The ROG Maximus X Code LGA 1151 Z370 ATX Motherboard from Asus is built on the Intel Z370 chipset and supports 8th generation Intel Core processors. Four DDR4 RAM slots support a max of 64GB at speeds of up to 4133 MHz when overclocked. For storage, this motherboard has six SATA III ports and two M.2 slots for a variety of drive configurations. After installing an Intel CPU with integrated graphics, it can deliver 4K visuals through its HDMI and DisplayPort outputs. For more graphical processing power, there are three PCIe 3.0 x16 and three PCIe 3.0 x1 slots to handle graphics cards. Connect to the Internet via the Gigabit Ethernet jack or wirelessly with 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi, and plug your peripherals into its multiple USB ports, one of which features the reversible USB Type-C interface. Hardware aside, this motherboard is packed with plenty of software additions to help you monitor, manage, and customize your build's performance and aesthetics.

• Intel Z370 Chipset

The Intel Z370 is a single-chipset design that supports 8th-generation Intel Core LGA1151 processors. It provides improved performance by utilizing serial point-to-point links, allowing increased bandwidth and stability. Additionally, the Z370 provides a maximum of ten USB 3.0 ports, six SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and 32 Gb/s M.2 and PCIe 3.0 lane speed support, for faster data retrieval. Intel Z370 also supports integrated-graphics.

• LGA1151 Core Processors

This motherboard supports 8th Generation Intel Core processors in the LGA1151 package. With integrated graphics, memory, and PCI Express controllers, it supports onboard graphics output with dedicated chipsets, dual-channel (4-DIMM) DDR4 memory, and 16 PCI Express 3.0/2.0 lanes.

• Aura Sync

ASUS Aura Sync offers full RGB control with a variety of functional presets for the built-in RGB LEDs as well as the LED strips connected to onboard RGB headers. It provides Static, Breathing, Strobing, Rainbow, Color Cycle, Comet, Flash & Dash, Wave, Glowing Yo-Yo, Starry Night, Music, and CPU temperature effects. ROG Maximus X Hero features a pair of onboard 5050 RGB headers and an addressable header to support lighting strips, fans, coolers, and cases.

• Additional RGB Lighting

Located at the bottom of the Maximus X Code are a pair on 5050 RGB headers and a pair of addressable headers that can be used to connect compatible lighting strips, fans, cooler, and more.

• M.2 Support

The Maximus X Code features a stylish, angular M.2 heatsink to keep your SSD cool and prevent throttling. Moreover, built-in sensors keep track of temperatures for instant monitoring. With two PCIe Gen3 M.2 slots, you'll be able to transfer files at up to 32 Gb/s.

• Cooler by Design

1. Multiple temperature sensors
2. Dedicated water pump header that can supply over 3 A
3. 4-pin PWM/DC fan headers
4. Fan extension header
5. Dedicated integrated over-temperature and over-current protection
6. Water in/out temperature monitoring
7. Water flow monitoring
8. Dedicated PWM/DC header for AIO units

• 802.11ac 2x2 Dual-Band Wi-Fi

The ROG Maximus X Code comes with an 802.11ac dual-band Wi-Fi antenna with 2x2 MU-MIMO support for up to 867 Mb/s transfer speeds.

• DDR4 Overclocking

ASUS OptiMem preserves memory signal integrity by routing memory traces to an optimal PCB layer, and a T-Topology layout ensures time-aligned signals by balancing trace lengths between memory slots. These enhancements offer more overclocking headroom and stability, allowing memory speeds of DDR4-4133 and higher with all slots populated.

5-Way OptimizationWith one click, ASUS 5-Way Optimization dynamically optimizes essential aspects of the system, providing overclocking and cooling profiles that are tailored for performance.

1. TurboV Processing Unit (TPU) offers the ability to fine-tune voltages, monitor system stats, and adjust overclock parameters for optimal performance
2. EPU automatically optimizes power consumption and maximizes savings with Away mode
3. Fan Xpert 4 grants comprehensive control over fans and all-in-one (AIO) liquid coolers
4. Digi+ delivers real-time control over voltage droop, switching frequency, and power -efficiency settings, allowing you to fine-tune CPU voltage regulation
5. Turbo App allows you to define CPU overclocking, apply fan profiles, prioritize network data and optimize audio settings

• SupremeFX

ROG's SupremeFX audio technology delivers a 113 dB signal-to-noise ratio on the line-in connection. There's also a low-dropout regulator for clean power delivery to the SupremeFX S1220 codec. Additionally, an ESS Sabre Hi-Fi ES9023P digital-to-analog converter and OPA1688 op-amp are on board.

• Additional Features

• Angular M.2 heatsink helps keep an M.2 SSD cool
• Each fan header can be set to monitor and react to three user-configurable thermal sensors, for workload-based cooling
• 3A header for PWM and DC water pumps
• Every onboard header supports auto-detection of PWM or DC fans
• Includes three additional DC or PWM fan headers, plus three thermal-probe headers
• Integrated circuit protects each fan header from over-temperature and over-current
• Allows for monitoring of temperature of any component at the input/out
• Allows for constant monitoring of the flow rate of entire loop
• All-In-One header supports auto-detection of PWM, DC fans, and water pumps
• 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO provides up to 867 Mb/s transfers speeds for connected users
• Intel Ethernet controllers reduce CPU overhead and offer high TCP and UDP throughputs
• LANGuard grants signal-coupling technology and premium surface-mounting processes to protect the LAN connection
• M.2 slot supports up to 32 Gb/s data-transfer speeds
• Intel Optane Memory Ready
• Pre-mounted I/O shield
• SafeSlot provides strong PCIe device retention and shearing resistance to support heavy graphics cards
• ESD Guards provide electrostatic protection for the PS2, USB, audio, and Ethernet ports
• Two USB power supplies deliver 5V of power to all USB ports
• Q-Connector, Q-Slot, and Q-DIMM designs for easy installation of components
• ASUS Beyond VR Ready
• ​​​​​​Software Features
• GameFirst IV optimizes network traffic for fast, lag-free online gaming
• Mouse-controlled graphical BIOS provides EZ and Advanced Modes to help novices and seasoned overclockers
• Sonic Studio III offers a range of EQ options, allowing you to tailor acoustics to suit personal preferences or the characteristics of your headset
• App-specific profiles apply customized audio settings to different applications, so everything is tuned to the way you want to listen
• Sonic Studio Link VR functionality extends HRTF effects to VR headsets
• Sonic Radar III processes sounds accurately and adds an on-screen arrow, so you're aware of what's going on around you
• Overwolf lets you browse the Internet, email, IM, and stream or record gameplay
• ROG Clone Drive is a cloning solution that quickly and efficiently replicates hard drives or SSDs
• RAMCache II caches an entire storage device so that favorite games and apps launch quickly Keybot II lets you record macros directly from the keyboard, quickly switch profiles, enable special functions, and enhance S5 mode