| Quicklinx: | BRC5WS00 |
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| Mfr#: | MAXIMUS VIII HERO ALPHA |
World's first Z170 gaming motherboard with integrated RGB headers
For almost a decade, Republic of Gamers (ROG) has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best gamers and PC enthusiasts. But our work has only just begun. With our pimped, pumped and packed Maximus VIII Hero Alpha motherboard, competitors be warned, gamers get set and enthusiasts prepare to push your limits — ROG is ready to accept all challenges!
LGA1151 socket for 6th-generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors
Dual DDR4 3800 (OC) support
Best gaming connectivity - Aura RGB-strip headers, 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, U.2 and M.2, plus Intel-powered USB 3.1 controller
Best gaming performance – 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, second-generation T-Topology and OC design
Best gaming audio – Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II
Best gaming networking – Best-in-class Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
Best gaming protection – Carefully-selected premium components to ensure maximum durability
ROG gives you more – More gaming-oriented utilities, all free!
LIGHT UP AS EASY AS RGB
AURA 4-PIN RGB-STRIP HEADERS & LIGHTING CONTROL
Forget the faff of external RGB controllers! With ROG's Aura RGB Strip header, it's quick and easy to cast brilliant colors across your rig and room: Just slide standard 12V RGB strips onto the 4-pin Aura RGB-strip headers, then weave your lighting any way you like. Customize static, strobing and pulsating effects, or have the colors change in time with music or indicate CPU temperature.
Champion-level audio from SupremeFX 2015
Maximus VIII Hero Alpha's onboard audio isn't just good — it's as good as you can get! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, and a collection of carefully selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyperstream™ technology, ultra-low-jitter clock, Nichicon capacitors, 2VRMS headphone amp, and Sonic SenseAmp that automatically detects and optimizes any headset (32-600ohms) for purest sound quality. 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!
BEST GAMING PERFORMANCE
Greater performance means smoother gameplay — and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance — coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.
One click overclock and cooling, done!
GET PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY, DIGITAL POWER, FAN CONTROL AND EVEN NETWORKING AND AUDIO TUNING TAILORED FOR YOU — AND THE WAY YOU PLAY!
You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your Maximus VIII Hero Alpha build's gaming performance — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!
? Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound.
? Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
? Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps, even under heavy loading.
? Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money.
OC Design
ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
Thought you'd taken overclocking as far as it could go? Meet ASUS Pro Clock, a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel® processors that ramps BCLK frequencies up to 400MHz or even beyond. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extremes!
Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock Reduced boot times:
Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks
Increased stability under heavy overclocking
