Intel recently began releasing their latest CPU, which includes a change in the socket to 1151, while there isn't a huge performance boost over the previous generation of Intel processors, the new Skylake processor does bring some new features. Gigabyte recently sent us one of their new motherboards based on the Z170 chipset; the Z170X-UD5. This is just one of Gigabyte's twelve motherboards featuring the socket 1151; and their highest end motherboard in their Ultra Durable line. The Gigabyte Z170X-UD5 motherboard is available today for $189.99 with free shipping.

Gigabyte uses the best solid capacitors on the market, which are rated to perform at maximum efficiency in any performance mode, rated for over 10,000 hours of use, of course depending on the system configuration. In addition, Gigabyte uses capacitors that have been customized in Jet Black, making them unique to Gigabyte motherboards. Another exclusive feature of Gigabyte motherboards is their 2x Copper PCB design; by doubling the amount of copper used in the PCB heat can be transferred more easily, improving the lifespan of the motherboard when overclocking.