The ASUS ROG Maximus IX Extreme is a flagship E-ATX motherboard built on the Intel Z270 chipset . Designed for water-cooling enthusiasts, it features an integrated Bitspower monoblock that cools the CPU, VRMs, and M.2 drives. It supports 6th and 7th Gen Intel Core processors and features advanced overclocking capabilities.
Core Specifications
- CPU Socket: LGA 1151 (Intel 6th and 7th Gen)
- Memory: 4 x DIMM slots, max. 64GB DDR4 (up to 4133 MHz via overclocking)
- Expansion Slots: Dual PCIe 3.0 x16 slots (supports SLI and CrossFireX)
- Storage: Dual M.2 slots (Intel Optane ready) and 8x SATA III ports
- Connectivity: Built-in 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO, Bluetooth 4.1, and an Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet port
- Audio: ROG SupremeFX S1220 8-Channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- I/O Ports: Thunderbolt 3, USB 3.1 Type-A/C, HDMI, and DisplayPort 1.2
- Integrated Monoblock: Co-engineered with Bitspower to dissipate heat efficiently across critical components without relying on traditional air heat sinks.
- Aura Sync Lighting: Customizable RGB lighting across the motherboard and connected headers.
- Overclocking Tools: Advanced software for automated auto-overclocking and detailed hardware monitoring.