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Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

E-ATX Socket 2066 Intel X299 Express motherboard - DDR4 - SATA 6Gb/s - M.2 - USB 3.1 - 3x PCI-Express 3.0 16x - 10 GbE - WiFi 6 AX

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Overview

Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE: breathtaking performance!

Coupled with a high-end Intel Core X-Series processor, the Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE motherboard offers nothing less than the highest performance. Overclocking, multi or megatasking, ultra-fluid gaming, Intel X299 motherboards open up new possibilities and new horizons.

Based on the Intel X299 Express chipset, the Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE motherboard supports the latest technological innovations: Intel Core i9 processors on socket LGA 2066, DDR4 Quad Channel RAM, PCI-Express 3.0 16x graphics cards, SATA 6Gb/s or M.2 drives, and USB 3.1 peripherals The Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE is designed for high-end gaming and extreme applications and aims for high performance in all areas.

Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE's plusses :

  • Compatibility Intel Core X-series processors
  • DDR4 4333 MHz (OC) Quad Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered, 8 DIMMs
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 on front panel
  • 3 PCI-Express 3.0 16x (16x/16x/16x) (depending on processor)
  • 2 x M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 slots
  • 10 Gigabit Ethernet controller
  • RGB Fusion 2.0 with 2 addressable LED controllers

Intel Core X-Series Processors

Welcome to the world of high-end, high-performance processors. Intel Core X-Series processors offer ultra-fast gaming, extraordinary overclocking capabilities and unprecedented creative power. With these new processors, you can do it all, even faster than before, with professional-level performance. Play hard. Share. Broadcast. Encode. Go high-resolution without slowing down. Perform a wide range of tasks seamlessly. PC gaming is at its peak and the future looks even more exciting with Intel technology.

Intel X299 Express Chipset: Extraordinary possibilities

The Intel X299 chipset and the Intel Core X series processor family open up new possibilities for overclocking. Go beyond the nominal frequencies of the individual cores and memory by targeting the areas that need the most performance. Overclocking your unlocked Intel Core processor, RAM and motherboard is a way to change your PC settings to suit your needs. You can adjust power, voltage, cores, memory and other important system settings to achieve ultimate performance. This will speed up your components and therefore your game. Overclocking can also help with power-hungry tasks such as rendering and transcoding images.

Extreme thermal dissipation

The X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE motherboard uses the world's first CPU/VRM/SSD/PCH monoblock to ensure stability and low temperature under full-load application and gaming.

To unleash the full potential of Intel Core-X processors, the motherboard requires the best possible design. Also, no less than 16 power supply stages are embedded on the motherboard.

Specifications
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General information

Product name

Gigabyte X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

Brand

Gigabyte

Model

X299X AORUS XTREME WATERFORCE

Processor

Processor support

Intel 2066

Number of CPUs supported

1

Chipset

Chipset

Intel X299 Express

Memory

Memory format

8 X DIMM 288-pin (DDR4)

Memory Frequency(ies)

DDR4 4333 MHz
DDR4 4266 MHz
DDR4 4133 MHz
DDR4 4000 MHz
DDR4 3866 MHz
DDR4 2133 MHz
DDR4 2400 MHz
DDR4 3800 MHz
DDR4 3733 MHz
DDR4 3666 MHz
DDR4 2666 MHz
DDR4 2933 MHz
DDR4 3000 MHz
DDR4 3200 MHz
DDR4 3300 MHz
DDR4 3333 MHz
DDR4 3400 MHz
DDR4 3466 MHz
DDR4 3600 MHz

Memory type

DDR4

Memory technology

Quadruple Channel

Maximum RAM capacity per slot

32 GB

Maximum RAM capacity

256 GB

Graphic

Integrated graphics controller

No

Compatible graphics core integrated in the CPU

No

Expansion slots

Graphic connector(s)

3 X PCI Express 3.0 x16

Number and Type of slots

None

Multi-GPU type

3-way CrossFireX
3-way SLI
CrossFireX
SLI

Audio

Audio Chipset

Realtek ALC1220-VB

Number of audio channels

8

Network

Number of ports/Ethernet controler

1 X AQUANTIA 10 GbE

Number of ports/Ethernet controler N°2

1 X Integrated Intel - 10/100/1000 Mbps

Network standard(s)

Wi-Fi 6 AX
10/100/1000 Mbps
10 Gbps Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE)
Bluetooth 5.0

Storage

RAID supported

Yes

Hard drives connectors

2 X M.2 - PCI-E 3.0 x4 + SATA 6 Gb/s
8 X Serial ATA 6Gb/s (SATA Revision 3)

Supported RAID Modes

10
5
1
0

Connectivity

Rear panel connectors

2 X SMA Female
5 X 3.5mm Jack Female Stereo
1 X Digital audio S/PDIF Optical
2 X RJ45 Female
2 X USB 2.0
2 X USB 3.0
2 X USB 3.1
2 X USB 3.1 Type C

Additional connectors

2 X LED RGB connector(s)
2 X Addressable LED RGB connector(s)
TPM
Front panel audio
2 X +12V (Power supply P8)
1 X ATX 24 Pin
6 X Internal USB 2.0
4 X Internal USB 3.0
2 X Internal USB 3.1 Type C

Physical characteristics

Motherboard format

XL-ATX

Length

325 mm

Width

275 mm

Equipment

Advanced overclocking features

Yes

Use

Gamer

LED

Yes

Warranties

Commercial warranty

Seller 2 years

Legal warranty

See terms & conditions

Product referenced on 21 Nov 2019

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