ASUS Maximus VIII Hero ATX Motherboard - Grey/Red/Black

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The number of data-transmission lanes (specified by the number following 'x') determines the data transfer rate. Overall, the Maximus VIII Hero impressed me with its looks, features, and performance, but on top of all that, it is a solid overclocking motherboard. If you are looking for one of the best motherboard on market for Intel Skylake (i5 6600K, i7 6700K and all the other 1155 socket cpu) then this ASUS motherboard is for you. Credit is provided by Novuna Personal Finance, a trading style of Mitsubishi HC Capital (UK) PLC, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.

The chokes are even slanted a little to add style, and the PCH lighting and ROG symbol are also very nice. ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology efficiently caches the critical files on a particular storage device, so that your favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds—getting to work the moment it's activated. SupremeFX 2015 also features intuitive Sonic Studio II, so you'll apply and enjoy different audio effects for perfect entertainment — plus Perfect Voice noise-cancellation technology for team conversations with total clarity!As you'd expect with an ROG motherboard, there is the full complement of overclocking and testing tools, including power, reset and CMOS clear switches as well as an LED POST code display and handy EFI-related tools such as USB BIOS Flashback - the ability to flash the BIOS with no CPU installed - and SSD secure erase embedded into the EFI too. Below the CPU is a TPS51362 which is a 10A step down converter, and a VRM made up of a UPI uP1540 and some ON Semiconductor MOSFETs, the NTFSC09N is the low-side MOSFET and the NTFSC06N is the high-side MOSFET. Meet ASUS Pro Clock, a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that ramps BCLK frequencies up to 400 MHz or even beyond*.

PCI slots allow you to connect peripherals to the motherboard, most commonly graphics cards but also others such as sound cards and network cards. For almost a decade, Republic of Gamers (ROG) has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best gamers and PC enthusiasts. Record macros directly from the keyboard, switch profiles in moments, enable special functions with hotkey from F1-F10, start and even boost your PC from shutdown (S5 mode)!

There are three 1x PCI-E slots, with one located above the primary 16x PCI-E slot and thus always accessible. Armed with an information systems degree, a deep understanding of circuitry, and a passion for tech, Steven (handle Sin0822) enjoys sharing his deep knowledge with others.

PCIe slots allow you to connect various components to the motherboard, such as graphics cards and SSDs. The first of these is handily located above the top 16x slot, so whatever GPU configuration you go for, you'll always have one free for a sound card if you don't decide to use the onboard Realtek-based SupremeFX 2015 audio. Using PCIe slots, you can connect different components to your motherboard, such as graphics cards and RAID cards. of the more standard – but no less welcome – features are the easy-access release clips on the trio of x16 PCI Express slots. com/support/FAQ/1046215 it also states Intel 6th Gen / 7th Gen Core processors are not on the official list of compatible processors.ASUS's Z170 UEFI is very similar to their offerings from Z97 and X99, there isn't much difference in overall styling except in the background. Dedicated relay eliminates the popping sound when the system is powered on or off, or devices are attached or removed. ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. They have made all their fans PWM and Voltage mode capable, and they have customized controls even more in the UEFI. Inside the top half of the box the motherboard takes up residence, but underneath it lies the accessory bundle, including some ASUS exclusives.

For the astute gamers, you sure as hell better have a window in your case for some of their products.ASUS also paid attention to the smallest details of the audio on the Maximus VIII Hero; they added a dedicated oscillator for the DAC, and they used a relatively quiet relay for the de-pop circuit.