Intel’s X99 chipset is still going strong, and it’s a favorite among enthusiasts and overclockers alike. Our good friends over at HardOCP takes a look at the GIGABYTE X99P-SLI LGA 2011v3 Motherboard featuring Thunderbolt 3!
Specifications
- World’s First Intel® Thunderbolt™ 3 Certified X99 Motherboard
- World’s 1st USB-IF Certified Intel® USB 3.1 Controller with USB Type-C™
- PCIe Gen3/Gen2 x4 M.2 interface with up to 32Gb/s Data Transfer (PCIe NVMe SSD support)
- Supports New Intel® Core™ i7 Processor Extreme Edition
- Support for DDR4 XMP up to 3333MHz
- Genuine All Digital Power Design with IR Digital PWM & IR PowIRstage® ICs
- 4-Way Graphics with Premium PCIe Lane
- Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio with built-in Rear Audio Amplifier
- Independent Right and Left Audio Channel PCB Layers
- High-end Nichicon Audio Capacitors
- Audio Noise Guard with Multi-Color Choices of LED Trace Path Lighting
- All Stainless Steel connectors on rear panel
- SATA Express support for up to 10 Gb/s data transfer
- GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOS™
- Long lifespan Durable Black™ Solid caps
- APP Center including EasyTune™ and Cloud Station™ utilities
- Safer Design Around Screw Mounting Holes
“GIGABYTE has put out a refreshed X99 motherboard offering an updated USB 3.1 controller and Thunderbolt compatibility. While Skylake is the new hotness and comprises the bulk of Intel’s current mainstream lineup, the HEDT segment remains popular and many consider a 5820K and X99 build a viable alternative to Skylake and Z170.”
Source: HardOCP
