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Gigabyte
Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3
LGA1150Z97ATXDDR3
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Full Specifications
Platform, memory, storage, expansion, and connectivity specs.
SocketLGA1150
ChipsetZ97
Form FactorATX
ColorBlack / Gold
Memory TypeDDR3
Memory Slots4
Max Memory32 GB
Max Speed3000 MHz
ECC SupportNo
SATA 6 Gb/s Ports6
About This Product
The Gigabyte GA-Z97-HD3 is an ATX motherboard designed for Intel LGA1150 CPUs, featuring the Z97 chipset. It supports up to 32GB of DDR3 RAM at speeds up to 3000MHz, suitable for mid-range gaming or general productivity builds from its era. With two PCIe x16 slots, it can accommodate dual graphics cards, though its Z97 chipset is now superseded by newer generations.
Pros
- Supports Intel LGA1150 CPUs
- Dual graphics card support (CrossFire)
- Up to 32GB DDR3 RAM
- Six SATA ports for storage
Cons
- Older chipset, limited upgrade path
- DDR3 memory is slower than DDR4/DDR5
- Limited USB 3.2 Gen1 headers
