We take cryptocurrency — so the coins you hold can buy real hardware.Pay in crypto, spend it on real hardware. Free insured shipping worldwide over $399. Plain, unbranded boxes, sent from Germany.Free insured shipping over $399. Your rate is locked for 30 minutes once checkout opens.Rate locked 30 minutes. Every item sealed, serial-checked and covered by a 24-month warranty.Sealed, 24-month warranty.

Saved items Sign in
ATX motherboard with black PCB silver heatsinks RGB lighting Wi-Fi antenna connectors

ASUS

ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) Intel motherboard

SKU CH-09JF-XBP2Y

LGA 1151 (300 Series) ATX board with Intel Z370 chipset, dual M.2 slots, six SATA 6Gb/s ports, onboard 802.11AC Wi-Fi, SupremeFX S1220 8-channel audio and Intel I219-V LAN

  • ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
  • ChipsetIntel Z370
  • Form factorATX
  • CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
  • CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
  • Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
  • Supports 8th Gen Intel Core processors on LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket
  • Dual M.2 slots plus six SATA 6Gb/s ports for fast storage expansion
  • 11 AC Wi-Fi and Intel I219-V LAN for reliable network connectivity
  • ROG SupremeFX S1220 codec delivers 8-channel high-definition audio
  • Four DDR4 slots support up to 64 GB memory with dual-channel architecture

Z370 ATX Motherboard for 8th Gen Core

The ASUS ROG Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) is an ATX motherboard built around the Intel Z370 chipset and the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket. It supports 8th generation Core i7, i5 and i3 processors as well as Pentium Gold and Celeron CPUs. Four 288-pin DDR4 slots accept up to 64 GB of memory in dual-channel mode.

Expansion Layout and Connectivity

Three PCI Express 3.0 x16 slots and three PCI Express x1 slots provide room for graphics cards and add-in boards. Six SATA 6Gb/s ports with RAID 0, 1, 5 and 10 support handle traditional storage. Two M.2 sockets add high-speed device options. Front-panel USB 3.1, Intel I219-V LAN and 802.11ac Wi-Fi complete the I/O.

Sustained Operation with 5-Way Optimization

The onboard 5-Way Optimization system tunes voltages, fan curves and power delivery continuously rather than relying on a single burst profile. ROG SupremeFX audio with the S1220 codec maintains 8-channel output during long sessions. Addressable AURA Sync RGB lighting and 3D-printing mounts stay functional under extended thermal loads.

How it compares

Measured against everything we stock in Motherboards for Intel CPUs, at today’s prices. Recalculated every night.

Price $126.99
Pricier than about 64% of the 2,965 comparable items (median $97.99).

New to this? Buying PC parts with Monero — what to check, what it costs to pay, and what is never asked for.

Specifications

Product
Brand nameASUS
Product lineROG
Model nameMaximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC)
Processor
ProcessorCore i7 / i5 / i3 (8th Gen, LGA1151)
CPU socketLGA 1151 (300 Series)
ChipsetIntel Z370
CPU technologiesTurbo Boost Technology 2.0
Memory
Memory slot count4 × 288pin (DDR4)
Supported memoryDDR4 2666
Max supported RAM64 GB
Memory channelsDual Channel
Storage
SATA ports6 x SATA 6Gb/s
M.2 slots2 x M.2
SATA and RAID support0/1/5/10
Graphics
Onboard video chipSupported only by CPU with integrated graphic
Audio & video
Audio chipROG SupremeFX High Definition Audio CODEC S1220
Sound channels8 Channels
Connectivity
Ethernet controllerIntel I219-V
Maximum network speed1 Gbit/s
Wi-Fi standardWiFi IEEE 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac
Bluetooth supportYes
Ports & slots
PCIe 3.0 x16 slots3 x PCI Express 3.0 x16
PCIe x1 slots3 x PCI Express x1
Onboard USB headers3 x USB 3.1 + 4 x USB 2.0
Power
Power connectors24 Pin
Size & build
Form factorATX
Width and length12.0 in × 9.6 in
In the box
In the boxAccessories: User's manual4 x SATA 6Gb/s cable(s)1 x M.2 Screw Package1 x CPU installation tool1 x Supporting DVD1 x ASUS 2T2R dual band Wi-Fi moving antennas (Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac compliant)1 x MOS fan bracket kit1 x SLI HB BRIDGE (2-WAY-M)1 x ROG big sticker1 x Q-Connector1 x Extension Cable for RGB strips (80 cm)1 x Extension cable for Addressable LED1 × 3D printing mount package1 x ROG coaster(s)
More details
LightingRGB

Questions about this item

What maximum DDR4 capacity can the four 288-pin slots on this Maximus X Hero (Wi-Fi AC) actually hold?

The board supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory across its four 288-pin slots running in dual-channel mode.

How much heat and noise should I expect from the VRM and chipset when the system runs all day at stock settings?

The Z370 chipset and onboard voltage regulation are passively cooled; under sustained stock-load they stay within thermal limits without adding audible fan noise.

Which 8th-generation Intel Core processor do I need to have on hand before this LGA 1151 (300 Series) board will post?

Any 8th-gen Core i7, i5 or i3 that fits the LGA 1151 (300 Series) socket will work; the board has no onboard graphics, so the CPU must include integrated graphics if no discrete card is installed.

More in Motherboards for Intel CPUs

Similar items