Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO is optimized for enthusiast-grade gaming desktops. It's one of the best looking motherboards that have came out recently and the sleek looks are coupled with a RGB ROG Logo that can be easily customized with some great effects such as pulsing to the beat of your music!

Essentials:

• CPU Compatibility: Intel 6th Gen Skylake Processors
• Supports NVIDIA Quad-GPU SLi Technology (2-way SLi)
• Supports AMD 3-Way CrossFireX Technology
• Supports 4 × 2133MHz Non-ECC, Un-buffered DDR4, Max: 64GB

Internal Fan Connectors:

• 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)

Back I/O Ports

• 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
• 1 x USB 3.1 (red)Type-A
• 2 x USB 3.0 (blue)
• 4 x USB 2.0
• 1 x Optical S/PDIF out
• 5 x Audio jack(s)
• 1 x USB BIOS Flashback Button(s)

Form Factor:

• ATX Form Factor
• 30.5 cm x 24.4 cm

Accessories:

• 1 x DVD (Drivers and software, cool things like Keybot2 and DAEMON Tools)
• 6 x SATA 6Gb/s cables
• 1 x M.2 Screw Package
• 1 x CPU installation tool
• 1 x SLI bridge
• 1 x Q-connector(s) (1 in 1)
• 1 × 12 in 1 ROG Cable Label
• 1 x ROG Door Hanger (like the ones you get when you stay in a hotel that say “do not disturb” but this one says “you shall not pass” – it made me lol!)
• User's manual
• ASUS Q-Shield
• ROG Fan Label

Please note:

• When the M.2 Socket 3 is operating in SATA mode, SATA port 1 will be disabled.
• 2 x USB 2.0 port at mid-board comes from the ROG extension (ROG_EXT) port.