ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO

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The ASUS motherboard is built on the Intel Z390 chipset, which has the Intel 1151 Coffee Lake socket to accommodate the CPU. As is usually the case, it has a sound card which can handle 8 channels. For a faster PC, the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO has compatibility with the innovative Intel Optane RAM. It is a very large motherboard for extremely powerful setups that employ multiple hardware cards and complex cooling. If you want to use this model, it is neccessary to use a compatible ATX format PC case.

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO Motherboard Key Features

Intel 1151 Coffee Lake socket and Intel Z390 chipset
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO format: ATX
Integrated sound card for 8 channels
Supports fast Intel Optane technology
DDR4 RAM type with DIMM design
The motherboard can accommodate 4 × dual-channel memory modules
Utilises NVIDIA SLI/NVlink for connecting multiple graphics cards

Motherboard ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO Connectivity (ports)

Motherboard ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO Lateral view

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO Motherboard Connectivity

RAM is extremely important, so this ASUS motherboard has 4 RAM slots. It's designed for DDR4 type DIMM memory . You can attach them in dual-channel mode. It supports models with a clock speed of up to 4400 MHz. The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO motherboard is designed to support multiple GPUs, with NVIDIA SLI/NVlink facilitating reliable and properly effective performance.

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO Connectivity

This motherboard is ready to accommodate 3 graphics cards with PCI Express 16x slots. The internal interface also has a total of 2 popular M.2 slots. In terms of USB ports, it is built with 2 × USB 2.0, 2 × USB type 3.0 (3.1 gen1) and 4 × of the fast 3.1 (3.1 gen2) type ports.

Motherboard ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO Packaging/box

ASUS Motherboard Primary Usage

The ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO motherboard's uses are best showcased by the Intel Z390 chipset. The Z series chipsets are especially suitable for powerful gaming computers or for demanding graphics work. They can work with more graphics cards and support the most modern processors. Motherboards with this kind of sophisticated chipset are built to be overclocked, so the more experienced users can push the boundaries of performance. Their advantages also include a wide array of USB ports or a total number of 24 PCIe 3.0 lines.

What Else Can the ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO Motherboard Do?

The motherboard comes with an implemented SupremeFX S1120A sound card
Other points in this motherboard's favour encompass features like NVIDIA SLI/NVlink and AMD CrossFire Technologies
External interfaces: DisplayPort, HDMI, Jack, PS/2, RJ-45 (LAN) 1Gbps, S/PDIF , USB 2.0, USB 3.2 Gen 1, USB 3.2 Gen 2 and USB-C
Internal interfaces: ARGB LED Header, M2 Socket, RGB LED Header, Serial ATA III, TPM header, USB 2.0 header and USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 header
The M.2 interface will be very welcome if you are installing super fast SSDs
The motherboard is compatible with Intel Optane technology, so you can speed up your storage solution by adding Optane memory
Maximum supported RAM module clock speed: 4400 MHz
Serial ATA III: 6 ×

Specifications

Socket and chipset

Socket Intel 1151 Coffee Lake

Chipset Intel Z390

Format & functions

Motherboard form factor ATX

Basic functions Integrated network card, Integrated sound card, M.2 , PCI Express 3.0, Support for Intel Optane, For CPU with integrated GPU, RGB backlight, Serial ATA III