ASUS provides MemTweakIt for memory, an ASUS ROG skin for CPUz, and TurboV Core for quick on-the-fly tuning. If you are looking for one of the best motherboard on market for Intel Skylake (i5 6600K, i7 6700K and all the other 1155 socket cpu) then this ASUS motherboard is for you. It's International Rectifier's (now part of Infineon) latest and great digital PWM, and IR is well known for making some of the best PWMs for overclocking. 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. This gives you the freedom to adjust CPU frequencies and ratios for optimized performance and the ability to unlock the potential from your graphics card*.

Ocuk Limited trading as Overclockers UK is a credit broker, not a lender, and is Authorised and Regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. OC), 3600(OC), 3466(OC), 3400(OC), 3333(OC), 3300(OC), 3200(OC), 3000(OC), 2800(OC), 2666(OC), 2400(OC), 2133 MHz. To go faster than fast you need ultra-accurate power control — so Maximus VIII Hero Alpha motherboards are kitted out with ASUS Digi+ Power Control for maxed-out overclocking potential, enhanced system stability and superb power efficiency. After playing around with the UEFI bios and available performance software, it is safe to say the Hero is solid.SupremeFX 2015 also features intuitive Sonic Studio II, so you'll apply and enjoy different audio effects for entertainment — plus Voice noise-cancellation technology for team conversations with total clarity. Power is supplied by way of an ATX 24-pin connector tied in with an auxilliary 8-pin connection on the top edge of the PCB.

Sure, you will get a more robust cooling solution and more robust power circuit, but in the end you still get consistent performance from one board to the next. They mention that it oozes quality, is an excellent board complemented by great BIOS, and is a great motherboard for gamers. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay. The TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) offers precise voltage control and advanced monitoring for the CPU and the graphics card.

Also featured on the motherboard is a 'Flashback' button, this allows you to refresh your BIOS in a flash, even when the system is off.

Once you get through reading the information, the Maximus VIII Hero is visible through a plastic window. The Maximus VIII Hero is one of ASUS’s top of the line gaming motherboards running off the Z170 chipset.internal header is located right below the 24-pin connector as well for an easy reach for front panel USB 3. Above the 24-pin power socket are a PWM controlled fan header, Extreme Engine Digi+ controller, and the Q-Code diagnostic display. Power, reset, and clear CMOS buttons are provided at the bottom of the board, and this is a good location especially if you plan on using liquid nitrogen on the memory slots.

The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). One example is that it allows encryption keys to be created in a secure environment, minimizing the risk of a hacker gaining access. ASUS utilise a 5-way optimisation system that allows you to hit single buttons to tune complex settings - for example, highly-controllable performance boosts! Casting Enhancer improves stream and recording audio quality, reduces noise artifacts, stabilises overall voice volume and improves rich details and boost-base. In my opinion, the ASUS UEFI BIOS are some of the easiest to use and as silly as it sounds, best looking.At Crucial®, we ensure that the higher amount of RAM is rigorously tested and is backed by our compatibility guarantee. Overall, the Maximus VIII Hero impressed me with its looks, features, and performance, but on top of all that, it is a solid overclocking motherboard.