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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT

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SKU: MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT
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Most powerful Z170 mini-ITX board with full-scale power, discrete audio and better upgradability - LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors. - Dual DDR4 4133(OC) support. - Best gaming performance – Impact Power III, 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, Pro Clock, second-generation T-Topology - Best gaming audio – champion-level SupremeFX Impact III audio card with intuitive Sonic Studio II. - Best gaming networking – Best-in-class Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies. - Best gaming connectivity —2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO , NVMe U.2 and USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C for extreme-speed transfers and total compatibility. - Best gaming protection – Carefully-selected premium components for maximum durability. - ROG gives you more – More gaming-focused utilities, all free! 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 Z170-series motherboards, competitors be warned, gamers get set and enthusiasts prepare to push your limits — ROG is ready to accept all challenges! DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR THE BEST COMPATIBILITY Case and CPU-cooler compatibility is vital to mini-ITX gamers and enthusiasts, so ROG engineers performed hundreds of tests and modifications to perfect Maximus VIII Impact's layout to ensure maximum compatibility with both mini-ITX case designs and CPU coolers — giving you big confidence to build small! BEST GAMING AUDIO CHAMPION-LEVEL AUDIO SUPREMEFX IMPACT III Maximus VIII Impact's onboard audio isn't just good — it's as good as you can get in mini-ITX! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with color-coded LEDs to guide to the right audio jacks 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 Impact III 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! INTUITIVE AUDIO-TUNING SUITE SONIC STUDIO II Casting Enhancer Casting Enhancer improves both streaming and recording audio quality, reducing noise artifacts and stabilizing overall voice volume. It also improves all the rich details and boost bass effect of in-game sounds and music playback. Perfect Voice Perfect Voice reduces noise during in-game chat so every teammate is heard, and no command is missed. Sonic Studio One-click virtual-surround function emulates 7.1 channels, even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset. It offers five more superb audio controls, including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity and Smart EQ — ensuring that everything you hear sounds just amazing. 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. THE FINEST COMPACT POWER WITH A VERTICAL DESIGN IMPACT POWER III Maximus VIII Impact's completely-digital power architecture is engineered with premium components to provide precise power management and stable overclocking on mini-ITX. Dynamic speed adjustments and intricate manual controls let you the push the processor and memory further than ever — and that means the highest stability and precision! 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 Impact 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. Fan Xpert 3 Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 3 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of high cooling performance and low noise, so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket! ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY OC DESIGN 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 DDR4 OVERCLOCKING STRENGTH IN NUMBERS Now you can drive DDR4 memory over 4133 (OC) at one DIMM per channel — and that means the best-ever gaming performance from your Maximus VIII Impact! Exceptional engineering has created optimized trace layouts, providing superb memory-overclocking capabilities on mini-ITX. MEDIA-ACCLAIMED UEFI BIOS The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily. EZ Flash 3 Flash the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS. EZ Tuning Wizard– OC and RAID Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups! SMART Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they're about to fail. My Favorites Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list. EZ mode Intuitive graphical fan control Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse EZ XMP Improve your DRAM performance with a click SATA Information View SATA port details for easy device recognition Fast Clock Adjustment Use mouse controls to change the time and date Advanced Mode GPU POST Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information Secure Erase Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition Last Modified Log Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive. SATA Port Renaming Rename SATA ports for easy identification USB UEFI BIOS Flashback Refresh your BIOS in a flash, even when the system is off SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS RAMCache ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels, and minimizes risk of data loss! BEST GAMING CONNECTIVITY Maximus VIII Impact accelerates every connection, with the fastest 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, the latest USB 3.1 Type-C and the newest U.2 socket for lightning-speed NVM Express devices — kicking every game into top gear! 2X2 802.11AC WI-FI WITH MU-MIMO Maximus VIII Impact has next-level 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867Mbit/s transfer speeds — and the very latest Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology to ensure that every connected user experiences the best wireless and online speeds! BEST GAMING NETWORKING Lag means lost frags, so Maximus VIII Impact motherboards deliver the sucker punch of superior hardware and software — letting you focus on the game, while your ROG rig lands lag a knock-out blow! MORE THROUGHPUT AND LESS PROCESSING EQUALS FASTER ONLINE PLAY INTEL ETHERNET ROG features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay. ROG features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay. PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT BEST SURGE PROTECTION LANGUARD LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your Maximus VIII Impact motherboard's connection and deliver pumped-up throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9X-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5X-greater protection (up to 15KV) against surges! TEAM UP TO BANISH LAG GameFirst IV Beta optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team all your networks for maximum bandwidth and the smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for the best performance. Multi-Gate Teaming Team all your network gateways for maximum bandwidth and assign connections to every application for the smoothest-ever gameplay. BEST GAMING PROTECTION As a gamer you demand stability and durability, so ROG integrates long-lasting, premium components, plus exclusive smart DIY designs across the board — ensuring the best gaming experiences. ROG GIVES YOU MORE STAY IN THE GAME OVERWOLF The clever unobtrusive overlay that keeps you in the game, so you can browse, email, IM, stream or record while you play, and all dressed up in color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack — quickly to be available downloaded fromon Overwolf's app store! THE FREE KEYBOARD UPGRADE – UPGRADED! KEYBOT II Free keyboard upgrade from an exclusive microprocessor and intuitive user interface. Record macros directly from the keyboard, switch profiles in moments, enable special functions with hotkey from F1-F10, start and even boost your PC from shutdown (S5 mode)! THE POWER OF INTEL Intel® Z170 Express Chipset Intel® Z170 Express is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel® LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z170 provides a maximum of ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, 32Gbit/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel® Z170 Express also supports integrated-graphics (iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance. Ready for 6th-generation Intel® LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great graphics performance.

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