asus z170 | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net KitGuru.net - Tech News | Hardware News | Hardware Reviews | IOS | Mobile | Gaming | Graphics Cards Wed, 05 Aug 2015 13:04:43 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.kitguru.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/cropped-KITGURU-Light-Background-SQUARE2-32x32.png asus z170 | KitGuru https://www.kitguru.net 32 32 Asus Maximus VIII Hero (Z170) Motherboard Review https://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/luke-hill/asus-maximus-viii-hero-z170-motherboard-review/ https://www.kitguru.net/components/motherboard/luke-hill/asus-maximus-viii-hero-z170-motherboard-review/#comments Wed, 05 Aug 2015 12:00:44 +0000 http://www.kitguru.net/?p=262178 The launch of Intel's Skylake CPUs sees the introduction of a whole new platform based around the LGA 1151 socket. Making use of Intel's feature-healthy Z170 chipset, Asus is targeting gamers who value premium aesthetics and enhanced gaming-grade features with the Maximus VIII Hero. Will the Republic of Gamers (ROG) features and branding tempt gamers …

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The launch of Intel's Skylake CPUs sees the introduction of a whole new platform based around the LGA 1151 socket. Making use of Intel's feature-healthy Z170 chipset, Asus is targeting gamers who value premium aesthetics and enhanced gaming-grade features with the Maximus VIII Hero. Will the Republic of Gamers (ROG) features and branding tempt gamers to part with the Hero's £171.99 asking price?

You can read our review of the Skylake processors HERE.

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Offering support for a pair of graphics cards in addition to high-speed storage, Asus is clear in its targeting of gamers who are willing to spend a little more on a motherboard that comes equipped with a solid supply of features. Forming the aforementioned set of features are Asus' enhanced – SupremeFX – audio solution, an Intel NIC with network prioritisation software, a diverse range of gaming-centric software applications, and a customisable lighting scheme for the chipset heatsink LED.

Other noteworthy features include USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C ports, a PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2 connector, and support for up to 64GB of DDR4 memory with 4000MHz+ operating speeds. With its gaming-orientated styling and focus on overclocking capabilities, how does Asus' Maximus VIII Hero fair in our test suite?

Features:

  • Intel Ethernet with LANGuard and GameFirst III
  • SupremeFX 2015 Audio.
  • Lighting Control.
  • Extreme Engine Digi+.
  • USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C.
  • PCIe 3.0 x4 M.2.
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