Asus Maximus VIII Hero Alpha Motherboard

World's first Z170 gaming motherboard with integrated RGB headers

• LGA1151 socket for 6th-generation Intel Core desktop processors
• Dual DDR4 3800 (OC) support
• Best gaming connectivity - Aura RGB-strip headers, 2x2 802.11ac MU-MIMO Wi-Fi, U.2 and M.2, plus Intel-powered USB 3.1 controller
• Best gaming performance – 5-Way Optimization with Auto-Tuning, second-generation T-Topology and OC design
• Best gaming audio – Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 with intuitive Sonic Studio II
• Best gaming networking – Best-in-class Intel Gigabit Ethernet, LANGuard and GameFirst technologies
• Best gaming protection – Carefully-selected premium components to ensure maximum durability
• ROG gives you more – More gaming-oriented utilities, all free!

LIGHT UP AS EASY AS RGB:

AURA 4-PIN RGB-STRIP HEADERS & LIGHTING CONTROL
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 headers, 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.

CHAMPION-LEVEL AUDIO FROM SUPREMEFX 2015:

Maximus VIII Hero Alpha'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!

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.