GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio

Only gaming motherboard with onboard swappable audio. Upgradable OP-AMP allows gamers to dramatically change their audio experience.

*IC Extractor not included

How does GIGABYTE AMP-UP Audio™ Technology work? Studio-Class MUSE ES Acoustic Capacitors
Hi-End Audio Processor High End Nichicon series GIGABYTE Exclusive Upgradable OP-AMP
((Operational amplifier))
HD Audio
Front Headphone Amplifier IC
Front Panel Audio
Gain Boost
Rear Panel Audio: Gaming Headphone / Gaming PC Speakers / AV System

GIGABYTE OP AMP Video

In order to demonstrate the difference in volume, clarity and punch that our exclusive upgradable Operational Amplifier delivers, we went to a professional recording studio and made comparison recordings.
Every effort was made to accurately replicate the end user experience when listening to music or playing a video game.

Here is a side by side example comparing the waveforms of a track by Akiko Sunwani. The lower wave form represents the recording made using an Operational Amplifier, the upper waveform using a traditional motherboard audio configuration. As you can see, there is a very tangible difference, with the OP Amp offering a much louder, clearer listening experience, with greater definition between lows and high throughout the track.

OP AMP Sound Clip
OP AMP Sound Clip
Louder & Clearer
Upgradable Operational Amplifier: Hear the Difference!
Here are some sample clips of the tracks we recorded.
Please feel to click on the play button and experience the difference by yourself.
Gaming audio
Classical audio
Standard Audio
Standard Audio
With OP-AMP Audio
With OP-AMP Audio

Gain Boost

+ Exclusive onboard ‘Gain Boost’ selector switches
+ Select either standard 2.5x or high-amplification 6x mode
+ 6x mode is ideal for high impedance speakers and headphones

Gain Switches for 2.5x / 6x Amplification modes

Clean, low-noise power for your Digital-to-Analog converter
Featuring a gold plated USB 2.0 port, GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP provides clean, noise-free power delivery to your Digital-to-Analog Converter. DACs can be sensitive to fluctuations in power from the other USB ports, which is why GIGABYTE USB DAC-UP takes advantage of an isolated power source that minimizes potential fluctuations and ensures the best audio experience possible.

Studio-Class Nichicon Pro Audio Capacitors

Nichicon High End Audio Capacitors
GIGABYTE motherboards use the highest quality Nichicon high end audio capacitors. These professional audio capacitors deliver the highest quality sound resolution and sound expansion to create the most realistic sound effects for professional gamers.

Gold Plated Audio Hardware
GIGABYTE G1-Killer motherboards pack top quality gold plated audio and USB connector for improved connectivity and long lasting durability. Gold has superb signal conductivity and will not tarnish over extended periods of use. The Audio controller is also shielded by a gold plated cover which eliminates electrostatic interference.