Asus Rog Maximus XII Hero Wi-Fi LGA1200 DDR4 ATX Motherboard

Asus Rog Maximus XII Hero Wi-Fi - Description

LGA1200 DDR4 ATX Motherboard

Elite Gaming Motherboard Design:

Asus ROG Maximus XII Hero Wi-Fi is a premium ATX motherboard built for enthusiasts who demand power, style, and reliability. Designed around the Intel® LGA 1200 socket, it supports 10th Gen Intel® Core™, Pentium® Gold, and Celeron® processors, ensuring smooth performance for gaming and productivity. Its stealthy, armored design with Aura Sync RGB lighting adds customizable flair, making it the perfect centerpiece for high-end gaming rigs.

Extreme Power and Performance:

Equipped with a 14+2 power stage design and ProCool II connectors, the Maximus XII Hero delivers stable and efficient power for heavy workloads and overclocking. With multi-GPU support, including NVIDIA® SLI® and AMD CrossFireX™, and robust PCIe 3.0 SafeSlots, this board is engineered for gamers who want maximum performance. It also features four DDR4 DIMM slots with OptiMem III technology, supporting fast dual-channel memory for optimal responsiveness.

Advanced Storage and Cooling Solutions:

For storage, the motherboard provides three M.2 slots with PCIe 3.0 x4 and SATA support, alongside six SATA 6Gb/s ports. Triple M.2 heatsinks and a dedicated VRM cooling design ensure stable performance under intense gaming sessions. The ROG Water-Cooling Zone with W-Flow tachometer and temperature sensors allows enthusiasts to build custom liquid cooling systems with confidence.

Immersive Gaming Audio:

Sound quality is powered by the SupremeFX S1220 codec paired with an ESS ES9023P DAC, delivering studio-grade audio with 120dB SNR playback and gold-plated audio jacks. With Sonic Studio III, Sonic Radar III, and DTS® Sound Unbound, gamers enjoy a truly immersive sound experience whether in competitive eSports or cinematic single-player adventures.

Comprehensive Connectivity:

The ROG Maximus XII Hero Wi-Fi ensures fast networking and versatile connections. It includes Intel® I219-V Gigabit LAN, a Marvell® AQtion 5Gb Ethernet port, and Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 for next-gen wireless performance. Connectivity is enhanced with multiple USB 3.2 Gen 2 ports, USB Type-C®, HDMI, Optical S/PDIF, and a Thunderbolt header.

DIY-Friendly Features:

Engineered for builders, this motherboard comes with a pre-mounted I/O shield, Q-Code diagnostics, Q-DIMM slots, and FlexKey customization. Additional features like SafeSlot PCIe retention, TrueVolt USB, and ESD Guards make installation and long-term reliability seamless, giving gamers the confidence to build and upgrade with ease.

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