Gigabyte X299 Designare EX Intel X299 ATX DDR4-SDRAM Motherboard

The GIGABYTE X299 enthusiast motherboards are faster and more powerful than any motherboard the world has ever seen. With an aggressively redesigned armor and thermal heatsinks its sure to turn heads and catch eyes. Performance is no stranger to GIGABYTE, with exotic cooling and an ability to be tuned to peak performance GIGABYTE motherboards will exceed expectations. Server-Class Digital Power DesignGIGABYTE X299 series motherboards use an all digital CPU power design which includes both digital PWM Controllers and Smart Power Stage 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 X-series CPUs.

Triple NVMe PCIe x4 M. 2 with Thermal GuardWith a high-end platform that is already so feature-filled triple M. 2 support is a rarity. X299 DESIGNARE EX Motherboard has focused on delivering this technology to enthusiasts who want to maximize their system's potential. With Triple M. 2s available on the X299 Series, configuring RAID Arrays have never been simpler. The GIGABYTE X299 Platform is the first enthusiast platform that supports Intel’ s latest Optane technology. Optane fuels storage performance by acting as a cache drive giving users a significant boost compared to traditional mechanical drives.

ArmorGIGABYTE X299 DESIGNARE EX is designed with an aggressive stance, but looks are just the beginning. The armoron the GIGABYTE X299 DESIGNARE EX is created to offer best-in-class performance while still staying cool. Base PlateGIGABYTE Motherboards are the perfect choice when starting your PC build. With an integrated base plate, GIGABYTE Motherboards give users a strong foundation to build their Gaming PC. With larger and heavier coolers, graphics cards, and even memory modules the GIGABYTE Base Plate is perfect to help support any enthusiast’ s build while reducing cuts and stings from sharp areas of the motherboard.

I/O Shield ArmorWith an integrated I/O shield building an GIGABYTE Gaming PC is even easier. Gone are the days of realizing that the rear I/O was forgotten or lost. Do More With Your Fastest CoresDirect your most critical workloads to your processor's fastest cores with Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0. Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 is a combination of software and hardware that delivers more than 15% better single-threaded performance. Now available on select Intel Core X-series processor family for Intel X299 platforms. Smart Fan 5With Smart Fan 5 users can ensure that their gaming PC can maintain its performance while staying cool.

Smart Fan 5 allows users to interchange their fan headers to reflect different thermal sensors at different locations on the motherboard. Not only that, with Smart Fan 5 more hybrid fan headers that support both PWM and Voltage mode fans have been introduced to make the motherboard more liquid cooling friendly. Achieve fan silence. With Fan Stop map any fan to stop completely when temperatures drop below a specified threshold. Which fan stops, based on readings from which sensor, and at what temperature— all of it can be customized to your liking.

Hybrid Fan Pin Headers & Temperature SensorsAssume complete control over your liquid cooling setup! Smart Fan 5 receives up-to-the-second information on flow-rate and water-temperature through the Hybrid Fan Pin Headers or external thermistor sensors— giving you absolute mastery over your PC. - All Hybrid Fan Headers can automatically detect the type of cooling device whether it be fan or pump with different PWM or Voltage mode. - Includes support for one High-Current Pump up to 3 Amps with built-in overcurrent protection— a must for high-end high current f