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ASUS

ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z/GEN3 Z68 LGA 1155 DDR3 32GB Micro ATX Motherboard

SKU CH-S8BT-Q8DVG

Micro-ATX Z68 board with LGA 1155 socket supports 32 GB DDR3 and includes one SATA cable

  • CPU socketLGA 1155
  • ChipsetIntel Z68
  • Max supported RAM32 GB
  • Supports up to 32GB DDR3 memory for demanding workloads
  • Intel Z68 chipset enables CPU and integrated graphics overclocking
  • LGA 1155 socket fits second- and third-generation Intel Core processors
  • Micro ATX form factor fits compact cases without sacrificing features
  • Includes SATA cable and I/O shield for immediate installation

Compact Z68 board for LGA 1155 builds

The ASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z/GEN3 is a Micro ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z68 chipset and the LGA 1155 socket. It supports DDR3 memory up to 32 GB and includes one SATA cable plus the rear I/O shield in the box. This board suits enthusiasts assembling a compact system on the Z68 platform.

Ideal for compact Z68 upgrades.

This motherboard fits builders who need a small-form-factor Z68 board with LGA 1155 compatibility and up to 32 GB of DDR3. It is not suited for anyone requiring a different CPU socket, a different chipset, or memory types other than DDR3. Buyers who need more storage connectors or additional expansion slots should consider other options.

LGA 1155 socket decides processor fit

The single specification that determines whether this is the right part is the LGA 1155 CPU socket; only processors designed for that socket will install and operate on this board.

How it compares

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Price $106.99
Pricier than about 55% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS Maximus IV GENE-Z/GEN3
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1155
ChipsetIntel Z68
Memory
Max supported RAM32 GB

Questions about this item

What maintenance will the onboard battery need over time?

The board ships with a metal battery already fitted; replace it when the system clock starts to drift.

What limits sustained performance first on this Z68 micro-ATX board?

The 32 GB DDR3 ceiling and the LGA 1155 socket cap both memory and CPU upgrades, so either can become the bottleneck.

How does heat and noise behave when the board runs all day?

Passive chipset cooling keeps noise to the case fans only; sustained loads stay within normal Z68 thermal limits.

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