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ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Intel Z270 Motherboard

SKU CH-DKR1-WB8NF

An Intel Z270 ATX motherboard for LGA 1151 CPUs supporting up to 64GB DDR4 memory

  • CPU socketLGA 1151
  • ChipsetIntel Z270
  • Max supported RAM64 GB
  • LGA 1151 socket fits compatible Intel processors
  • Intel Z270 chipset enables platform features for supported CPUs
  • DDR4 memory support up to 64 GB capacity
  • ATX form factor fits standard chassis layouts
  • Includes motherboard, SATA cable and I/O back panel

ASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA Intel Z270 Motherboard

This new ATX motherboard uses the Intel Z270 chipset and LGA 1151 socket. It supports DDR4 memory up to a maximum capacity of 64GB. The board is designed for enthusiast desktop builds requiring this specific platform.

Suited for LGA 1151 socket CPUs

This board suits builders assembling a system around an LGA 1151 processor with the Z270 chipset. It is not for buyers needing a different CPU socket type or a chipset other than Z270. It is also not for users requiring memory capacity beyond the 64GB DDR4 limit.

Maximum memory support of 64GB DDR4

The decisive specification is the 64GB maximum DDR4 memory capacity. Verify that this limit matches your planned memory configuration before purchase. If your build demands higher memory capacity, this motherboard will not meet that requirement.

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Price $145.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Model nameASUS ROG MAXIMUS IX FORMULA
Processor
CPU socketLGA 1151
ChipsetIntel Z270
Memory
Max supported RAM64 GB

Questions about this item

Which processor socket must my CPU match to install it on this LGA 1151 board?

The motherboard uses an LGA 1151 socket, so the processor must be an LGA 1151 model compatible with the Intel Z270 chipset.

Will my existing DDR4 memory modules work with the 64 GB maximum capacity of this Z270 board?

The board supports DDR4 memory up to a total of 64 GB across its slots, so any standard DDR4 DIMMs you keep can be used within that limit.

How can I confirm the board posts correctly after connecting the included SATA cable and I/O shield?

Power on the system and watch for the POST code display or listen for a single beep, which indicates the motherboard has initialised successfully.

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