ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Extreme
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Launch SRP S$809

ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Extreme


9/10
Overall rating 9/10
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The ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Extreme is ASUS' flagship Intel Z170 motherboard. It combines gaming- and overclocking-oriented features for an exceedingly broad appeal.

Performance:
9
Features:
9.5
Value:
8
THE GOOD
Excellent stock performance
Very capable overclocker
Bundled OC Panel II and dedicated buttons make overclocking easier
More USB 3.1 ports than competitors
THE BAD
Fairly expensive
Only one M.2 socket

Product Specification

Processor Support and Chipset Type
  • Supports 6th generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1151 package
  • Intel Z170 Express Chipset
Memory
  • Dual Channel Memory Technology
  • 4 x DDR4 DIMM support
  • DDR4 3866 (O.C.)/3733(O.C.)/3600(O.C.)/3466(O.C.) /3400(O.C.)/3333(O.C.)/3300(O.C.) /3200(O.C.)/3000(O.C.)/2800(O.C.) / 2666(O.C.)/2400(O.C.)/2133MHz
  • Supports non-ECC memory modules
  • Supports Extreme Memory Profile (XMP) memory modules
  • Maximum system memory capacity of 64GB
Storage
  • Intel Z170 Express Chipset:
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
  • Supports RAID 0, RAID1, RAID 5 and RAID 10
  • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology, Intel Rapid Start Technology and Intel Smart Connect Technology
  • 1 x M.2 Socket3 with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (both SATA & PCIe mode)
  • 2 x SATA Express port
  • ASMedia ASM1061:
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s ports
Audio
  • ROG SupremeFX 2015 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
  • Supports : Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • SupremeFX Shielding Technology
  • ESS® ES9023P DAC: dB SNR, dB THD+N (Max. kHz/ -bit)
  • TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMP(s)
Video
  • Intel HD graphics engine
  • 1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz
  • 1 x DisplayPort 1.2 port, supporting a maximum resolution of 4096 x 2304 @ 60 Hz
Networking
  • Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
  • Supports Bluetooth 4.0
Rear I/O
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
  • 3 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
  • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x U.2 port
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 2 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 4 USB 3.0 port(s)
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 6 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 2 x SATA Express connector: gray, Compatible with 4 x SATA 6.0 Gb/s ports
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 storage devices support (Supports both SATA & PCIE SSD)
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
  • 9 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
  • 3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x DRAM channel jumper
  • 1 x Power-on button(s)
  • 1 x Reset button(s)
  • 1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
  • 1 x SLI/CFX button (2/3/4-way adjustments)
  • 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
  • 1 x Safe Boot button
  • 1 x ReTry button
Expansion Slots
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4)
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1
  • Supports NVIDIA® Quad-GPU SLI™ Technology
  • Supports AMD 4-Way CrossFireX Technology
Other Features
  • OC Design - ASUS PRO Clock Technology
  • 5-Way Optimization by Dual Intelligent Processors 5
  • ASUS Wi-Fi GO!
  • ASUS Exclusive Features :
  • - GPU Boost
  • - MemOK!
  • - AI Suite 3
  • - Ai Charger+
  • - USB 3.1 Boost
  • - Disk Unlocker
  • - Mobo Connect
  • - PC Cleaner
  • Remote Entertainment
  • ASUS EZ DIY
  • - ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • - ASUS USB BIOS Flashback
  • - Push Notice
  • ASUS Q-Design :
  • - ASUS Q-Shield
  • - ASUS Q-Code
  • - ASUS Q-LED (CPU, DRAM, VGA, Boot Device LED)
  • - ASUS Q-Slot
  • - ASUS Q-DIMM
  • - ASUS Q-Connector
  • RAMCache
Form Factor
  • Extended ATX Form Factor
  • 30.5 cm x 27.2 cm