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2. W_IN/OUT, W_Flow headers

3. 2x AURA 4-pin RGB headers
   1 x Addressable RGB header

LEADINGCUSTOMIZATION

AURA LIGHTING CONTROL

A well-tuned enthusiast system deserves a matching aesthetic. ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

• StaticAlways on
• BreathingFades in and out
• StrobingFlashes on and off
• Color cycleFades between the
  colors of the rain-
  bow
• Music effectPulses to the beat of
  your music
• CPU TemperatureChanges color with
  CPU load
• RainbowA rolling multi-color
  glow
• CometA stream of light
  with a tail
• Flash & dashSingle-color stepped
  flashes

OPTIMALCOOLING

M.2 HEATSINK

ROG Maximus X Hero is equipped with a stylish, angular M.2 heatsink that keeps your SSD cool. By efficiently dissipating heat away from the M.2 area, ROG Maximus X Hero minimizes the possibility of the performance-sapping throttling that can happen when drives become too warm. The heatsink's angular design adds an eye-catching touch to any build, while the T-sensor detects temperatures in the vital M.2 area for instant monitoring.

COOLER BY DESIGN

ROG Maximus X Hero features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS:

• Multiple temperature sources

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• Water pump+

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• 4-pin PWM/DC fan

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• Bundled Fan Extension Card

• Smart protection

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• Water in/out

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• Water flow

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• AIO pump

• Each header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors, for workload based cooling. All easily managed by Fan Xpert 4 or UEFI.

ALL THECONNECTIVITYYOU NEED

MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS PROCESSING EQUALS FASTER ONLINE PLAY

INTEL ETHERNET

Featuring the latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming. Intel Ethernet controllers have a natural synergy with their CPUs and chipsets, reducing processor overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for games and other tasks.

 

Lower CPU workload

High TCP & UDP throughput

DUAL PCIE GEN3 M.2

LET YOUR SSD SCREAM AT TOP SPEED

With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.

BEST GAMINGPERFORMANCE

DDR4 OC 4133MHZ+

ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing memory traces and vias to the optimal PCB layer, and our T-Topology layout ensures time-aligned signaling by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements lead to more headroom for overclocking and improved stability, allowing memory speeds of DDR4-4133 and beyond with all slots populated.

CPU : Intel LGA 1511 i7-8600K | Motherboard : ROG Maximus X Hero|
DRAM : G.Skill F4-3200C16Q-16GRKD | Power : Corsair AX1500i

OC DESIGN- ASUS PRO CLOCK II TECHNOLOGY

A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator that extends CPU and memory overclocking margins. This custom solution works in tandem with the TPU to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control, providing the flexibility to extract every ounce of performance from 8th Generation Intel® processors.

5-WAY OPTIMIZATION

ONE-CLICK OVERCLOCK AND COOLING, DONE!

One click takes care of all that complex tuning. ASUS 5-Way Optimization makes your PC smart. It dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for your rig.

· An automated tuning utility that optimizes overclocking and cooling profiles for your unique system configuration.
· Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and deliver optimal airflow when the system is crunching through CPU or GPU-intensive tasks.
· All-new stress test that allows users to optimize and overclock for CPU or memory-centric workloads.

• TPU

• EPU

• Fan Xpert 4

• Digi+
  Power control

• Turbo Core
  App

FLEXIBLE COOLING CONTROLS FOR AIR OR LIQUID

With ROG Maximus X Hero you have comprehensive control over fans, water pumps and even all-in-one (AIO) coolers, via either Fan Expert 4 or our award-winning UEFI. Whether you're cooling with air or water, Auto-Tuning mode intelligently configures all parameters with a single click. There's also an Extreme Quiet mode, which reduces all fan speeds to below the default minimum — keeping your system whisper-quiet when performing light tasks.

BEST GAMINGAUDIO

SupremeFX

ROG's awesome SupremeFX audio technology has levelled up, delivering an exceptional 113dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection — and that means our best-ever recording quality! We've also added a low-dropout regulator for cleaner power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec, an ESS® Sabre Hi-Fi ES9023P digital-to-analog converter for superior front-panel output, and a Texas Instruments® RC4850 op-amp for high gain with low distortion — which all adds up to audio that envelops you as never before.

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  S1220 CODEC

  10 DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1 channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front panel outputs

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  ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP

  Creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of -112dB THD

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  NICHICON CAPS

  Fine-quality Japanese-made components that produce a warmer, natural sound with exceptional clarity and fidelity.

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  GOLD-PLATED AUDIO JACKS

  Backlit audio jacks save you from fumbling around in the dark

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  SWITCHING MOSFETS

  Unique design allows the codec's impedance-sensing function to be ported with either the front or rear headphone outputs

• S1220 CODEC

• ESS® SABRE9023P DAC 

• NICHICON CAPS

• GOLD-PLATED
  AUDIO JACKS

• SWITCH MOSFETS

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SONIC STUDIO III

Sonic Studio supports HRTF-based (head-related transfer function*) virtual surround for VR headsets, casting an immersive aural landscape that draws you deeper into the action. The intuitive Sonic Studio interface also offers a range of EQ options, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset.

• APP-SPECIFIC PROFILES

  Apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything you do is perfectly tuned to the way you want to listen.

• SURROUND SOUND

  Surround sound for a truly immersive audio experience

• SONIC STUDIO LINK

  New Sonic Studio Link VR functionality extends its HRTF effects to headsets like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive.

  

*A head-related transfer function is an audio algorithm derived from sound data recorded through a dummy head. Test tones are played from a spherical grid around the dummy head to obtain subtle changes in sounds that come from different directions. The results are combined into an algorithm that allows Sonic Studio's virtual surround to process sound true to life.

SCAN AND DETECT TO DOMINATE!

SONIC RADAR III

Sonic Radar III is all new – with an evolved audio engine that processes sounds more accurately than ever, ensuring you're always aware of what's going on around you. A new on-screen arrow has also been added to help you pinpoint the enemy position instantly!

• IMPROVED AUDIO ALGORITHM

  The new Sonic Radar audio algorithm is now even more accurate to allow enemies to be pinpointed with even more accuracy.

• 3D ENGINE

  Sonic Radar III is built around it's all new HUD with an in-game 3 dimensional arrow for a more intuitive experience.

• AUDIO BOOST

  The new audio boost feature now allows the boosted audio to be heard directly.*HUD: Head Up Display

• AUDIO RADAR

  Sonic Radar 3 is effective regardless of surrounding noise and chaos.

DIY FRIENDLY DESIGN

PRE-MOUNTED I/O SHIELD

ROG's patent-pending I/O shield is capable of withstanding electrostatic discharge up to 12kV, and is pre-fitted to make it even easier to install the motherboard. Its sleek new design looks as good as it performs.

ROGGIVES
YOUMORE

OVERWOLF

OVERWOLF

Overwolf is a clever, unobtrusive overlay that keeps you in the game and allows you to browse the Web, email, IM, stream or record while you play. The overlay features color-matched ROG skins that show you're part of an elite pack. Grab it now from the Overwolf Appstore!

• In-game dock

• In-game calling

• Multi-IM support

• 5 customizable apps

• 0 missed calls during gaming

• 5+ clients in a single interface

THE POWER OF INTEL

Intel Z370 chipset

The Intel® Z370 is a single-chipset design that supports 8^th Generation Intel Core™ processors in the LGA1151 package. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z370 provides a maximum of 10 USB 3.1 Gen 1 ports, six SATA 6Gbps ports, and 32Gbps M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z370 also supports integrated-graphics, so you'll enjoy the very latest in graphics performance.

Ready for 8^th Generation Intel LGA1151 Core processors

This motherboard supports 8^th Generation Intel® Core™ processors in the LGA1151 package, with integrated graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great performance.