The Z170 is a motherboard chipset developed by Intel, designed for use with 6th generation Intel Core processors, also known as Skylake. It supports features like DDR4 memory, USB 3.0, and PCIe 3.0, providing enhanced performance and connectivity options for users. This chipset is popular among gamers and PC builders due to its overclocking capabilities, allowing users to push their processors beyond standard speeds. Additionally, the Z170 chipset supports multiple graphics cards through NVIDIA SLI and AMD CrossFire, making it suitable for high-performance gaming setups.