GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 9

The GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 9 motherboard with the Intel X299 chipset is designed for the most demanding computer gamers and enthusiasts who want to maximise the potential of their PC components. The AORUS series motherboards have premium features, first-class construction, and high-quality Ultra Durable components, delivering superior performance, quality, and stability. And since the manufacturer is well aware that PC modders love showing off their system, the product features a unique, aggressive design that makes it clear this is truly an unparalleled piece of technology.

Key features of the GIGABYTE X299 AORUS Gaming 9 motherboard

• Top-notch Intel X299 chipset
• Supports the latest Core i9 Skylake-X processors
• High-quality Ultra Durable components
• Intel Optane SSD support
• Three M.2 connectors with a transfer rate of up to 32GB/sec
• Turbo B-Clock chip enables overclocking in the range of 90MHz to 500MHz
• Killer network card with Killer Doubleshot Pro X3 for the best online experience
• Reinforced PCB and PCI slots with Base Plate Armor
• Creative Sound Blaster ZxRi premium sound card
• Unique agressive look with RGB Fusion lighting
• Water cooling support + 9 temperature sensors

High-end Intel X299 chipset

The GIGABYTE AORUS Gaming 9 is built on the latest Intel X299 chipset, designed for the Skylake-X and Kaby Lake-X processors. Among them is the extremely powerful Intel Core i9-7900X CPU with ten cores, though there are plans for an incredible 18-core chip as well. For DDR4 RAM modules, there is a total of 8 Quad Channel slots with a maximum frequency of 2400MHz or 4333MHz when overclocking.

Gaming motherboard made for overclocking

For enhanced CPU overclocking, the board is equipped with a Turbo B-Clock tuning chip . This allows you to set the Base Clock frequency (BCLK) in the 90MHz to 500MHz range. With this motherboard, you can let your ambition run wild. If you want the highest frame rates without compromising on image resolution, you will need a multi graphics card configuration. Connect up to 3 graphics cards in SLI or CrossFire modes and enjoy your gaming experience to the fullest.

Lightning-fast data transfer

For data storage, the motherboard features 8 SATA III ports. Three M.2 connectors present the ideal solution for connecting ultra-fast SSDs that transfer data at speeds reaching a mindboggling 32Gbps.  USB 3.1 ports ensure up to two times faster data transfer from external devices than the previous generation and also provide backward compatibility with USB 2.0 and 3.0. There is also a USB-C connector with an extreme data transfer rate of up to 10Gbps.

AORUS series with premium equipment

The Killer DoubleShot Pro E2500 network card is a truly powerful tool designed to save you from slow and laggy Internet connection. The motherboard’s two Ethernet connectors and the Killer 1535 WiFi adapter work together to give you unrivalled high-speed network connectivity. This perfectly optimises the connection for your gaming activities.
In addition, the motherboard includes the Creative Sound Blaster ZxRi sound card, making it the ultimate solution for audio playback. This will bring your gaming experience to an unprecedented new level, delivering incredible gaming audio immersion.
You can adapt the look of your motherboard to your individual style using fully configurable Fusion RGB lighting. Tweak it to your liking and show off your pride and joy through the transparent side panel of your PC case.