Asus Maximus VIII Impact Motherboard

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 —2x2 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.