ASUS Republic of Gamers Announces Maximus VIII Z170 Series

[HardOCP News]

ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) today announced the Maximus VIII Hero, Maximus VIII Ranger, and Maximus VIII Gene: three new gaming motherboards based on the latest Intel® Z170 Express chipset and engineered with a plethora of exclusive ROG technologies to deliver the unrivalled performance of Intel’s 6th-generation Core™ processors and DDR4 memory. The new ROG motherboards provide the best gaming audio, gaming networking, and auto-overclocking performance, among other class-leading features. With refined design choices and premium components for maximum durability and stability, the Maximus VIII motherboards represent the perfection of function and form for gaming and enthusiasts alike.

 

[DrRetina]

No mini-ITX?

 

[lazz]

I'll be honest, I think I prefer the white colour scheme of their non-ROG boards better.

 

[Raja@ASUS]

No mini-ITX?

Two options:

Z170I (pro gaming model)


M8 Impact (due later).

 

[Climber]

3 or 5 year warranty?

 

[Raja@ASUS]

3 or 5 year warranty?

ROG are 3 years. Only TUF is 5 year. North America.

 

[Wag]

I wish they'd post specs when they post PRs.

 

[evildre]

Two options:

Z170I (pro gaming model)


M8 Impact (due later).

Do these have M.2 slots?

The Z170/Skylake reviews are giving me the upgrade itch for the first time since Sandy Bridge, and I'm really considering going Mini-ITX this time.

 

[Tankerton]

I'll be honest, I think I prefer the white colour scheme of their non-ROG boards better.

Me too. Looks like we're going to be disappointed with the itx options. I wasn't expecting a special "pro gaming" brand in the lower tier ASUS. Was hoping the black & white would apply to the entire line.

 

[UnrealCpu]

Is there supposed to be a Asus Maximus VIII Formula?

 

[Raja@ASUS]

Is there supposed to be a Asus Maximus VIII Formula?

In the press release? No.

In the future? Yes.