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  • - Intel LGA 1151 (Socket H4) Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
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  • - DDR4-SDRAM DIMM Non-ECC Maximum internal memory: 64 GB
  • - M.2, SATA, SATA III
  • - BIOS type: UEFI AMI 16 Mbit ACPI version: 5.0 Clear CMOS button
  • - Gigabit Ethernet Wi-Fi Bluetooth 4.1
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Perfect your build from cooling to color

- LGA1151 socket for 6th-gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
- Dual DDR4 3733 (OC) support
- Best gaming cooling – CrossChill EK for both air and liquid cooling
- Best gaming lighting – Three-way RGB illumination, Aura 4-pin RGB-strip header & lighting control
- Best gaming audio – Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II
- Best gaming performance – 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, second-gen T-Topology, and OC-friendly design
- Best gaming networking – Best-in-class Intel® Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
- Best gaming protection – ROG Amor plus carefully-selected premium components for maximum durability
- Best gaming connectivity - 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, U.2 and M.2, plus Intel-powered USB 3.1 Type A+C
- ROG gives you more – More gaming-oriented utilities, all free!

For almost a decade, Republic of Gamers (ROG) has delivered exemplary design and performance to thrill the world's best gamers and PC enthusiasts. But our work has only just begun. Maximus VIII Formula has been pumped up and packed to the brim with enhancements, so competitors be warned, gamers get set and enthusiasts prepare to push your limits — ROG is ready to accept all challenges!

BEST GAMING COOLING
If build bold, crave quiet and demand the coolest of the cool then Maximus VIII Formula is the only motherboard for you. With an all-new dedicated cooling block primed for your favorite liquid-cooling pipes, Maximus VIII Formula is the winning formula.

EXPERTLY TOOLED. TOTALLY COOLED.
CROSSCHILL EK

ROG teamed up with the cooling masters at EK Water Blocks to create CrossChill EK, an extreme-performance cooling block with a copper channel that's hungry for either air or liquid. CrossChill EK is the coolest choice for custom-chilled builds enabling quieter rigs that run great on air — and even better with water. With G1/4in threaded fittings CrossChill EK is a quick fit for your existing setup and, when you chill with liquid, you'll shrink MOSFET temperatures by up to 23˚C!

BEST GAMING LIGHTING
Build with Maximus VIII Formula and you'll build… BRIGHT! With a built-in Aura RGB-strip header and easy lighting controls, it's never been easier to light up your rig — and your LAN parties!

LIGHT UP AS EASY AS RGB
RGB ILLUMINATION, AURA 4-PIN
RGB-STRIP HEADER & LIGHTING CONTROL

We use high-precision laser-engraving technology to carve beautifully intricate patterns across the ROG Armor that enrobes Maximus VIII Formula, allowing the radiant RGB light of 28 integrated LEDs to shine through and illuminate key parts of the board — including the MOSFET heatsink cover, PCIe area and the striking ROG logo on the PCH cover! Forget the faff of external RGB controllers! With ROG's Aura RGB Strip header, it's quick and easy to cast brilliant colors across your rig and room: Just slide standard 12V RGB strips onto the 4-pin Aura RGB-strip header, then weave your lighting any way you like. Customize static, strobing and pulsating effects, or have the colors change in time with music or indicate CPU temperature.
*The Aura RGB-strip header supports standard 5050 RGB LED strips with a maximum power rating of 2A (12V). For maximum brightness, strip length should not exceed 2m.
*One extension cable is included. RGB LED strips need to be purchased separately.

Maximus VIII Formula also includes the amazing Aura lighting-control utility to cast stunning multi-color glows across your gaming rig, via the motherboard's powerful built-in RGB LEDs or attached RGB strips, or both — and in perfect synchronization! Fire up Aura and then enjoy the creative freedom of six different lighting schemes

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 FROM SUPREMEFX 2015
Maximus VIII Formula's onboard audio isn't just good — it's as good as you can get! You benefit from the best gaming-audio inputs and outputs, with special shielded designs, 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 2015 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!

. ULTRA-DURABLE GOLD-PLATED AUDIO CONNECTORS

Distortion-free for enhanced audio-signal input and output.

B. SUPERMEFX AUDIO PROCESSOR

Ten DAC channels, simultaneous 7.1-channel playback, independent 2.0-channel, multiple-stream stereo to front-panel outputs, and an EMI cover for purer audio quality.

C. ESS® ESS9023P DIGITAL-TO-ANALOG CONVERTER (DAC)

Creates a perfect balance for top-tier audio clarity capable of -94dB THD.

D. HIGH-PRECISION CLOCK SOURCE

High-accuracy timing technology ensures ultra-low jitter by preventing fluctuating temperatures.

E. NICHICON CAPACITORS

Deliver the highest-quality sound resolution and expansion for especially warm and natural audio.

F. 2 VRMS HEADPHONE AMP

Provides the perfect current and voltage for true-to-life tonality and spacious sound imaging.

G. SONIC SENSE AMP

Automatically detects and optimizes headphone impedance (32-600 ohms)

H. DE-POP RELAY

Dedicated relay eliminates the popping sound when the system is powered on or off, or devices are attached or removed.

I. SUPREMFX SHIELDING

Blocks electromagnetic interference from the motherboard or add-ons to provide cleaner audio.

INTUITIVE AUDIO-TUNING SUITE
SONIC STUDIO II
Casting Enhancer
Casting Enhancer improves both streaming and recording audio quality, reducing noise artifacts and stabilizing overall voice volume. It also improves all the rich details and boost bass effect of in-game sounds and music playback.

Perfect Voice
Perfect Voice reduces noise during in-game chat so every teammate is heard, and no command is missed.

Sonic Studio
One-click virtual-surround function emulates 7.1 channels, even through a stereo (2.0-channel) headset. It offers five more superb audio controls, including Reverb, Bass Boost, Equalizer, Voice Clarity and Smart EQ — ensuring that everything you hear sounds just amazing.

BEST GAMING PERFORMANCE
Greater performance means smoother gameplay — and that means more chances 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.

ONE CLICK OVERCLOCK AND COOLING, DONE!
GET PERFORMANCE, EFFICIENCY, DIGITAL POWER, FAN CONTROL AND EVEN NETWORKING AND AUDIO TUNING TAILORED FOR YOU — AND THE WAY YOU PLAY!

- Games run swiftly and smoothly with high performance, prioritized bandwidth and vivid sound.
- Fans stay whisper-quiet for everyday computing, and ensure extreme cooling efficiency when gaming.
- Stutter is eliminated for smooth-running apps,
- even under heavy loading.
- Energy waste is reduced so you'll save money.

You don't need to be an expert to max out gaming performance on your Maximus VIII Formula build's gaming performance — because 5-Way Optimization sorts all the complex settings with a click, for instant, highly-controllable performance boosts! Our exclusive technology dynamically optimizes essential aspects of your system based on real-time use, so you get superb CPU performance, everyday energy savings, ultra-stable digital power, cool and quiet fans and even networking and audio settings that are tailored for the apps that you are using. In short, 5-Way Optimization ensures that your PC is perfect for gaming, entertainment, productivity or just about anything else!

Cooler by design

Play quieter and cooler with advanced fan and water-pump controls for the ultimate in undisturbed gaming. With onboard thermal sensors and hardware-level 4-pin/3-pin PWM/DC mode detection, Fan Xpert 3 makes sure every fan achieves the best balance of high cooling performance and low noise, so you enjoy all the performance you demand with none of the racket!

OC DESIGN
ASUS PRO CLOCK TECHNOLOGY
Thought you'd taken overclocking as far as it could go? Meet ASUS Pro Clock, a dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel® processors that ramps BCLK frequencies up to 400MHz or even beyond*. This custom solution works in tandem with the ASUS TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) to enhance voltage and base-clock overclocking control — providing an exciting new way to boost performance to extremes!

- Advantages of ASUS Pro Clock
- Reduced boot times
- Lower jitter under extreme conditions for higher overclocks
- Increased stability under heavy overclocking

DDR4 OVERCLOCKING
STRENGTH IN NUMBERS
Second-generation ASUS T-Topology pushes DDR4 memory overclocking to over 3733MHz
with all memory slots populated — and that means the best-ever gaming performance
from your Maximus VIII Formula rig! Featuring a customized trace layout for reduced
crosstalk and coupling noise, second-generation T-Topology ensures time-aligned
signal transfer for improved memory stability and compatibility.

MEDIA-ACCLAIMED UEFI BIOS
The smoothest, slickest mouse-controlled graphical BIOS has been improved to make it even more gorgeous. Whether you're a PC novice or a seasoned overclocker, the EZ and Advanced Modes help you find your way, quickly and easily.

EZ Flash 3

Flash the latest BIOS via the internet, and from within the BIOS.

SMART

Check up your storages devices' Self-Monitoring, Analysis, and Reporting Technology (SMART) logs to gauge reliability, and even determine if they're about to fail.

EZ Tuning Wizard– OC and RAID

Select your hardware and apply different scenarios to tune system performance, or streamline your RAID configuration for faster data retrieval and backups!

My Favorites

Quickly find tuning options and add preferred tools to the list.

EZ mode
Intuitive graphical fan control

Fine-tune individual fans simply by dragging a curve with the mouse
EZ XMP

Improve your DRAM performance with a click
SATA Information

View SATA port details for easy device recognition
Fast Clock Adjustment

Use mouse controls to change the time and date

Advanced Mode
GPU POST

Automatically detect selected ASUS graphics cards to view detailed information
Secure Erase

Restore your SSDs to factory-fresh condition
Last Modified Log

Track last change and save preferred profiles onto a USB drive.
SATA Port Renaming

Rename SATA ports for easy identification

USB UEFI BIOS Flashback
Refresh your BIOS in a flash, even when the system is off

THE FINEST POWER, DIGITALLY CONTROLLED
ROG's revered digital power controller now delivers even-finer power, with Texas Instruments NexFET™ MOSFETs, MicroFine alloy chokes, Digi+ PWM controller and 10K black metallic capacitors — ensuring Extreme Engine Digi+ always delivers the smoothest core voltages!

SPEED YOUR GAME LOADS
ROG's uniquely-intelligent technology effectively caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch at breakneck speeds, getting to work the moment it's activated. RAMCache turns milliseconds into microseconds to boost game-load times to stratospheric levels, and minimizes risk of data loss!

BEST GAMING CONNECTIVITY
Maximus VIII Formula accelerates every connection, with the fastest 802.11 ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, the latest reversible USB 3.1 Type-C and the newest U.2 socket for lighting speed NVM Express devices – kicking every game into top gear.

JOIN THE NVME REVOLUTION WITH BUILT-IN U.2 CONNECTOR

Unlock the full potential of your storage with NVM Express (NVMe), the revolutionary specification that lets your SSDs scream at top speed. Just attach your drive to the built-in U.2 connector with plug-and-play ease to experience data-transfer speeds of up to 32Gbit/s — and free up a PCIe slot for another expansion card!

SPEED UP WITH ONBOARD M.2 UP TO 32GBIT/S

With x4 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 bandwidth, M.2 supports up to 32Gbit/s data-transfer speeds. It is the perfect choice for an operating system or application drive, making your whole PC or professional apps work as fast as possible.

Fast storage speed with SATA Express

Current SSDs devour up to 550MB/s bandwidth, which is close to saturation point for SATA 6Gbit/s connections. Backwardly compatible with up to two SATA drives, SATA Express is the next-generation connectivity standard — and ensures that you and your system won't get left behind.


ULTIMATE-SPEED 10GBIT/S WITH 2 USB 3.1 ONBOARD

With one USB 3.1 Type-A port, and one reversible USB 3.1 Type-C, you'll experience data-transfer speeds of up to 10Gbit/s — or twice as fast USB 3.0. USB 3.1 is completely backward-compatible with your existing USB devices, and you'll be all set for USB 3.1's breakneck speeds. And ASUS-exclusive USB 3.1 Boost technology automatically accelerates USB 3.1 performance even further!

BEST GAMING NETWORKING
Lag means lost frags, so Maximus VIII Formula motherboards deliver the sucker punch of superior hardware and software — letting you focus on the game, while your ROG rig lands lag a knock-out blow!

MORE THROUGHPUT,
LESS PROCESSING,
FASTER ONLINE PLAY
ROG features the very latest Intel® Ethernet (I219-V) for faster, smoother gaming — always. Intel's LAN has the serious double advantage of reducing CPU overhead and offering exceptionally high TCP and UDP throughput, so there's more power for your game and your gameplay.

PUMPED-UP THROUGHPUT
BEST SURGE PROTECTION
LANGuard means safer, more reliable connections for your battles! Advanced signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes join forces to protect your Maximus VIII Formula motherboard's connection and deliver pumped-up throughput, plus electrostatically-guarded and surge-protected components (ESD Guards) for 1.9X-greater tolerance to static electricity and 2.5X-greater protection (up to 15KV) against surges!

2X2 802.11AC WI-FI WITH MU-MIMO
Maximus VIII Formula has next-level 802.11ac Wi-Fi with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867Mbit/s* transfer speeds — and the very latest Multi-User MIMO (MU-MIMO) technology to ensure that every connected user** experiences the best wireless and online speeds!

TEAM UP TO BANISH LAG
GAMEFIRST IV BETA
GameFirst IV Beta optimizes network traffic for faster, lag-free online gaming — and now we've added Multi-Gate Teaming to team all your networks for maximum bandwidth and the smoothest-ever gameplay. You'll also enjoy all-new Intelligent mode, which automatically compiles a database by parsing new app data to ensure that every game is optimized for the best performance.

Multi-Gate Teaming
Team all your network gateways for maximum bandwidth and assign connections to every application for the smoothest-ever gameplay.

BEST GAMING PROTECTION
As a gamer you demand stability and durability, so ROG integrates long-lasting, premium components, plus exclusive smart DIY designs across the board — ensuring the best gaming experiences.

STYLE, STRENGTH,
AND COOLING IN ONE
ROG ARMOR
Strong ABS Top Cover – Stylish thermal protection that blocks heat from graphics cards and ensures lower system temperatures for better performance — and chic looks! Solid Steel Backplate – The steel, electro-galvanized, cold-rolled coil (SECC) construction strengthens Maximus VIII Formula to prevent bending, employing thermal pads to efficiently conduct heat away from crucial components.

ESD Guards
2x greater
electrostatic protection than standard. ESD Guards cover the PS2, USB, audio and LAN ports

TrueVolt USB
2 dedicated
USB power supplies rock-steady 5V to all USB ports, minimizing power fluctuations for minimal data loss

CPU installation tool
1 layer
protection from socket-pin damage

Q-connector
1 piece
sorts all front-panel cables

Q-Slot
1 clip
to swap or secure your graphics card

Q-DIMM
1 sided
clips for super-simple, super-secure handling of memory modules

DRAM Over-current Protection
1 additional
resettable fuse protects connection ports and DRAM against overcurrent and short-circuit damage

Black nickel-coated Q-Shield
0 pain!
Protect your hands form nicks and cuts

ROG GIVES YOU MORE
STAY IN THE GAME
OVERWOLF

The clever unobtrusive overlay that keeps you in the game, so you can browse, email, IM, stream or record while you play, and all dressed up in color-matched ROG skins to show you're part of an elite pack — available for download from Overwolf's app store!

THE FREE KEYBOARD UPGRADE – UPGRADED!
KEYBOT II

Free keyboard upgrade from an exclusive microprocessor and intuitive user interface. Record macros directly from the keyboard, switch profiles in moments, enable special functions with hotkey from F1-F10, start and even boost your PC from shutdown (S5 mode)!

WHAT'S IN THE BOX!

ROG cable stickers
12 labels
for your cables

SATA cable
8 cables
for greater storage

ROG fan stickers
3 badges
of honor for your fans

RGB extension cable
1 cable
for greater flexibility

Door hanger
0disturbances
while gaming

AND.. MORE!
AI Suite 3
One-stop control panel
ROG theme CPU-Z
Shows your important system information with pride
Mem TweakIt
Dynamic timing monitoring, DRAM efficiency gauge
RAMDisk
Boost your favorite applications up to 20X faster than SSD with the junction function.
Sonic Radar II
A stealthy overlay that maps battlefield sounds so you can locate opponents and teammates at a glance.
Kaspersky® Anti-Virus (1 year)
The best protection from viruses and spyware
DAEMON Tools Pro Standard (1 year)
The leading tool for optical and virtual discs
PC Cleaner
Accelerate your PC by eliminating clogs with simple click
100% SteamOS support
Play your favorite Steam games now and forever.

THE POWER OF INTEL

Intel® Z170 Chipset
Intel® Z170 is a single-chipset design that supports 6th-generation Intel® LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, Z170 provides a maximum of ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6Gbit/s ports, 32Gbit/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support for faster data retrieval. Intel® Z170 also supports integrated-graphics (iGPU) functions, so you'll enjoy the very latest Intel integrated graphics performance.

Ready for 6th-generation Intel® LGA1151 Core™ i7/Core™ i5/Core™ i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors
This motherboard supports 6th-generation Intel® Core™ i7/i5/i3/Pentium®/Celeron® processors in the LGA1151 package, with graphics, memory and PCI Express controllers integrated to support onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, two-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes for great graphics performance.

Short summary description ASUS MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA/LGA1151/Z170 Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:
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ASUS MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA/LGA1151/Z170, Intel, LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®, i3-6xxx, i5-6xxx, i7-6xxx, DDR4-SDRAM, 64 GB

Long summary description ASUS MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA/LGA1151/Z170 Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX:
This is an auto-generated long summary of ASUS MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA/LGA1151/Z170 Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX based on the first three specs of the first five spec groups.

ASUS MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA/LGA1151/Z170. Processor manufacturer: Intel, Processor socket: LGA 1151 (Socket H4), Compatible processor series: Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®. Supported memory types: DDR4-SDRAM, Maximum internal memory: 64 GB, Memory slots type: DIMM. Supported storage drive interfaces: M.2, SATA, SATA III, RAID levels: 0, 1, 5, 10. Maximum resolution: 4096 x 2304 pixels. Ethernet interface type: Gigabit Ethernet, LAN controller: Intel® I219-V, Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)

Processor
Processor manufacturer *
Intel
Processor socket *
LGA 1151 (Socket H4)
Compatible processor series *
Intel® Celeron®, Intel® Pentium®
Intel Core i3/i5/i7/i9 series
i3-6xxx, i5-6xxx, i7-6xxx
Memory
Supported memory types *
DDR4-SDRAM
Memory slots type
DIMM
Non-ECC
Yes
Supported memory clock speeds
2133, 2400, 2666, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3400, 3466, 3500, 3600, 3733 MHz
Maximum internal memory *
64 GB
Unbuffered memory
Yes
Storage controllers
Supported storage drive interfaces *
M.2, SATA, SATA III
RAID levels
0, 1, 5, 10
Graphics
Maximum resolution
4096 x 2304 pixels
Discrete graphics support
Yes
Internal I/O
USB 2.0 connectors *
2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) connectors *
2
Number of SATA III connectors *
4
Number of SATA Express connectors
2
Number of EATX power connectors
1
CPU fan connector
Yes
Rear panel I/O ports
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity *
6
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity *
1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity *
1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports *
1
PS/2 ports quantity
1
Rear panel I/O ports
HDMI ports quantity *
1
DisplayPorts quantity
1
Microphone in
Yes
S/PDIF out port
Yes
WiFi-AP antenna jack
2
Network
Ethernet LAN
Yes
Ethernet interface type
Gigabit Ethernet
LAN controller
Intel® I219-V
Wi-Fi *
Yes
Wi-Fi standards
802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Bluetooth
Yes
Bluetooth version
4.1
Features
Motherboard chipset *
Intel® Z170
Audio output channels *
7.1 channels
Component for *
PC
Motherboard form factor *
ATX
Motherboard chipset family *
Intel
Cooling type
Passive
Power source type
ATX
Windows operating systems supported
Windows 10 Education x64, Windows 10 Enterprise x64, Windows 10 Home x64, Windows 10 Pro x64, Windows 7 Enterprise, Windows 7 Enterprise x64, Windows 7 Home Basic, Windows 7 Home Basic x64, Windows 7 Home Premium, Windows 7 Home Premium x64, Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Professional x64, Windows 7 Starter, Windows 7 Starter x64, Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7 Ultimate x64, Windows 8 Enterprise x64, Windows 8 Pro x64, Windows 8 x64, Windows 8.1 Enterprise x64, Windows 8.1 Pro x64, Windows 8.1 x64
Expansion slots
PCI Express x1 (Gen 2.x) slots
3
Number of M.2 (M) slots
1
BIOS
BIOS type *
UEFI AMI
BIOS memory size
16 Mbit
ACPI version
5.0
Clear CMOS button
Yes
Processor special features
Intel Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)
Yes
Weight & dimensions
Width
305 mm
Depth
244 mm
Packaging content
Cables included
SATA
Source Testseek summary Average rating
Reviews
Updated:
2016-10-21 02:04:44
Uk has collected 51 expert reviews for ASUS MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA/LGA1151/Z170 Intel® Z170 LGA 1151 (Socket H4) ATX and the average expert rating is 91 of 100. The average score reflects the expert community’s view on this product. Click below and use Uk to see all ratings, product awards and conclusions.
91%
Source Review comments Score
techteamgb.co.uk
Updated:
2016-10-21 02:04:38
Dayum son, this is sexy as hell. Seriously, this thing it top of the line, and if you are after a good looking, high end motherboard with all the bells and whistles – this is something you are gonna wanna check out! Want one? Amazon: Check out our awesome...
Bottom line This is one epic motherboard...
96%
tweaktown.com
Updated:
2016-10-21 02:04:40
ASUS's Republic of Gamers (ROG) series of motherboards is ASUS's A-Team when it comes to launching new technologies and innovating upon older ones. Today, I look at a relative ROG Z170 latecomer, the Maximus VIII Formula, which has traditionally been targ...
Bottom line ASUS's Maximus VIII Formula is perhaps one of the most versatile motherboards when it comes to modding. ASUS's design team hit the nail right on the head when it comes to delivering customizability to consumers. Users want to choose their motherboard col...
93%
Bit-Tech.net
Updated:
2016-10-21 02:04:44
Click to enlarge. we'd like to see Asus go further here and allow enthusiasts to truly colourmatch their motherboard to the rest of their system, instead of just one heatsink.Either Asus was listening or we happened to precisely predict it's next big RO...
Bottom line It's difficult to pinpoint any area that the Maximus VIII Formula doesn't excel. In fact, it's fantastic in pretty much every area from performance to audio and with overclocking too. It lacks nothing in terms of features you'd likely need, except for may...
80%
ocdrift.com
Updated:
2016-11-19 01:07:20
Recently, hardware vendors have been sticking RGB LED lighting in almost everything. Whether it is a demand or marketing stuff it will definitely add a cool look to your gaming area. Apparently ASUS don't want to miss the party when they released several...
Good Excellent out-of-the-box performance, Strong CPU and memory overclocking potential, ROG Armor provides extra rigidity and cooling, Attractive look with customizable RGB LED lighting, CrossChill EK hybrid water block provides twin-power cooling of air and...
Bad Expensive, very very expensive, Heavy, No dual BIOS chips, ASUS ROG Maximus VIII FORMULA received Gold Award from OCDrift.com, Disclaimer: OCDrift.com gives out our own award based on the Hardware Performance, OverClocking Ability, Innovation, and Value...
Bottom line AboutLatest Postsowikh84OverClocker, Reviewer at OCDrift.comOne of the most respected OverClockers here in Malaysia with vast knowledge in Motherboard, Graphics Card and Memory. The nick "owikh84" is not only well known in local tech sites but also intern...
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chip.com.my
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2016-11-19 01:07:31
It almost seems like yesterday when Intel launched its Z170 chipset, but OEMs are already biting into it, predicting that the enthusiast market is ready to upgrade. Are you? If so, then check out the new and shiny ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Formula.The Maximus...
Good Lots of features Cool design...
Bad Price...
Bottom line An amazing motherboard that can bring current hardware to its limits, provided you use liquid cooling. However, its performance and rich feature set will cost you an arm and a leg.(previously published in issue February 2016)...
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pcper.com
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2016-10-21 02:04:35
Courtesy of ASUSThe Maximus VIII Formula is the latest board in the ROG (Republic of Gamer) board line, featuring the Armor overlay common to the Formula and Sabertooth boards, integrated RGB LEDs throughout the board's surface, and support for the Intel...
Good Stock performance, Overclocking performance, Board aesthetics, layout, and design, Motherboard manual details and quality, UEFI BIOS design and usability, Intel GigE network controller performance, CMOS battery placement, M.2 port placement, EK designed V...
Bad None...
Bottom line There's really only one word that describes ASUS' Maximus VIII Formula board - fierce. ASUS was able to take a winning design with their Formula and improve it to the point of perfection. The board's aesthetics and features are a well-balanced synthesis m...
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hardocp.com
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2016-10-21 02:04:38
ASUS is a company that needs little if any introduction. The company was founded in the 1980s and grew to be one of the most prolific and influential motherboard manufacturers of all time, and one of the very few that has managed to survive for more than...
Bottom line The ASUS Maximus VIII Formula motherboard is damn near a work of art. Coming in at $400, it is not for the budget conscious however. If having a great overclocking motherboard with a feature set second to none all with a near-perfect look, the Maximus VII...
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reviewstudio.net
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2016-10-21 02:04:42
Asus continues to fill its Z170 ROG series with motherboards for every taste and today you can read the Maximus VIII Formula review. Keeping the tradition, M8F comes with a water block on the VRM. More interesting is that it is made by EK and their logo i...
Good UEFI interface, performance, overclocking, power consumption, accessories, VRM waterblock...
Bottom line Asus Maximus VIII Formula is a ROG motherboard so it is dedicated to gamers and overclockers. Its most important aspect is the EK VRM water block which can cool down the temperature and provide better stability even in the most demanding situations. Also...
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hw4all.com
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2017-09-28 01:26:07
In most cases, a single line of motherboards differ quite significantly. For example, for some additional wired circuits and connectors, improved power supply of the system and so on… The combination of such minor, difference divides the board top-end seg...
Bottom line At the time of publication of the material, in the metropolitan retail for ASUS Maximus VIII Formula asked about 25,000 rubles. What 6k more than the cost HERO ALPHA and 12k than RANGER. What the user gets for this price? As for me, one of the main advant...
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topnewreview.com
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2018-04-06 02:21:39
We have high expectations for Asus ' Maximus VIII Formula, given its predecessors' prowess, and it looks like we won't be disappointed. The Maximus VIII Hero was one of the first motherboards to introduce customisable lighting, with Gigabyte playing with...
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