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Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero

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User ratings:
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4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
13 %
2 stars
5 %
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Consumer ratings:
4.6 / 5
Editorial reviews:
6
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6 editorial reviews
Z390 is here, in this review we look at the premium Coffee Lake-S eight-core processor platform, with the ASUS ROG Maximum XI Hero Wi-Fi. We will test the motherboard on the new eight cores, sixteen t... IntroductionRead more
Built on the Z390 chipset for the very latest Intel CPUs, the Asus ROG Maximus XI Code ATX motherboard brings serious gaming attitude and excellent overclocking features to your PC. (And don't get us started on the LEDs.)Read more
ASUS Rog Maximum XI Hero While the new Intel 9th Gen CPUs may be here, I'm more surprised at we're up to the XI edition of the RoG motherboards! How time flys, right!? ASUS have done extremely well with their RoG brand, and are well respected by many enthusiast PC builders around the world. Today, we're looking at the new Z390 Maximus XI Hero WiFi motherboard. There are low-end Z390 motherboards, the Mid-range Strix, and high-end Maximus motherboards. The Hero is the pretty much the middle priced and specification model of the high-end ones. That means it packs in prettyRead more
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Pros

  • the best balance of value and feature
  • enhances overall performance and increases the gaming experience
  • Durability and cooling performance

Cons

  • Limited
  • USB BIOS Flashback button
  • too much stock on individual component temperatures

Key specs

  • SupremeFX (S1220)
  • DDR4
  • 64 GB
  • 4
  • UEFI AMI
  • 1
  • ATX
  • LGA 1151 (Socket H4)

Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero - Pros & Cons

Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero

Pros

  • the best balance of value and feature
  • enhances overall performance and increases the gaming experience
  • Durability and cooling performance
  • helps regulate system stability and speed up response times
  • great performance and sleek design
  • powerful and modern device
  • very high-efficiency hardware and unparalleled stability
  • stronger components and superior stability for exceptionally reliable performance throughout
  • sleek and compact design
  • sleek design and gaming-grade features
  • great performance

Cons

  • Limited
  • USB BIOS Flashback button
  • too much stock on individual component temperatures
  • prices skyrocket for their top parts
  • sheer amount of plastic and metal covering the motherboard's PCB
  • didn't move the LEDs a little lower
  • limited to 42mm for the other slot
  • prices are certainly not cheaper than they were last generation
  • the onslaught of AMD coverage has been exhausting

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Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero - Full Specifications

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General
Motherboard typeATX
Processor socket
LGA 1151
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Audio properties
Audio codec
SupremeFX
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
CPU fan connectoryes
Number of EATX power connectors2
Number of chassis fan connectors3
TPM connectoryes
Number of SATA III connectors6
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Network
Ethernet LAN (Network)yes
LAN controllerIntel I219V
Ethernet interface type
  • Fast Ethernet
  • Gigabit Ethernet
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Memory
Supported memory bus clock
  • 2400 MHz
  • 2133 MHz
  • 2666 MHz
  • 2800 MHz
  • 3000 MHz
  • 3200 MHz
  • 3300 MHz
  • 3400 MHz
  • 3333 MHz
  • 3466 MHz
  • 3733 MHz
  • 3600 MHz
  • 3866 MHz
  • 4000 MHz
  • 4133 MHz
  • 4400 MHz
  • 4266 MHz
RAM technologyDDR4
Memory slots typeDIMM
Maximum RAM size64 GB
Number of memory slots4
Unbuffered memoryyes
Memory channelsDual
Non-ECCyes
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Graphics
Parallel processing technology support
  • 2-Way SLI
  • 3-Way CrossFireX
Maximum resolution
  • 4096
  • 2304
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Bios
BIOS typeUEFI AMI
BIOS features
  • USB BIOS Flashback
  • UEFI BIOS
  • ASUS EZ Flash 3
  • DMI 3.0 support
  • ACPI 6.1 support
  • SMBIOS 3.1 support
BIOS memory size16.0 mB
ACPI version6.1
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Expansion slots
Number of M.2 (M) slots2
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Rear panel i/o ports
S/PDIF out portyes
Microphone inputyes
HDMI ports quantity1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
PS/2 ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity1
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity3
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity2
DisplayPorts quantity1
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Dimensions
Width12.01 in
Depth9.61 in

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Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero Asus - Editorial Reviews (6)

4.3
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Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero review
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Guru3D.com
Published: -
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero review

Z390 is here, in this review we look at the premium Coffee Lake-S eight-core processor platform, with the ASUS ROG Maximum XI Hero Wi-Fi. We will test the motherboard on the new eight cores, sixteen t... Introduction

Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero Asus ROG Maximus XI Code Review
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PCMAG
Published: 05.03.2019
Asus ROG Maximus XI Code Review
4.5

Built on the Z390 chipset for the very latest Intel CPUs, the Asus ROG Maximus XI Code ATX motherboard brings serious gaming attitude and excellent overclocking features to your PC. (And don't get us started on the LEDs.)

Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero ASUS RoG Maximus XI Hero WiFi Z390 Motherboard Review | eTeknix
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eTeknix
Published: 19.10.2018
ASUS RoG Maximus XI Hero WiFi Z390 Motherboard Review | eTeknix

ASUS Rog Maximum XI Hero While the new Intel 9th Gen CPUs may be here, I'm more surprised at we're up to the XI edition of the RoG motherboards! How time flys, right!? ASUS have done extremely well with their RoG brand, and are well respected by many enthusiast PC builders around the world. Today, we're looking at the new Z390 Maximus XI Hero WiFi motherboard. There are low-end Z390 motherboards, the Mid-range Strix, and high-end Maximus motherboards. The Hero is the pretty much the middle priced and specification model of the high-end ones. That means it packs in pretty

Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Z390 Motherboard Review
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KitGuru
Published: 18.03.2019
ASUS ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Z390 Motherboard Review

Positioned towards the upper end of the Z390 market, ASUS is targeting deep-pocketed enthusiast game

Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Review: For Overclockers Only?
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 29.11.2018
Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero (Wi-Fi) Review: For Overclockers Only?

The ROG Maximus XI Hero targets the gaming crowd with its high price and overclocking capability, but can it match any of its rivals in value?

Asus ROG Maximus XI Hero ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WiFi) Review
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TechPowerUp
Published: 16.08.2019
ASUS ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WiFi) Review
4.0

Need a break from the relentless AMD coverage? The ROG MAXIMUS XI HERO (WiFi) is a premium Z390 motherboard from ASUS that promises top-tier performance and a classic ROG aesthetic. AMD might have stolen the show this year, but Intel still carries an edge at the top end of gaming performance.