A Look That’s All Your Own

Building an ROG rig is as much about aesthetics as it is about performance. The ROG MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA features three-zone RGB illumination that can be customized along the full RGB spectrum, enabling you to select your perfect color from 1.6 million available colors, and with the ROG Aura RGB Strip Header, you can completely customize the lighting of your ROG rig by installing standard 50/50 RGB LED strips without having to worry about a bulky RGB controller.

Keep Your Cool with CrossChill EK

Created in cooperation with the cooling masters at EK Water Blocks, CrossChill EK is an extreme-performance cooling block that's designed to keep ROG MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA's cool with a hybrid solution using air or liquid. Incorporating industry-standard G1/4in threaded fittings, CrossChill EK is a quick fit for your existing setup and, when you chill with liquid, you'll shrink MOSFET temperatures by up to 23˚C!

In addition to all 4-pin headers supporting PWM & DC control, self-contained and custom water cooling systems now have a dedicated header to connect to that provides the required 1A of power for both DC- or PWM-controlled pumps without having to sacrifice a CPU fan header.

ROG Armor

Using a combination of a strong ABS top cover and SECC backplate, the MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA is shielded from major sources of heat, such as dedicated video cards and even onboard components, while being equipped with extra rigidity in order to prevent bending.

Faster Storage by Design

Those looking to adopt speedy PCIe M.2 x4 will be happy to find the onboard slot supports 2242, 2260, 2280 and 22110 lengths of drives, ready for larger capacity M.2 drives, and for even faster speed, a U.2 port is integrated on the MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA to take advantage of ultra-fast NVMe storage without having to take up a PCIe slot.

ASUS PRO Clock Technology

A dedicated base-clock (BCLK) generator designed for 6th-generation Intel processors that allows overclocked base clock frequencies up to or beyond 400MHz*, enabling additional flexibility in overclocking methods.

Extreme Engine DIGI+

The removal of the fully integrated voltage regulator (FIVR) on 6th Gen Core CPUs has once again brought digital power delivery to the forefront. DIGI+ NexFET MOSFETs, 10K Japanese-made black metallic capacitors (rated for 10,000 hours at 105° C) and Microfine Alloy Chokes deliver stable, reliable power for sustainable overclocking.

USB 3.1, Two Ways

With both Type A and Type C USB 3.1 ports onboard, the ROG MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA is capable of handling current USB 3.1 devices, as well as up-and-coming devices. What's more, ASUS USB 3.1 performance can take advantage of USB 3.1 Boost, pushing transfer speeds even higher than competitors' offerings.

Reinvented SupremeFX 2015 Audio

More than an evolution, ROG SupremeFX 2015 is a revolution in integrated audio design, combining high-end audio components with expertly-engineered layout. From the ROG-pioneered isolated audio layout with red-line shielding designed to minimize interference to the renowned ESS ES9023P DAC with dedicated clock to eliminate jitter, SupremeFX 2015 ensures immersive gaming audio with impeccable clarity.

Media-acclaimed UEFI BIOS

With each generation, ROG UEFI evolves to simultenaously become easier-to-use and robust in its feature set, and Z170 is no exception. EZ Flash 3 enables updates from the internet directly within UEFI, without needing to enter Windows. The EZ Tuning wizard allows builders to quickly overclock or create RAID arrays via a simple step-by-step guided process. For the enthusiasts, a pre-populated My Favorites tab provides quick access to commonly accessed settings and the ability to customize beyond that. And of course, all the settings in their full granular glory are maintained on ROG MAXIMUS VIII.

KeyBot II

Going beyond the functionality of even the most advanced gaming keyboards, KeyBot II upgrades your existing keyboard instantly. From recording complex timed macros to reassigning F-keys to system control functions, KeyBot II links your motherboard to your keyboard in an unprecedented way.

ROG RAMCache

It's no mystery that DRAM has the fastest transfer speed of any storage medium within the PC. With increasing memory densities, there is reason to ask more from RAM. ROG RAMCache intelligently caches files that are frequently accessed, minimizing load times, and automatically customizing to your behavior.

No-lag Gaming

Demand more from the wire with ROG networking. With Intel I219-V Gigabit LAN as the foundation, wired connections inherently enjoy higher throughput and lower CPU overhead compared to alternatives. On the software side, ROG GameFirst advanced packet prioritization software ensures your game gets the bandwidth it deserves to minimize ping times. And because the longevity of your ethernet port is perhaps the last thing you want to worry about, LANGuard hardware-level safeguards for both ESD and surge protection so you can focus on your game and worry only about K/D.

That being said, wires aren't always there when you need them, and if you need to take your ROG experience wireless, MAXIMUS VIII FORMULA features a 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi solution with Multi-User MIMO for fast, reliable data transfers and lag-free gaming off the wire.