Intel Z370 ATX gaming motherboard with Aura Sync RGB LEDs,DDR4 4133MHz, dual M.2 and USB 3.1 Gen 2

LGA1151 socket for 8th -gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors
Synchronize RGB lighting with a vast portfolio of Aura Sync capable PC gear – now with support for addressable light strips
Onboard M.2 Heatsink: Cools your M.2 drive, delivering consistent storage performance and enhanced reliability
Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action
Gaming connectivity: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard, Dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C™ connectors
5-Way Optimization: Automated system-wide tuning, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailor made for your rig
Gaming durability: ASUS SafeSlot and premium components for maximum durability

THE HERO EVERYONE WANTS

Drawing from a heritage that spans more than a decade, the latest incarnation of the Maximus series augments Intel's Z370 chipset with all the enhancements that enthusiasts crave. Each model sports a unique blend of features to cater to a distinct audience, yet the core ROG DNA ripples through the entire lineup. From overclocking and cooling options to satiate die-hard fanatics, to clean, refined aesthetics that are tastefully accented by RGB lighting, Maximus X-series motherboards bring the octane to your build.

LEADING
CUSTOMIZATION
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.

Static
Static
Always on
Breathing
Breathing
Fades in and out
Strobing
Strobing
Flashes on and off
Color cycle
Color cycle
Fades between the
colors of the rain-
bow
Music effect
Music effect
Pulses to the beat of
your music
CPU temperature
CPU Temperature
Changes color with
CPU load
Rainbow
Rainbow
A rolling multi-color
glow
Comet
Comet
A stream of light
with a tail
Flash & dash
Flash & dash
Single-color stepped
flashes

RGB LIGHTING PERFECTED

ROG Maximus X Hero features a duo of onboard 5050 RGB headers and an addressable header that can be connected to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and PC cases, creating a new world of illumination possibilities.

*The addressable RGB header supports WS2812B addressable RGB LED strips (5V/Data/Ground), with a max power rating of 3A (5V) and a max of 60 LEDs.
* The Aura RGB-strip header supports 5050 RGB LED strips with a max power rating of 3A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 3m.
**RGB and addressable RGB LED extension cables are included. LED strips and Aura Sync-compatible devices are sold separately.

RGB Headers focus
MAKE IT YOUR OWN

ASUS is the first motherboard manufacturer to support 3D printing, making it easy to customize your motherboard's appearance and improve system performance with a range of printable parts.

EXCLUSIVE 3D MOUNT FOR EASY INSTALLATION

Dedicated 3D Mounts on the motherboard makes fitting 3D-printed parts easy. Using the same screws as M.2 drives and standard motherboard mounting holes, you can easily add nameplates, cable covers, or an M.2 fan holder in a matter of moments.

*Products with the 3D Printing Friendly logo feature the specialized 3D Mount and are also bundled with an extra 3D Mount kit. 3D printing friendly. Make it your own.
CABLE COVER
Cover your cables for a tidier PC.
M.2 FAN HOLDER
The ASUS 3D-printed M.2 fan holder keeps temperatures low for improved performance and longevity.

OPTIMAL
COOLING
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:

Rampage VI Extreme
Multiple temperature sources positionBlock sensor position4-pin PWM/DC fan positionBundled Fan Extension Card positionSmart Protection positionWater in/out positionWater flow positionWater pump+ position
Multiple temperature sources

Water pump+

4-pin PWM/DC fan

Bundled Fan Extension Card
Smart protection

Water in/out

Water flow

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 THE
CONNECTIVITY
YOU 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.

SPEED UP WITH 2 ONBOARD
M.2 UP TO 32GBIT/S
intel OPTANE memory Learn more >
BEST GAMING
PERFORMANCE
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 GAMING AUDIO

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.



S1220 CODEC

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


ESS® SABRE9018Q2C DAC/AMP

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


NICHICON CAPS

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


GOLD-PLATED AUDIO JACKS

Backlit audio jacks save you from fumbling around in the dark


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.

Sonic Studio UI
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.

pre-mouonted I/O shield
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!