ASUS Republic of Gamers Launches Three Z87 Gaming Motherboards

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Maximus VI Extreme for overclockers and enthusiasts, Maximus VI Gene high-end microATX gaming and new Maximus VI Hero with accessible price point

Taipei, Taiwan (1 June, 2013) - ASUS Republic of Gamers today announced three new motherboards that deliver the highest-grade gaming and overclocking performance. Featuring the Intel® Z87 chipset for 4th generation Intel® Core^TM processor support, the Maximus VI Extreme, Maximus VI Gene and Maximus VI Hero are designed to appeal to both gamers and PC performance seekers in equal measure.

The Republic of Gamers (ROG) Maximus VI Extreme motherboard is designed to set new world performance records with leading overclocking and competitive tuning capabilities. Maximus VI Gene offers all the benefits of ROG gaming excellence in a compact microATX form factor, while Maximus VI Hero offers top-notch gameplay and stability for value-conscious PC DIY customers.

Industry-leading design and exclusive features

All three new ROG motherboards combine advantages of ASUS and ROG research and design expertise. They build upon the finest board layout and circuitry, and ship with an upgraded ROG UEFI BIOS, which provides user-friendly yet deep modification of PC settings.

The new motherboards use premium components to guarantee enhanced stability and long-lasting performance for the most demanding gaming and extreme overclocking. All-digital Extreme Engine Digi+ III technology ensures ultra-precise and stable power delivery for the processor and RAM, aided by 60A BlackWing chokes, 10K Black Metallic capacitors and 90%-efficient NexFET MOSFETs.

Other features include 2nd generation T-Topology DRAM for higher memory frequencies under full load and one-click 4-Way Optimization for instant performance tuning. The ROG UEFI BIOS also features SSD Secure Erase for easy data deletion and SSD performance restoration without the compatibility worries created by third-party software. All three motherboards also feature RAMDisk technology that converts up to 80% of available system RAM into super-fast storage with data rates in excess of 10,000MB/s - over 20-times faster than SATA SSD.  

Maximus IV Extreme with OC Panel for high-performance enthusiasts

ROG created the Maximus VI Extreme to improve on the well-established leadership of its namesake predecessors. It has already proven capable of supporting CPU speeds beyond 7GHz and memory frequencies close to 4GHz. The board offers extensive connectivity and its spacious ATX layout supports effortless four-way NVIDIA® SLI^TM and AMD CrossFireX^TM.

Maximus IV Extreme ships with the innovative OC Panel real-time monitoring and overclocking console, usable inside the case (fitting 5.25-inch bays) or externally. As an internal component, OC Panel works in Normal Mode, its 2.6-inch display showing CPU ratio, temperature, base clock, and fan speed info. One-click CPU Level Up and FanSpeed control can be applied instantly. 

Externally, OC Panel offers even deeper overclocking and over-volting options, acting as a standalone system-tuning device. It integrates ROG exclusives Subzero Sense and VGA Hotwire to help monitor subzero liquid cooling setups and quickly change graphics card voltages on a hardware level, plus activates pro-grade features such as Slow Mode and Pause Switch as demanded by the global enthusiast community. All settings are adjustable in real-time and quickly applied through easy-reach control buttons.

The mPCIe Combo II expansion card instantly adds extra connections, without taking up a PCI Express slot. It includes high-performance 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0, plus an M.2 Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) connector for use with new ultra-thin SSDs.

A Maximus IV Extreme product video is available at http://youtu.be/RynrtnOJL88,

Maximus VI Gene for microATX gaming and overclocking

ROG Maximus VI Gene is compact high-performance motherboard that incorporates many exclusive ROG technologies. It includes the mPCIe Combo II for extra connectivity (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth module not included) and Sonic Radar that gives an on-screen game overlay for positional location information of in-game sound effects.

SupremeFX offers the first audio multi-shielding technology for interference-resistant sound. Premium ELNA capacitors and advanced differential signal processing, plus an integrated Op-Amp (operational amplifier), deliver 115dB SNR clarity to accentuate game audio, and add depth to movies and music.

ROG Maximus VI Gene also features Intel® Ethernet and ROG GameFirst II bandwidth management that optimizes networking performance with lower latency and CPU utilization for better multiplayer gaming.

Maximus VI Hero: joining ROG made easier

ROG Maximus VI Hero is an ATX motherboard that offers ROG gaming performance at an attractive price. It features SupremeFX audio, Sonic Radar, Intel® Ethernet, and GameFirst II, plus the trademark ROG red and black ‘eagle eye' color scheme. Maximus VI Hero signals a major push by ROG into new markets, affirming the ASUS commitment to ever-better PC gaming performance for maximum appeal to customers worldwide.

AVAILABILITY & PRICING

ROG Maximus VI Extreme, Maximus VI Gene and Maximus VI Hero begin shipping on 2 June. Pricing and availability vary by territory. Please contact your local ASUS representative for further information.

SPECIFICATIONS

Specifications, content and product availability are all subject to change without notice and may differ from country to country. Actual performance may vary depending on applications, usage, environment and other factors.

Full specifications are available at www.asus.com

About ASUS

ASUS is a worldwide top-three consumer notebook vendor and maker of the world's best-selling and most award-winning motherboards. A leading enterprise in the new digital era, ASUS designs and manufactures products that perfectly meet the needs of today's digital home and office, with a broad portfolio that includes motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, displays, desktop and all-in-one PCs, notebooks, netbooks, servers, multimedia devices, wireless solutions, networking devices, tablets and smartphones. Driven by innovation and committed to quality, ASUS won 4,168 awards in 2012 and is widely credited with revolutionizing the PC industry with its Eee PC^TM. ASUS has more than 12,500 employees around the globe with a world-class R&D team of 3,800 engineers. Company revenue for 2012 was approximately US$14 billion.