Asus ROG Maximus X Formula Motherboard

*LGA1151 socket for 8th Gen Intel® Core™ desktop processors.
*CrossChill EK II and Water Cooling Zone: Keep your system cool when the action heats up.
*Leading personalization: Onboard LiveDash OLED and ASUS-exclusive Aura Sync RGB lighting, including headers for both standard and addressable RGB strips.
*Gaming Audio: SupremeFX and Sonic Studio III – High fidelity audio that draws you deeper into the action.
*5-Way Optimization: ASUS 5-Way Optimization handles all the complex settings to drive performance further.
*All the connectivity you need: Intel Gigabit Ethernet, 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, front-panel USB 3.1 and dual M.2.
*Best gaming durability: ROG RGB Armor, pre-mounted I/O shield and premium components throughout.

Drawing from a heritage that spans more than a decade, the latest incarnation of the Maximus series augments Intel's Z370 chipset with all the enhancements that enthusiasts crave. Each model sports a unique blend of features to cater to a distinct audience, yet the core ROG DNA ripples through the entire lineup. From overclocking and cooling options to satiate die-hard fanatics, to clean, refined aesthetics that are tastefully accented by RGB lighting, Maximus X-series motherboards bring the octane to your build.

EXPERTLY TOOLED TOTALLY COOLED
CROSSCHILL EK II
CrossChill EK II lets you cool with air or water, no fan required! Redesigned cooling fins deliver up to 35˚C-lower MOSFET temperatures on water, and the standard G1/4" threaded fittings mean CrossChill EK II easily fits existing setups — so you you'll benefit from efficient, quiet cooling with the minimum of effort!

M.2 HEATSINK
ROG Maximus X Formula is equipped with an M.2 heatsink integrated into the PCH heatsink. With a huge cooling surface, the heatsink perfectly chills an inserted M.2 SSD — for maximum performance and reliability. Featuring a stylish angular design replete with an awesome glowing ROG eye logo, the heatsink adds a beautiful touch to the build, while the T-sensor allows you to connect a thermal probe and monitor M.2 drive temperatures in real time.

COOLER BY DESIGN
ROG Maximus X Formula features the most comprehensive cooling controls ever, configurable via Fan Xpert 4 or the UEFI BIOS:

LiveDash OLED
Maximus X Formula is equipped with LiveDash, a built-in 1.3" OLED panel that displays useful information and customizable graphics. During the power-on, self-test (POST) phase, LiveDash shows key progress stats in simple language and via traditional POST codes. Then, during normal operation, the panel shows a choice of CPU frequency, device temperatures, fan speeds or information from the Water Cooling Zone. You're even able to customize the default LiveDash GIF, so that it'll display your own image or animation.

AURA SYNC
ASUS Aura offers full RGB lighting control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as strips connected to the onboard RGB headers. And it can all be synced with an ever-growing portfolio of Aura-capable ASUS hardware.

RGB LIGHTING PERFECTED
Maximus X Formula features a pair of onboard 5050 RGB headers and a pair of addressable headers that can be connected to compatible lighting strips, fans, coolers, and PC cases, creating a new world of illumination possibilities.

ROG Maximus X Formula is engineered with 2x2 dual-band 2.4/5GHz antennas for up to 867Mbps* 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!

DUAL PCIE GEN3 M.2
ROG Maximus X Formula supports two M.2 drives, delivering lightning-fast transfer speeds of up to 32Gbps. The first slot sits neatly below the PCH heatsink, and accommodates M.2 drives of up to 110mm in length (type 22110). The second slot is placed at the lower edge of the board and is oriented for vertical mounting, taking advantage of chassis airflow to help keep your high-performance M.2 drive cool.