Best Z87 gaming m ATX loaded with 115d B SNR audio & overclocking features
- LGA1150 socket for 4th Generation Intel Core™ i 7/ i 5/ i 3/ Pentium / Celeron Processors;
- Intel Z87 Express Chipset;
- Supreme FX
- Supremacy through discrete-caliber audio;
- Sonic Radar
- Scan & detect to dominate;
- m PCIe Combo II
- Extra connections with new gen support;
- Extreme Engine Digi+ III
- Hardcore power delivery with premium components;
- Game First II + Intel LAN
- Put Your Frags First;
- RAMDisk
- Double up on speed with RAM. 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. The Republic of Gamers consists only the best of the best. We offer the best hardware engineering, the fastest performance, the most innovating ideas, & we welcome the best gamers to join in. Latest ROG branding video In the Republic of Gamers, mercy rules are only for the weak, & bragging rights means everything. We believe in making statements & we excel in competitions. If your character matches our trait, then join the elite club, make your presence felt, in the Republic of Gamers. 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! Expand Your PC Audio Experience To get the most out of your audio entertainment across all formats & quality levels, DTS Connect combines two enabling technologies. DTS Neo: PC™ upmixes stereo sources (CDs, MP3s, WMAs, internet radio) into as many as 7.1 channels of incredible surround sound for better connections to home theater systems. DTS Interactive is capable of performing multi-channel encoding of DTS bit-streams on personal computers & sending them through a digital audio connection (such as S/PDIF or HDMI) to an external decoder. Experience faster networking! Intel Ethernet achieves better throughput, lower CPU utilization, & enhanced connection stability. For gamers, this means an extra edge in multiplayer & unparalleled online experiences. Less lag for more win Offering powerful yet easy-to-use network control, ROG Game First II with c Fos Traffic Shaping technology is revamped with a more intuitive user interface. Featuring exclusive EZ Mode setup for beginners & Advanced Mode for professional users to tweak, it means whatever your PC does in the background, your victories always come first with up to 8X lower latency than standard Ethernet even when handling heavy net traffic. Lower latency is an obvious plus for online shooter players: no more getting taken out because the other guy has a few milliseconds on you! 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. 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. 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. 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. Simple plug & press hardware-based BIOS flashing Hardware-level USB (Universal Serial Bus) BIOS Flashback allows users to update to new UEFI BIOS versions even without a CPU or DRAM installed. Just plug in a USB (Universal Serial Bus) flash drive containing the BIOS file & press the ROG Connect button for 3 seconds with the power supply connected. Hassle-free updating for ultimate convenience! 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. Discover future visual experiences Following up on popular 1080p full HD, 4K Ultra HD is the next big thing, & you′re ready for the upgrade thanks to integrated graphics that natively support up to 4096 x 2160 via HDMI. That′s four times the pixel count of 1080p (1920 x 1080), offering incredible visual clarity, detail, & realism. PCI Express 3.0 PCI Express 3.0 uses enhanced encoding that provides twice the performance of PCI Express 2.0. Total bandwidth for an x 16 link reaches 32GB/s, delivering unprecedented data speeds combined with the convenience & seamless transition offered by complete backward compatibility. 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. Don′t waste your RAM: 20X faster storage than SSD! ROG RAMDisk easily turns RAM into superfast temporary storage to accelerate operating system performance & reduce load times. It can use up to 80% of available system memory, & accesses files without relocating them to protect data integrity & minimize accidental corruption. To do this, the utility creates junction points which serve as quick links between files & RAM storage. All files are automatically saved & restored to their specific locations on hard drives when you turn your PC off, then go back to RAM when you power on again. One-stop access to innovative ASUS features ASUS AI Suite III offers a brand new user experience through a clearer & more attractive interface. It consolidates all exclusive ASUS features into one simple-to-use package, allowing you to supervise overclocking, energy consumption, fan speeds, voltages & more. This all-in-one app offers diverse & easy to use functionality, with no need to switch back & forth between different utilities. Overclocking has never been so easy! One-click instant system acceleration. Simply select auto CPU tuning or one of three speed levels, & the motherboard does the rest to get you the best! 170% faster transfer speeds than traditional USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 ASUS USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost technology supports UASP (USB Attached SCSI Protocol) in Windows 8. With USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 Boost technology, a USB (Universal Serial Bus) device's transmission speed is significantly increased up to 170%, adding to already fast USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 performance. ASUS software automatically accelerates data rates for compatible USB (Universal Serial Bus) 3.0 peripherals without any user interaction. Dual Intelligent Processors 4 with 4-Way Optimization One click for better performance, efficiency, digital power control, reduced noise, & enhanced cooling. Dynamic Multi-Scenario Design Figuring out the best settings for your PC a challenge? 4-Way Optimization automatically detects the best configuration for your system based on actual usage. Proven Performance The design makes sure your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity, & everything else. 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. 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. 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. 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. CPU & chipset Intel features 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. SSD speed with HDD capacity Uses an installed fast SSD (min 18.6GB available capacity required) as a cache for frequently-accessed data. Key benefits include reduced load & wait times, & lower power consumption through the elimination of unnecessary hard drive spin. This technology combines SSD performance with hard drive capacity, operating up to 6X faster than a hard drive-only system. Auto application refresh & shorter wait times Your computer can receive web updates with fresh content for selected applications, even when the system is in sleep mode. This means less time waiting for applications to update & sync with the cloud, leading to a more efficient computing experience. Instantly awaken your PC from sleep mode Allows your computer to quickly resume from a low-power hibernate state in seconds. Saving your system memory to the designated SSD, it provides your computer a faster wake-up response time, while still keeping energy use low. 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.