As soon as Intel announced the commercial availability of the latest high-end processor Core i9, component manufacturers were already active in producing parts that can support the super performance chipset. Known for their acute sense of developing top quality motherboards, Gigabyte has just released  the X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro motherboard which can support the new Intel 18-Core i9 7980XE processor.

Featuring an updated VRM design paired with Smart Fan 5 technology, the motherboard is build to manage the power demands of the new 18-core processor while keeping the system icy cool.

The X299 AORUS Gaming 7 Pro motherboard utilizes a server-grade digital power design with 12 power phases, each providing up to 60 amps. A digital Intersil PWM controller has been implemented within the VRM to enhance the communication efficiency between the CPU and PWM. With the inclusion of the Turbo B-Clock tuning IC, the motherboard is geared to produce the best overclocking results.

With the smart fans, users also have the ability to allocate and configure fan headers in tangent with the thermal sensors to regulate temperatures on critical areas. The Active Cooling fan initiates to lower VRM temperatures once they surpass certain thresholds, mitigating the effects of excess heat on the VRM and CPU in overclocked systems.

The motherboard provides storage performance with its triple PCIe x4 M.2 design protected by M.2 Thermal Guard and support for Intel Optane Memory technology, which operates as a cache drive that enhances hard drive performance to SSD levels. Gigabyte patented double locking brackets and Ultra Durable PCIe armor reinforce the connectors to uphold heavy graphics cards.