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Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME

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Pros

  • better performance and improved energy efficiency
  • to access the Net extraordinarily fast over a properly provisioned wired connection
  • it definitely makes the board feel sturdy and durable

Cons

  • can't match the speed of the wired networking hardware
  • lacks the OC Panel this puppy haz LEDs
  • Z270 chipset lacks an all-out

Key specs

  • SupremeFX 2015
  • DDR4
  • 64 GB
  • 4
  • UEFI AMI
  • 1
  • ATX
  • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME - Pros & Cons

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME

Pros

  • better performance and improved energy efficiency
  • to access the Net extraordinarily fast over a properly provisioned wired connection
  • it definitely makes the board feel sturdy and durable
  • ATX dreamboat is stable and easy to work with
  • the EZ Mode menu here is fairly useful
  • refreshingly easy to access on this board
  • It looks very elegant in person
  • motherboard looks quite good with red accessories
  • very smooth and responsive UEFI BIOS
  • clean and user-friendly layout
  • Both systems are validated with Thunderbolt 3 support

Cons

  • can't match the speed of the wired networking hardware
  • lacks the OC Panel this puppy haz LEDs
  • Z270 chipset lacks an all-out
  • differentiation is hard to provide and even harder to communicate with the Z170 chipset
  • built-in memory OC profiles as
  • very complicated to use
  • Intel PCH that are not connected with an SATA Express connector
  • PCB is physically isolated from the rest of the motherboard to reduce interference
  • ragged edge
  • Intel Unveils Xeon CPU Max And Data
  • incorrect speeds/voltages

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Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
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Audio properties
Audio codecSupremeFX 2015
Audio output channels7.1
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Technical details
Compatible processor series
  • Intel Celeron
  • Intel Pentium
Maximum number of processors1
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Storage
Supported storage drive interfaces
  • M.2
  • Serial ATA III
RAID levels
  • 0
  • 1
  • 5
  • 10
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Internal i/o ports
Thunderbolt headers1
CPU fan connectoryes
Number of EATX power connectors1
Number of chassis fan connectors4
ATX Power connector (24-pin)Y
Number of SATA connectors6
Number of SATA III connectors4
Number of SATA Express connectors2
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Network
Wi-Fiyes
Wi-Fi standards
  • 802.11a
  • Wi-Fi 5
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • Wi-Fi 4
Ethernet LAN (Network)yes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
LAN controllerIntel I219-V
Ethernet interface typeGigabit Ethernet
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Memory
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2400 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3500 MHz
  • 3800 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB
Number of memory slots4
Unbuffered memoryyes
Memory channelsDual
Non-ECCyes
Extreme Memory Profile (XMP)yes
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Graphics
Parallel processing technology support
  • 4-Way CrossFireX
  • Quad-GPU SLI
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Bios
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS features
  • WfM 2.0 support
  • Multilingual BIOS
  • ASUS O.C. Profile
  • USB BIOS Flashback
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ACPI 5.0 support
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • DMI 3.0 support
  • SMBIOS 3.0 support
BIOS memory size16.0 mB
ACPI version5.0
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Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots1
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Rear panel i/o ports
S/PDIF out portyes
Microphone inputyes
Headphone outputs1
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity4
DisplayPorts quantity1
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Dimensions
Width12.01 in
Depth10.71 in

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Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Asus - Editorial Reviews (13)

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Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Extreme Review
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Overclockers Club
Published: 23.12.2015
ASUS ROG Maximus VIII Extreme Review
Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme review: Glorious, luxurious motherboard excess
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pcworld.com_techhive.com
Published: 25.03.2022
Asus ROG Maximus Z690 Extreme review: Glorious, luxurious motherboard excess
3.5

Asus Maximum Z690 Extreme motherboard pushes the boundaries of high end, with a feature laden beast and budget buster.

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme (Intel Z170) Motherboard Review
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TweakTown
Published: 09.11.2015
ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme (Intel Z170) Motherboard Review
4.8

ASUS' ROG Maximus VIII Extreme is one of the best Intel Z170-based motherboards we have reviewed so far. Come and take a close look.

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME The ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme Review: The Other $500 Option
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anandtech.com
Published: 07.04.2016
The ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme Review: The Other $500 Option
Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME (Intel LGA-1151) Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 13.04.2016
ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME (Intel LGA-1151) Review
5.0

When it comes to overclocking, ASUS's ROG series has a long-held reputation everyone else strives to achieve. The ASUS MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME stands out as the product to uphold that tradition for Skylake; a tradition of huge capabilities and amazing BIOSes along with a nearly bullet-proof design that is truly deserving of the "EXTREME" moniker.

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme Motherboard Review
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Hardware Canucks
Published: 21.01.2016
ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme Motherboard Review

In 2015, we have had the enviable opportunity of reviewing most of the ASUS Z170 Republic of Gamers (RoG) motherboard lineup, starting with the Maximus VIII Hero, then the Maximus VIII Gene, and lastly the Maximus VIII Impact. Now that we are in 2016, we figured that we might as well continue...

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Asus Maximus VIII Extreme Review
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pcgamer
Published: 04.11.2015
Asus Maximus VIII Extreme Review

The new king of overclocking motherboards for Skylake, but it comes at a cost.

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME ASUS Z170 ROG Maximus VIII Extreme review
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Guru3D.com
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ASUS Z170 ROG Maximus VIII Extreme review

In this review we test the ASUS Z170 ROG Maximus VIII Extreme. Wanne see how the best that ASUS has to offer for Z170 works ? The Maximus VIII Extreme comes with a ROG black & grey design with red... The review

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme Review: Move Over, Formula
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 07.10.2021
Asus ROG Crosshair VIII Extreme Review: Move Over, Formula

Flagship-class features, Thunderbolt 4, and great looks for $799.99.

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME ASUS Z170 ROG Maximus VIII Extreme Motherboard Review: An Impressive Platform For Skylake
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HotHardware
Published: 08.04.2016
ASUS Z170 ROG Maximus VIII Extreme Motherboard Review: An Impressive Platform For Skylake
4.0

The Asus Z170 ROG Maximus VIII Extreme is not for the faint of heart or those light on funds. For the premium cost of entry, however, builders are

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME Asus ROG Maximus XII Extreme Review
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PCMAG
Published: 15.10.2020
Asus ROG Maximus XII Extreme Review
4.5

No doubt about it: Among Intel Z490 motherboards, Asus' ROG Maximus XII Extreme is an absolute carnival of features. This Extended ATX dreamboat is stable and easy to work with; just make sure you really need most of the extras before paying the premium price.

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME ASUS Z170 Maximus VIII Extreme and Extreme Assembly Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | CPU & Mainboard
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OC3D
Published: 05.02.2016
ASUS Z170 Maximus VIII Extreme and Extreme Assembly Review | Introduction and Technical Specifications | CPU & Mainboard

Introduction and Technical Specifications

Asus MAXIMUS VIII EXTREME ASUS Z170 Maximus VIII Extreme/Assembly Motherboard Review - Play3r
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Play3r
Published: 11.08.2016
ASUS Z170 Maximus VIII Extreme/Assembly Motherboard Review - Play3r

The ASUS Maximus VIII Extreme/Assembly is the most expensive mainstream motherboard to have ever graced the market. How does it do? Read on...