# GIGABYTE X299 DESIGNARE EX (Intel LGA 2066 Core i9/ ATX /3*M.2 Thermal Guard/Front & Rear USB 3.1 gen 2 Type-C/ ALC1220/ RGB Fusion / Dual LAN/ Intel WIFI/3 Way SLI/ Motherboard)

- Category: Motherboard
- Brand: Gigabyte
- Model: X299 DESIGNARE EX
- Part number: X299 DESIGNARE EX
- Price (US): currently unavailable
- Price last checked: 2026-08-06
- Rating: 4.1/5 from 222 Amazon reviews
- Warranty: 3 years
- Product page: https://buildmypc.net/component-details/motherboard/gigabyte-x299-designare-ex/

## Specifications

| Spec | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Brand | Gigabyte |
| Model | X299 DESIGNARE EX |
| Socket Type | LGA 2066 |
| Chipset | Intel X299 |
| Form Factor | ATX |
| Memory Type | 8 x DDR4 |
| Max Memory Support | 128 GB |

## Key Features

- Supports Intel Core X-Series Processor Family
- Quad Channel Non-ECC Unbuffered DDR4, 8 DIMMs
- Intel Optane Memory Ready. Front USB 3.1 Gen 2 Header
- Intel USB 3.1 Gen 2 with USB Type-C
- 2 x Intel Thunderbolt 3 connectors, supporting DisplayPort and Thunderbolt video outputs and a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 at 60 Hz.Operating system:Support for Windows 10 64-bit

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