ASUS Maximus IX Code Review

Published by Marc Büchel on 02.02.17
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Specs and Delivery

Chipset Intel Z270
Memory Dual Channel DDR4, 4 x DIMM, Max. 64 GB DDR4, 4133 (O.C) / 3866 (O.C.) / 3600 (O.C) / 3466 (O.C.) / 3333 (O.C.) / 3300 (O.C.) / 3200 (O.C.) / 3000 (O.C.) / 2800 (O.C.) / 2666 (O.C.) / 2400 / 2133 Non-ECC, Un-buffered Memory
Multi-GPU
  • Supports NVIDIA 2-way SLI Technology
  • Supports AMD 3-way CrossFireX Technology
Slots
  • 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x16/x8)
  • 1 x PCIe 3.0 x16 (x4)
  • 3 x PCIe 3.0 x1
  • 2 x M.2 Gen3 x4
Sound 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
  • 2 x M.2 Gen3 x4
  • 6 x SATA 6Gbps port
  • Supports Intel Rapid Storage Technology
  • Supports Intel Optane Memory Ready
Network
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN
  • Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + Bluetooth v4.1
Internal Connectors
  • 2 x Aura RGB Strip Headers
  • 1 x USB 3.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 3.0 port(s)
  • 1 x USB 2.0 connector(s) support(s) additional 2 USB 2.0 port(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key
  • 1 x M.2 Socket 3 with M Key
  • 1 x TPM connector(s)
  • 6 x SATA 6Gb/s connector(s)
  • 1 x CPU Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  • 1 x CPU OPT Fan connector(s) (1 x 4 -pin)
  • 3 x Chassis Fan connector(s) (3 x 4 -pin)
  • 1 x H_AMP fan connector
  • 1 x W_PUMP+ connector (1 x 4 -pin)
  • 1 x AIO_PUMP connector (1 x 4 -pin)
  • 1 x 24-pin EATX Power connector(s)
  • 1 x 8-pin ATX 12V Power connector(s)
  • 1 x Front panel audio connector(s) (AAFP)
  • 1 x System panel(s) (Q-Connector)
  • 1 x MemOK! button(s)
  • 1 x Slow Mode switch(es)
  • 1 x Reset button(s)
  • 1 x LN2 Mode jumper(s)
  • 1 x ROG extension (ROG_EXT) header(s)
  • 1 x Safe Boot button
  • 1 x ReTry button
  • 1 x EXT_Fan header
  • 1 x W_IN header
  • 1 x W_OUT header
  • 1 x W_FLOW header
  • 1 x Thermal sensor connector
  • 1 x Start button
  • 1 x USB 3.1 front panel connector
Extrenal Connectors
  • 1 x DisplayPort
  • 1 x HDMI
  • 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s)
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-A
  • 1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-C
  • 4 x USB 3.0 (blue)
  • 4 x USB 2.0
  • 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
  • 5 x Audio jack(s)
  • 1 x Clear CMOS button(s)
  • 2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s)
  • 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)
Forfactor ATX (30.5cm x 24.4cm)
BIOS Bios (128 Mb flash ROM, UEFI AMI BIOS)


  • ASUS Maximus IX Code
  • ASUS Maximus IX Code
  • ASUS Maximus IX Code


  • User's manual
  • I/O Shield
  • 4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)
  • 1 x M.2 Screw Package
  • 1 x CPU installation tool
  • 1 x Supporting DVD
  • 1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas
  • 1 x SLI HB BRIDGE(2-WAY-M)
  • 1 x ROG big sticker
  • 1 x Q-Connector
  • 1 x 10-in-1 ROG cable label
  • 1 x M.2 bracket
  • 1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)
  • 1 x ROG coasters



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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