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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-MT0J-62TN3

LGA 1151 ATX board with Intel Z170 chipset, four DDR4 slots up to 64 GB, dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots, 7.1-channel Realtek ALC1150 audio, Killer E2201 LAN, six SATA 6Gb/s ports.

  • ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
  • ChipsetIntel Z170
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support1 x D
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports up to 64 GB DDR4 memory
  • Dual-channel DDR4 up to 3466 MHz overclocked
  • Realtek ALC1150 delivers 7.1-channel high-definition audio
  • Qualcomm Atheros Killer E2201 LAN for low-latency networking
  • Two M.2 sockets plus three SATA Express for fast storage

G1 Gaming Z170 ATX Motherboard

The GIGABYTE GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 is an ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z170 chipset for LGA 1151 processors. It supports Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron CPUs with four DDR4 DIMM slots running in dual-channel mode up to 64 GB. The board includes onboard Intel HD Graphics via D-Sub and DVI-D outputs at 1920x1200@60 Hz.

Suited for Multi-GPU and High-Speed Storage Builds

This motherboard fits builders who want multi-graphics support with one PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, a second running at x8 and a third at x4 plus three-way CrossFire and two-way SLI capability. Storage options include six SATA 6Gb/s ports, three SATA Express connectors and two M.2 Socket 3 slots. Users needing integrated Wi-Fi or a smaller form factor should look at other models.

Z170 Chipset Decides CPU and Overclocking Scope

The Intel Z170 chipset determines which LGA 1151 processors are compatible and enables CPU overclocking with K-series parts. It also sets the native PCI Express 3.0 lane allocation and the maximum supported memory speed of DDR4 3466 (O.C.). Verify your processor and cooling plans match this chipset before purchase.

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Product lineG1 Gaming
Model nameGA-Z170X-Gaming 3
Processor
ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 / Pentium / Celeron (LGA1151)
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z170
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 3466*(*O.C.)/ 3400*/ 3333*/ 3300*/ 3200*/ 3000*/ 2800*/ 2666*/ 2400*/ 2133
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s connectors
M.2 slots2 x M.2 Socket 3 connectors
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics Processor-Intel HD Graphics support1 x D-Sub port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1200@60 Hz1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920 × 1200@60 Hz* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 × 2160@24 Hz* Support for HDMI 1.4 version.Support for up to 3 displays at the same timeMaximum shared memory of 512 MBMulti-Graphics Technology Support for 3-Way/2-Way AMD CrossFire and 2-Way NVIDIA SLI Technology
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC1150
Sound channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channel
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerQualcomm Atheros Killer E2201 LAN chip
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCI Express x1 slots(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse port
Video connectors1 x D-Sub port1 x DVI-D port
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
USB 3.1 ports1 x USB Type-C port, with USB 3.1 support1 x USB 3.1 port
USB 3.0 ports3 x USB 3.0
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0
S/PDIF output1 x optical S/PDIF Out connector
Audio jacks5 x audio jacks (Center/Subwoofer Speaker Out, Rear Speaker Out, Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
Onboard USB headers2 x USB 3.0/2.0 headers2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.01 in × 9.25 in
More details
SATA express3 x SATA Express connectors

Questions about this item

Do I need an LGA 1151 processor and DDR4 memory to use this board?

Yes, the GA-Z170X-Gaming 3 requires an LGA 1151 CPU such as Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium or Celeron and takes four 288-pin DDR4 DIMMs in dual-channel mode up to 64 GB.

Will my PCI Express 3.0 x16 graphics card run at full speed if I also use the M.2 slots?

The primary PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot runs at x16; the second x16 slot runs at x8 and the x4 slot at x4, so a single GPU in the top slot keeps full bandwidth while both M.2 Socket 3 connectors remain usable.

How can I confirm the Realtek ALC1150 audio is active after building the system?

In Windows Device Manager check for Realtek High Definition Audio under Sound, video and game controllers, then open the Realtek Audio Console to verify 7.1-channel output and test each speaker.

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