shot in), offering the best visual experience for viewers.
    Requires the latest Intel® Graphic Driver from GIGABYTE website.
  • Killer DoubleShot-X3™ Pro
    Automatically prioritize your game network needs over the fastest available connection for high quality, lag-less and uninterrupted gaming connectivity.
    2 Killer GbE + 1 Killer WiFi
    The Killer DoubleShot Pro™ X3 allows three killer interfaces to work together for the best networking by freeing the highest bandwidth to the most important traffic, allowing you to multitask without affecting your performance.


    Killer DoubleShot-X3™ Pro
  • Extreme Multi-GPU Support
    Maxed Out Graphics
    Unleash the ultimate in graphics configurations. Support for up to 4 full length discrete VGA cards.

    Total Realism:
    Enjoy the latest gaming titles with maxed out 'Ultra High' settings.
    See More Action: 
    Get smooth frame rates on High Resolution 1440p Displays.
    Extreme Multi-GPU Support




  • Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Metal Shielding
    The innovative one piece stainless steel shielding design from GIGABYTE reinforces the PCIe connectors to provide the extra strength required to support heavy graphics cards.


    Industry Leading Ultra Durable™ PCIe Metal Shieldi



  • Dual PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2
    With two PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2 connectors onboard, GIGABYTE brings to the user PCI-Express connectivity for SSD devices. Delivering up to 32 Gb/s data transfer speed per connector, the dual M.2 provides an ideal storage solution as it also supports RAID modes.

    The above photos are for reference only.

    Dual PCIe Gen3 x4 M.2



  • Fast Intel® 750 Series 2.5" SSD Support via M.2 to U.2 Add-in-Card
    GIGABYTE motherboards support the latest consumer NVMe SSD for truly amazing performance

    Experience the future of storage performance for desktop client and workstation users with the Intel® SSD 750 Series. The Intel® SSD 750 Series delivers uncompromised performance by utilizing NVM Express over four lanes of PCIe 3.0.
    750 Series 2.5" SSD
  • 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 200MHz are now possible, so that overclockers are not limited to the 5% ranges of traditional straps.
    Turbo B-Clock
  • Next Generation SATA Express
    SATA Express combines the benefits of PCI Express and SATA to provide much higher bandwidth, featuring data transfer rates of up to 16Gb/s.


    The above photos are for reference only. Features may vary by model.

    Next Generation SATA Express

  • All New GIGABYTE™ App Center Including EasyTune™, Cloud Station™ Utilities and More…

    GIGABYTE's EasyTune™ is a simple and easy-to-use interface that allows users to fine-tune their system settings or adjust system and memory clocks and voltages in a Windows environment. With Smart Quick Boost, one click is all it takes to automatically overclock your system, giving an added performance boost when you need it the most.


    APP Center

    GIGABYTE APP Center gives you easy access to a wealth of GIGABYTE apps that help you get the most from your GIGABYTE motherboard. Using a simple, unified user interface, GIGABYTE APP Center allows you to launch all GIGABYTE apps installed on your system.




    Easy Tune™
    Get the highest levels of performance from your PC with easy to use GIGABYTE overclocking features.
    Cloud Station™
    GIGABYTE™ Cloud Station™ is composed of several GIGABYTE unique apps that allow your smart phones/tablet devices to communicate, share resources, and control your desktop PC via a wireless connection.
    App Center
  • Long Lifespan Durable Black™ Solid Caps
    GIGABYTE 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. With ultra-low ESR no matter how high the CPU load, this provides peace of mind for end users who want to push their system hard, yet demand absolute reliability and stability. These exclusive capacitors also come in customized jet black, exclusively on GIGABYTE motherboards.


    Long Lifespan Durable Black™ Solid Caps



  • Q-Flash Plus
    GIGABYTE Q-Flash Plus allows users to update to the latest BIOS using a thumb drive without the CPU or Memory needing to be installed.

    Updating your BIOS on your GIGABYTE motherboard can be done in a flash – even without memory or CPU onboard. Utilizing the EC Controller, the BIOS on your GIGABYTE Motherboard can now be updated through Q-Flash Plus even if your system is unable to boot. An LED next to the EC controller will notify you once the procedure is complete and you are ready to boot your system normally.

    * USB thumb drive not included.
    Q-Flash Plus
  • 22 Phases Digital Power Delivery Design
    For its 100 series motherboards, GIGABYTE features a 22 phase power delivery design equipped with 4th gen. IR® digital power controllers and 3rd gen. PowIRstage® ICs featuring Isense technology, which provides more precise current sensing accuracy. This helps evenly distribute the thermal loading between the PowerIRstage® ICs, preventing the overheating of each individual PowerIRstage®, resulting in longer lifespan and better reliability.


    22 Phases Digital Power Delivery Design
  • Water Block Thermal Design with G1/4 Threaded Fittings
    Tube connectors at each end of the heatsink provide easy integration with any water cooled system. These technologies help combat high temperatures by effectively removing heat from critical areas of the motherboard such as the CPU VRM zone, allowing it to remain cool, even when the battle heats up.
    Water Block Thermal Design
  • GC-USB3.1 BAY
    GIGABYTE USB3.1 5.25" Front Bay Expansion Port
    • USB Type-C™ supports USB Power Delivery 2.0 (Profile 5) delivering  100 watts power
    • x1 future-proof reversible Type-C™ connector
    • x1 popular Type-A connector
    • Supports USB 3.1, USB 3.0 and USB 2.0
    • High-quality steel construction
    • Fits in standard 5.25" drive bay
    • Uses SATA-Express interface to provide USB3.1 support for up to 10Gb/s data-transfer speed

    GC-USB3.1 BAY
  • 15 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.
    15μ Gold Plated CPU Socket Design

  • 4K Ultra HD Support
    4K resolution is the next technological milestone in high-definition content delivery, utilizing approximately 4,000 pixels on the horizontal axis, more than four times today's standard HD pixel density. GIGABYTE motherboards provide native 4K support with integrated Intel® HD Graphics via HDMI.
    4K Ultra HD Support
  • HDMI™ - The Next Generation Multimedia Interface
    HDMI™ is a High-Definition Multimedia Interface which provides up to 5Gb/s video transmitting bandwidth and 8-channel high quality audio all through a single cable. Able to transmit superior, uncompressed digital video and audio, HDMI™ ensures the crispest rendering of digital content up to 1080p without the quality losses associated with analog interfaces and their digital-to-analog conversion. In addition, HDMI™ is compatible with HDCP (High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection), allowing the playback of Blu-ray/HD DVD and other protected media content.
    HDMI

    • * Termenii HDMI, HDMI High-Definition Multimedia Interface, Imaginea comercială HDMI și Siglele HDMI sunt mărci comerciale sau mărci comerciale înregistrate ale HDMI Licensing Administrator, Inc.
    * Materialele oferite aici sunt doar pentru referinţă. GIGABYTE îşi rezervă dreptul de a modifica sau revizui continutul oricând fără notificare prealabilă.
    * Perfomanţa prezentată este bazată pe valorile teoretice maxime ale interfeţei de la vendorii respectivi de Chipset-uri sau de la organizaţiile ce au definit specificaţiile interfeţei. Perfomanţele reale pot varia în funcţie de sistem.
    * Toate mărcile inregistrate şi logo-urile sunt proprietatea deţinătorilor respectivi.
    * Datorită arhitecturii standard PC, o anumită cantitate de memorie este rezervată pentru sistem şi de aceea mărimea actuală a memoriei este mai mică decât cea indicată.