Asus ROG Maximus XI Formula – VRM cooling by EKWB

1. Introducing Asus ROG Maximus XI Formula2. Taking a closer look at the features3. Performance and Overclocking - CPU tests4. Performance and Overclocking - Gaming5. Cooling Performance and Power Draw6. Closing Thoughts7. View All Pages

Asus currently lists 52 ROG motherboards in its impressive line-up of which 11 use the Z390 chipset to support Intel 9th Gen. Coffee Lake. The ROG Maximus XI Formula sits at the top of that particular stack and has been designed to address the vexed issue of VRM cooling, thanks to the use of a CrossChill III VRM hybrid cooling block made by EK water blocks. The board looks impressive and has a list of features as long as your arm, however it also costs a hefty amount of money. 

Key features

• Intel Z390 ATX Gaming motherboard with M.2 heatsink, Aura Sync RGB LED, DDR4 4400MHz, 802.11ac Wi-Fi , dual M.2, SATA 6Gb/s, and USB 3.1 Gen 2
• LGA1151 socket: Ready for 9th/8th Generation Intel Core desktop processors
• Crosschill EK III and Water Cooling Zone: Keep your system cool when the action heats up
• ROG Eco-System: ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including headers for both standard and addressable RGB strips
• Gaming connectivity: Aquantia 5G LAN and Intel Gigabit Ethernet onboard, dual M.2, USB 3.1 Gen 2, Intel 2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO support, LANGuard and GameFirst
• 5-way Optimisation: Automated system-wide tuning, providing AI Overclocking and cooling profiles tailor-made for your rig
• Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action
• Gaming durability: ROG RGB Armour, ROG patented pre-mounted I/O shield, ASUS SafeSlot, and premium components for maximum durability

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