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Asus ROG MAXIMUS VIII GENE LGA1151 DDR4 M.2 SATA 6Gb/s USB3.1 Type A Type C Intel Z170 mATX Motherboard

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MAXIMUS VIII GENE

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  • Extreme Engine DIGI+
  • SupremeFX 2015
  • USB 3.1 Type A & C Onboard
  • Sonic Sense Amp, Lighting Control
  • Please Note: Kindly refer the User Guide given below for troubleshooting steps.
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3.7
4.1
3.2
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3.3
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not machine specific
windows
windows 10
windows 11, windows 10
windows 10
cpu socket
LGA 1151
LGA 1151
LGA 1700
LGA 1700
LGA 1700
memory slots
4
2
2
2
2
memory capacity
4 GB
1 GB
64 GB
64 GB
64 GB
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8th Generation Intel Core
Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Gold
Intel Celeron, Intel Pentium Gold
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pci e
agp, agp
pci e
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DDR4
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500 Million Motherboards Sold
  • In 2014, during its 25th year in business, ASUS sold its 500 millionth motherboard, solidfying its place in history. ASUS Motherboards proudly exemplify the 'Best' design philosophy: Breakthrough technology, Easy Setup, Stable operation and Trusted reputation.

ROG Maximus VIII Gene

MicroATX Z170 Motherboard.

  • Performing beyond its form factor, the microATX MAXIMUS VIII GENE pulls no punches and is the perfect foundation for your enthusiast-grade Z170 gaming desktop, complete with new-to-ROG 5-Way Optimization and fully reinvented SupremeFX 2015 for an unprecedented audio experience in an integrated solution.

5-Way Optimization

Fan Xpert 3: Dedicated Water Pump Header
  • In addition to all 4-pin headers supporting PWM & DC control, self-contained and custom water cooling systems now have a dedicated header to connect to that provides the required 1A of power for both DC- or PWM-controlled pumps without having to sacrifice a CPU fan header.
Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

With each generation, ROG UEFI evolves to simultenaously become easier-to-use and robust in its feature set, and Z170 is no exception. EZ Flash 3 enables updates from the internet directly within UEFI, without needing to enter Windows. The EZ Tuning wizard allows builders to quickly overclock or create RAID arrays via a simple step-by-step guided process. For the enthusiasts, a pre-populated My Favorites tab provides quick access to commonly accessed settings and the ability to customize beyond that. And of course, all the settings in their full granular glory are maintained on Maximus VIII.

New to ROG, 5-Way Optimization performs a variety of system tuning procedures through a single click

1. Turbo Processing Unit (TPU) with Auto Tuning is able to automatically overclock the CPU to 95% of its potential maximum frequency, with an exhaustive stress-testing routine to ensure stable operation.

2. Energy Processing Unit (EPU) automatically adjusts power consumption according to the PC's needs, going as far as shutting down unused extra I/O controllers and graphics cards' power levels when unused.

3. Fan Xpert 3 is an advanced combination of hardware and software that can automatically calibrate PWM (on all 4-pin fan headers) or DC fans in the system for the right combination of cool and quiet.

4. Extreme Engine DIGI+ fully complies with Intel IMVP8 specifications to ensure stable digital power delivery to increase OC potential, enhance system stability and improve power efficiency.

5. Turbo App allows for customized overclocking, cooling, network prioritization and audio profiles to be applied automatically on a by-application basis, making transitioning from gaming to watching a movie seamless.


What's in the Box
  • MAXIMUS VIII GENE Motherboard
  • User Guide
  • Support DVD
  • 4x SATA 6Gb/s cables
  • 1x ROG 2-Way SLI bridge
  • 1x Q-Shield
  • 1x Q-Connector
  • 1x CPU Installation Tool
  • Cable Labels
  • Hard Drive Labels
  • Keybot Stickers
  • ROG Door Hanger
  • ROG Stickers
  • ROG Case Badge

At-a-Glance:

  • Intel Socket 1151
  • Intel Z170 Chipset
  • NEW 5-Way Optimization for 1-click total system tuning
  • ASUS PRO Clock Technology for extended BCLK overclocking range
  • 2nd Generation T-Topology for DDR4 3600+ MHz with all memory slots populated
  • Integrated USB 3.1 with one Type A and one Type C port
  • Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 Audio with top-to-bottom upgrades
  • Intel I219-V Gigabit Ethernet with ROG GameFirst for no-lag gameplay
  • Advanced, intuitive UEFI BIOS for both novices and experts

USB 3.1, Two Ways

With both Type A and Type C USB 3.1 ports onboard, the MAXIMUS VIII GENE is capable of handling current USB 3.1 devices, as well as up-and-coming devices. What's more, ASUS USB 3.1 performance can take advantage of USB 3.1 Boost, pushing transfer speeds even higher than competitors' offerings.

Intel Ethernet for No-lag Gaming

Demand more from the wire with ROG networking. With Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN as the foundation, wired connections inherently enjoy higher throughput and lower CPU overhead compared to alternatives. On the software side, ROG GameFirst advanced packet prioritization software ensures your game gets the bandwidth it deserves to minimize ping times. And because the longevity of your ethernet port is perhaps the last thing you want to worry about, LANGuard hardware-level safeguards for both ESD and surge protection so you can focus on your game and worry only about K/D.

Faster Storage by Design

Those looking to adopt speedy PCIe M.2 x4 will be happy to find the onboard slot supports 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths of drives, ready for larger capacity M.2 drives. For those that must have the fastest speed at any cost, the MAXIMUS VIII GENE offers several options for PCIe RAID: the onboard PCIe M.2 slot can be combined with another M.2 via the Hyper M.2 x4 add-on card (sold separately) or a PCIe NVMe drive. Alternatively, the M.2 slot can be adapted to U.2 via the ASUS Hyper Kit (sold separately) and then combined with a PCIe NVMe drive.

Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 Audio

More than an evolution, ROG SupremeFX 2015 is a revolution in integrated audio design, combining high-end audio components with expertly-engineered layout. From the ROG-pioneered isolated audio layout with red-line shielding designed to minimize interference to the renowned ESS ES9023P DAC with dedicated clock to eliminate jitter, SupremeFX 2015 ensures immersive gaming audio with impeccable clarity.

ROG RAMCache

It's no mystery that DRAM has the fastest transfer speed of any storage medium within the PC. With increasing memory densities, there is reason to ask more from RAM. ROG RAMCache intelligently caches files that are frequently accessed, minimizing load times, and automatically customizing to your behavior.

ASUS PRO Clock Technology

A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 400MHz, enabling additional flexibility in overclocking methods.

KeyBot II

Going beyond the functionality of even the most advanced gaming keyboards, KeyBot II upgrades your existing keyboard instantly. From recording complex timed macros to reassigning F-keys to system control functions, KeyBot II links your motherboard ot your keyboard in an unprecedented way.

Build Faster. Build to Last.

Fusing together ASUS Q-Design with ROG safeguards delivers a faster, more enjoyable build experience with the peace of mind that a variety of enhancements are in place to keep your build safe for years to come.

Get rewarded for being a Republic of Gamers fan

Become a member of the ROG Elite Rewards loyalty program and earn points for being an active Republic of Gamers fan. There are many ways to earn points including purchasing ROG gear, and a selection of rewards that can be redeemed with points, tailored to the ROG community.

The Choice of Champions

For more than a decade, ROG has channeled its passion for gaming into building innovative products and working closely with esports teams to ensure they have the right tools to pursue victory.

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Most powerful Z170 mATX gaming board with fully-loaded specs and ROG-exclusive features

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3.8 out of 5 stars
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Customers like the quality, performance, appearance and sound quality of the motherboard. For example, they mention it's a great board, runs like a champ and the BIOS setup is very easy to use. That said, some complain about the price.

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59 customers mention48 positive11 negative

Customers like the quality of the motherboard. They say it's a very good board, they love the ASUS quality, and it'll overclock superbly. Customers also say the quality is excellent, and the build is beautiful. Overall, customers say it has been super reliable and is a perfect Asus product.

"...LAN, 7.1 Channel audio with optical out, multiple video out options, USB 3.0 and even 3.1!..." Read more

"...Upon opening it, it was immediately clear that this had a very high build quality - from the aesthetics to its own weight...." Read more

"Great mATX board...." Read more

"...My first and current Impressions:Very well made...." Read more

53 customers mention39 positive14 negative

Customers like the performance of the motherboard. They say it is a high-performance motherboard that runs like a champ. It is reliable and works as expected with Windows 10. Some customers also mention that the other functions seem ok. The motherboard has preinstalled presets that actually work.

"...Super easy bios changes with preinstalled presets that actually work! I tried the AI suite, and that gave me a lower OC, but it was easily stable...." Read more

"...some of the fancier keyboard features that this comes with, and they work well, but I don't have much of a practical use for them...." Read more

"...This motherboard has all of this and it works 100% perfectly with no issues...." Read more

"My First Mother Board would not Boot Up, even after trying everything that I could think of and after all my effort I could not get the motherboard..." Read more

22 customers mention22 positive0 negative

Customers like the appearance of the motherboard. For example, they say it looks nice, has a sleek BIOS, and is well-laid out. Customers are also impresseded with the red LEDs, which can be changed to other colors. Overall, customers are happy with the appearance and functionality of the product.

"...Looks wicked with default red LEDs, which apparently you can change to other colors (I haven't tried, I like the red).Cons:-..." Read more

"...clear that this had a very high build quality - from the aesthetics to its own weight...." Read more

"...The BIOS is modern and slick, and very easy to navigate. RAID setup is literally one click. Overclocking potential looks awesome...." Read more

"...-It comes with pretty red lights around where your back-panel (keyb/mouse/monitor/etc connectors), so don't panic if you suddenly see this red mist..." Read more

19 customers mention14 positive5 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the motherboard. They mention that the sound is excellent, not loud, and the on-board sound chip is really quite nice. It handles 5.1 surround very well, with no hums or buzzes.

"...It keeps the processor super cool, is quiet, and inexpensive. It allowed 4 sticks of ram with heat spreaders...." Read more

"...Everything worked flawlessly pretty much out of the box: sound is excellent, temperature is cool, all of the ports work, etc...." Read more

"...Compared to most onboard audio, the sound quality is indeed very good, and if you don't have expensive headphones and a Xonar DX to compare with,..." Read more

"...Now it only pops when booting and when the sound is 1st used by an application. For the money i paid it should just work. Can't recommend it." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers find the motherboard easy to use. They mention that the BIOS setup is very easy to set up, and the rest of the install was easy. The board has simple one-click settings and comes with detailed instructions. The RAID setup is literally one click, and preinstalled presets that actually work. Overall, most are happy with the ease of use and functionality of the board.

"...Conclusion: Helped my Skylake i7 6700K run at 4.8GHz!! Super easy bios changes with preinstalled presets that actually work!..." Read more

"...The BIOS for this motherboard is also pretty sleek. It's easy to navigate, and it gives you full control over pretty much every aspect of the..." Read more

"...The BIOS is modern and slick, and very easy to navigate. RAID setup is literally one click. Overclocking potential looks awesome...." Read more

"...The menu was more or less easy to follow with decent hardware detection (i.e. usb was detected by name: "brandname xgb usb key")...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the features of the motherboard. They mention that it has great features, tons of features, and an excellent UEFI BIOS. Some appreciate the card that came with it, which is very handy and useful. They also describe the mainboard as superb, with the best current capabilities. Overall, customers are happy with the performance and functionality of the product.

"...sound quality is great, especially with features like bass boost, smart equalizer, and custom equalizer...." Read more

"This thing comes with an absurd amount of features. Pretty much all the features you could get from its bigger brothers are somehow cramped in here...." Read more

"...The fan extension card that came with it was very handy and useful as well.***..." Read more

"The board itself is very feature rich, but the one I received in June of 2017 came with outdated firmware that wouldn't even clear POST with an i7..." Read more

11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the overclocking capabilities of the motherboard. They mention that it overclocks very well, is great for overclockers, and has easy overclock tools. Some appreciate the superb overclock BIOS and the awesome overclock potential. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

"...This is made for overclocking and performance. XMP 2.0 works well. No fussing with ram settings.- Overclocks very well!..." Read more

"...RAID setup is literally one click. Overclocking potential looks awesome...." Read more

"...It has easy overclocking utilities I plan to use when my i5 6600k no longer measures up to game performance demands...." Read more

"This MOBO is fantastic. The overclocking BIOS is superb...." Read more

7 customers mention7 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the ports on the motherboard. They mention that it has excellent placement of peripheral connectors for fans, front panel, power switch, and other components. The fan connectors are in the perfect spots and the BIOS makes overclocking easy. The socket is centralized and the back of the motherboard doesn't have any. Overall, most are happy with the port options and functionality of the product.

"...much out of the box: sound is excellent, temperature is cool, all of the ports work, etc...." Read more

"...The socket is centralized and the back of the motherboard doesn't have any interference for noctua's cpu air cooling backplate...." Read more

"Features:-Excellent placement of peripheral connectors for fans, front panel, power switch, etc...." Read more

"...sinks around the board seem to perform well, and the connectors are ample at this size. I would happily recommend to a friend." Read more

Overclocked i7 6700K to 4.8Ghz with NO effort on my part! Very Happy.
5 Stars
Overclocked i7 6700K to 4.8Ghz with NO effort on my part! Very Happy.
Pros:- HIGH end components: M.2, can SLI, Gigabit Intel LAN, 7.1 Channel audio with optical out, multiple video out options, USB 3.0 and even 3.1! Comes with RAMDISK and RAMCACHE software, really recommend both to boost to insane performance. At least use the RamCache!- You could run this as a media center PC with just a processor, a stick of ram, a stick of a hard drive (M.2), a tiny case, and be good to go. No video card needed or any cables (other than power). Suggest PCI-E M.2 if you want insane speeds.- This is made for overclocking and performance. XMP 2.0 works well. No fussing with ram settings.- Overclocks very well! It took my i7 6700K to 4.8Ghz with a mild bump in voltage to 1.36V. It was this easy: In the bios, I went to the Extreme settings, then selected and loaded the Gamer OC and then only changed the voltage DOWN from the automatically selected 1.425 volts in the gamer OC profile and dropeed it to 1.36v to keep temps down. (This is the problem with many people's OC, too much voltage = too hot processor = failed stress testing. You only want to use the minimal voltage to get it to boot into windows then a tiny bump to get stability). With XMP, no more fussing with the ram settings- Hurray! Keep in mind, I probably lucked out with my processor, so please refrain from asking me OC questions! I did buy the processor from Amazon last week if that helps!- M.2 slot works super fast. I do suggest springing for 512GB as the 256GB is already over half full with the OS, Office, and 1 game. I didn't even know what an M.2 slot was until I looked it up when purchasing this board. Glad I did, it is faster than an Intel 850 SSD and the slot itself is future proof. Also again suggest PCI-E. I went with SATA M.2 and regret it a little.- Looks wicked with default red LEDs, which apparently you can change to other colors (I haven't tried, I like the red).Cons:- Very tight fit of the processor cooler to the closest ram slot, which is used when all 4 slots are populated. Not really an issue if only using 2 sticks, but I used 4 for 32GB of ram. Wish I could find a 64 GB kit for this at a reasonable cost for the RamDisk, but 32 GB will have to suffice for now. For the cooler, I used the Arctic Freezer 13 CO, HIGHLY recommend it. It keeps the processor super cool, is quiet, and inexpensive. It allowed 4 sticks of ram with heat spreaders. I had to cut a few fins to allow the cables for the DVD drive to fit (see pic).- May cause issues with fit in some cases if you want to use the DVD drive (Silverstone GD09B in my case).- I don't get near 6GB/s with my Samsung M.2, just about 540 Read and 520 Mb/s write. But if you use RamDrive, it jumps to around 10GB/s. Unfortunately a lot of games are large and don't fit on the RamDisk (limited by the amount of ram you have minus 4 to 8 GB for OS and system ram use )Conclusion: Helped my Skylake i7 6700K run at 4.8GHz!! Super easy bios changes with preinstalled presets that actually work! I tried the AI suite, and that gave me a lower OC, but it was easily stable. Great for noobs.Ram used was:Patriot VIPER 4 Series 2800MHz (PC3 22400) 32GB Quad Channel DDR4 Kit - PV432G280C6QK
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5.0 out of 5 stars Overclocked i7 6700K to 4.8Ghz with NO effort on my part! Very Happy.
Reviewed in the United States on October 25, 2015
Pros:
- HIGH end components: M.2, can SLI, Gigabit Intel LAN, 7.1 Channel audio with optical out, multiple video out options, USB 3.0 and even 3.1! Comes with RAMDISK and RAMCACHE software, really recommend both to boost to insane performance. At least use the RamCache!
- You could run this as a media center PC with just a processor, a stick of ram, a stick of a hard drive (M.2), a tiny case, and be good to go. No video card needed or any cables (other than power). Suggest PCI-E M.2 if you want insane speeds.
- This is made for overclocking and performance. XMP 2.0 works well. No fussing with ram settings.
- Overclocks very well! It took my i7 6700K to 4.8Ghz with a mild bump in voltage to 1.36V. It was this easy: In the bios, I went to the Extreme settings, then selected and loaded the Gamer OC and then only changed the voltage DOWN from the automatically selected 1.425 volts in the gamer OC profile and dropeed it to 1.36v to keep temps down. (This is the problem with many people's OC, too much voltage = too hot processor = failed stress testing. You only want to use the minimal voltage to get it to boot into windows then a tiny bump to get stability). With XMP, no more fussing with the ram settings- Hurray! Keep in mind, I probably lucked out with my processor, so please refrain from asking me OC questions! I did buy the processor from Amazon last week if that helps!
- M.2 slot works super fast. I do suggest springing for 512GB as the 256GB is already over half full with the OS, Office, and 1 game. I didn't even know what an M.2 slot was until I looked it up when purchasing this board. Glad I did, it is faster than an Intel 850 SSD and the slot itself is future proof. Also again suggest PCI-E. I went with SATA M.2 and regret it a little.
- Looks wicked with default red LEDs, which apparently you can change to other colors (I haven't tried, I like the red).

Cons:
- Very tight fit of the processor cooler to the closest ram slot, which is used when all 4 slots are populated. Not really an issue if only using 2 sticks, but I used 4 for 32GB of ram. Wish I could find a 64 GB kit for this at a reasonable cost for the RamDisk, but 32 GB will have to suffice for now. For the cooler, I used the Arctic Freezer 13 CO, HIGHLY recommend it. It keeps the processor super cool, is quiet, and inexpensive. It allowed 4 sticks of ram with heat spreaders. I had to cut a few fins to allow the cables for the DVD drive to fit (see pic).
- May cause issues with fit in some cases if you want to use the DVD drive (Silverstone GD09B in my case).
- I don't get near 6GB/s with my Samsung M.2, just about 540 Read and 520 Mb/s write. But if you use RamDrive, it jumps to around 10GB/s. Unfortunately a lot of games are large and don't fit on the RamDisk (limited by the amount of ram you have minus 4 to 8 GB for OS and system ram use )

Conclusion: Helped my Skylake i7 6700K run at 4.8GHz!! Super easy bios changes with preinstalled presets that actually work! I tried the AI suite, and that gave me a lower OC, but it was easily stable. Great for noobs.

Ram used was:
Patriot VIPER 4 Series 2800MHz (PC3 22400) 32GB Quad Channel DDR4 Kit - PV432G280C6QK
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Miha512
5.0 out of 5 stars Great motherboard!
Reviewed in Germany on August 17, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great motherboard!
Reviewed in Germany on August 17, 2018
It offers every function you could ever want, is well built and has features to ease the installation process.
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Alessandro
5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissima
Reviewed in Italy on March 27, 2018
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bellissima
Reviewed in Italy on March 27, 2018
Partendo dal presupposto che io l'ho acquistata NUOVA a 100€, per questa cifra non si compra molto in questo momento, almeno che permetta di fare un po' di overclock. Bundle impressionante...
Il chipset è z170, quindi qualcuno direbbe "obsoleto", io dico ESAGERATO, ci mettete sopra gli skylake, e i kabylake previo flash del bios, non i nuovissimi coffeelake (e anche qui ci sarebbe da ridire visti alcuni esperimenti riusciti di 8100 su z170 e non è ancora finita, ne vedremo delle belle) e poi ci sarebbe anche vecchio bios specifico che permette di overclockare gli skylake non k, i vari i3, i5 e i7 "economici", quindi ulteriore motivo di interesse.
E' una piattaforma micro atx, che vi permetterebbe di fare un mini pc da gaming con i fiocchi, io l'ho montata in un case per atx standard e ovviamente ci entra comodissima. Essendo una micro atx purtroppo offre solo due pci express del tipo scheda video, quindi supporta il cross-fire o sli che dir si voglia e un solo pci-e, credo 4x, da utilizzare per una scheda aggiuntiva, come potrebbe essere un usb expansion, oppure una ulteriore m 2.0 su pci-e o una qualsivoglia cosa compatibile con tale connettore. Ovviamente questa mobo non nasce come workstation
Ha una leggera illuminazione rossa su alcuni componenti, come l'integrato dell'audio e la striscia divisoria sul pcb in quella zona, il dissipatore del chipset con logo ROG, il piccolo alfanumerico a due cifre per il codice d'errore, tasto start e reset illuminati. L'illuminazione dei vari componenti si può escludere dal bios, anche singolarmente per componente
L'ho acquistata con l'intenzione di tenerla temporaneamente, ma è troppo bella e funziona da favola, quindi credo che la terrò e magari con calma mi faccio appunto quel mini pc da gaming di cui parlavo prima...
Unico neo, se così si può dire, è l'assenza del dual bios. Ok non ci si muore, ma personalmente trovo che una scheda madre, di un certo livello e costo, dovrebbe avere SEMPRE due bios (ricordo ai Signori clienti che questa scheda si chiama "Maximus VIII", e per gli appassionati ASUS, tale nome è sinonimo del non plus ultra delle schede madri con socket non professionale per fare overclock spinto e gaming ad altissimi livelli, un doppio bios ci entrava senza problemi, ok che c'è il chip sostituibile casomai succedesse qualcosa di spiacevole ma...)
E in conclusione aggiungo alcune foto, purtroppo con la camera del cellulare non riesco a "prendere" l'illuminazione della scheda al buio quindi mi limito al bundle e al mio montaggio..
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Gary L
5.0 out of 5 stars A great MB!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 21, 2017
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Melissa Young
5.0 out of 5 stars Best M-ATX Board!
Reviewed in Australia on September 1, 2018
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Lumberjack
5.0 out of 5 stars ASUS leads the pack, as always!
Reviewed in Canada on August 28, 2016
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