** World's first Z170 gaming motherboard with integrated RGB headers** For almost a decade, Republic of Gamers (ROG) has delivered exemplary design & performance to thrill the world's best gamers & PC enthusiasts. But our work has only just begun. With our pimped, pumped & packed Maximus VIII Hero Alpha motherboard, competitors be warned, gamers get set & enthusiasts prepare to push your limits — ROG is ready to accept all challenges! LGA1151 socket for 6th-generation Intel® Core™ desktop processors Dual DDR4 3800 (OC) support Best gaming connectivity
- Aura RGB-strip headers, 2x 2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, U.2 & M.2, plus Intel-powered USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.1 controller Best gaming performance Â- 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, second-generation T-Topology & OC design Best gaming audio Â- Reinvented Supreme FX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II Best gaming networking Â- Best-in-class Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard & Game First technologies Best gaming protection Â- Carefully-selected premium components to ensure maximum durability ROG gives you more Â- More gaming-oriented utilities, all free! **LIGHT UP AS EASY AS RGB** AURA 4-PIN RGB-STRIP HEADERS & LIGHTING CONTROL Forget the faff of external RGB controllers! With ROG's Aura RGB Strip header, it's quick & easy to cast brilliant colors across your rig & room: Just slide standard 12V RGB strips onto the 4-pin Aura RGB-strip headers, then weave your lighting any way you like. Customize static, strobing & pulsating effects, or have the colors change in time with music or indicate CPU temperature. ** Champion-level audio from Supreme FX 2015** Maximus VIII Hero Alpha's onboard audio isn't just good — it's as good as you can get! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs & outputs, with special shielded designs, & a collection of carefully selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS® ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyp