THE TECHNOLOGY
MORE BANDWIDTH, MORE FLEXIBILITY
Z170 represents a significant leap forward in chipset bandwidth. With 20 PCIe 3.0 lanes (compared to 8 PCIe 2.0 lanes on Z97), Z170 delivers more bandwidth for cutting-edge storage devices such as PCIe M.2 x4 and NVMe (including U.2) drives. PCIe RAID is also native to Z170, with ASUS motherboards providing several configurations to enable this functionality.
THE MOTHERBOARDS
Z170-DELUXE
HIT YOUR TARGET
5-Way Optimization
The unbeatable combination of automated overclocking, advanced fan controls, enhanced efficiency, digital power and per-app performance profiles optimize nearly every aspect of your Skylake Z170 PC.
ASUS Pro Clock
A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel® processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to 400MHz.
Water Pump Header
Self-contained and custom water cooling systems now have a dedicated fan header to connect to that provides the required 1A of power for both DC- or PWM-controlled pumps.
Dual PCIe M.2 x4
The Hyper M.2 x4 card supports a full range of M.2 lengths up to 22110, while providing flexibility to install M.2 drives away from heat-generating sources. It is a perfect complement to the onboard M.2 slot for RAID-0.
USB 3.1
With both Type A and Type C USB 3.1 ports onboard, the Z170-Deluxe is capable of handling current USB 3.1 devices, as well as up-and-coming devices.
Crystal Sound 3, Intel Ethernet & Turbo LAN
Pairing best-in-class integrated audio with low-latency networking on both hardware and software fronts delivers an ideal immersive, interruptible gaming environment for one-upping your opponents.
ROG MAXIMUS VIII HERO
ACCEPT ALL CHALLENGES.
5-Way Optimization on ROG
All of the enhancements enjoyed by ASUS signature motherboards have arrived on ROG, complete with award-winning automated overclocking and unmatched fan controls.
SupremeFX 2015
Onboard audio reinvented by ROG. Best-in-class integrated audio utilizes a special shield design, ESS® ES9023P DAC and an exhaustive list of professional-grade audio components, with op-amps powerful enough to drive 2VRMS to any headset.
Overwolf
In-game multitasking is a reality for most gamers, but losing focus is not an option. Overwolf integrates external apps into your game via an intuitive out-of-the-way overlay that’s skinnable for ROG.
Optimized, Protected Networking
Intel Ethernet + LANGuard + GameFirst Technology all combine to keep ping low and connection stability high, without impacting in-game performance.
Extreme Engine DIGI+
The removal of the internal voltage regulator from 6th Gen Intel® CPUs means that once again, stable, digital power delivery is paramount and ROG Extreme Engine DIGI+ steps right in to fill this role.
KeyBot II
Functional, convenient and intuitive, KeyBot II links your (existing) keyboard with your system in a way not possible with even high-end gaming keyboards, enabling unparalleled macro and PC control.