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GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK: Performance, Warranty, Price Point that Tempt

If you are looking for a PC motherboard which comes with a 5-year warranty, has undergone an extended server level 168-hour durability test, includes SATA Express and M.2 support, with extreme graphics support and also, which offers unparalleled stability and performance for the โ€˜price pointโ€™ โ€“ then you need not look beyond GIGABYTE GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK.

The additional 168 hours (7 days) testing is conducted to ensure the utmost Z97X-UD3H-BK 04level of durability and stability, which is endured by all GIGABYTE Black Edition motherboards, of which GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK is a part. During this test, each motherboard needs to pass rigorous, full-system validation testing at a high-tech custom testing facility at GIGABYTEโ€™s Taiwan (Nanping) factory. Every board passing the test, comes included with a Certificate of Validation for passing highest test standards, which is personally signed by the manufacturing VP and GM.

GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK comes with a SATA Express interface that provides multiple PCI Express lanes and 2 SATA 3.0 6 Gb/s ports, exposed through the same connector. This allows use of both PCIExpress and SATA storage devices. You get a pure PCI Express connection to the storage device without any additional layers of abstraction, thanks to the PCI Express lanes.

Its onboard M.2 slot provides users with PCI-Express connectivity for SSD Z97X-UD3H-BK 02-1devices. You are ensured 10 Gb/s data transfer speeds, which is a much faster storage performance than current mSATA and also, SATA Revision 3 (6Gb/s) storage devices. Also, its flexible graphics capabilities is supported for either 3-Way CrossFireโ„ข or 2-Way SLIโ„ข action, giving the ultimate in graphics performance forย gaming enthusiasts who require the highest frame rates without compromising on resolution.

Feature Snapshot: GA-Z97X-UD3H-BK

  • ย Extended server level 168-hour durability Test
  • Supports 4th and 5th Generation Intelยฎ Coreโ„ข processors
  • Extreme multi graphics support
  • ย Audio Noise Guard with LED path lighting
  • ย SATA Express support for 10 Gb/s data transfer
  • M.2 for SSDs drives with up to 10 Gb/s data transfer
  • ย Intel GbE LAN with CFOS internet accelerator software
  • ย Realtek ALC1150 115dB SNR HD Audio with built-in rear audio amplifier
  • ย 2x copper PCB design
  • Highly efficient MOSFET design
  • ย Long lifespan Durable Black Solid caps
  • APP Center including EasyTuneโ„ข and Cloud Stationโ„ข utilities
  • ย GIGABYTE UEFI DualBIOSโ„ข

Price: Rs. 16,000 (approximately) ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  ย  Warranty: 5 years