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Black ATX motherboard with orange accents and LED audio path lighting

GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-83KV-5T60A

ATX board for LGA1150 CPUs with Z97 chipset, four DDR3 slots up to 32 GB, dual GPU support, Killer E2200 LAN, Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 audio, SATA Express and M.2 at 10 Gb/s.

  • Supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA1150 socket
  • 115 dB SNR audio with Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 suite and rear amplifier
  • Killer E2200 gaming network platform for low-latency online play
  • Four DDR3 slots up to 32 GB at speeds from 1333 to 3200 MHz
  • SATA Express and M.2 each deliver up to 10 Gb/s for fast storage

Intel Z97 ATX motherboard for LGA1150 CPUs

The GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-Gaming 3 is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z97 Express chipset for LGA1150 processors. It supports 4th and 5th Generation Intel Core i7, i5 and i3 CPUs in a standard ATX form factor. The board provides four DDR3 DIMM slots running in dual-channel mode with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. It is aimed at enthusiasts building a gaming system around these Haswell or Broadwell generation processors.

Suits builders keeping an LGA1150 platform.

This board fits users who already own a compatible LGA1150 processor and want Z97 overclocking features, Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 audio with LED path lighting, and a Killer E2200 networking platform. It also delivers SATA Express and an M.2 slot each capable of 10 Gb/s transfer rates, plus three PCI Express x16 slots for multi-GPU CrossFire configurations. Builders who require a different CPU socket, more than 32 GB of system memory, or a smaller form factor should consider other options.

Four DDR3 slots with 32 GB maximum capacity

The memory subsystem tops out at 32 GB across four slots, so the total RAM ceiling is the decisive specification for capacity planning. Supported DDR3 speeds include a long list of overclocked frequencies from 3200 down to 1333 MT/s, all running in dual-channel mode with non-ECC modules. If your workload demands more than 32 GB of memory, this motherboard cannot accommodate it.

Highlights

  • Supports 4th and 5th Gen Intel Core CPUs on LGA1150 socket
  • 115 dB SNR audio with Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi MB3 suite and rear amplifier
  • Killer E2200 gaming network platform for low-latency online play
  • Four DDR3 slots up to 32 GB at speeds from 1333 to 3200 MHz
  • SATA Express and M.2 each deliver up to 10 Gb/s for fast storage

Specifications

BrandGIGABYTE
ModelGA-Z97X-Gaming-3

Questions about this item

How much heat and power draw should I expect from the Z97 chipset and onboard audio amplifier when the board runs all day?

The Intel Z97 Express chipset and the built-in rear audio amplifier are designed for typical desktop workloads; with standard cooling they stay within normal ATX thermal limits during extended use.

Which memory kits and CPU cooler clearance do I need to have ready before installing this LGA1150 board?

You need DDR3 DIMMs — up to four modules for a maximum of 32 GB at speeds from 1333 to 3200 MT/s (OC) — and a cooler that fits the LGA1150 socket keep-out zone.

Will my existing SATA SSDs and DDR3 memory work alongside the M.2 and SATA Express ports on this Z97 board?

Yes, the board provides standard SATA ports for older drives, four DDR3 slots for your current memory, plus an M.2 slot and SATA Express connector each capable of 10 Gb/s for newer storage.

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