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Asus ROG Maximus IX Hero (Z270) Motherboard Review

Overview

Intel Z270 ATX gaming motherboard with Aura Sync RGB LEDs, DDR4 4133MHz, dual M.2 , USB 3.1 front-panel connector and type – A/C

  • LGA1151 socket for 7th/ 6th -gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
  • ROG Water Cooling Zone : Dominate your cooling system
  • Aura Sync RGB LED: Stunning synchronized effects and two Aura 4-pin RGB-strip headers
  • SupremeFX: Exclusive new codec plus intuitive Sonic Studio III and Sonic Radar III
  • 5-Way Optimization: One-click system-wide overclocking.
  • Best gaming networking: Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
  • Best gaming connectivity: USB 3.1 front-panel connector, dual M.2 and both USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C
  • Best gaming durability: Safeslot and premium components for maximum durability

Specifications

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Intel Z270 Chipset

 

  Intel® Z270 Chipset
Code Name  Kaby Lake                    
Essentials
Status Launched
Launch Date Q1’17
Bus Speed 8 GT/s DMI3
Embedded Options Available No
Lithography 22 nm
TDP 6 W
Conflict Free Yes
Supports Overclocking Yes
Memory Specifications
# of DIMMs per channel 2
Graphics Specifications
# of Displays Supported ‡ 3
Expansion Options
PCI Support No
PCI Express Revision 3.0
PCI Express Configurations ‡ x1, x2, x4
Max # of PCI Express Lanes 24
I/O Specifications
USB Revision 3.0/2.0
# of USB Ports 14
USB 3.0 Up to 10
USB 2.0 Up to 14
Max # of SATA 6.0 Gb/s Ports 6
RAID Configuration 0,1,5,10
Integrated LAN Integrated MAC
Supported Processor PCI Express Port Revision 3
Supported Processor PCI Express Port Configurations 1×16 or 2×8 or 1×8+2×4
Package Specifications
Package Size 23mm x 24mm
Low Halogen Options Available See MDDS
Advanced Technologies
Intel® Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d) ‡ Yes
Intel® vPro Technology ‡ No
Intel® ME Firmware Version 11.6
Intel® HD Audio Technology Yes
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology Yes
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology enterprise No
Intel® Standard Manageability No
Intel® Smart Response Technology Yes
Intel® Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) No
Intel® Small Business Advantage No
Intel® Rapid Storage Technology for PCI Storage Yes
Intel® Platform Protection Technology
Trusted Execution Technology ‡ No

 

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1 comment

Megan Davis 7 April 2017 at 22:32

Finally, something somewhat in my price range. Best for gaming and enhance the gaming experience.

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