ASUS unveiled new Republic of Gamers series motherboards – Maximus IX and Strix Z270

ASUS unveiled a full line of gaming motherboards that includes updated versions – Maximus IX Extreme, Maximus IX Formula and Maximus IX Hero, and two all-new models – Maximus IX Code and Maximus IX Apex. In addition, the 2017 lineup includes motherboards from the all-new ROG Strix series.

ROG Series gaming motherboards with Intel® Z270 chipset maximize the power of the latest Intel® Core™ processors &lsquo Kaby Lake’ seventh generation. Innovative technologies and exclusive ROG features on these motherboards ensure high performance and flexible upgradability that are important to modders, overclockers, professional gamers, enthusiasts and hobbyists.

Worth special mention the high-quality audio system SupremeFX and efficient air and water cooling systems implemented in the ASUS 2017 motherboard lineup

year. In addition, these motherboards offer many special solutions for overclockers: special board design, proprietary utilities and technologies. ROG Series motherboards usher in a new era of PC component customization by offering support for the world’s first Aura Sync RGB LED backlighting system and 3D-printed parts installation.

ROG Maximus IX Series motherboards include five models. The Extreme edition features water cooling and a number of innovative technologies. The Formula version is for gamers and modders who like high performance or want to build their own water-cooled PCs. Hero model is great for gamers. The new motherboard has a reasonable price and special features that will be appreciated by fans of modding. Apex is the right choice for overclockers and enthusiasts because of its high level of performance.

Maximus IX Extreme: The best of the best

Maximus IX Extreme is ROG’s flagship high-performance motherboard with water cooling. It was the world’s first motherboard with an integrated water block single design for CPU and power circuit cooling developed by Bitspower.

The innovative layout of ROG’s waterblock detects coolant flow, has a dedicated in/out temperature monitor function and leakage detection. In addition, it integrates a heat sink for the M.2, which guarantees the reliability and provides the increased performance of the board.

Maximus IX Code: Affordable Luxury

The all-new Maximus IX Code motherboard is based on the popular ROG Maximus Formula. Gamers will love the aesthetics of the Aura Sync RGB LED backlighting system combined with the convenience of built-in Wi-Fi and the high reliability of the components.

The Code takes its name from the ROG Armor, the base layer of the “thermal armor” that protects the motherboard, and uses the Latin word “codex”, the predecessor of the modern book. Codex features a unique solid cover. With ROG Armor technology, the Maximus IX Code sets a new standard for motherboard quality.

Maximus IX Apex: Setting new standards for speed

The all-new ROG Maximus IX Apex motherboard is the innovative ROG series model. The new product brings players back to the roots of the very concept of the Republic of Gamers brand as an elite community of computer enthusiasts looking to achieve maximum results in overclocking and PC gaming.

Maximus IX Apex motherboard gives you incredible overclocking capabilities. DIMM Special.With this motherboard, two M 2 SSDs can be installed in the motherboard.2 beside DDR4 slots. The asymmetrical PCB shape makes the Maximus IX Apex stand out from the crowd and further enhances its integrated Aura Sync LED backlight.

ROG Strix: New Gaming product line

ROG Strix is a completely new range of products for gamers. It includes motherboards ROG Strix Z270E Gaming, ROG Strix Z270F Gaming, ROG Strix Z270H Gaming ATX form factor as well as ROG Strix Z270G Gaming mATX and ROG Strix Z270I Gaming mini-ITX .

ROG Strix series motherboards based on Z270 chipset offer daring design, top-notch performance and unbelievable sound. In other words, everything a modern gamer needs. Unique contrasting Republic of Gamers signature artwork and a striking gaming emblem complete the board’s stylish look. Aura RGB backlighting system with Aura Sync technology to give you an unforgettable experience. Support for 7th generation Intel Core processors as well as exclusive innovative technologies on ROG Strix Z270 motherboard series to give you a competitive edge.

Latest cooling technologies

The new ROG Maximus IX and ROG Strix Z270 motherboards feature the latest and most innovative water and air cooling technology.

Cooling solution for M SSDs deserves a special mention.2. Maximus IX Extreme has a water block with an integrated M-slot heatsink for effective cooling.2. Premium DIMM.2 SSD module on this motherboard allows you to install two M-size SSDs.2 SSD, where they will be cooled with maximum efficiency. The ROG Strix Z270I Gaming motherboard features an innovative two-layer passive cooling design: the M.2 installed between its own heatsink and the PCH Platform Controller Hub heatsink. Both heatsinks are completely isolated from each other, so neither the PCH nor the SSD can affect each other’s performance. This dual-layer cooling design not only provides a stylish look and feel to free up space on a small PCB, but also significantly increases cooling efficiency by helping to lower SSD temperatures by up to 20°C for better stability and improved system performance. Plus, the ROG Z270 is designed to support 3D printed parts.

The Maximus IX Formula motherboard features EKWB’s CrossChill EK II, a highly efficient hybrid cooling unit that shows maximum efficiency when plugged into a water-cooling circuit: the motherboard’s transistors will drop up to 23 degrees, 4 degrees more efficient than the previous generation version. In addition, the noise level was reduced due to the use of thinner radiator plates.

The exclusive ROG Water Cooling Zone technology allows you to monitor both fan speed and water pump power. All coolant temperatures and flow rates are available through the exclusive ROG Fan Xpert 4 utility which allows you to set the temperature of your graphics card or adjust the dynamic cooling system according to current workloads.

Overclocking: Innovative techniques for overclocking

The ROG series motherboards have long been known to overclockers for their outstanding overclocking capabilities. Maximus IX Series models usher in a new era of overclocking for superior performance.

The ROG team’s engineers put all of their experience into the Maximus IX Apex to make this motherboard as powerful as possible, and the results that overclockers already have with this motherboard are a testament to their success. Specifically, it allows you to get the fastest Intel Core processor speeds since the X58 platform: 7.383GHz one core, one thread and 7.328GHz four cores, eight threads . It also achieved a BCLK frequency of 584 MHz and a memory frequency of 5041 MHz. A total of 8 world records and 13 global top places are set with Maximus IX Apex.

SupremeFX: a new codec for flexible sound tuning

At the heart of audio on ROG and ROG Strix motherboards, S1220 and S1220A codecs provide superior audio performance.

Thus, the signal-to-noise ratio of this audio solution is 120 dB for the line stereo output and 113 dB for the line input. Gain control is automatically adjusted for optimized sound range when headphones are plugged in.

Advanced Sonic Studio III utility is available as a software add-on to the motherboards and allows for a multitude of customization options for the audio onboard. It can be used to create and apply profiles with different parameter sets, optimized for specific applications. A new feature in this version of Sonic Studio

The ability to route audio streams from different applications to different audio outputs headphones, external speaker system, etc is a major success.d. .

ASUS’ award-winning Sonic Radar III technology makes it possible to visualize audio sources in games, even when they’re not in line-of-sight. An arrow points in the direction of the enemy’s position.

Aura Sync: Synchronized LED backlight system

Exclusive ASUS Aura Sync technology allows you to mix and match multiple Aura LED-backlit devices, such as compatible motherboards, graphics cards, or accessories, for a perfect visual experience with a single control center from a convenient app. Aura LED backlight is able to light up the computer in a myriad of different color hues, and the color of the backlighting can also change based on the song you’re playing or the temperature of the processor. Worth special mention is the 4-pin connector for RGB ribbons 12V , which will help make the design of the computer unique.

3D printing: personalization

ASUS has always striven to provide users with more customization options to customize the PC’s look and feel. ASUS is now the first motherboard manufacturer to offer motherboard models that support unique 3D printed interchangeable parts. This means that the user can create different parts on the 3D printer to help personalize the appearance or expand the functionality of the device. The motherboard has special mounting holes for installing 3D printed accessories. They are mounted with the same screws that are used to mount M.2, so you can easily install a nameplate, a cable management system, an SLI™ bridge cover, a panel with ROG branding, or even a fan mount. All this will allow you to create a fully customized design of your system.

ASUS has partnered with Shapeways, a global leader in 3D printing services, to launch the ASUS 3D Printing Store, which

Users around the world are able to download 3D blueprints of interchangeable parts and then 3D print them themselves, or order off-the-shelf interchangeable parts.

Massive Networking: for the ultimate internet gaming experience

Intel Gigabit Ethernet networking on ROG and ROG Strix Series motherboards delivers faster TCP and UDP packet processing, placing less strain on the CPU. LANGuard technology gives motherboard wire connector with special protection against static electricity and power surges, increasing the resistance to static electricity and surges by 1.9 times and 2.5 times, respectively.

Due to the increasing demands on networking capabilities and bandwidth, ASUS has teamed up with Aquantia to introduce the ROG Areion 10G, the world’s first network controller card with support for the latest PCIe 3.0. Large heat sink is the main feature that guarantees stable performance even at maximum speed up to 10Gb/s2.

Exclusive GameFirst IV technology optimizes network traffic and ensures that online games run as fast as possible without annoying “lags. Its new version includes Multi-Gate Teaming, which allows you to combine channels from different networks to increase the total bandwidth. GameFirst IV also features an intelligent mode that automatically builds a database of applications to monitor your network activity and optimize your gaming traffic.

Some models even come with dual band 802.1 Type-A Wi-Fi.11ac 2.4/5 GHz with a maximum data transfer rate of 867 Mbit/s and support for MU-MIMO technology, which allows multiple client devices to connect to a wireless network at their maximum speed.

State-of-the-art interfaces: Fast data transfer speeds

New ROG and ROG Strix series motherboards based on Z270 chipset feature USB 3 ports.1 Type-A dual-band Wi-Fi module, ensuring compatibility with previous generations of devices. USB 3-interface Bandwidth.1 reaches 10Gbps. Most models also feature the cutting-edge USB Type-C™ port USB-C , so you can easily connect USB peripherals. Users can even take out a USB 3 port.1 Type-C to the front of your computer case – where it will always be handy. Two M-ports.2 PCIe bus-based cards with data transfer rates of up to 32 Gbit/s are ideal for modern solid-state drives.