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GIGABYTE

GIGABYTE GA-Z270P-D3 Intel motherboard

SKU CH-W464-41JTQ

ATX board for 6th/7th Gen Intel Core CPUs with four DDR4 slots, one PCIe 3.0 x16, three PCIe x1, six SATA 6Gb/s, one M.2 slot and Realtek GbE LAN

  • ProcessorSupport for 7th and 6th generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 proce
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • Onboard video chipIntegrated Graphics Processor - Intel HD Graphics support1 x
  • Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
  • Supports 7th and 6th Gen Intel Core on LGA 1151 socket
  • Dual-channel DDR4 across four slots up to 64GB
  • 2-way Crossfire via PCIe 3.0 x16 and x4 slots
  • Realtek ALC887 codec for 7.1-channel audio
  • M.2 Socket 3 M-key with PCIe x4 for 32Gb/s transfer

GIGABYTE GA-Z270P-D3 LGA 1151 Z270 motherboard

This Intel Z270 board fits the LGA 1151 socket and supports 6th and 7th generation Core i7, i5 and i3 processors plus Pentium and Celeron CPUs. It provides four DDR4 DIMM slots with dual-channel architecture and a maximum capacity of 64 GB. The ATX form factor includes one full-length PCI Express 3.0 x16 slot, two additional x16 slots running at x4 and three x1 slots for expansion cards.

Suitability for Crossfire and M.2 storage

Builders planning a 2-way Crossfire setup or a single graphics card with an M.2 SSD will find the required PCIe lanes and a Socket 3 M key connector for 2242, 2260 or 2280 drives. The board lacks integrated Wi-Fi and its LAN tops out at 1 Gbps, so users needing wireless networking or faster Ethernet should consider other models. Eight rear USB ports and HDMI 1.4 output cover most peripheral needs.

LGA 1151 socket limits CPU choice to 6th

The socket physically accepts only 6th and 7th generation Intel Core, Pentium and Celeron processors; 8th generation CPUs are not compatible. This single constraint decides whether the board can be reused for an upgrade or must be paired with an older processor. Memory speeds up to 3866 MT/s are supported through overclocking, while standard operation reaches 2400 MT/s.

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Price $49.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameGIGABYTE
Model nameGA-Z270P-D3 (rev. 1.0)
Processor
ProcessorSupport for 7th and 6th generation Intel Core i7/i5/i3 processors / Intel Pentium/Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package* Not Compatible with Intel 8th Gen CPUs
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z270
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 3866(O.C.)/ 3800(O.C.)/ 3733(O.C.)/ 3666(O.C.)/ 3600(O.C.)/ 3466(O.C.)/ 3400(O.C.)/ 3333(O.C.)/ 3300(O.C.)/ 3200(O.C.)/ 3000(O.C.)/ 2800(O.C.)/ 2666(O.C.)/ 2400/ 2133
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots1 x M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key, type 2242/2260/2280 SATA and PCIe x4/x2 SSD support)
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Audio & video
Audio chipRealtek ALC887
Sound channels2/4/5.1/7.1-channelSupport for S/PDIF Out
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerRealtek GbE LAN chip
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots1 x PCI Express x16 slot, running at x16 (PCIEX16)* For optimum performance, if only one PCI Express graphics card is to be installed, be sure to install it in the PCIEX16 slot.2 x PCI Express x16 slots, running at x4 (PCIEX4_1/PCIEX4_2)
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCI Express x1 slots(All of the PCI Express slots conform to PCI Express 3.0 standard.)
Rear panel ports1 x HDMI / 2 x PS/2 / 2 x USB 2.0/1.1 / 4 x USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A
PS/2 ports1 x PS/2 mouse port1 x PS/2 Keyboard port
HDMI ports1 x HDMI
Ethernet port1 x RJ45
USB 3.1 ports4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports
USB 2.0 ports2 x USB 2.0
Audio jacks3 x audio jacks (Line In, Line Out, Mic In)
Onboard USB headers1 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 header2 x USB 2.0/1.1 headers
Power
Power connectors1 × 24-pin ATX main power connector1 × 8-pin ATX 12 V power connector
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 7.8 in

Questions about this item

Which processor socket must my CPU match to work with the GA-Z270P-D3?

The board uses an LGA 1151 socket that accepts 6th and 7th generation Intel Core i7, i5, i3, Pentium and Celeron processors in the LGA1151 package.

Can I keep my existing DDR4 modules when upgrading to this Z270 motherboard?

Yes, the four 288-pin slots support DDR4 speeds from 2133 up to 3866(O.C.) in dual-channel mode, with a maximum capacity of 64 GB.

How can I confirm the M.2 drive is running at PCIe x4 speed after installation?

Enter the BIOS and verify the M.2 connector (Socket 3, M key) shows a PCIe x4 link; the board also supports SATA M.2 drives at SATA 6Gb/s.

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