ASUS MAXIMUS VIII IMPACT Motherboard mini ITX LGA1151 Socket Z170 USB 3.0, USB 3.1, USB-C Bluetooth, Gigabit LAN, Wi-Fi onboard graphics (CPU required)

Description

Case and CPU-cooler compatibility is vital to mini-ITX gamers and enthusiasts, so ROG engineers performed hundreds of tests and modifications to perfect Maximus VIII Impact's layout to ensure maximum compatibility with both mini-ITX case designs and CPU coolers - giving you big confidence to build small!You'd never win with your eyes closed, so open your ears up to the best audio for the battlefield! ROG's awesome audio expertise is the result of extensive R&D, and SupremeFX is the crystal-clear result - onboard sound as superior as your gaming rep!Greater performance means smoother gameplay - and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance - coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 3 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of high cooling performance and low noise, so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!

Special Features

• Designed and tested for the best compatibility
• Zero height on backplate area
• Great gaming audio
• Champion-level audio supremefx impact III
• Gaming performance
• Compact power with a vertical design impact power III
• One click overclock and cooling, done!
• Fan Xpert 3

Product features

• Designed and tested for the best compatibility
  Case and CPU-cooler compatibility is vital to mini-ITX gamers and enthusiasts, so ROG engineers performed hundreds of tests and modifications to perfect Maximus VIII Impact's layout to ensure maximum compatibility with both mini-ITX case designs and CPU coolers - giving you big confidence to build small!
• Zero height on backplate area
  ROG engineers carefully designed Maximus VIII Impact's layout to keep the CPU's blackplate area clear for maximum support.
• Great gaming audio
  You'd never win with your eyes closed, so open your ears up to the best audio for the battlefield! ROG's awesome audio expertise is the result of extensive R&D, and SupremeFX is the crystal-clear result - onboard sound as superior as your gaming rep!
• Champion-level audio supremefx impact III
  Maximus VIII Impact's onboard audio isn't just good - it's as good as you can get in mini-ITX! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with color-coded LEDs to guide to the right audio jacks and a collection of carefully-selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyperstream technology, ultra-low-jitter clock, Nichicon capacitors, 2VRMS headphone amp, and Sonic SenseAmp that automatically detects and optimizes any headset (32-600ohms) for purest sound quality. SupremeFX Impact III also features intuitive Sonic Studio II, so you'll apply and enjoy different audio effects for perfect entertainment - plus Perfect Voice noise-cancellation technology for team conversations with total clarity!
• Gaming performance
  Greater performance means smoother gameplay - and that means more chance to win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance - coupled with an exclusive cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.
• Compact power with a vertical design impact power III
  Maximus VIII Impact's completely-digital power architecture is engineered with premium components to provide precise power management and stable overclocking on mini-ITX. Dynamic speed adjustments and intricate manual controls let you the push the processor and memory further than ever - and that means the highest stability and precision!
• One click overclock and cooling, done!
  Get performance, efficiency, digital power, fan control and even networking and audio tuning tailored for you - and the way you play! You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your Maximus VIII Impact build's gaming performance - because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!
• Fan Xpert 3
  Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 3 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of high cooling performance and low noise, so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!