Asus ROG Maximus IX Extreme EATX Gaming Motherboard w/ Intel Z270

From the Manufacturer|Powered by    Is the information in this section helpful? Yes / No Overview The ROG Maximus IX Extreme is a watercooler’s dream, featuring an integrated ROG Bitspower monoblock with an embedded flow meter, temperature sensor, leak detector, and conductive M.2 heatsink. Compromise nothing on connectivity and speed performance with front panel USB 3.1, NVMe M.2 and onboard 802.11ac wifi. At a Glance Designed for 7th generation Intel® Core™ processors to maximize connectivity and speed with dual M.2, front panel USB 3.1, Intel® Optane™ Memory compatibility and onboard 802.11ac Wifi ROG Bitspower monoblock features an embedded flow meter, temperature sensor, leak detector, and conductive M.2 heatsink for optimal water cooling performance and system management 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning and FanXpert 4 automatically tailors overclocking profiles to your unique build for maximum OC performance and dynamic system cooling Aura Sync RGB lighting features a nearly endless spectrum of colors with the ability to synchronize effects across an ever-expanding ecosystem of Aura Sync enabled products Integrated I/O shield reduces installation time and increases contact with ports for improved connectivity Features Cool to the Extreme ROG teamed up with Bitspower to develop an all-new, integrated water-cooling solution for Maximus IX Extreme. Designed from the ground up, and ready to work right out of the box, Maximus IX Extremes built-in monoblock has flow-rate, water-leak and temperature sensors all seamlessly integrated — plus Aura Sync RGB lighting. With dedicated sensors feeding information straight into ROGs intuitive Fan Xpert 4 utility, its easy to configure options for shutdown timing and alerts, so you can stay on top of the heat and remain cool in every game. One-Click Overclocking and Cooling 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly controllable performance boosts. Exclusive ROG technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system, based on real-time use — so you get superb CPU performance, cool and quiet fans, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, and networking settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. Outshine the Competition ASUS Aura Sync technology makes Maximus IX Extreme the control hub for your illumination ambitions — so its easy to synchronize incredible lighting effects between compatible components, including RGB LED strips, graphics cards, keyboards and even mice. Change all LEDs in unison or employ dynamic modes to flow the illumination effects smoothly across all synchronized devices. Sleek Anti-Static Connection Protection ROGs patent-pending pre-mounted I/O shield offers increased protection against electrostatic discharge of 12kV and is pre-fitted to make it even easier to install the motherboard. Its sleek new design that makes it look as good as it performs. Manufactured in a single step, a new insert-molding process integrates the slot with fortifying metal for an inherently stronger slot, which is then firmly anchored to the motherboard through additional solder points. 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Visit: rogarena.com/rewards! 1 Whats in the Box Users manual 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s) 1 x M.2 Screw Package 1 x CPU installation tool 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out) 1 x Fan Extension card screw pack 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n compliant) 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M) 1 x ROG big sticker 1 x Q-Connector 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label 2 x Thermal sensor cable pack(s) 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm) 1 x USB drive with utilities and drivers 1 x ROG coaster(s) 1 x ROG Monoblock 1 x ROG Monoblock Accessory pack 1 x M.2 Heatsink package About ASUS ASUS aspires to deliver the incredible in everything it does. With more than 17,000 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 5,500 engineers, ASUS is dedicated to the design and manufacture of products that perfectly meet the needs of today’s (and tomorrow’s) digital home and office. ASUS’ broad portfolio includes motherboards, graphics cards, displays, desktop PCs, all-in-one PCs, laptops, servers, wireless networking devices, tablets, smartphones and wearables. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,385 awards in 2016 and was named in Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies2 © 2017 ASUS Computer International. All Rights Reserved. ASUS is a registered trademark of ASUSTeK Computer. All specifications and terms are subject to change without notice. Please check with your supplier for exact offers on selected models. Products may not be available in all markets. Product may not be exactly as shown in photos. Actual colors may differ from their appearance due to variation of monitor restrictions and color processing. All trademarks are registered to their respective companies. ASUS shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. 1 Terms and conditions available at rogarena.com/terms-of-service/. 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