Maximus VI GENE: best m ATX Z87 gaming & overclocking motherboard The ROG GENE Series has long been the favorite choice of micro ATX power seekers. GENE boards have been the official Blizz Con motherboards for three consecutive years, forming the foundation for all official PCs used at the 2012 Battle.net World Championship. Staying true to tradition, Maximus VI GENE arrives fully loaded for action. Extreme Engine Digi+ III precision power delivery, exclusive tuning utilities, & advanced gaming features. These include Supreme FX 115d B SNR crystal-clear audio, the Sonic Radar visualized in-game overlay, Intel Ethernet, & Game First II network optimization. Eager for m ATX domination? Look no further. Supreme FX Differential signal design achieves 115d B SNR discrete-caliber audio ROG has upped the game audio ante with an advanced differential circuit design. It
Includes:: an Op-Amp that combines two opposite-phased signals while filtering out noise interference during transmission, providing clear audio stream output with double the intensity. Moreover, Supreme FX on Maximus VI GENE also implements multi-approach shielding, with ELNA audio capacitors helping offer 8-channel HD sound that's equal in power, clarity, & range to dedicated sound cards. This is the first-ever onboard sound capable of true audiophile-grade performance, set to revolutionize the way you hear games, movies, music, & even other people via chat. Discover a whole new dimension of superior audio & get ready to rule. Click the button to learn more about Supreme FX! m PCIe Combo II The next evolution of the m PCIe Combo card gives you even better expandability with the latest standards in connectivity. It′s easy to install, & adds mini PCI Express 2.0 plus USB (Universal Serial Bus) 2.0, which is perfect for connecting Wi-Fi & Bluetooth modules to give your desktop instant wireless. It also keeps a precious PCI Express slot free. The compact but versatile card further future-proofs your build with M.2 (NGFF, Next Generation Form Factor) connectivity for SSDs. M.2 is a fast & power-efficient standard that aims to replace m PCIe & m SATA, designed to optimize SSD performance. m PCIe Combo II works with your high speed M.2 SSDs & makes the most of their potential, helping you reduce load times to make your OS & games even faster. Extreme Engine Digi+ III Hardcore power delivery with premium components Completely digital architecture attains total control over the Fully Integrated Voltage Regulators (FIVR) of Intel processors to supply the highest stability & precision for the CPU & memory. The design features dynamic speed adjustments alongside intricate manual controls that allow you to push processors & RAM beyond their limits. Power components are also upgraded. Nex FET MOSFETs handle up to 90% efficiency under normal operation & better durability in half the size of standard MOSFETs. Exclusive Black Wing chokes remain cool even when sizzling with as much as 60 amps of power with 3-5°C lower temps & minimal-loss power delivery. Japan-made 10K Black Metallic capacitors last five times longer & deliver 20% greater extreme temperature endurance than generic solid state capacitors, easily standing up to hardcore demands. Upgraded UEFI BIOS Most award-winning in segment The new ROG UEFI BIOS
Includes:: a Last Modified feature that records recent changes. & to make sure you never forget a tuning idea, the in-BIOS Quick Note is perfect for jotting down memos & system details. It sure beats easily-misplaced paper notes! There′s also F4 My Favorites & Shortcuts for easy access to the BIOS features you need most, & you can even adjust boot logo size. The new BIOS also lets you name individual SATA ports so you can easily identify them to save time when defining boot sequences & other drive-related settings. With ROG Pulse, a cool flashing ROG logo indicates system activity, & very importantly, the helpful SSD Secure Erase has been added, restoring SSD speed from inside the BIOS & with no need for less compatible third party utilities. Click the upper right tab to learn more. SLI/ Cross Fire On-Demand Why choose when you can have both? SLI or Cross Fire X? Fret no longer because with the ROG Maximus VI GENE, you′ll be able to run both multi-GPU setups. The board features SLI/ Cross Fire on Demand technology, supporting up to Quad-GPU SLI or Quad-GPU Cross Fire X configuration. Whichever path you take, you can be assured of jaw-dropping graphics at a level previously unseen. SSD Secure Erase Recover lost performance. Back to high speed SSD performance degrades with time due to overwrite action. ROG is the world′s first motherboard brand to integrate SSD Secure Erase into UEFI BIOS for better compatibility & easier use, offering the best removal method to completely delete all data on an SSD to recover lost performance & restore factory speeds. 2nd generation T-Topology 5%+ full load OC margin & 10%+ with one DIMM For extreme memory overclocking under full load, ASUS developed the world′s first 2nd generation T-Topology. It further optimizes layout to minimize coupling noise & signal reflection, increasing DRAM overclocking. Testing shows around 5% more OC margin under full load, & 10% OC margin growth for one-DIMM configurations. Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization One click for better performance, efficiency, digital power control, reduced noise, & enhanced cooling. ROG
- that special extra Kaspersky Anti-Virus The best protection from viruses & spyware Kaspersky Anti-Virus Personal offers premium antivirus protection for individual users & home offices. It is based on advanced antivirus technologies. The product incorporates the Kaspersky Anti-Virus engine, which is renowned for malicious program detection rates that are among the industry's highest. ROG CPU-Z Whole new design of CPU-Z ROG CPU-Z is a customized ROG version authorized by CPUID. It has the same functionality & credibility as the original version, with a unique design. Use the whole new look of ROG CPU-Z to truly report your CPU related information & your uniqueness. DAEMON Tools Pro Standard The real tool for optical & virtual discs DAEMON Tools Pro offers essential functionality to backup CD, DVD & Blu-ray discs. It converts optical media into virtual discs & emulates devices to work with the virtual copies. DAEMON Tools Pro organizes data, music, video & photo collections on a PC, notebook or netbook. Mem Tweak It Dynamic timing adjustments, DRAM efficiency gauge When changing DRAM settings in BIOS, it always takes time for the system to reboot. Worry no more! With Mem Tweak It, you can do DRAM tuning in real-time & view your DRAM efficiency score. Intel LGA1150 4th Generation Core™ i 7/ Core™ i 5/ Core™ i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron Processors Ready This motherboard supports Intel 4th generation Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors in the LGA1150 package, with i GPU, memory & PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, 2-channel (4 DIMM) DDR3 memory & 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes. This provides great graphics performance. Intel 4th generation Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors are among the most powerful & energy efficient CPUs in the world. Intel Z87 Express Chipset The Intel Z87 Express Chipset is a single-chipset design that supports socket LGA1150 4th generation Intel Core™ i 7/i 5/i 3/ Pentium/ Celeron processors. It provides enhanced performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth & stability. in addition, Z87 provides a maximum 6 USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ports & 6 SATA 6 Gb/s ports for faster data retrieval. Moreover, the Intel Z87 Express Chipset also supports i GPU functions, letting users enjoy the latest Intel integrated graphics performance. Green ASUS Motherboards are EU Energy-related Products (Er P) ready, which requires products meet high efficiency standards with regards to energy consumption. This is in line with the ASUS vision of creating environmentally-friendly & energy-efficient products through design & innovation that reduce the carbon footprint of products & thus mitigate ecological impact.