Exposed PCI Express lanes are providing a pure PCI Express connection to the storage device, without any additional layers of abstraction. Intel ® Gigabit LAN networking, a popular choice with gamers that features several performance-enhancing features such as advanced interrupt handling to help reduce CPU overhead and Jumbo Frame support for extra large data packets. GIGABYTE motherboards feature cFos Speed, a network traffic management application which helps to improve network latency, maintaining low ping times to deliver better responsiveness in a crowded LAN environment. CFos Speed works in a similar way to an OS driver, monitoring network traffic packets at the application layer, allowing optimization and improved network performance for specific applications. The ALC1150 is a high-performance multi-channel High Definition Audio Codec that delivers an exceptional audio listening experience with up to 115dB SNR, ensuring users get the best possible audio quality from their PC.
Psychology also plays some part in it as well.The ALC1150 provides ten DAC channels that simultaneously support 7.1-channel sound playback, plus 2 channels of independent stereo sound output (multiple streaming) through the front panel stereo outputs. Low end boards the centre is almost completely to the convenience side, for higher end motherboards with whatever label they point on it is meant to be a balance between convenience and quality without adding a significant cost to the motherboard. The centre of that balance depends on the intention of the board. If onboard audio was as good as say, the ASUS Xonar Essence STX II Sound Card, then what's the point of forking out a couple of hundred dollars for the extra card?īasically, motherboard audio is a balance between convenience and fidelity. Sure, it shouldn't be as good as a good dedicated sound card, it's not what they're intended for, but they shouldn't sound awful either! The reason for this is a dedicated sound cards purpose is solely to provide audio, and you're paying for that privilege. I'm surprised though that some people have said the onboard sound is awful even with ALC1150 and the features like with Purity Sound 3, Crystal Sound 2, or whatever branding is put on onboard audio features. TI® NE5532 Premium Headset Amplifier (Supports up to 600 Ohm headsets) 115dB SNR DAC with Differential Amplifier Optical S/PDIF out port(s) at back panel Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking ROG SupremeFX 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC The debug LED displays the mode – FPS(01), racing(02), fighting(03) or sports(04). Sonic SoundStage apply the best settings via the onboard Sonic SoundStage button or under OS for your favourite game genres in real time and in any OS.Sonic SenseAmp a ROG invention that detects headphone impedance and adjusts the built-in amp automatically without needing to do any hardware amplifier exchanging, designed for pitch-perfect listeners.Cirrus Logic® CS4398 DAC provides brilliant 120dB signal-to-noise ratio, CS4398 was renowned for its clarity and purity.ELNA® premium Japan-made audio capacitors provide warm, natural, and immersive sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity that are great for game effects and multimedia.Stainless Steel EMI protection cover protects HD audio chip from interferences, to ensure the best audio quality and isolates the environmental noise invasion.Physical PCB isolation is a physical guard covering your audio source from top to bottom, preserving a pure and a non-distortion pathway.
That means even finer components and superbly clever software innovations for gaming and multimedia experiences beyond compare!
But we never rest on our laurels, which is why SupremeFX 2014 has been refined even further for Maximus VII motherboards. Cutting-edge isolation technologies minimize electromagnetic interference (EMI) and exceptionally premium components deliver best-in-class audio that's as great as a dedicated soundcard. That's why we invest substantial engineering resources to perfect onboard audio. ROG knows the importance of flawless audio – pristine effects and full-range soundtracks make the game.