ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme Review

Published by Marc Büchel on 07.12.15
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel Z170
Memory Dual Channel DDR4, 4 x DIMM, Max. 64 GB DDR4, 3800 (O.C) / 3733 (O.C.) / 3600 (O.C.) / 3500 (O.C.) /3466 (O.C) / 3400 (O.C.) / 3333 (O.C.) / 3300 (O.C.) / 3200 (O.C.) / 3000 (O.C.) / 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2400 (O.C.) / 2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Multi-GPU
  • Supports NVIDIA 4-way SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD 4-way CrossFireX Technology
Slots
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 or dual x8 or x8/x4/x4, gray)
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x4 mode, gray)
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x1 (black)
  • 1 x M.2 x4 Slots type 2242/2260/2280/22110
Sound ROG SupremeFX Impact Audio 8-Channel High Definition Audio
  • Supports: Jack-detection, Multi-streaming, Front Panel Jack-retasking
  • SupremeFX Shielding Technology
  • ESS ES9023P DAC: dB SNR, dB THD+N (Max. kHz/ -bit)
  • TI RC4580 2VRMS audio OP AMP(s)
Storage Intel Z170 chipset:
  • 1 x M.2 x4 Socket 3with M Key, type 2242/2260/2280/22110 (both SATA & PCIE mode)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray, 4 ports from 2 x SATA Express
  • 2 x SATA Express port
  • Support Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
  • Intel Rapid Storage Technology supports
  • Supports Intel Smart Response Technology
ASMedia ASM1061 controller:
  • 2 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), black,
Network LAN
  • Intel I219V, 1 x 10/100 LAN Controller(s), GameFirst technology
  • Intel LAN- Dual interconnect between the Integrated LAN controller and Physical Layer (PHY)
  • Anti-surge LANGuard
Wireless
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Supports dual band frequency 2.4/5 GHz
  • Up to 1300Mbps transfer speed
OC Panel EXTREME Mode for subzero OC benching
  • VGA Hotwire
  • Subzero Sense
  • Slow Mode
  • Pause Switch
  • ProbeIt
  • ReTry button
  • Safe Boot button
  • 2 x Thermal sensor connectors
  • 4 x 4-pin extra fan connectors
NORMAL Mode for in-chassis usage
  • OC button
  • FanSpeed control button
  • LCM backlight on/off button
I/O Ports
  • POWER: 1 x SATA power connector
  • ROG_EXT port: 1 x 18-1 pin data connection port
Internal Connectors
  • 1 x U.2 port
  • 1 x AAFP connector
  • 2 x USB 3.0 connectors
  • 3 x USB 2.0 connectors
  • 2 x SATA Express connector
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key design
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 4 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (4 -pin)
  • 1 x Thunderbolt header(s)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 4-pin EZ_PLUG Power connector(s)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  • 1 x 5-pin EXT_FAN(Extension Fan) connector
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
  • 9 x ProbeIt Measurement Points
  • 3 x Thermal sensor connector(s)
  • 1 x DRAM channel jumper
  • 1 x Power-on button(s)
  • 1 x Reset button(s)
  • 1 x BIOS Switch button(s)
  • 1 x SLI/CFX button (2/3/4-way adjustments)
  • 1 x Water Pump header (4-pin)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
  • 1 x Safe Boot button
  • 1 x ReTry button
External Connectors
  • 1 x PS/2 keyboard/mouse combo port(s)
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C
  • 3 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
  • 1 x ASUS Wi-Fi GO! module (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac and Bluetooth v4.0/3.0+HS)
Forfactor Extended ATX (30.5cm x 27.2cm)
BIOS Bios (128 Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS)


   
   
  • User's manual
  • ASUS Q-Shield
  • 8 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x CPU installation tool
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x ASUS 3T3R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas
  • 1 x Fan Extension Card (3 x 4-pin fan out)
  • 1 x Fan Extension card screw pack
  • 1 x SLI bridge(s)
  • 1 x CrossFire cable(s)
  • 1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
  • 3 x Thermal sensor cable pack(s)
  • 1 x 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label(s)
  • 1 x 5-pin to 5-pin cable
  • 1 x ROG Door Hanger(s)
  • 1 x OC Panel II(s)
  • 1 x OC Panel II 5.25-inch bay metal case
  • 1 x OC Panel II Cable(s)
  • 1 x OC Panel II screw pack(s)


Page 1 - Introduction Page 14 - SiSoft Sandra 2
Page 2 - Specs and Delivery Page 15 - UC Bench
Page 3 - Features Page 16 - Super Pi 1M / 32M
Page 4 - Layout Page 17 - wPrime 1024M Multi Core
Page 5 - Connectors and I/O Page 18 - Cinebench
Page 6 - BIOS Page 19 - Tomb Raider
Page 7 - Test setup Page 20 - Metro Last Light
Page 8 - Preview / Gallery Page 21 - Sleeping Dogs
Page 9 - 3D Mark Page 22 - Power Consumption
Page 10 - 3D Mark 11 Page 23 - Performance Rating
Page 11 - 3D Mark Vantage  Page 24 - Price Comparison
Page 12 - PC Mark 8 Page 25 - Conclusion
Page 13 - SiSoft Sandra 1  



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