GIGABYTE PC DIY Guidebook March, 2015 | Page 34

Chapter 4 : Unique GIGABYTE Features Unique GIGABYTE Features Gaming Headphone Amplifier GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards feature a high capacity headphone amplifier which is able to drive 600Ω loads, allowing gamers to enjoy a fuller range of dynamic sound with crisper details and less distortion when using high quality professional headphones. Featuring a wide bandwidth, low noise, high slew rate and low distortion, GIGABYE 8 series motherboards are ideal for professional audio usage and gaming enthusiasts. 15µ Gold Plated CPU Socket GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards come equipped with a 15µ gold plated CPU socket, which means that enthusiasts can enjoy absolute reliability and longevity for the CPU socket overtime, without having any concerns about corroded pins and bad contacts. Dual Thunderbolt™ - Fast, Flexible and Simple Connectivity GIGABYTE 8 Series motherboards feature dual Thunderbolt™ connectivity, with dual Thunderbolt™ ports directly on the motherboard back panel I/O. Each Thunderbolt™ port supports maximum data transfer speeds with simultaneous bi-directional data transfer at speeds of up to 10Gbps - this means you can transfer a full HD 1080p movie in under 30 seconds. 31 How to Build Your Own PC