Most powerful Z170 mini-ITX board with full-scale power, discrete audio and better upgradability
- LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
- Dual DDR4 4133(OC) support.
- Best gaming performance – Impact Power III, 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, Pro Clock, second-generation T-Topology
- Best gaming audio – champion-level SupremeFX Impact III audio card with intuitive Sonic Studio II.
- Best gaming networking – Best-in-class Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies.
- Best gaming connectivity —2×2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO , NVMe U.2 and USB 3.1 Type-A and Type-C for extreme-speed transfers and total compatibility.
- Best gaming protection – Carefully-selected premium components for maximum durability.
- ROG gives you more – More gaming-focused utilities, all free!
DESIGNED AND TESTED FOR THE BEST COMPATIBILITY:
Case and CPU-cooler compatibility is vital to mini-ITX gamers and enthusiasts,
so ROG engineers performed hundreds of tests and modifications to perfect
Maximus VIII Impact's layout to ensure maximum compatibility with both mini-ITX
case designs and CPU coolers — giving you big confidence to build small!
BEST GAMING AUDIO:
You'd never win with your eyes closed, so open your ears up to the best audio
for the battlefield! ROG's awesome audio expertise is the result of extensive
R&D, and SupremeFX is the crystal-clear result — onboard sound as
superior as your gaming rep!
CHAMPION-LEVEL AUDIO SUPREMEFX IMPACT III:
Maximus VIII Impact's onboard audio isn't just good — it's as good as you
can get in mini-ITX! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs and outputs,
with color-coded LEDs to guide to the right audio jacks and a collection of
carefully-selected professional-grade audio components, including an ESS®
ES9023P digital-to-analog converter (DAC) with Hyperstream™ technology,
ultra-low-jitter clock, Nichicon capacitors, 2VRMS headphone amp, and Sonic
SenseAmp that automatically detects and optimizes any headset (32–600ohms) for
purest sound quality. SupremeFX Impact III also features intuitive Sonic Studio
II, so you'll apply and enjoy different audio effects for perfect
entertainment — plus Perfect Voice noise-cancellation technology for team
conversations with total clarity!
BEST GAMING PERFORMANCE:
Greater performance means smoother gameplay — and that means more chance to
win. With the best overclocking (OC) design, UEFI BIOS and intuitive OC gadget
and utility, you'll enjoy unmatched performance — coupled with an exclusive
cooling design ensures your system never breaks a sweat.
Specifications
- Audio ROG SupremeFX Impact III 5.1-channel High Definition Audio CODEC
- Chipset Intel® Z170
- Form Factor Mini-ITX
- LAN Intel® I219V, 1 x Gigabit LAN Controller(s), GameFirst technology
- Memory/Type/Bus/Max. 2×DIMM/DDR4/4133(O.C.)/4000(O.C.)/3866(O.C.)/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 MHz/32GB
- Other I/O Connectors 1 x HDMI, 1 x LAN (RJ45) port(s), 1 x USB 3.1 (black)Type-C, 1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A, 4 x USB 3.0 (blue) , 1 x Optical S/PDIF out, 3 x Audio jack(s), 1 x Clear CMOS button(s), 2 x Wi-Fi antenna port(s), 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s), 1 x Q-Code LED, 1 x Start Button, 1 x Reset Button
- PCI Slots 1 x PCIe 3.0/2.0 x16 (x16 mode, black)
- Processor Support 6th Generation Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® Processors
- Raid 0, 1, 5, 10
- Socket Intel LGA1151
- Storage Interface 1 x U.2 port, black, 4 x SATA 6Gb/s port(s), gray
- USB Ports 6 x USB 3.0 port(s) (4 at back panel, blue, 2 at mid-board), 1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, black, Type-C), 1 x USB 3.1 port(s) (1 at back panel, red, Type-A)
- Video Output HDMI